Many think that vitamins, minerals and other nutrients do not affect health, but that is not true. The approved health claims below are based on scientific evaluations from EFSA, the European Food Safety Authority, and show that the right nutrients can contribute to normal function in the body. EFSA is the EU’s expert authority for food safety and the scientific assessment of health claims.
Vitamin A and Health
- Vitamin A has a role in the process of cell specialization.
- Vitamin A contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
- Vitamin A helps maintain normal mucous membranes.
- Vitamin A helps maintain normal skin.
- Vitamin A helps maintain normal vision.
- Vitamin A contributes to normal iron metabolism.
Vitamin D and Health
- Vitamin D contributes to normal absorption/utilization of calcium and phosphorus.
- Vitamin D contributes to normal blood calcium levels.
- Vitamin D helps maintain normal bones.
- Vitamin D helps maintain normal muscle function.
- Vitamin D helps maintain normal teeth.
- Vitamin D contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
- Vitamin D has a role in the process of cell division.
Vitamin E and Health
- Vitamin E helps protect cells from oxidative stress.
Vitamin K and Health
- Vitamin K contributes to normal blood clotting.
- Vitamin K helps maintain normal bones.
Vitamin C and Health
- Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
- Vitamin C helps maintain the normal function of the immune system during and after intense physical exercise.
- Vitamin C helps protect cells from oxidative stress.
- Vitamin C helps reduce tiredness and fatigue.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of bones.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of gums.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of teeth.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
- Vitamin C contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal psychological function.
- Vitamin C helps regenerate the reduced form of vitamin E.
- Vitamin C increases iron absorption.
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) and Health
- Thiamine contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
- Thiamine contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system.
- Thiamine contributes to normal heart function.
- Thiamine contributes to normal psychological function.
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) and Health
- Riboflavin contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
- Riboflavin contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system.
- Riboflavin helps maintain normal mucous membranes.
- Riboflavin helps maintain normal red blood cells.
- Riboflavin helps maintain normal skin.
- Riboflavin helps maintain normal vision.
- Riboflavin contributes to normal iron metabolism.
- Riboflavin helps protect cells from oxidative stress.
- Riboflavin helps reduce tiredness and fatigue.
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) and Health
- Niacin contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
- Niacin contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system.
- Niacin contributes to normal psychological function.
- Niacin helps maintain normal mucous membranes.
- Niacin helps maintain normal skin.
- Niacin helps reduce tiredness and fatigue.
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) and Health
- Pantothenic acid contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
- Pantothenic acid contributes to normal mental performance.
- Pantothenic acid helps reduce tiredness and fatigue.
- Pantothenic acid contributes to normal synthesis and metabolism of steroid hormones, vitamin D and some neurotransmitters.
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) and Health
- Vitamin B6 contributes to normal cysteine synthesis.
- Vitamin B6 contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism.
- Vitamin B6 contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
- Vitamin B6 contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system.
- Vitamin B6 contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
- Vitamin B6 helps reduce tiredness and fatigue.
- Vitamin B6 helps regulate hormonal activity.
- Vitamin B6 contributes to normal red blood cell formation.
- Vitamin B6 contributes to normal psychological function.
- Vitamin B6 contributes to normal protein and glycogen metabolism.
Biotin and Health
- Biotin contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
- Biotin contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system.
- Biotin contributes to normal macronutrient metabolism.
- Biotin contributes to normal psychological function.
- Biotin helps maintain normal hair.
- Biotin helps maintain normal mucous membranes.
- Biotin helps maintain normal skin.
Folate (the natural form of folic acid) and Health
- Folate contributes to maternal tissue growth during pregnancy.
- Folate contributes to normal amino acid synthesis.
- Folate contributes to normal blood formation.
- Folate contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism.
- Folate contributes to normal psychological function.
- Folate contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
- Folate helps reduce tiredness and fatigue.
- Folate has a role in the process of cell division.
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) and Health
- Vitamin B12 contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
- Vitamin B12 contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system.
- Vitamin B12 contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism.
- Vitamin B12 contributes to normal psychological function.
- Vitamin B12 contributes to normal red blood cell formation.
