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Our Juice Plus+ Capsules and Chewables in Australia are in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) (Fruit Blend , Vegetable & Berry Blends AUST L 300121, Berry Blend 433994, Fruit & Vegetable Blends AUST L 300122437236, Vegetable Berry Blend AUST L 291423393990, Omega Blend AUST L 288199427674, Fruit Blend Chews AUST L 301771, Vegetable Blend Chews AUST L 301772) which is responsible for keeping a record of which therapeutic goods can be legally supplied in Australia. The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) oversees what can and can’t be used in advertising for all therapeutic products and we must abide by the regulations that they set.
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Results are then gathered over the term of the study period, the data is analysed, conclusions are drawn and are evaluated against the aim of the study. Our funding pays for the research, not the result.
In In order to use the health claims that we’ve found in our studies to be true, we must submit “which demonstrates the indications and claims are true, valid and not misleading”, to have the indications added to its’ respective ARTG entry (see individual listings above). Only after this has been achieved can these claims permitted to be used for advertisement purposes. For more information on TGA guidelines for levels and kinds of evidence to support indications and claims click here.
The institutions put their name and reputation on the line when they publish, so when someone questions the research, they also question the institution and the learned researchers. We can only reference studies in AU/NZ after they have been reviewed, accepted and the ARTG has amended the current product listing to add any additional claims based on the research.
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There have been over 25 double blind studies conducted (in leading hospitals and universities around the world) over almost 30 years that Juice Plus+ has been around that have showcased the benefits of adding Juice Plus+ to your routine.
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