Health topic

Bone mineral loss

Some nutrients have authorised EU health claims related to bone mineral loss.

Substances with authorised claims

Mineral

Authorised EU claim

Calcium and vitamin D help to reduce the loss of bone mineral in post-menopausal women. Low bone mineral density is a risk factor for osteoporotic bone fractures.

Authorised EU claim

Calcium helps to reduce the loss of bone mineral in post-menopausal women. Low bone mineral density is a risk factor for osteoporotic bone fractures.

Vitamin

Vitamin D

Authorised EU claim

Calcium and vitamin D help to reduce the loss of bone mineral in post-menopausal women. Low bone mineral density is a risk factor for osteoporotic bone fractures.

What this doesn’t mean

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

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