Junio 2011

Silicon related health claims (ID 287, 288, 289, 290, 333, 334, 335, 345, 1405, 1652, 1718, 1719, 1945)

Lactobacillus rhamnosus GR-1 (ATCC 55826) in combination with Lactobacillus reuteri RC-14 (ATCC 55845) and defence against vaginal pathogens by increasing the proportion of lactobacilli and/or decreasing the proportion of potentially pathogenic bacteria and/or yeasts (ID 945)

Astaxanthin related health claims (ID 1685, 1686, 1687, 1688, 1689, 1919, 1979, 1980)

Sugar-free chewing gum sweetened with xylitol related health claims (ID 485, 486, 561, 562, 1180, 1181, 3085)

Oat and barley grain fibre and increase in faecal bulk (ID 819, 822)

Boron related health claims (ID 221, 222, 223)

Foods with reduced amounts of sodium and maintenance of normal blood pressure (ID 336, 705, 1148, 1178, 1185, 1420)

Formulated palm and oat oil emulsion related health claims (ID 577, 1553)

Supercritical CO2 extracted blackcurrant seed oil related health claims (ID 572)

Lactobacillus johnsonii NCC 533 (La1) (CNCM I-1225) related health claims (ID 896, 900)

Spermidine and contribution to normal hair growth (ID 1705)

Xanthan gum and changes in bowel function (ID 837)

Rye fibre related health claims (ID 825, 826, 827)

ß-Hydroxy ß-methylbutyrate monohydrate (HMB) alone or in combination with a-ketoisocaproic acid (KIC) related health claims (ID 1576, 1577, 1578, 1579, 1580, 1581, 1582, 1583, 1584, 1585, 1586, 1587)

Sodium alginate and reduction of post prandial glycaemic responses (ID 1868, 1881)

Very low calorie diet (VLCD) related health claims (ID 1410, 1411, 1412, 1414, 1421)

Alpha-Lipoic acid related health claims (ID 3157, 3158)

Fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) and decreasing pathogenic gastro-intestinal microorganisms (ID 781)

Linoleic acid related health claims (ID 488, 2899, 3659, 4670)

Lactose and increase in calcium absorption leading to an increase in calcium retention (ID 668)

Polydextrose related claims (ID 784, 785)

Beta-glucans from oats and barley related health claims (ID 821, 824, 850, 851, 852, 1236, 1299)

General and non-specific health claims (ID 9, 377, 531, 555, 560, 569, 582, 583, 584, 585, 589, 590, 675, 692, 847, 1199, 1265, 1267, 1342, 1352, 1357, 1368, 1369, 1379, 1382, 1383, 1399, 1401, 1477, 1480, 1482, 1530, 1625, 1732, 1777, 1792, 1814, 1837, 1998, 2175, 2212, 2223, 2329, 2487, 2504, 2753, 2916, 3076, 3667, 3692, 4241, 4243, 4247, 4248, 4278, 4407, 1233, 1385, 1406, 1746, 1879, 1950, 3131, 4202, 1859, 2552, 2743, 2773, 3087, 3164, 3687, 544, 545, 648, 773, 782, 1399, 1781, 1795, 1842, 1906, 1944, 2759, 2825, 2886, 3128, 3137, 3153, 3519, 3972, 4112, 4662, 4691)

L-Glutamine related health claims (ID 434, 452, 662, 699, 700, 701, 719, 721, 722, 723, 1568, 1569, 1570, 3185)

Phaseolamine and reduction in body weight (ID 1701)

L-Theanine from Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze (tea) related health claims (ID 1104, 1222, 1598, 1599, 1600, 1601, 1707, 1737, 1935, 2004, 2005)

Ribose and faster recovery from muscle fatigue after exercise (ID 4226)

Lactobacillus rhamnosus ATCC 53103 (LGG) related health claims (ID 906, 3018)

n-3 Polyunsaturated fatty acid related health claims (ID 574, 606, 607)

L-Carnitine related health claims (ID 738, 1492, 1493, 1494, 1495, 1821, 1822, 4305, 4684)

aS1-Casein tryptic hydrolysate” and alleviation of psychological stress (ID 656, 1819, 4253)

Partially hydrolysed guar gum (PHGG) related health claims (ID 787, 788, 813, 853, 1902, 1903, 1904, 2929, 2930, 2931)

Glycaemic carbohydrates and maintenance of normal brain function (ID 603, 653)

Sugar-free chewing gum with calcium phosphoryl oligosaccharides and maintenance of tooth mineralisation (ID 337)

L-Ornithine and contribution to the regulation of the urea cycle (ID 4270)

Lycopene, proanthocyanidins, vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium and beta-carotene related health claims (ID 1669)

Health claims related to various food(s)/food constituent(s)not supported by pertinent human data (Part I) (ID 411, 559, 1174, 1184, 1197, 1380, 1409, 1656, 1667, 1670, 1763, 1767, 1806, 1884, 1908, 1997, 2141, 2159, 2243, 2244, 2325, 2331, 2333, 2336, 2652, 2717, 2727, 2752, 2788, 2861, 2870, 2885, 2894, 3077, 3101, 3516, 3595, 3726, 4252, 4288, 4290, 4406, 4509, 4709)

OPCs from grape (Vitis vinifera L.) seeds and improvement of visual adaptation to the dark (ID 680)

Raw fruit of Emblica officinalis Gaertn. related health claims (ID 4041, 4042)

Health claims related to not sufficiently characterised foods/food constituents (ID 1140, 1141, 1191, 1193, 1194, 1815, 1816, 2713, 1266, 1202, 424, 430, 432, 725, 1433, 1362, 1481, 2844, 2845, 1159, 1160, 1318, 4678, 4679, 2029, 2365)

Sodium and maintenance of normal muscle function (ID 359)

5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) and increase in satiety leading to a reduction in energy intake (ID 4223)

Capsaicin related health claims (ID 2039, 2040, 2041, 2042, 2044)

Casein protein hydrolysates related health claims (ID 660, 1497, 1498)

