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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