Annex List of permitted health claims

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1 Europaudvalget EUU alm. del Bilag 145 Offentligt FVM 962 Annex List of permitted health claims Nutrient, substance, food or food Activated charcoal Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) Arabinoxylan produced from wheat endosperm Barley grain fibre Beta-glucans Beta-glucans from oats and barley Betaine Carbohydrate-electrolyte solutions Carbohydrate-electrolyte solutions Chitosan Chloride Choline Choline Choline Chromium Chromium Activated charcoal contributes to reducing excessive flatulence after eating Alpha-linolenic acid contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels Consumption of arabinoxylan as part of a meal contributes to a reduction of the blood glucose rise after that meal Barley grain fibre contributes to an increase in faecal bulk Beta-glucans contribute to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels 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 Betaine contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system contributes to normal macronutrient metabolism contributes to normal psychological function contributes to the maintenance of normal hair contributes to the maintenance of normal mucous membranes contributes to the maintenance of normal skin contributes to normal blood clotting contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism contributes to normal muscle function contributes to normal muscle function and neurotransmission contributes to normal neurotransmission contributes to the normal function of digestive enzymes has a role in the process of cell division and differentiation. is needed for the maintenance of normal bones is needed for the maintenance of normal teeth Carbohydrate-electrolyte solutions contribute to the maintenance of endurance performance during prolonged endurance exercise Carbohydrate-electrolyte solutions enhance the absorption of water during physical exercise 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 Choline contributes to normal lipid metabolism Choline contributes to the maintenance of normal liver function Chromium contributes to normal macronutrient metabolism Chromium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood glucose levels contributes to maintenance of normal connective tissues contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system contributes to normal hair pigmentation contributes to normal iron transport in the body Side 1 af 6

2 Creatine Docosahexanoic acid (DHA) Docosahexanoic acid (DHA) EPA/DHA Fluoride Foods with a low content of saturated fatty acids Foods with a low content of sodium Fructose Glucomannan Glycaemic carbohydrates Guar Gum Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) Konjac mannan (glucomannan) Lactase enzyme Lactulose Linoleic acid contributes to normal skin pigmentation contributes to the normal function of the immune system contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress Creatine increases physical performance in successive bursts of short-term, high intensity exercise DHA contributes to maintenance of normal brain function DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal vision EPA and DHA contribute to the normal function of the heart Fluoride contributes to the maintenance of tooth mineralisation contributes to maternal tissue growth during pregnancy contributes to normal amino acid synthesis contributes to normal blood formation contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism contributes to normal psychological function contributes to the normal function of the immune system contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue has a role in the process of cell division Reducing consumption of saturated fat contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels Reducing consumption of sodium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood pressure Consumption of fructose containing foods leads to a lower blood glucose rise than consumption of sucrose or glucose containing foods Glucomannan contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels Glycaemic carbohydrates contribute to the maintenance of normal brain function Guar gum contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels Consumption of Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose with meals contributes to a reduction in the blood glucose rise after those meals Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels contributes to normal cognitive function contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system contributes to the maintenance of normal skin contributes to the normal production of thyroid hormones and normal thyroid function contributes to normal cognitive function contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism contributes to normal formation of red blood cells and haemoglobin contributes to normal oxygen transport in the body contributes to the normal function of the immune system contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue has a role in the process of cell division Glucomannan in the context of an energy restricted diet contributes to weight loss Lactase enzyme improves lactose digestion in individuals who have difficulty digesting lactose Lactulose contributes to an acceleration of intestinal transit Linoleic acid contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels Side 2 af 6

3 Live yoghurt cultures Meal replacement for weight control Meal replacement for weight control Meat or fish Melatonin Melatonin Molybdenum Monascus purpureous (red yeast rice) Monounsaturated and/or polyunsaturated fatty acids Oat grain fibre Oleic acid Pectins Pectins Live cultures in yoghurt or fermented milk improve lactose digestion of the product in individuals who have difficulty digesting lactose contributes to a reduction of tiredness and fatigue contributes to electrolyte balance contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system contributes to normal muscle function contributes to normal protein synthesis contributes to normal psychological function contributes to the maintenance of normal bones contributes to the maintenance of normal teeth has a role in the process of cell division contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism contributes to the maintenance of normal bones contributes to the normal formation of connective tissue contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress Substituting one daily meal of an energy restricted diet with a meal replacement contributes to the maintenance of weight after weight loss Substituting two daily meals of an energy restricted diet with meal replacements contributes to weight loss Meat or fish contributes to the improvement of iron absorption when eaten with other foods containing iron Melatonin contributes to the alleviation of subjective feelings of jet lag Melatonin contributes to the reduction of time taken to fall asleep Molybdenum contributes to normal sulphur amino acid metabolism Monacolin K from red yeast rice contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels Replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats in the diet contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels. [MUFA and PUFA are unsaturated fats] contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system contributes to normal psychological function contributes to the maintenance of normal mucous membranes contributes to the maintenance of normal skin contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue Oat grain fibre contributes to an increase in faecal bulk Replacing saturated fats in the diet with unsaturated fats contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels. Oleic acid is an unsaturated fat. Pantothenic acid contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism Pantothenic acid contributes to normal synthesis and metabolism of steroid hormones, vitamin D and some neurotransmitters Pantothenic acid contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue Pantothenic contributes to normal mental performance Pectins contribute to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels Consumption of pectins with meals contributes to the reduction of the blood glucose rise after those meals contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism Side 3 af 6