Calcium and potassium and maintenance of normal acid-base balance (ID 400, 407)

Carbohydrate-electrolyte solution related health claims (ID 314, 315, 316, 317, 319, 322, 325, 332, 408, 460, 465,466, 467, 468, 469, 473, 1168, 1574, 1593, 1618, 4302, 4309)

Health claims already evaluated (ID 215, 568, 674, 712, 1398, 1633, 1974, 4191, 4192, 4193, 4236, 4335, 4698, 4704)

Medium-chain triglycerides and reduction in body weight (ID 643, 677, 1614)

Acetic acid and maintenance of normal blood pressure (ID 1447)

Policosanols from sugar cane wax related health claims (ID 1747, 1748, 1864, 1951, 1954, 4693)

Fruit and/or vegetable and “Mediterranean diet” related health claims (ID 1212, 1213, 1214, 1217, 1218, 1219, 1301, 1423, 1425, 1426, 1427, 1428, 1429, 1430)

Sugar-free chewing gum with pyro- and triphosphates and reduction of calculus formation (ID 1309)

DHA, EPA and GLA related health claims (ID 532, 642, 697, 1552)

Intense sweeteners related health claims (ID 1134, 1136, 1167, 1221, 1283, 1444, 4298, 4299)

Sodium phosphate related health claims (ID 318, 2887)

Foods with reduced lactose content and decreasing gastro-intestinal discomfort caused by lactose intake in lactose intolerant individuals (ID 646, 1224, 1238, 1339)

Caffeine and theobromine in cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) and enhancement of mood (ID 4276)

Linoleic acid (LA) in combination with gamma-linolenic (GLA) acid and reduction of ocular dryness (ID 4274)

Folate and maintenance of normal blood pressure (ID 176)

Melatonin and reduction of sleep onset latency (ID 1698, 1780, 4080)

Chitosan related health claims (ID 679, 1499, 1985, 4663, 4664)

L-Tyrosine related health claims (ID 440, 1672, 1928, 1929, 1930)

Health claims related to various food(s)/food constituent(s) not supported by pertinent human data (Part III) (ID 644, 946, 1717, 1730, 1742, 1760, 1871, 1894, 1910, 1926, 1933, 2000, 2024, 2028, 2095, 2124, 2127, 2137, 2213, 2332, 2337, 2380, 2435, 2833, 2917, 3072, 3075, 3080, 3129, 3193, 3636, 4037, 4044, 4313)

Fat related health claims (ID 622, 670, 2900, 2902, 2911)

Sodium bicarbonate and maintenance of normal blood pressure (ID 1404)

Proanthocyanidins from cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon Aiton) fruit related health claims (ID 1365, 1841, 2153, 2499, 2770, 3328)

Arabinoxylan produced from wheat endosperm and reduction of post-prandial glycaemic responses (ID 830)

Creatine related health claims (ID 1524, 1528)

Acetyl-L-carnitine and contribution to normal cognitive function (ID 1432)

Fructose and reduction of post-prandial glycaemic responses (ID 558)

Health claims related to various food(s)/food constituent(s)not supported by pertinent human data (Part II) (ID 406, 462, 472, 543, 659, 678, 696, 858, 1381, 1403, 1437, 1438, 1513, 1536, 1537, 1538, 1539, 1540, 1543, 1613, 1627, 1855, 1860, 1981, 2126, 2514, 3127, 4038, 4501, 4672, 4712, 4718)

Anthocyanins from Ribes nigrum L. and improvement of visual adaptation to the dark (ID 2750)

Health claims related to not sufficiently characterised foods/food constituents (ID 1514, 1711, 461, 2191, 2157, 1125, 1288, 1370, 2638, 2796, 766, 767, 768, 769, 770, 771, 772, 804, 848, 849, 2922, 3092, 347, 1952, 1146, 1147, 458, 459, 470, 471, 654, 1277, 1278, 1279)

Abril 2011

Almonds related health claims (ID 1131, 2482)

Quercetin related health claims (ID 1647, 1844, 1845, 1846)

Lactobacillus johnsonii BFE 6128 related health claims (ID 990, 991)

Lactobacillus fermentum ME-3 related health claim (ID 3025)

Beta carotene related health claims (ID 19, 197, 1262, 1460, 178, 197, 1263, 1461, 1968, 2320, 200, 1462)

Various foods/food constituents and “immune function/immune system” (ID 573, 586, 1374, 1566, 1628, 1778, 1793, 1817, 1829, 1939, 2155, 2485, 2486, 2859, 3521, 3774, 3896), “contribution to body defences against external agents” (ID 3635), stimulation of immunological responses (ID 1479, 2064, 2075, 3139), reduction of inflammation (ID 546, 547, 641, 2505, 2862), increase in renal water elimination (ID 2505), treatment of diseases (ID 500), and increasing numbers of gastro intestinal microorganisms (ID 762, 764, 884)

Foods with reduced amounts of saturated fatty acids (SFAs) and maintenance of normal blood LDL cholesterol concentrations (ID 620, 671, 4332)

Taurine related health claims (ID 611, 613, 1659,1661, 1949, 1958)

“Pine nut oil from Pinus koraiensis Siebold & Zucc” and an increase in satiety leading to a reduction in energy intake (ID 551)

Lutein related health claims (ID 3427, 1605, 1779, 2080)

Lactobacillus paracasei LMG P-22043 related health claims (ID 2964)

Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and maintenance of normal muscle function (ID 1946)

Resistant starch related health claims (ID 681, 682, 783)

Water related health claims (ID 1102, 1209, 1294, 1331, 1208, 1207)

Alpha linolenic acid (ALA) related health claims (ID 491, 492, 4671, 509, 579, 576, 575, 578, 601, 3182)

L-lysine related health claims (ID 453, 454, 4669, 610, 1612, 663, 1915, 609, 1612)

Monomeric flavan-3-ols from apples and improvement of endothelium-dependent vasodilation (ID 1936)

L-tryptophan related health claims (ID 596, 1671, 604)

Phosphorus and reduction of tiredness and fatigue (ID 323)

