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Bones

Some nutrients have authorised EU health claims related to bones.

Substances with authorised claims

Mineral
Magnesium
Authorised EU claim
Magnesium contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
Vitamin
Vitamin D
Authorised EU claim
Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
Mineral
Zinc
Authorised EU claim
Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
Vitamin
Vitamin C
Authorised EU claim
Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of bones.
Vitamin
Vitamin K
Authorised EU claim
Vitamin K contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
Mineral
Manganese
Authorised EU claim
Manganese contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
Mineral
Phosphorus
Authorised EU claim
Phosphorus contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
Mineral
Calcium
Authorised EU claim
Calcium is needed for the maintenance of normal bones.
What this doesn’t mean

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

Other assessed claims (11)
Vitamin A

Non-authorised — Vitamin A is necessary for healthy teeth, bones, hair, skin and nails — assessed relationship: maintenance of bone.

Non-authorised — Vitamin A aids healthy bone and teeth growth — assessed relationship: maintenance of bone.

Vitamin E

Non-authorised — Necessary for healthy teeth, bones, hair, skin and nails — assessed relationship: maintenance of normal bone.

Fluoride

Non-authorised — Fluoride supports the mineralisation of bones.

Thiamine (Vitamin B1)

Non-authorised — Necessary for healthy teeth, bones, hair, skin and nails — assessed relationship: maintenance of bone.

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)

Non-authorised — Necessary for healthy teeth, bones, hair, skin and nails — assessed relationship: maintenance of normal bone.

Niacin (Vitamin B3)

Non-authorised — Necessary for healthy teeth, bones, hair, skin and nails — assessed relationship: maintenance of bone.

Vitamin B6

Non-authorised — Necessary for healthy teeth, bones, hair, skin and nails — assessed relationship: maintenance of normal bone.

Vitamin B12

Non-authorised — Necessary for healthy teeth, bones, hair, skin and nails — assessed relationship: maintenance of normal bone.

Biotin (Vitamin B7)

Non-authorised — Necessary for healthy teeth, bones, hair, skin and nails — assessed relationship: maintenance of normal bone.

Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5)

Non-authorised — Necessary for healthy teeth, bones, hair, skin and nails — assessed relationship: maintenance of bone.

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