4 Plant sterols and plant stanols Polyphenols in olive oil Potassium Potassium Potassium Protein Protein Protein Resistant starch Rye fibre Sugar replacers, i.e. intense sweeteners; xylitol, sorbitol, mannitol, maltitol, lactitol, isomalt, erythritol, sucralose and polydextrose; D-tagatose and isomaltulose Sugar replacers, i.e. intense sweeteners; xylitol, sorbitol, mannitol, maltitol, lactitol, isomalt, erythritol, sucralose and polydextrose; D-tagatose and isomaltulose Sugar-free chewing gum Sugar-free chewing gum Sugar-free chewing gum Sugar-free chewing gum with carbamide contributes to normal function of cell membranes contributes to the maintenance of normal bones contributes to the maintenance of normal teeth Plant sterols/stanols contribute to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol Olive oil polyphenols contribute to the protection of blood lipids from oxidative stress Potassium contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system Potassium contributes to normal muscle function Potassium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood pressure Protein contributes to a growth in muscle mass Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass Protein contributes to the maintenance of normal bones Replacing digestible starches with resistant starch at meals contributes to a reduction in the blood glucose rise after those meals. Riboflavin contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism Riboflavin contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system Riboflavin contributes to the maintenance of normal mucous membranes Riboflavin contributes to the maintenance of normal red blood cells Riboflavin contributes to the maintenance of normal skin Riboflavin contributes to the maintenance of normal vision Riboflavin contributes to the normal metabolism of iron in the body Riboflavin contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress Riboflavin contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue Rye fibre contributes to normal bowel function contributes to normal spermatogenesis contributes to the maintenance of normal hair contributes to the maintenance of normal nails contributes to the normal function of the immune system contributes to the normal thyroid function contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress Consumption of foods/drinks containing <name of sugar replacer> instead of sugar* induces a lower blood glucose rise after their consumption compared to sugar-containing foods/drinks* In the case of D-tagatose and isomaltulose this should read "other sugars" Consumption of foods/drinks containing <name of sugar replacer> instead of sugar* contributes to the maintenance of tooth mineralisation * In the case of D-tagatose and isomaltulose this should read "other sugars" Sugar-free chewing gum contributes to the maintenance of tooth mineralization Sugar-free chewing gum contributes to the neutralisation of plaque acids Sugar-free chewing gum contributes to the reduction of oral dryness Sugar-free chewing gum with carbamide neutralises plaque acids more effectively than sugar-free chewing gums without carbamide contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system Side 4 af 6

5 contributes to normal psychological function contributes to the normal function of the heart contributes to normal iron metabolism contributes to the maintenance of normal mucous membranes contributes to the maintenance of normal skin contributes to the maintenance of normal vision contributes to the normal function of the immune system has a role in the process of cell specialisation contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism contributes to normal psychological function contributes to normal red blood cell formation contributes to the normal function of the immune system contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue has a role in the process of cell division contributes to normal cysteine synthesis contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism contributes to normal protein and glycogen metabolism contributes to normal psychological function contributes to normal red blood cell formation contributes to the normal function of the immune system contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue contributes to the regulation of hormonal activity contributes to maintain the normal function of the immune system during and after intense physical exercise contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of bones contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of gums contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of teeth contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system contributes to normal psychological function contributes to the normal function of the immune system contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue contributes to the regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin E increases iron absorption Side 5 af 6

6 Vitamin E Vitamin K Vitamin K Walnuts Water Water Wheat bran fibre Wheat bran fibre contributes to normal absorption/utilisation of calcium and phosphorus contributes to normal blood calcium levels contributes to the maintenance of normal bones contributes to the maintenance of normal muscle function contributes to the maintenance of normal teeth contributes to the normal function of the immune system 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 Vitamin K contributes to the maintenance of normal bones Walnuts contribute to the improvement of the elasticity of blood vessels Water contributes to the maintenance of normal physical and cognitive functions Water contributes to the maintenance of normal regulation of the body's temperature Wheat bran fibre contributes to an acceleration of intestinal transit Wheat bran fibre contributes to an increase in faecal bulk contributes to normal acid-base metabolism contributes to normal carbohydrate metabolism contributes to normal cognitive function contributes to normal DNA synthesis contributes to normal fertility and reproduction contributes to normal macronutrient metabolism contributes to normal metabolism of vitamin A contributes to normal protein synthesis contributes to the maintenance of normal bones contributes to the maintenance of normal hair contributes to the maintenance of normal nails contributes to the maintenance of normal skin contributes to the maintenance of normal testosterone levels in the blood contributes to the maintenance of normal vision contributes to the normal function of the immune system contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress has a role in the process of cell division Side 6 af 6