ID 134 - Witamina C

PL: Witamina C
EN: Vitamin C
Pdf: vitamin C

Oświadczenie (4)

Oświadczenie (2)

1. Charakterystyka żywności / składnika

The food constituent that is the subject of the health claim is vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid, ascorbate), which is a well recognised nutrient and it is measurable in foods by established methods.
Vitamin C occurs naturally in foods. Ascorbic acid and its salts (ascorbates) are the forms authorised for addition to foods and for use in food supplements (Annex II of the Regulation (EC) No 1925/20065 and Annex II of Directive 2002/46/EC6). This evaluation applies to vitamin C naturally present in foods and those forms authorised for addition to foods (Annex II of the Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006 and Annex II of Directive 2002/46/EC).
The Panel considers that the food constituent, vitamin C, which is the subject of the health claim, is sufficiently characterised.

2.6. Funkcjonowanie układu odpornościowego (ID 134)

The claimed effect is “immune system function”. The Panel assumes that the target population is the general population.
The Panel considers that a normal function of the immune system is beneficial to human health.

3. Naukowe uzasadnienia wpływu na zdrowie człowieka - 

The evidence provided by consensus opinions/reports from authoritative bodies and reviews shows that there is good consensus on the role of vitamin C in the body (Bender, 2003; Garrow et al., 2000; IoM, 2000; NNR, 2004; Sadler et al., 1999; Shils et al., 2006; EVM, 2002). Vitamin C is an electron donor, or reducing agent, and its functions are attributable to this action (Shils et al., 2006). On the one hand, vitamin C acts as a major free-radical scavenger in the body, and as electron donor (and cofactor) for eight human enzymes, three of which participate in the biosynthesis (and cross-linking) of collagen and other components of the connective tissue, two of them are required in the biosynthesis of carnitine, one in tyrosine metabolism and two in the biosynthesis of the catecholamines adrenaline and noradrenaline (which act as neurotransmitters) and in the amidation of peptide hormones.

3.6. Funkcjonowanie układu odpornościowego (ID 134)

Evidence of effects of vitamin C on both innate and adaptive immune responses is present in the literature provided. Whereas as such the relation of these effects of vitamin C with clinical outcomes is unclear, studies have also shown that altered values of immune parameters, as seen for instance in the individuals with a low vitamin C status, older people, patients exposed to toxic chemicals, or individuals exposed to severe physical exercise can be restored by vitamin C intake (Delafuente et al, 1986; Heuser et al., 1997; Jacob et al., 1991; Kennes et al., 1983; Nieman et al., 2000; Tauler et al, 2003; Buzina-Suboticanec et al., 1998; Chavance et al., 1989).
The Panel concludes that a cause and effect relationship has been established between the dietary intake of vitamin C and the normal function of the immune system.

4.5. Funkcjonowanie układu odpornościowego (ID 134)

The Panel considers that the following wordings reflect the scientific evidence: “Vitamin C contributes to a normal function of the immune system.”

5.1. Ochrona DNA, białek i lipidów przed uszkodzeniem oksydacyjnym (ID 129, 138, 143, 148), tworzenie kolagenu (ID 130, 131, 136, 137, 149), funkcjonowanie układu nerwowego (ID 133), wchłanianie żelaza niehemowego (ID 132), funkcjonowanie układu odpornościowego (ID 134), and metabolizm energetyczny (ID 135)

The Panel considers that in order to bear the claims a food should be at least a source of vitamin C as per Annex to Regulation 1924/2006. Such amounts can be easily consumed as part of a balanced diet. The target population is the general population.

Warunki i możliwe ograniczenia stosowania oświadczenia

The product must contain at least 15% of RDA per daily dosage as per 90/496/EC. Most at least be a source of vitamin/s as per annex to regulation 1924/2006 Applicable to both adults and children