ID 1834 - Fosfolipidy

PL: Fosfolipidy
EN: Phospolipids
Pdf: phospholipids

Oświadczenie (2)

1. Charakterystyka żywności / składnika

The food constituent that is the subject of the health claim is phospholipids which are a major component of all cell membranes. Most phospholipids contain a diglyceride, a phosphate group, and a simple organic molecule such as choline.
The proposed source of phospholipids is from animal lecithin water emulsion derived from the brain tissue of domestic pig. Active constituents of the animal lecithin water emulsion derived from the brain tissue of domestic pig emulsion include linoleic acid and alpha-linoleic acid as fatty acids and choline. No further details are given in the references provided on either the production process or the composition of this phospholipid emulsion.
The Panel considers that the food constituent, phospholipids, which is the subject of the health claim, is not sufficiently characterised.

2.1. Ochrona DNA, białek i lipidów przed uszkodzeniem oksydacyjnym (ID 1834)

The claimed effect is “immunity”. The Panel assumes that the target population is the general population.
“Immunity” is not sufficiently defined. In the context of the proposed wording, the Panel assumes that the claimed effect refers to “repairing oxidation damage of cells”.
Reactive oxygen species (ROS) including several kinds of radicals are generated in biochemical processes (e.g. respiratory chain) and as a consequence of exposure to exogenous factors (e.g. radiation, pollutants). These reactive intermediates damage biologically relevant molecules such as DNA, proteins and lipids if they are not intercepted by the antioxidant network which includes free radical scavengers like antioxidant nutrients.
The Panel considers that the protection of DNA, proteins and lipids from oxidative damage is beneficial to human health.

3.1. Ochrona DNA, białek i lipidów przed uszkodzeniem oksydacyjnym (ID 1834)

Ten references were cited to substantiate the claimed effect. The Panel notes that none of these references was related to the protection of DNA, proteins and lipids from oxidative damage.
The Panel concludes that a cause and effect relationship has not been established between the consumption of phospholipids and the protection of DNA, proteins and lipids from oxidative damage.

Warunki i możliwe ograniczenia stosowania oświadczenia

Food supplement with phospholipid content of 2500mg/100 g = dose. Animal lecithin water emulsion derived from the brain tissue of domestic pig. Active ingredients include linoleic acid (= fatty acid), alpha-linoleic acid (= fatty acid) and choline (= phosphatidylcholine).