Acacia gum (gum Arabic) related health claims (ID 758, 759, 840, 1975, 841)

Nuts and essential fatty acids (omega-3/omega-6) in nut oil (ID 741, 1129, 1130, 1305, 1407)

Vitamins, minerals and omega-3 fatty acids (ID 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 10, 11, 12, 111, 112, 168, 173, 174, 179, 184, 201, 210, 217, 362, 372, 717, 1464, 1515, 2872, 2874, 3094, 3095, 4279, 4280, 4281, 4282, 4284, 4285, 4286, 4287, 4289, 4291, 4292, 4708)

Lactobacillus plantarum BFE 1685 and “natural defences/immune system” (ID 993)

Resistant maltodextrin related health claims (ID 796, 2927, 797)

Sugar replacers xylitol, sorbitol, mannitol, maltitol, lactitol, isomalt, erythritol, D-tagatose, isomaltulose, sucralose and polydextrose related health claims (ID 463, 464, 563, 618, 647, 1182, 1591, 2907, 2921, 4300, 617, 619, 669, 1590, 1762, 2903, 2908, 2920)

Replacement of mixtures of saturated fatty acids (SFAs) as present in foods or diets with mixtures of monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) and/or mixtures of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), and maintenance of normal blood LDL cholesterol concentrations (ID 621, 1190, 1203, 2906, 2910, 3065)

Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze (tea), including catechins in green tea related health claims (ID 1106, 1310, 1310, 2657, 1108, 2640, 1110, 1119, 1120, 1121, 1275, 1117, 2812, 2814,1274, 3280, 1118, 1273, 2813)

L arginine related health claims (ID 455, 1713, 456, 1712, 4681, 456, 664, 1712, 1443, 4680, 1820, 608, 649, 4682, 650, 740, 4683)

Caffeine related health claims (ID 735, 1484, 736, 1101, 1187, 1485, 1491, 2063, 2103, 736, 2375)

Sugar-free chewing gum with carbamide and plaque acid neutralisation (ID 1153)

Mycoprotein related health claims (ID 1619, 1620)

Sugar beet fibre related health claims (ID 752, 809, 751)

Betaine and contribution to normal homocysteine metabolism (ID 4325)

Activated charcoal related health claims (ID 1938)

Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) in combination with caffeine, and contribution to the maintenance or achievement of a normal body weight (ID 1800)

Health claims related to not sufficiently characterised foods/food constituents (ID 1186, 1471, 3324, 3325, 1470, 1693, 1920, 1804, 1496, 1621, 1622, 1796, 1636, 1637, 1640, 1641, 1642, 1643, 1179, 1646, 476, 477, 478, 479, 602, 727, 1122, 1171, 1361, 2585, 2722, 2793, 1272,1132, 1133)

Maize oil and maintenance of normal blood LDL cholesterol concentrations (ID 3086)

Galacto oligosaccharides (GOS) related health claims (ID 763, 765)

Coffee, including chlorogenic acids from coffee related health claims (ID 1099, 3152, 4301, 1100, 1962, 2031, 4326)

Peanuts, peanut oil and peanut butter manufactured exclusively from roasted peanuts, and maintenance of normal blood LDL cholesterol concentrations (ID 1284)

Polyphenols in olive related health claims (ID 1333, 1638, 1696, 2865, 1639, 3781,1882, 3468, 3779, 3467)

Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) from sucrose related health claims (ID 774, 775, 778, 776, 777, 805)

Lactobacillus rhamnosus LB21 NCIMB 40564 and contribution to maintaining individual intestinal microbiota in subjects receiving antibiotic treatment (ID 1061)

Bovine colostrum (ID 1472, 1473, 1474, 1475, 1476, 1889, 1890)

Sugar-free chewing gum with fluoride and maintenance of tooth mineralisation (ID 1154)

Lutein in combination with zeaxanthin, and maintenance of normal vision (ID 1606)

Olive oil related health claims (ID 1316, 1332, 4244)

Oleic acid intended to replace saturated fatty acids (SFAs) in foods or diets related health claims (ID 673, 728, 729, 1302, 4334, 673)

Nucleotides and immune defence against pathogens (ID 1623, 1626)

Walnuts related health claims (ID 1156, 1158, 1155, 1157)

Lycopene related health claim (ID 1608, 1609, 1611, 1662, 1663, 1664, 1899, 1942, 2081, 2082, 2142, 2374, 1259, 1607, 1665, 2143, 2262, 2373, 1610, 2372, 1827)

Copper related health claims (ID 272, 1723, 1725, 1729)

Lactobacillus plantarum 299v related health claims  (ID 902, 1083)

Meat or fish and the improvement of non haem iron absorption (ID 1223)

Health claims related to not sufficiently characterised foods/food constituents (ID 1787, 1788, 1789, 1790, 1791, 1873, 8, 1673, 1674, 6, 1676, 1677, 4210, 4211, 2007, 651, 1170, 1225, 1226, 1227, 1228, 1230, 1231, 1326, 1328, 1329, 1982, 4696, 4697, 624, 672, 4333)

L-carnosine related health claims (ID 1824, 1825, 1826)

Choline related health claims (ID 3186, 1501, 3090, 1502, 1503)

Bifidobacterium animalis ssp. lactis Bb-12 related health claims (ID 863, 866, 924, 1469, 3089)

DHA/EPA related health claims  (ID 501, 513, 540, 497, 510, 519, 521, 534, 688, 1323, 1360, 4294, 508, 529, 2905, 514, 539, 525, 536, 4295, 4688, 4719)

Bifidobacterium longum BB536 related health claims (ID 3004, 3006, 3005)

Gamma linolenic acid (GLA) related health claims (ID 2661, 4452, 4453, 2662, 495, 640, 1773, 1775, 1770, 499, 591, 639, 676, 1554, 2003, 2065, 1769, 2660, 4296, 4454)

Rapeseed oil related health claims (ID 580, 581, 1408)

Caffeine related health claims (ID 737, 1486, 1488,1490)

