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Pregnancy & maternal tissue growth
Some nutrients have authorised EU health claims related to pregnancy & maternal tissue growth.
Substances with authorised claims
Vitamin
Folate / Folic acid (Vitamin B9)Authorised EU claim
Folate contributes to maternal tissue growth during pregnancy.
What this doesn’t mean
An authorised claim related to pregnancy & maternal tissue growth does not mean that the substance treats a medical condition or provides benefits beyond the specific authorised wording.
Other assessed claims (1)
Magnesium
Non-authorised — Magnesium contributes to meeting the increased requirement for magnesium in pregnant women, so it could help the normal course of pregnancy and delivery and birth of a healthy baby.
Claim wording and status are accompanied by source references. See the corresponding ingredient guide for sources and detailed health-claim information.