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Blood pressure

Some nutrients have authorised EU health claims related to blood pressure.

Substances with authorised claims

Mineral
Potassium
Authorised EU claim
Potassium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood pressure.
What this doesn’t mean

An authorised claim related to blood pressure does not mean that the substance treats a medical condition or provides benefits beyond the specific authorised wording.

Other assessed claims (6)
Magnesium

Non-authorised — An adequate magnesium intake can support to maintain normal blood pressure

Non-authorised — Regulates blood pressure.

Non-authorised — Essentiel à la régulation de la pression artérielle.

Calcium

Non-authorised — Calcium helps to keep a healthy blood pressure.

Non-authorised — Diet which includes several daily servings of low-fat milk products (about 1200 mg of calcium/day) helps to control blood pressure.

Folate / Folic acid (Vitamin B9)

Non-authorised — Helps keep arteries/blood vessels healthy; contributes to healthy arteries/blood vessels; supports heart health; helps maintain a normal blood pressure by supporting the elasticity of blood vessels/arteries.

Claim wording and status are accompanied by source references. See the corresponding ingredient guide for sources and detailed health-claim information.