Octubre 2010

Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) isomers and contribution to the maintenance or achievement of a normal body weight (ID 686, 726, 1516, 1518, 2892, 3165), increase in lean body mass (ID 498, 731), increase in insulin sensitivity (ID 1517), protection of DNA, proteins and lipids from oxidative damage (ID 564, 1937), and contribution to immune defences by stimulation of production of protective antibodies in response to vaccination (ID 687, 1519)

Iron and formation of red blood cells and haemoglobin (ID 374, 2889), oxygen transport (ID 255), contribution to normal energy-yielding metabolism (ID 255), reduction of tiredness and fatigue (ID 255, 374, 2889), biotransformation of xenobiotic substances (ID 258), and “activity of heart, liver and muscles” (ID 397)

Health claims related to various food(s)/food constituents(s) and “immune function/immune system” (ID 433, 605, 645, 791, 1384, 1451, 1624, 1743, 1776, 1838, 1851, 1854, 1891, 1895, 3074, 3191, 3211, 3218, 3336, 3341, 3450, 3514, 3658, 3756, 3802, 3805, 3841, 3935, 3979), “contribution to body defences against external agents” (ID 2344, 3208, 3213, 3270, 3278, 3285, 3294, 3309, 3387, 3424, 3428, 3536, 3537, 3539, 3575, 3577, 3579, 3582, 3603, 3618, 3755, 3776, 3777, 3778, 3801, 3804, 3840, 4367, 4472), reduction of inflammation (ID 1327, 1391) and decreasing potentially pathogenic gastro-intestinal microorganisms (ID 2362, 2730, 4064)

Flavan-3-ols and “vascular activity” (ID 1964) and “dermal activity” (ID 1965)

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and maintenance of normal (fasting) blood concentrations of triglycerides (ID 533, 691, 3150), protection of blood lipids from oxidative damage (ID 630), contribution to the maintenance or achievement of a normal body weight (ID 629), brain, eye and nerve development (ID 627, 689, 704, 742, 3148, 3151), maintenance of normal brain function (ID 565, 626, 631, 689, 690, 704, 742, 3148, 3151), maintenance of normal vision (ID 627, 632, 743, 3149) and maintenance of normal spermatozoa motility (ID 628)

Calcium and maintenance of normal bone and teeth (ID 2731, 3155, 4311, 4312, 4703), maintenance of normal hair and nails (ID 399, 3155), maintenance of normal blood LDL-cholesterol concentrations (ID 349, 1893), maintenance of normal blood HDL-cholesterol concentrations (ID 349, 1893), reduction in the severity of symptoms related to the premenstrual syndrome (ID 348, 1892), “cell membrane permeability” (ID 363), reduction of tiredness and fatigue (ID 232), contribution to normal psychological functions (ID 233), contribution to the maintenance or achievement of a normal body weight (ID 228, 229) and regulation of normal cell division and differentiation (ID 237)

Lactobacillus plantarum299 (DSM 6595, 67B) (ID 1078) and decreasing potentially pathogenic intestinal microorganisms

Lactobacillus fermentum CECT5716 and maintenance of the upper respiratory tract defence against pathogens by maintaining immune defences (ID 916)

Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to prune juice and maintenance of normal bowel function (ID 1166) pursuant to Article 13(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006

Branched-chain amino acids (BCAA) and growth or maintenance of muscle mass (ID 442, 444, 445, 447, 448, 451, 1478), attenuation of the decline in muscle power following exercise at high altitude (ID 443), faster recovery from muscle fatigue after exercise (ID 447, 448, 684,1478), improvement of cognitive function after exercise (ID 446), reduction in perceived exertion during exercise (ID 450) and “healthy immune system” (ID 449)

Biotin and maintenance of normal skin and mucous membranes (ID 121), maintenance of normal hair (ID 121), maintenance of normal bone (ID 121), maintenance of normal teeth (ID 121), maintenance of normal nails (ID 121, 2877), reduction of tiredness and fatigue (ID 119), contribution to normal psychological functions (ID 120) and contribution to normal macronutrient metabolism (ID 4661)

Pomegranate/pomegranate juice and maintenance of normal blood cholesterol concentrations (ID 1162, 1320, 2107, 2167), maintenance of normal erectile function (ID 1163), protection of lipids from oxidative damage (ID 1201, 1319, 2123), “antioxidant and anti-aging properties” (ID 1901), increase in appetite after unintentional weight loss leading to an increase in energy intake (ID 2122) and maintenance of normal blood glucose concentrations (ID 4471)

Selenium and maintenance of normal hair (ID 281), maintenance of normal nails (ID 281), protection against heavy metals (ID 383), maintenance of normal joints (ID 409), maintenance of normal thyroid function (ID 410, 1292), protection of DNA, proteins and lipids from oxidative damage (ID 410, 1292), and maintenance of the normal function of the immune system (ID 1750)

Whey protein and increase in satiety leading to a reduction in energy intake (ID 425), contribution to the maintenance or achievement of a normal body weight (ID 1683), growth or maintenance of muscle mass (ID 418, 419, 423, 426, 427, 429, 4307), increase in lean body mass during energy restriction and resistance training (ID 421), reduction of body fat mass during energy restriction and resistance training (ID 420, 421), increase in muscle strength (ID 422, 429), increase in endurance capacity during the subsequent exercise bout after strenuous exercise (ID 428), skeletal muscle tissue repair (ID 428) and faster recovery from muscle fatigue after exercise (ID 423, 428, 431)

Chloride as Na-, K-, Ca-, or Mg-salt and contribution to normal digestion by production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach (ID 326)

Pectins and reduction of post-prandial glycaemic responses (ID 786), maintenance of normal blood cholesterol concentrations (ID 818) and increase in satiety leading to a reduction in energy intake (ID 4692)

