ID 1498 -
Hydrolizat kazeiny
PL: Hydrolizat kazeiny
EN: Casein protein hydrolysate
Pdf: casein protein hydrolysates
1. Charakterystyka żywności / składnika
The food constituent that is the subject of the health claims is casein protein hydrolysates.
Casein is a phosphoprotein present in mammal’s milk, and accounts for about 80 % of proteins in cow milk. Different casein hydrolysates (typically containing di- and tripeptides) are available on the market. Differences in composition between different casein protein hydrolysates may exist depending on the manufacturing processes applied. These products generally have a high content of essential amino acids.
A claim on protein and growth or maintenance of muscle mass has been assessed by the Panel with a favourable outcome (EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products Nutrition and Allergies (NDA), 2010). In the current opinion, the Panel addressed whether the consumption of casein protein hydrolysates has any effect on growth or maintenance of muscle mass apart from the well established role of protein on the claimed effect.
The Panel considers that the food constituent, casein protein hydrolysates, which is the subject of the health claims, is sufficiently characterised in relation to the claimed effects.
2.1. Wpływ na wzrost i utrzymanie masy mięśniowej (ID 1498)
The claimed effect is “absorption rate and muscle accretion”. The Panel assumes that the target population is the general population.
In the context of the proposed wordings and clarifications provided by Member States, the Panel assumes that the claimed effect refers to the growth or maintenance of muscle mass. Failure to increase muscle mass during growth and development, and the loss of muscle mass at any age, will reduce muscle strength and power.
The Panel considers that growth or maintenance of muscle mass is a beneficial physiological effect.
3.1. Wpływ na wzrost i utrzymanie masy mięśniowej (ID 1498)
A claim on protein and growth or maintenance of muscle mass has been assessed by the Panel with a favourable outcome (EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products Nutrition and Allergies (NDA), 2010). The references provided in relation to the current claim reported on health outcomes other than muscle growth or maintenance (e.g. acute protein synthesis and protein turnover, plasma amino acid profiles, and appetite). The Panel considers that no conclusions can be drawn from these references for the scientific substantiation of the claim.
No human studies which investigated the effects of casein protein hydrolysates on muscle mass or muscle strength were provided.
The Panel concludes that a cause and effect relationship has not been established between the consumption of casein protein hydrolysates and growth or maintenance of muscle mass apart from the well established role of protein on the claimed effect.
Warunki i możliwe ograniczenia stosowania oświadczenia
The product must contain at least 10 grams high quality protein per serving
Claim to be used for foods for active individuals
