ID 1791 -
Antocyjanidyny i proantocyjanidyny
PL: Antocyjanidyny i proantocyjanidyny
EN: Anthocyanidines + proanthocyanidines
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1.1. Anthocyanidins and proanthocyanidins (ID 1787, 1788, 1789, 1790, 1791)
The food constituents that are the subject of the claim are anthocyanidins and proanthocyanidins related to the following claimed effects: "cardiovascular system", "blood fat levels", "carbohydrate metabolism and insulin sensitivity", "gut health" and "eyes".
Both anthocyanins and proanthocyanidins belong to the group of phenolic constituents known as flavonoids, which are naturally present in vegetables, fruits, and their products. Anthocyanins exist in nature as glycosylated forms of anthocyanidins. Proanthocyanidins are a group of flavan-3-ols ranging
from dimers to polymers. Monomeric flavan-3-ols (such as catechin and epicatechin) are not considered proanthocyanidins. There are also differences in the linkages (A- or B-type) between the monomeric units of proanthocyanidins. The anthocyanin and proanthocyanidin content in different types of berries, fruits and other plants is measurable, but anthocyanin and proanthocyanidin profiles vary widely depending on the food source, and may have an impact on the claimed effects.
The references provided for the scientific substantiation of the claims included narrative reviews, animal and human intervention studies, and in vitro experiments on anthocyanosides/anthocyanidins, cyaniding-3-glucoside and pure anthocyanidin compounds, anthocyanoside oligomer, blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum L.) anthocyanins, bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus L.) anthocyanosides, anthocyanins and anthocyanidins in fruits, berry polyphenols, black raspberries (Rubus occidentalis L.), chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa (Michx.) Elliott) juice, Cornelian cherry (Cornus mas L.), red wine, and proanthocyanidins extracted from grape seed on various health outcomes, most of them unrelated to the claimed effects.
The Panel notes that no information has been provided on the source or composition of anthocyanidins or proanthocyanidins. From the references provided it is unclear which type of anthocyanidins or proanthocyanidins are the subject of the claims.
The Panel considers that the food constituents, anthocyanidins and proanthocyanidins, which are the subject of the claims, are not sufficiently characterised in relation to the claimed effects considered in this section.
The Panel concludes that a cause and effect relationship cannot be established between the consumption of anthocyanidins and proanthocyanidins and the claimed effects considered in this section.
Warunki i możliwe ograniczenia stosowania oświadczenia
Food supplement with 2.4 mg of anthocyanidines and 28 mg of proanthocyanidines in the daily dose.
