ID 236 - Wapń

PL: Wapń
EN: Calcium
Pdf: calcium

Oświadczenie (4)

Oświadczenie (2)

1. Charakterystyka żywności / składnika

The food constituent that is the subject of the health claim is calcium, which is a well recognised nutrient and is measurable in foods by established methods. Calcium occurs naturally in foods in many forms which are generally well utilised by the body. Different forms of calcium are authorised for addition to foods and for use in food supplements (Annex II of the Regulation (EC) No 1925/20064 and Annex II of Directive 2002/46/EC5). This evaluation applies to calcium naturally present in foods and those forms authorised for addition to foods and for use in food supplements (Annex II of the Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006 and Annex II of Directive 2002/46/EC).
The Panel considers that the food constituent, calcium, which is the subject of the health claims, is sufficiently characterised.

2.3. Krzepnięcie krwi (ID 230, 236)

The claimed effect is “needed for normal blood coagulation (blood clotting)”. The Panel assumes that the target population is the general population.
The Panel considers that normal blood coagulation is beneficial to human health.

3. Naukowe uzasadnienia wpływu na zdrowie człowieka - 

More than 99% of the total calcium in the body is located in bones and teeth and contributes to their mass, structure and strength. Besides this structural role, calcium acts as an intracellular messenger and as a cofactor for extracellular enzymes and proteins (IoM, 1997).

3.3. Krzepnięcie krwi (ID 230, 236)

The evidence provided by consensus opinions/reports from authoritative bodies and reviews shows that there is good consensus on the role of calcium in normal blood coagulation.
Calcium is necessary to stabilise or allow maximal activity for a number of blood clotting enzymes. However, the normal activity of these enzymes is not significantly affected by changes in extracellular calcium concentrations or by dietary calcium deficiency, and is practically independent of dietary calcium intake (Weaver and Heaney, 2006).
The Panel considers that a cause and effect relationship has been established between calcium and normal blood coagulation. However, the evidence provided does not establish that inadequate intake of calcium leading to impaired blood coagulation occurs in the general EU population.

4.3. Krzepnięcie krwi (ID 230, 236)

The Panel considers that the following wordings reflect the scientific evidence: “Calcium contributes to normal blood clotting”

5. Warunki i możliwe ograniczenia stosowania oświadczenia

The Panel considers that in order to bear the claim a food should be at least a source of calcium as per Annex to Regulation (EC) 1924/2006. Such amounts can be easily consumed as part of a balanced
diet. No Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (UL) have been established for calcium in children and adolescents; the UL for calcium in adults is 2500 mg/day (SCF, 2003).

Warunki i możliwe ograniczenia stosowania oświadczenia

Must at least be a source of mineral/s as per annex to regulation 1924/2006