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Vision

Some nutrients have authorised EU health claims related to vision.

Substances with authorised claims

Mineral
Zinc
Authorised EU claim
Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal vision.
Vitamin
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
Authorised EU claim
Riboflavin contributes to the maintenance of normal vision.
Vitamin
Vitamin A
Authorised EU claim
Vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of normal vision.
What this doesn’t mean

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

Other assessed claims (6)
Iodine

Non-authorised — Iodine is important for visual function and eye moisture.

Vitamin C

Non-authorised — Vitamin C protects the eyes from free radicals and contributes to normal visual function.

Non-authorised — Protects the eye from oxidative and photo-oxidative stress / Protects the eye / Antioxidant vitamin C.

Vitamin E

Non-authorised — Protects the lens.

Folate / Folic acid (Vitamin B9)

Non-authorised — Folic acid protects the eye / Folic acid important for the eye.

Non-authorised — Positive affect for protection of the lens.

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