ID 1985 - Chitozan

PL: Chitozan
EN: Chitosan
Pdf: chitosan

1. Charakterystyka żywności / składnika

The food constituent that is the subject of the health claim is chitosan.
Chitosan is a linear cationic polysaccharide composed of randomly distributed -(1-4)-linked D-glucosamine and N-acetyl-D-glucosamine produced commercially by the deacetylation of chitin, which is a component of the exoskeleton of crustaceans and the cell walls of fungi. The degree of deacetylation can be measured by established methods, and ranges from 60-100 % in commercial preparations. The molecular weight of chitosan in commercial preparations ranges from 3,800 to 20,000 Da. Chitosan is insoluble in water.
The Panel considers that the food constituent, chitosan, which is the subject of the health claims, is sufficiently characterised.

2.4. Ograniczenie zapalenia (utrzymanie ruchomości stawów) (ID 1985)

The claimed effect is “réduit l'inflammation”. The Panel assumes that the target population is the general population.
The Panel notes that the claimed effect refers to reduction of inflammation in the context of maintaining joint flexibility. Inflammation is a non-specific physiological response and changes in markers of inflammation such as various interleukins do not indicate a beneficial physiological effect per se. In the context of the proposed wordings, the Panel assumes that the claimed effect refers to a reduction of inflammation in the context of maintaining joint flexibility. The Panel considers that the evidence provided does not establish that a reduction of inflammation in relation to the maintenance of joint flexibility is a beneficial physiological effect for the general population.
The Panel concludes that a cause and effect relationship has not been established between the consumption of chitosan and a beneficial physiological effect related to the reduction of inflammation.

Warunki i możliwe ograniczenia stosowania oświadczenia

Dose journalière recommandée : 1500 mg A utiliser pendant 1 mois Destiné aux adultes, plus particulièrement aux seniors A déconseiller aux femmes enceintes et allaitantes Ne doit pas être consommé par des personnes allergiques à l'iode ou aux fruits de mer