Health topic

Mucous membranes

Some nutrients have authorised EU health claims related to mucous membranes.

Substances with authorised claims

Vitamin

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)

Authorised EU claim

Riboflavin contributes to the maintenance of normal mucous membranes.

Vitamin

Niacin (Vitamin B3)

Authorised EU claim

Niacin contributes to the maintenance of normal mucous membranes.

Vitamin

Biotin (Vitamin B7)

Authorised EU claim

Biotin contributes to the maintenance of normal mucous membranes.

Vitamin

Vitamin A

Authorised EU claim

Vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of normal mucous membranes.

What this doesn’t mean

An authorised claim related to mucous membranes 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.