APPENDIX 97
Vitamin
Permitted Health Claim
· normal function of the
immune
system
· reduction of tiredness
and
fatigue
Folate has a role in the process
of cell division
Biotin
Biotin contributes to:
· normal energy-yielding
metabolism
· normal functioning of the
nervous
system
· normal macronutrient
metabolism
· normal psychological
function
· maintenance of normal
mucous membranes, normal
skin and normal hair
C
Vitamin C contributes to:
· maintaining the normal
function of the
immune
system
during and after intense
physical
exercise
· normal collagen formation
for the normal function
of blood vessels, bones,
cartilage, gums, skin
and
teeth
· normal energy-yielding
metabolism
· normal functioning of the
nervous
system
Vitamin
Permitted Health Claim
· normal psychological
function
· normal function of the
immune
system
· protection of cells from
oxidative
stress
· reduction of tiredness
and
fatigue
· regeneration of the
reduced form of Vitamin E
Vitamin C increases non-
haem iron absorption
D
Vitamin D contributes to:
· normal
absorption/
utilisation of calcium and
phosphorus
· normal blood calcium levels
· maintenance of normal
bones, teeth and
muscle
function
· normal function of the
immune
system
Vitamin D has a role in the
process of cell division
Calcium and Vitamin D are
needed for normal growth
and development of bone
in
children
E Vitamin
E
contributes to
the protection of cells from
oxidative
stress
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