Health guru ‘did not back up’ weight-loss claims

CLAIMS that products sold by health guru Tony Quinn could help achieve weight loss and could treat serious ailments have been criticised by the Advertising Standards Authority of Ireland.

The regulatory body of the advertising industry upheld a complaint against the fitness therapist because he had not backed claims over a slimming product with substantial evidence.

The use of testimonials in selling a “weight loss pack” including supplements was not sufficient alone, it was found.