“Wheat dextrin” and maintenance of normal blood pressure (ID 844, 1682), maintenance of normal (fasting) blood concentrations of triglycerides (ID 844, 1682), maintenance of normal blood cholesterol concentrations (ID 844, 1682), reduction of post-prandial glycaemic responses (ID 845, 3096), increase in magnesium and/or calcium retention (ID 846, 3097), short chain fatty acid (SCFA) production in the bowel (ID 1681), decreasing potentially pathogenic gastro-intestinal microorganisms (ID 843, 1681) and maintenance of normal bowel function (ID 843, 1680)

Riboflavin (vitamin B2) and contribution to normal energy-yielding metabolism (ID 29, 35, 36, 42), contribution to normal metabolism of iron (ID 30, 37), maintenance of normal skin and mucous membranes (ID 31, 33), contribution to normal psychological functions (ID 32), maintenance of normal bone (ID 33), maintenance of normal teeth (ID 33), maintenance of normal hair (ID 33), maintenance of normal nails (ID 33), maintenance of normal vision (ID 39), maintenance of normal red blood cells (ID 40), reduction of tiredness and fatigue (ID 41), protection of DNA, proteins and lipids from oxidative damage (ID 207), and maintenance of the normal function of the nervous system (ID 213)

Thiamin and reduction of tiredness and fatigue (ID 23) and contribution to normal psychological functions (ID 205)

Folate and contribution to normal psychological functions (ID 81, 85, 86, 88), maintenance of normal vision (ID 83, 87), reduction of tiredness and fatigue (ID 84), cell division (ID 195, 2881) and contribution to normal amino acid synthesis (ID 195, 2881)

Zinc and maintenance of normal skin (ID 293), DNA synthesis and cell division (ID 293), contribution to normal protein synthesis (ID 293, 4293), maintenance of normal serum testosterone concentrations (ID 301), “normal growth” (ID 303), reduction of tiredness and fatigue (ID 304), contribution to normal carbohydrate metabolism (ID 382), maintenance of normal hair (ID 412), maintenance of normal nails (ID 412) and contribution to normal macronutrient metabolism (ID 2890)

Health claims related to various food(s)/food constituent(s) and improved bioavailability of nutrients (ID 384, 1728, 1752, 1755), energy and nutrient supply (ID 403, 413, 457, 487, 667, 1675, 1710, 2901, 4496) and presence of a nutrient in the human body (ID 720)

Lactobacillus reuteri ATCC 55730 and “natural defence” (ID 905)

Vitamin B6 and contribution to normal homocysteine metabolism (ID 73, 76, 199), maintenance of normal bone (ID 74), maintenance of normal teeth (ID 74), maintenance of normal hair (ID 74), maintenance of normal skin (ID 74), maintenance of normal nails (ID 74), contribution to normal energy-yielding metabolism (ID 75, 214), contribution to normal psychological functions (ID 77), reduction of tiredness and fatigue (ID 78), and contribution to normal cysteine synthesis (ID 4283)

Protein and increase in satiety leading to a reduction in energy intake (ID 414, 616, 730), contribution to the maintenance or achievement of a normal body weight (ID 414, 616, 730), maintenance of normal bone (ID 416) and growth or maintenance of muscle mass (ID 415, 417, 593, 594, 595, 715)

Health claims related to dietary fibre (ID 744, 745, 746, 748, 749, 753, 803, 810, 855, 1415, 1416, 4308, 4330)

Vitamin E and protection of DNA, proteins and lipids from oxidative damage (ID 160, 162, 1947), maintenance of the normal function of the immune system (ID 161, 163), maintenance of normal bone (ID 164), maintenance of normal teeth (ID 164), maintenance of normal hair (ID 164), maintenance of normal skin (ID 164), maintenance of normal nails (ID 164), maintenance of normal cardiac function (ID 166), maintenance of normal vision by protection of the lens of the eye (ID 167), contribution to normal cognitive function (ID 182, 183), regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin C (ID 203), maintenance of normal blood circulation (ID 216) and maintenance of normal a scalp (ID 2873)

Health claims related to various food(s)/food constituent(s) claiming “healthy and balanced digestive system” (ID 1371, 4228), increasing numbers of gastro-intestinal microorganisms (ID 864, 1371, 3073, 4228) and decreasing potentially pathogenic gastro-intestinal microorganisms (ID 864, 1371, 3073, 4228)

Vitamin B12 and contribution to normal neurological and psychological functions (ID 95, 97, 98, 100, 102, 109), contribution to normal homocysteine metabolism (ID 96, 103, 106), maintenance of normal bone (ID 104), maintenance of normal teeth (ID 104), maintenance of normal hair (ID 104), maintenance of normal skin (ID 104), maintenance of normal nails (ID 104), reduction of tiredness and fatigue (ID 108), and cell division (ID 212)

Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), docosapentaenoic acid (DPA) and maintenance of normal cardiac function (ID 504, 506, 516, 527, 538, 703, 1128, 1317, 1324, 1325), maintenance of normal blood glucose concentrations (ID 566), maintenance of normal blood pressure (ID 506, 516, 703, 1317, 1324), maintenance of normal blood HDL-cholesterol concentrations (ID 506), maintenance of normal (fasting) blood concentrations of triglycerides (ID 506, 527, 538, 1317, 1324, 1325), maintenance of normal blood LDL-cholesterol concentrations (ID 527, 538, 1317, 1325, 4689), protection of the skin from photo-oxidative (UV-induced) damage (ID 530), improved absorption of EPA and DHA (ID 522, 523), contribution to the normal function of the immune system by decreasing the levels of eicosanoids, arachidonic acid-derived mediators and pro-inflammatory cytokines (ID 520, 2914), and “immunomodulating agent” (4690)

Methionine and maintenance of normal blood cholesterol concentrations (ID 706, 1615, 2913)

Methylsulphonylmethane (MSM) and contribution to normal collagen formation (ID 353, 388, 389, 394, 1695, 1741, 1874), maintenance of normal hair (ID 353, 1741, 1874), maintenance of normal nails (ID 1695, 1741, 1874), maintenance of normal acid-base balance (ID 387), “strengthens the immune system function” (ID 390), maintenance of normal bowel function (ID 391), contribution to the normal cysteine synthesis (ID 392) and “vitamin production needed for correct function of metabolism” (ID 393)