- Vitamin B12 contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
- Vitamin B12 helps reduce tiredness and fatigue.
- Vitamin B12 has a role in the process of cell division.
Iron and Health
- Iron contributes to normal formation of red blood cells and hemoglobin.
- Iron contributes to normal oxygen transport in the body.
- Iron contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
- Iron contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
- Iron contributes to normal cognitive function.
- Iron helps reduce tiredness and fatigue.
- Iron has a role in the process of cell division.
Iodine and Health
- Iodine contributes to the normal production of thyroid hormones and to normal thyroid function.
- Iodine contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
- Iodine helps maintain normal skin.
- Iodine contributes to normal cognitive function.
- Iodine contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system.
Magnesium and Health
- Magnesium contributes to electrolyte balance.
- Magnesium helps maintain normal teeth.
- Magnesium helps maintain normal bones.
- Magnesium helps reduce tiredness and fatigue.
- Magnesium contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
- Magnesium contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system.
- Magnesium contributes to normal muscle function.
- Magnesium contributes to normal protein synthesis.
- Magnesium contributes to normal psychological function.
- Magnesium has a role in the process of cell division.
Zinc and Health
- Zinc contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
- Zinc helps protect cells from oxidative stress.
- Zinc contributes to normal acid-base metabolism.
- Zinc contributes to normal carbohydrate metabolism.
- Zinc contributes to normal cognitive function.
- Zinc contributes to normal DNA synthesis.
- Zinc contributes to normal fertility and reproduction.
- Zinc contributes to normal macronutrient metabolism.
- Zinc contributes to normal fatty acid metabolism.
- Zinc contributes to normal vitamin A metabolism.
- Zinc contributes to normal protein synthesis.
- Zinc helps maintain normal bones.
- Zinc helps maintain normal hair.
- Zinc helps maintain normal nails.
- Zinc helps maintain normal skin.
- Zinc helps maintain normal testosterone levels in the blood.
- Zinc helps maintain normal vision.
- Zinc has a role in the process of cell division.
Calcium and Health
- Calcium contributes to normal blood clotting.
- Calcium contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
- Calcium contributes to normal muscle function.
- Calcium contributes to normal neurotransmission.
- Calcium contributes to the normal function of digestive enzymes.
- Calcium has a role in the processes of cell division and cell specialization.
- Calcium is needed to maintain normal bones.
- Calcium is needed to maintain normal teeth.
Selenium and Health
- Selenium helps protect cells from oxidative stress.
- Selenium contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
- Selenium contributes to normal spermatogenesis.
- Selenium contributes to normal thyroid function.
- Selenium helps maintain normal hair.
- Selenium helps maintain normal nails.
Manganese and Health
- Manganese contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
- Manganese helps maintain normal bones.
- Manganese contributes to normal connective tissue formation.
- Manganese helps protect cells from oxidative stress.
Chromium and Health
- Chromium contributes to normal macronutrient metabolism.
- Chromium helps maintain normal blood glucose levels.
Molybdenum and Health
- Molybdenum contributes to normal metabolism of sulfur-containing amino acids.
Phosphorus and Health
- Phosphorus contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
- Phosphorus contributes to the normal function of cell membranes.
- Phosphorus helps maintain normal bones.
- Phosphorus helps maintain normal teeth.
Copper and Health
- Copper helps maintain normal connective tissue.
- Copper contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
- Copper contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system.
- Copper contributes to normal hair pigmentation.
- Copper contributes to normal iron transport in the body.
- Copper contributes to normal skin pigmentation.
- Copper contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
- Copper helps protect cells from oxidative stress.
Potassium and Health
- Potassium contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system.
- Potassium contributes to normal muscle function.
- Potassium helps maintain normal blood pressure.
Omega-3 fatty acids and Health
- DHA helps maintain normal brain function.
- DHA helps maintain normal vision.
- EPA and DHA contribute to the normal function of the heart.
Turmeric and Health
- Contributes to joint and bone health.
- Contributes to protecting cells
- Contributes to protecting the joints
- Helps maintain joint flexibility
- Contributes to joint health.
