Health topic

Red blood cells

Some nutrients have authorised EU health claims related to red blood cells.

Substances with authorised claims

Vitamin

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)

Authorised EU claim

Riboflavin contributes to the maintenance of normal red blood cells.

Vitamin

Vitamin B6

Authorised EU claim

Vitamin B6 contributes to normal red blood cell formation.

Vitamin

Vitamin B12

Authorised EU claim

Vitamin B12 contributes to normal red blood cell formation.

Mineral

Iron

Authorised EU claim

Iron contributes to normal formation of red blood cells and haemoglobin.

What this doesn’t mean

An authorised claim related to red blood cells 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.