Health topic

Immune system

Some nutrients have authorised EU health claims related to immune system.

Substances with authorised claims

Vitamin

Vitamin D

Authorised EU claim

Vitamin D contributes to the normal function of the immune system.

Mineral

Zinc

Authorised EU claim

Zinc contributes to the normal function of the immune system.

Vitamin

Vitamin B6

Authorised EU claim

Vitamin B6 contributes to the normal function of the immune system.

Vitamin

Folate / Folic acid (Vitamin B9)

Authorised EU claim

Folate contributes to the normal function of the immune system.

Vitamin

Vitamin B12

Authorised EU claim

Vitamin B12 contributes to the normal function of the immune system.

Vitamin

Vitamin A

Authorised EU claim

Vitamin A contributes to the normal function of the immune system.

Vitamin

Vitamin C

Authorised EU claim

Vitamin C contributes to maintain the normal function of the immune system during and after intense physical exercise.

Authorised EU claim

Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system.

Mineral

Iron

Authorised EU claim

Iron contributes to the normal function of the immune system.

Mineral

Selenium

Authorised EU claim

Selenium contributes to the normal function of the immune system.

Mineral

Copper

Authorised EU claim

Copper contributes to the normal function of the immune system.

What this doesn’t mean

An authorised claim related to immune system 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 maintains healthy immune system

Vitamin E

Non-authorised — Vitamin E is an antioxidant that protects the body's cells — assessed relationship: maintenance of the normal function of the immune system.

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