Konjac mannan (glucomannan) and reduction of body weight (ID 854, 1556, 3725), reduction of post-prandial glycaemic responses (ID 1559), maintenance of normal blood glucose concentrations (ID 835, 3724), maintenance of normal (fasting) blood concentrations of triglycerides (ID 3217), maintenance of normal blood cholesterol concentrations (ID 3100, 3217), maintenance of normal bowel function (ID 834, 1557, 3901) and decreasing potentially pathogenic gastro-intestinal microorganisms (ID 1558)

Superoxide dismutase (SOD) and protection of DNA, proteins and lipids from oxidative damage (ID 1785, 1839, 1970, 2304, 2305, 3159, 3160), protection of the skin from photo-oxidative (UV-induced) damage (ID 2305, 3161), reduction of muscle fatigue during exercise (ID 1840), and “effects on immune system” (ID 2304, 3160)

Zeaxanthin and maintenance of normal vision (ID 1684, 2169, 2888)

Health claims related to various food(s)/food constituent(s) that are referring to children’s development and health (ID 38, 110, 257, 490, 542, 623, 1896, 2898)

Health claims related to propolis (ID 1242, 1245, 1246, 1247, 1248, 3184) and flavonoids in propolis (ID 1244, 1644, 1645, 3526, 3527, 3798, 3799)

Fluoride and maintenance of tooth mineralisation (ID 338, 4238)

Wheat bran fibre and increase in faecal bulk (ID 3066), reduction in intestinal transit time (ID 828, 839, 3067, 4699) and contribution to the maintenance or achievement of a normal body weight (ID 829)

Manganese and reduction of tiredness and fatigue (ID 312), contribution to normal formation of connective tissue (ID 404) and contribution to normal energy yielding metabolism (ID 405)

Health claims related to whole grain (ID 831, 832, 833, 1126, 1268, 1269, 1270, 1271, 1431)

Isomalto-oligosaccharides and reduction of post-prandial glycaemic responses (ID 798), and increase in the frequency of daily bowel movements (ID 800)

Health claims related to various food(s)/food constituent(s) and “energy and vitality” (ID 18, 26, 62, 105, 122, 145, 165, 3962, 4054, 4440), “invigoration of the body” (ID 2383, 2386, 2391, 2393, 2409, 2441, 2463, 2488, 3834, 3883), “general health” (ID 1313, 3348, 4182, 4613), “rejuvenation” (ID 3981, 4023), “tonic” (ID 1703, 3462, 3581, 4418), “stimulant” (ID 3190, 3506) and “metabolic benefits” (ID 4438)

Health claims related to various food(s)/food constituent(s) claiming biotransformation of xenobiotic substances (ID 1378, 2388, 2401, 3900, 3942, 4039, 4510, 4513, 4544, 4628, 4639), “elimination”, “cleansing” and “purification” (ID 1347, 4024, 4442, 4457), elimination of heavy metals (ID 1887, 3156), and maintenance of normal bowel function (ID 4039)

Molybdenum and contribution to normal amino acid metabolism (ID 313) and protection of DNA, proteins and lipids from oxidative damage (ID 341)

Coenzyme Q10 and contribution to normal energy-yielding metabolism (ID 1508, 1512, 1720, 1912, 4668), maintenance of normal blood pressure (ID 1509, 1721, 1911), protection of DNA, proteins and lipids from oxidative damage (ID 1510), contribution to normal cognitive function (ID 1511), maintenance of normal blood cholesterol concentrations (ID 1721) and increase in endurance capacity and/or endurance performance (ID 1913)

L cysteine and L methionine alone or in combination and maintenance of normal hair (ID 597, 4224, 4297, 4685, 4686), maintenance of normal nails (ID 597, 4224, 4685), maintenance of normal skin (ID 665, 666, 1916), contribution to normal collagen formation (ID 4685) and contribution to normal glutathione formation (ID 1745)

Lactobacillus paracasei B21060 and decreasing potentially pathogenic gastro-intestinal microorganisms (ID 2959), maintenance of a normal intestinal transit time (ID 2959) and reduction of gastro-intestinal discomfort (ID 2959)

Lactulose and decreasing potentially pathogenic gastro-intestinal microorganisms (ID 806) and reduction in intestinal transit time (ID 807)

Wheat germ oil and maintenance of normal blood pressure (ID 1386), maintenance of normal blood cholesterol concentrations (ID 599, 2618), maintenance of normal (fasting) blood concentrations of triglycerides (ID 2618), protection of the skin from photo-oxidative (UV-induced) damage (ID 600), maintenance of normal skin hydration (ID 600, 1390), maintenance of normal bone (ID 1389), contribution to normal neurological function (ID 1387), contribution to normal cognitive function (ID 1394), contribution to normal fertility (ID 1392), relief of menstrual pain (ID 1395), “digestive system” (ID 1388) and protection of cells from premature aging (ID 1393, 2616)

Lactobacillus gasseri CECT5714 and Lactobacillus coryniformis CECT5711 and “natural defence/immune system” (ID 930)

Iodine and contribution to normal cognitive and neurological function (ID 273), contribution to normal energy-yielding metabolism (ID 402), and contribution to normal thyroid function and production of thyroid hormones (ID 1237)

Plant sterols and plant stanols and maintenance of normal blood cholesterol concentrations (ID 549, 550, 567, 713, 1234, 1235, 1466, 1634, 1984, 2909, 3140), and maintenance of normal prostate size and normal urination (ID 714, 1467, 1635)

Soy phosphatidyl choline and maintenance of normal blood cholesterol concentrations (ID 709, 1308, 1630, 1961, 3138, 3187, 4687), contribution to normal fat metabolism (ID 1597), increase in the intestinal absorption of glutamine (ID 4251), faster recovery from muscle fatigue after exercise (ID 4249), improvement of neuromuscular function (ID 4250), contribution to normal cognitive function (ID 710, 1596, 1631, 1983) and maintenance of normal neurological function (ID 1596)

