{"id":32003,"date":"2022-07-23T11:09:11","date_gmt":"2022-07-23T11:09:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=32003"},"modified":"2022-07-23T11:09:12","modified_gmt":"2022-07-23T11:09:12","slug":"stop-the-weight-loss-supplement-ads-on-tiktok","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/stop-the-weight-loss-supplement-ads-on-tiktok","title":{"rendered":"Stop the Weight Loss Supplement Ads on TikTok"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a12da3f71374\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a12da3f71374\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a12da3f71374\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/stop-the-weight-loss-supplement-ads-on-tiktok\/#Stop_the_Weight_Loss_Supplement_Ads_on_TikTok\" title=\"Stop the Weight Loss Supplement Ads on TikTok\">Stop the Weight Loss Supplement Ads on TikTok<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/stop-the-weight-loss-supplement-ads-on-tiktok\/#Ads_that_promote_a_harmful_or_negative_body_image\" title=\"Ads that promote a harmful or negative body image\">Ads that promote a harmful or negative body image<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/stop-the-weight-loss-supplement-ads-on-tiktok\/#Ads_that_promote_a_nootropic\" title=\"Ads that promote a nootropic\">Ads that promote a nootropic<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/stop-the-weight-loss-supplement-ads-on-tiktok\/#Ads_that_promote_a_coffee-protein_shake\" title=\"Ads that promote a coffee-protein shake\">Ads that promote a coffee-protein shake<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/stop-the-weight-loss-supplement-ads-on-tiktok\/#Ads_that_promote_a_diet_culture\" title=\"Ads that promote a diet culture\">Ads that promote a diet culture<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stop_the_Weight_Loss_Supplement_Ads_on_TikTok\"><\/span>Stop the Weight Loss Supplement Ads on TikTok<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>The weight loss supplement craze has hit the internet, and the question is: What is the best way to counter these nagging ads? Many of these videos promote an unhealthy body image or a negative relationship with food. If you&#8217;re one of those people, you can take action by reporting the Ads. Here are some tips to keep your videos free of such content:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ads_that_promote_a_harmful_or_negative_body_image\"><\/span>Ads that promote a harmful or negative body image<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The National Eating Disorder Association has teamed up with TikTok to ban the promotion of &#8220;irresponsible&#8221; body-image claims. The new guidelines prohibit the use of &#8220;irresponsible weight loss claims&#8221; and &#8220;irresponsible body-image statements.&#8221; Moreover, TikTok has partnered with the National Eating Disorder Association to block searches for these hashtags and topics.<\/p>\n<p>The social media app has recently cracked down on ads that promote a negative or harmful body image. Weight loss supplements and fasting apps have been banned, and advertisers will have to follow strict guidelines when posting ads on the app. They will also be barred from targeting underage users. The new restrictions also cover other controversial topics, such as those surrounding sexuality, body image, and gender.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ads_that_promote_a_nootropic\"><\/span>Ads that promote a nootropic<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As the number of teenagers using TikTok continues to grow, the number of advertisements promoting nootropic weight loss supplements is increasing. Many of the advertisements contain language and imagery that could be harmful to the viewer. In a blog post, the safety policy manager of TikTok explained the new restrictions. However, some users have expressed frustration with the amount of ads for weight loss supplements they are seeing on the site.<\/p>\n<p>In order to address these concerns, the company is cracking down on advertisements that promote unhealthy body image or use of weight loss supplements. Additionally, ads for these products cannot target underage users, and they are no longer allowed to promote harmful body image. This new policy may have some implications for advertisers, but it&#8217;s a step in the right direction. While TikTok is making strides toward protecting its users, there&#8217;s still a long way to go.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ads_that_promote_a_coffee-protein_shake\"><\/span>Ads that promote a coffee-protein shake<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Proffee, a coffee-protein shake that&#8217;s popular on TikTok, is a trending drink. This drink is made with espresso or cold-brewed coffee, flavored protein powder, and ice. Users claim it helps them burn fat and increase energy levels. But while proffee is a trendy drink on TikTok, doctors and experts caution against drinking too much coffee. Furthermore, protein powder often contains added sugars and can lead to over-consumption.<\/p>\n<p>However, coffee-protein shakes are not the only products promoted on TikTok. Some of them contain harmful language and imagery that could harm the public. The company&#8217;s safety policy manager, Bonnie Taub-Dix, has warned users about these pitfalls and urged them to choose wisely. In a blog post, the company explained the new rules.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ads_that_promote_a_diet_culture\"><\/span>Ads that promote a diet culture<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>New restrictions on the promotion of dieting and weight loss apps have made TikTok more responsible for their advertising practices. The platform is banning ads with potentially harmful imagery and language. Moreover, it is no longer allowed to post videos that promote the diet culture, which can harm people&#8217;s mental health. Nevertheless, the new restrictions are not sufficient to end this shady practice entirely.<\/p>\n<p>The viral trends on TikTok reach millions of users around the world. The platform has the potential to reflect consumer values. The prevalence of diet-related ads could reflect the influence of dieting-related marketing schemes on the platform. The New York Times reported that many TikTok users are under the age of 14.<\/p>\n<p> <iframe height=\"261\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Hq6ndRqnaEs\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"467\" style=\"margin:0px auto; display: block;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stop the Weight Loss Supplement Ads on TikTok The weight loss supplement craze has hit the internet, and the question is: What is the best way to counter these nagging ads? 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