Health Claim
Permitted Health Claims
Excerpts from Regulation (EU) No. 432/2012 of May 16, 2012. Unless otherwise noted, these claims only apply to at least the significant amount of 15% RDA / 100 ml or portion.
Beta-glucans from oats, oat bran, barley, barley bran, or from mixtures of these sources contribute to
- the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels
- The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 3 g of beta-glucans from oats, oat bran, barley, barley bran, or from mixtures of these beta-glucans.
- Consumption of beta-glucans from oats or barley as part of a meal contributes to the reduction of the blood glucose rise after that meal (food which contains at least 4 g of beta-glucans from oats or barley for each 30 g of available carbohydrates)
Biotin contributes to
- normal energy-yielding metabolism
- normal functioning of the nervous system
- normal macronutrient metabolism
- normal psychological function
- the maintenance of normal hair
- the maintenance of normal mucous membranes
- the maintenance of normal skin
Calcium contributes to
- normal blood clotting
- normal energy-yielding metabolism
- normal muscle function
- normal neurotransmission
- the normal function of digestive enzymes
Calcium
- has a role in the process of cell division and specialisation
- is needed for the maintenance of normal bones
- is needed for the maintenance of normal teeth
Chitosan contributes to
- the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels
Chloride contributes to
- normal digestion by production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach
Choline contributes to
- normal homocysteine metabolism
- normal lipid metabolism
- the maintenance of normal liver function
Chromium contributes to
- normal macronutrient metabolism
- maintenance of normal blood glucose levels
Copper contributes to
- maintenance of normal connective tissues
- normal energy-yielding metabolism
- normal functioning of the nervous system
- normal hair pigmentation
- normal iron transport in the body
- normal skin pigmentation
- the normal function of the immune system
- the protection of cells from oxidative stress
Creatine
- increases physical performance in successive bursts of short-term, high intensity exercise
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) contributes to
- maintenance of normal brain function (the beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 250 mg of DHA)
- the maintenance of normal vision (the beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 250 mg of DHA)
Eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid (EPA/DHA) EPA and DHA contribute to
- the normal function of the heart (the beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 250 mg of DHA + EPA)
Fluoride contributes to
- the maintenance of tooth mineralisation
Folate contributes to
- maternal tissue growth during pregnancy
- normal amino acid synthesis
- normal blood formation
- normal homocysteine metabolism
- normal psychological function
- the normal function of the immune system
- the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
Folate
- has a role in the process of cell division
Glucomannan (konjac mannan) contributes to
- the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels (the beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 4 g)
- contributes to weight loss in the context of an energy restricted diet (the beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 3 g of glucomannan in three doses of 1 g each, together with 1-2 glasses of water, before meal)
Iodine contributes to
- normal cognitive function
- normal energy-yielding metabolism
- functioning of the nervous system
- the maintenance of normal skin
- the normal production of thyroid hormones and normal thyroid function
Iron contributes to
- normal cognitive function
- normal energy-yielding metabolism
- formation of red blood cells and haemoglobin
- normal oxygen transport in the body
- the normal function of the immune system
- the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
Iron
- has a role in the process of cell division
Magnesium contributes to
- a reduction of tiredness and fatigue
- electrolyte balance
- normal energy-yielding metabolism
- normal functioning of the nervous system
- normal muscle function
- normal protein synthesis
- normal psychological function
- the maintenance of normal bones
- the maintenance of normal teeth
Magnesium
- has a role in the process of cell division
Manganese contributes to
- normal energy-yielding metabolism
- the maintenance of normal bones
- the normal formation of connective tissue
- the protection of cells from oxidative stress
Melatonin contributes to
- the alleviation of subjective feelings of jet lag (the beneficial effect is obtained with a minimum intake of 0,5 mg to be taken close to bedtime on the first day of travel and on the following few days after arrival at the destination)
- the reduction of time taken to fall asleep (the beneficial effect is obtained by consuming 1 mg of melatonin close to bedtime)
Molybdenum contributes to
- normal sulphur amino acid metabolism
Niacin contributes to
- normal energy-yielding metabolism
- normal functioning of the nervous system
- normal psychological function
- maintenance of normal mucous membranes
- the maintenance of normal skin
- the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) contributes to
- normal energy-yielding metabolism
- normal mental performance
- normal synthesis and metabolism of steroid hormones, vitamin D and some neurotransmitters
- the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
Phosphorus contributes to
- normal energy-yielding metabolism
- normal function of cell membranes
- the maintenance of normal bones
- maintenance of normal teeth
Potassium contributes to
- normal functioning of the nervous system
- muscle function
- the maintenance of normal blood pressure
Protein contributes to
- the maintenance of normal bones
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) contributes to
- normal energy-yielding metabolism
- functioning of the nervous system
- the maintenance of normal mucous membranes
- the maintenance of normal red blood cells
- the maintenance of normal skin
- the maintenance of normal vision
- the normal metabolism of iron
- the protection of cells from oxidative stress
- the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
Selenium contributes to
- normal spermatogenesis
- the maintenance of normal hair
- the maintenance of normal nails
- the normal function of the immune system
- the normal thyroid function
- the protection of cells from oxidative stress
Thiamine contributes to
- normal energy-yielding metabolism
- normal functioning of the nervous system
- normal psychological function
- the normal function of the heart
Vitamin A contributes to
- normal iron metabolism
- the maintenance of normal mucous membranes
- the maintenance of normal skin
- the maintenance of normal vision
- the normal function of the immune system
Vitamin A
- has a role in the process of cell specialisation
Vitamin B12 contributes to
- normal energy-yielding metabolism
- normal functioning of the nervous system
- normal homocysteine metabolism
- normal psychological function
- normal red blood cell formation
- the normal function of the immune system
- the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
Vitamin B12
- has a role in the process of cell division
Vitamin B6 contributes to
- normal cysteine synthesis
- normal energy-yielding metabolism
- normal functioning of the nervous system
- normal homocysteine metabolism
- normal protein and glycogen metabolism
- normal psychological function
- normal red blood cell formation
- the normal function of the immune system
- the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
- the regulation of hormonal activity
Vitamin C contributes to
- maintain the normal function of the immune system during and after intense physical exercise
- normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels
- collagen formation for the normal function of bones
- normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage
- normal collagen formation for the normal function of gums
- normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin
- normal collagen formation for the normal function of teeth
- normal energy-yielding metabolism
- normal functioning of the nervous system
- normal psychological function
- the normal function of the immune system
- the protection of cells from oxidative stress
- the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
- the regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin E
Vitamin C
- increases iron absorption
Vitamin D contributes to
- normal absorption/utilisation of calcium and phosphorus
- normal blood calcium levels
- the maintenance of normal bones
- the maintenance of normal muscle function
- the maintenance of normal teeth
- the normal function of the immune system
Vitamin D
- has a role in the process of cell division
Vitamin E contributes to
- the protection of cells from oxidative stress
Vitamin K contributes to
- normal blood clotting
- the maintenance of normal bones
Zinc contributes to
- normal DNA synthesis
- normal acid-base metabolism
- normal carbohydrate metabolism
- normal cognitive function
- normal fertility and reproduction
- normal macronutrient metabolism
- normal metabolism of fatty acids
- normal metabolism of vitamin A
- normal protein synthesis
- the maintenance of normal bones
- the maintenance of normal hair
- the maintenance of normal nails
- the maintenance of normal skin
- the maintenance of normal testosterone levels in the blood
- the maintenance of normal vision
- the normal function of the immune system
- the protection of cells from oxidative stress
Zinc
- has a role in the process of cell division