Health topic

Iron metabolism

Some nutrients have authorised EU health claims related to iron metabolism.

Substances with authorised claims

Vitamin

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)

Authorised EU claim

Riboflavin contributes to the normal metabolism of iron.

Vitamin

Vitamin A

Authorised EU claim

Vitamin A contributes to normal iron metabolism.

What this doesn’t mean

An authorised claim related to iron metabolism 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.