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Nails

Some nutrients have authorised EU health claims related to nails.

Substances with authorised claims

Mineral
Zinc
Authorised EU claim
Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal nails.
Mineral
Selenium
Authorised EU claim
Selenium contributes to the maintenance of normal nails.
What this doesn’t mean

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

Other assessed claims (12)
Vitamin A

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

Vitamin E

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

Thiamine (Vitamin B1)

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

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)

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

Niacin (Vitamin B3)

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

Non-authorised — Activate the scalp microcirculation — assessed relationship: maintenance of nails.

Vitamin B6

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

Vitamin B12

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

Biotin (Vitamin B7)

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

Non-authorised — Contribute to improve nail's resistance.

Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5)

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

Iodine

Non-authorised — Iodine may contribute to preserve healthy hair, nails and skin.

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