Health claims related to various food(s)/food constituent(s) and protection of cells from premature ageing (ID 1668, 1917, 2515, 2527, 2530, 2575, 2580, 2591, 2620, 3178, 3179, 3180, 3181, 4329, 4415), antioxidant activity, antioxidant content and antioxidant properties (ID 857, 1306, 2515, 2527, 2530, 2575, 2580, 2591, 2629, 2728, 4327, 4365, 4380, 4390, 4394, 4455, 4464, 4507, 4694, 4705), protection of DNA, proteins and lipids from oxidative damage (ID 1196, 1211, 1216, 1306, 1312, 1440, 1441, 1666, 1668, 1692, 1900, 1914, 1948, 2023, 2158, 2517, 2522, 2527, 2575, 2591, 2620, 2637, 2639, 2663, 2860, 3079, 3276, 3564, 3818, 4324, 4329, 4351, 4397, 4416, 4424, 4507, 4527, 4528, 4542, 4611, 4629, 4659) and bioavailability of anthocyanins in black currants (ID 4220)

Niacin and reduction of tiredness and fatigue (ID 47), contribution to normal energy-yielding metabolism (ID 51), contribution to normal psychological functions (ID 55), maintenance of normal blood flow (ID 211), and maintenance of normal skin and mucous membranes (ID 4700)

Health claims related to phosphatidyl serine (ID 552, 711, 734, 1632, 1927)

Health claims related to various food(s)/food constituent(s) claiming an increase in renal water elimination, “kidneys health”, “urinary health”, “bladder health”, “health of lower urinary tract”, “blood health”, “elimination”, “urinary system benefits” and/or “supports/promotes the excretory function of the kidney”, and treatment/prevention of renal gravel/kidney stones and urinary tract infections

Health claims related to various food(s)/food constituents(s) and increasing numbers of gastro-intestinal microorganisms (ID 760, 761, 779, 780, 779, 1905), and decreasing potentially pathogenic gastro-intestinal microorganisms (ID 760, 761, 779, 780, 779, 1905) pursuant to Article 13(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006

Bonito protein peptide and maintenance of normal blood pressure (ID 1716)

Beta alanine and increase in physical performance during short term high intensity exercise (ID 436, 1453, 1454, 1459), increase in time to exhaustion (ID 437, 438, 439, 683, 1452, 1455, 1456, 1459) and increase in muscle carnosine stores (ID 1457, 1458)

Vitamin C and reduction of tiredness and fatigue (ID 139, 2622), contribution to normal psychological functions (ID 140), regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin E (ID 202), contribution to normal energy-yielding metabolism (ID 2334, 3196), maintenance of the normal function of the immune system (ID 4321) and protection of DNA, proteins and lipids from oxidative damage (ID 3331)

Vitamin A (including β-carotene) and maintenance of normal vision (ID 4239, 4701), maintenance of normal skin and mucous membranes (ID 4660, 4702), and maintenance of normal hair (ID 4660)

Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze (tea), including catechins from green tea, and contribution to the maintenance or achievement of a normal body weight (ID 1107, 1112, 1544, 2716), increased beta-oxidation of fatty acids leading to a reduction in body fat mass (ID 1123, 1124, 3698), and maintenance of normal blood glucose concentrations (ID 1115, 1545)

Cocoa flavanols and protection of lipids from oxidative damage (ID 652, 1372, 1506, 3143), and maintenance of normal blood pressure (ID 1507)

Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) and maintenance of normal bowel function (ID 812), reduction of post-prandial glycaemic responses (ID 814), maintenance of normal blood cholesterol concentrations (ID 815) and increase in satiety leading to a reduction in energy intake (ID 2933)

L phenylalanine and increased alertness (ID 708, 1629), enhancement of mood (ID 657), pain relief (ID 657) and improvement of memory (ID 658)

Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and enhancement of mood (ID 633), calming (ID 634), increased attention (ID 634), increase in appetite after unintentional weight loss leading to an increase in energy intake (ID 635), and protection of blood lipids from oxidative damage (ID 636)

Pantothenic acid and mental performance (ID 58), reduction of tiredness and fatigue (ID 63), adrenal function (ID 204) and maintenance of normal skin (ID 2878)

Carbohydrates in dairy products and low/reduced glycaemic responses (ID 718, 2912)

Live yoghurt cultures and improved lactose digestion (ID 1143, 2976)

Chromium and contribution to normal macronutrient metabolism (ID 260, 401, 4665, 4666, 4667), maintenance of normal blood glucose concentrations (ID 262, 4667), contribution to the maintenance or achievement of a normal body weight (ID 339, 4665, 4666), and reduction of tiredness and fatigue (ID 261)

Magnesium and “hormonal health” (ID 243), reduction of tiredness and fatigue (ID 244), contribution to normal psychological functions (ID 245, 246), maintenance of normal blood glucose concentrations (ID 342), maintenance of normal blood pressure (ID 344, 366, 379), protection of DNA, proteins and lipids from oxidative damage (ID 351), maintenance of the normal function of the immune system (ID 352), maintenance of normal blood pressure during pregnancy (ID 367), resistance to mental stress (ID 375, 381), reduction of gastric acid levels (ID 376), maintenance of normal fat metabolism (ID 378) and maintenance of normal muscle contraction (ID 380, ID 3083)

Rutin and improvement of endothelium-dependent vasodilation (ID 1649, 1783) and protection of DNA, proteins and lipids from oxidative damage (ID 1784)

Soy protein and contribution to the maintenance or achievement of a normal body weight (ID 598), maintenance of normal blood cholesterol concentrations (ID 556) and protection of DNA, proteins and lipids from oxidative damage (ID 435)

Febrero 2010

EFSA ::. Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to linoleic acid and maintenance of neurological function (ID 732, 2897)

EFSA ::. Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to dried plums of ‘prune’ cultivars (<em>Prunus domestica</em> L.) and maintenance of normal bowel function (ID 1164)

