中消协：保健食品宣称能“根治”高血压等属违法虚假宣传

Core Points - The Chinese Consumers Association and the China Market Supervision Management Society have issued a consumer alert regarding the illegal and false advertising of health foods claiming to "cure" conditions like hypertension and diabetes [1][2] - Health foods are not substitutes for medications and should not be used to replace prescribed treatments [2] Group 1 - Health foods are defined as foods that claim to have specific health functions or are intended to supplement vitamins and minerals, and they are not meant for disease treatment [1] - Consumers are advised to identify legitimate health food products by looking for the "blue hat" mark and approval number from the market supervision authority [1][2] Group 2 - Any claims that health foods can "cure" diseases or replace medications are considered illegal false advertising [2] - Consumers should retain purchase receipts and prioritize buying from reputable stores or official online platforms to protect their rights [2]