Moreover, the range of therapeutic effects tested by the DOH is quite limited. At present only 11 effects are being tested, including gastrointestinal tract health, regulation of blood cholesterol, dental health, regulation of blood sugar, delaying senility, liver protection, and reducing fatigue.
此外，衛生署開放申請的「保健功效」項目有限，目前只有腸胃道健康、調節血脂、牙齒保健、調節血糖、延緩衰老功能、護肝、抗疲勞功能…… 等 11 項，其餘的功效都不能申請。