 EFSA ::. Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to <em>Lactobacillus rhamnosus</em> LB21 NCIMB 40564 and decreasing potentially pathogenic intestinal microorganisms, digestive health, and reduction of mutans streptococci in the oral cavity (ID 1064)

EFSA ::. Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to meso-zeaxanthin and maintenance of vision (ID 2096)

EFSA ::. Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to <em>Lactobacillus plantarum</em> 299v (DSM 9843) and “immune system” (ID 1081)

EFSA ::. Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to various food(s)/food constituent(s) claiming maintenance of normal blood glucose concentrations (ID 1987, 2091, 2135, 2179, 2335, 2461, 2642, 3145, 3230, 3244, 3258, 3291, 3345, 3375, 3408, 3438, 3457, 3471, 3528, 3534, 3540, 3554, 3557, 3583, 3625, 3628, 3730, 3782, 3851, 3971, 4034, 4043)

EFSA ::. Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to carbohydrates that induce low/reduced glycaemic responses (ID 474, 475, 483, 484) and carbohydrates with a low glycaemic index (ID 480, 481, 482, 1300)

EFSA ::. Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to various food(s)/food constituent(s) claiming maintenance of joints (ID 1799, 1973, 2022, 2178, 2202, 2254, 2255, 2311, 2394, 2417, 2418, 2458, 2649, 2794, 2798, 3119, 3144, 3274, 3283, 3318, 3339, 3495, 3511, 3523, 3555, 3624, 3699, 3748, 3770, 3835, 3884, 3892, 3904, 3943, 3978, 4012, 4020, 4056, 4137, 4175), maintenance of bone (ID 1764, 1907, 2418, 4012, 4020, 4056, 4175) and maintenance of muscles (ID 2254, 2311)

EFSA ::. Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to various food(s)/food constituent(s) and protection of cells from premature aging, antioxidant activity, antioxidant content and antioxidant properties, and protection of DNA, proteins and lipids from oxidative damage

Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to lutein and maintenance of vision (ID 1603, 1604, 1931)

EFSA ::. Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to non characterised bacteria and yeasts

EFSA ::. Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to alpha lipoic acid and protection of body lipids from oxidative damage (ID 1434, 3134), maintenance of normal blood cholesterol concentrations (ID 3134), increased beta-oxidation of fatty acids (ID 3134), maintenance of normal blood glucose concentrations (ID 1435, 3162), and "regeneration of genes, regeneration of gene transcription and the influence to activity NF kappa B" (ID 3133)

EFSA ::. Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to stearic acid and maintenance of normal blood cholesterol concentrations (ID 716, 1657)

EFSA ::. Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to vitamin D and normal function of the immune system and inflammatory response (ID 154, 159), maintenance of normal muscle function (ID 155) and maintenance of normal cardiovascular function (ID 159)

EFSA ::. Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to acacia gum (gum arabic) and reduction of post-prandial glycaemic responses (ID 842, 1977) and maintenance of normal blood glucose concentrations (ID 842, 1977)

EFSA ::. Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to melatonin and alleviation of subjective feelings of jet lag (ID 1953), and reduction of sleep onset latency, and improvement of sleep quality (ID 1953)

EFSA: Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to Lactobacillus plantarum BFE 1685 and decreasing potentially pathogenic intestinal microorganisms (ID 992)

EFSA ::. Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to guar gum and maintenance of normal blood glucose concentrations (ID 794), increase in satiety (ID 795) and maintenance of normal blood cholesterol concentrations (ID 808)

EFSA ::. Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to fermented whey and “gut health” (ID 1803)

EFSA ::. Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze (tea), including catechins in green tea and tannins in black tea, and protection of DNA, proteins and lipids from oxidative damage (ID 1103, 1276, 1311, 1708, 2664), reduction of acid production in dental plaque (ID 1105, 1111), maintenance of bone (ID 1109), decreasing potentially pathogenic intestinal microorganisms (ID 1116), maintenance of vision (ID 1280), maintenance of normal blood pressure (ID 1546) and maintenance of normal blood cholesterol concentrations (ID 1113, 1114)

EFSA ::. Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to sugar free chewing gum and reduction of dental plaque (ID 3084)

EFSA ::. Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to beta glucans and maintenance or achievement of normal blood glucose concentrations (ID 756, 802, 2935)

EFSA ::. Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to alpha cylcodextrin and reduction of post prandial glycaemic responses (ID 856, 2926), maintenance or achievement of a normal body weight (ID 2925)

EFSA ::. Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to gamma linolenic acid and maintenance of joints (ID 494, 637, 1774, 2098), weight maintenance following weight loss (ID 496), maintenance of peripheral blood flow (ID 638), maintenance of normal blood pressure (ID 1771), maintenance of normal blood cholesterol concentrations (ID 1771) and maintenance of bone (ID 1774)

EFSA ::. Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to sodium bicarbonate and reducing gastric acid levels (ID 1653)

EFSA ::. Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to partially hydrolysed guar gum and increase in satiety (ID 790), maintenance or achievement of a normal body weight (ID 790), maintenance of normal blood concentrations of triglycerides (ID 793, 816), maintenance of normal blood cholesterol concentrations (ID 793, 816), reduction of post-prandial glycaemic responses (ID 789, 2932) and maintenance of normal blood glucose concentrations (ID 792)

EFSA ::. Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to xanthan gum and increased satiety (ID 838)

EFSA: Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to potassium and maintenance of normal muscular and neurological function (ID 320, 386) and maintenance of normal blood pressure (ID 321) 

EFSA ::. Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to a C12 peptide (Phe-Phe-Val-Ala-Pro-Phe-Pro-Glu-Val-Phe-Gly-Lys) and maintenance of normal blood pressure (ID 1483, 3130)

EFSA ::. Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to honey and "respiratory health through presence of antioxidant phytochemicals" (ID 1161), "the unique composition and ratio of effective substances adds energy to the human body" (ID 3188), and "it stimulates the whole metabolism and the immune system" (ID 3189)

EFSA ::. Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to meal replacements for weight control (as defined in Directive 96/8/EC on energy restricted diets for weight loss) and reduction in body weight (ID 1417), and maintenance of body weight after weight loss (ID 1418)