Health topic

Cell protection

Some nutrients have authorised EU health claims related to cell protection.

Substances with authorised claims

Mineral

Zinc

Authorised EU claim

Zinc contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.

Vitamin

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)

Authorised EU claim

Riboflavin contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.

Vitamin

Vitamin C

Authorised EU claim

Vitamin C contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.

Vitamin

Vitamin E

Authorised EU claim

Vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.

Mineral

Selenium

Authorised EU claim

Selenium contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.

Mineral

Copper

Authorised EU claim

Copper contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.

Mineral

Manganese

Authorised EU claim

Manganese contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.

What this doesn’t mean

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

Other assessed claims (2)

Magnesium

Non-authorised — Magnesium has antioxidative properties. It prolongs the ageing process.

Vitamin A

Non-authorised — Vitamin A protects against free-radical-induced muscle damage.

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