Health products you really DON’T need, including 2 vitamin shots that cost as much per liter as Mot & Chandon champagne (even though it’s usually just fruit juice!)

So-called “health” products like collagen creams and detox teas may be a waste of money, according to a review.

Consumer Champion Which? He also took aim at vitamin shots, finding that their main ingredient is “typically fruit juice”.

This is despite the fact that products that claim to increase energy and fatigue cost around 2 for 60ml about the same price per liter as Mot & Chandon champagne.

Which one? examined the ingredients, price, and health claims marketed for six types of wellness products and supplements.

He also asked the experts for a verdict on the effectiveness of the articles.

Their review said: “While plain packaging might promise a world of health benefits, our research suggests that in many cases there is currently not enough strong evidence to justify the price.

“Or, just as easily, you can get the same benefits elsewhere for less.”

The reviewconcluded that vitamin injections were unnecessary for people who already eat a healthy, balanced diet.

Also, the vitamins in the juices, including vitamin C and zinc, can be purchased more affordably elsewhere.

He said the immunity drink from the popular Moju brand “contains a range of vitamins that you could get much cheaper elsewhere”.

Detox teas are also not worth your money, the review ruled. The ASA, which regulates advertising claims in the UK, says there is no herbal tea that can “detoxify your body”.

Our kidneys, liver and digestive system ‘already do it for us’, says review of Which? in terms of detoxifying our body. He appointed Twinings to continue marketing his detox tea.

Experts have also said that it is “impossible” to create specific pain relievers that are able to specifically help headaches, period pain or joint pain and you often pay a premium price for “packaging”.

Pain specialist Dr Andrew Moore, a former senior research fellow at the University of Oxford, explained that paying extra foribuprofen lysine could be worth it, but stressed that there was no need to pay more for branded products marketed for a specific pain.

Which one? found that Tescoown brand ibuprofen lysine costs 2.25 for 12.

Migraine relief from the supermarket is 2.35 for the same thing, while the equivalent pack of Nurofen migraine relief pills with the same active ingredient is 4.

As for functional mushrooms like reishi, lion’s mane, and chaga, which ones? he said “there is not yet enough evidence to suggest that they work”.

Which one? noted that some health claims can be made about reishi mushrooms because this ingredient is currently under review.

However, claims made about other types of mushrooms “are often based on different common proven ingredients, such as omega-3 and vitamins B12 and D, rather than the mushrooms themselves.”

For example, Dirtea Lion’s Mane Powder ($39.99 for 30 servings) contains no added extras and the packaging claims that it “may support nerve and brain health.”

Last year, the ASA banned a series of social media ads by the brand for implying its product could prevent, treat or cure conditions such as anxiety and dementia, Which? said.

Dirtea said it was committed to “supporting rigorous scientific research to further understand and validate the health benefits of [functional mushroom] products.’

Although there are some studies that support the claims that collagen creams and supplements are good for healthy bones, joints, and skin, these trials are generally funded by brands and many of the benefits are not proven by large-scale independent studies.

Experts also reported to Which? that when collagen is applied to the skin, the molecules are too large to even penetrate the outer layer of the skin.

Even when products break down into peptides, they are unlikely to reach the deeper layers of the skin to have lasting effects.

The research also highlighted that collagen creams often contain other ingredients, such as glycerin for hydration and retinol for rejuvenation, which could account for any viable improvement in skin.

Anti-hair loss shampoos have also been criticized in Which? review

Because hair loss can be caused by a number of factors, from genetics, illness and stress to pregnancy, hormonal changes and poor diet, there is no one-size-fits-all solution.

For example, caffeinated shampoo claims to be able to help people whose hair is sensitive to the hormone dihydrotestosterone, which can shrink hair follicles and stimulate growth.

However, large-scale studies have not shown the effectiveness of caffeine shampoos.