ID 241 - Magnez

PL: Magnez
EN: Magnesium
Pdf: magnesium

Oświadczenie (4)

Oświadczenie (2)

1. Charakterystyka żywności / składnika

The food constituent that is the subject of the health claims is magnesium, which is a well recognised nutrient and is measurable in foods by established methods.
Magnesium occurs naturally in foods and is authorised for addition to foods (Annex I of Regulation (EC) No 1925/20064 and Annex I of Directive 2002/46/EC5). This evaluation applies to magnesium naturally present in foods and to those forms authorised for addition to foods (Annex II of the Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006 and Annex II of Directive 2002/46/EC).
The Panel considers that the food constituent, magnesium, which is the subject of the health claims is sufficiently characterised.

2.3. Przewodnictwo nerwowe i skurcze mięśni, w tym mięśnia sercowego (ID 241, 242)

The claimed effects are “normal muscle contraction including normal heartbeat” and “nerve transmission/function”. The Panel assumes that the target population is the general population.
The Panel considers that normal neurotransmission and muscle contraction including heart muscle are beneficial to human health.

3. Naukowe uzasadnienia wpływu na zdrowie człowieka - 

Magnesium is an essential nutrient and serves as a cofactor for over 300 enzymes involved in biosynthetic processes. It is part of the Mg-ATP complex, is essential for oxidative phosphorylation and has roles in energy metabolism, mineral homeostasis, calcium metabolism, and neuromuscular and endocrine function (IoM, 1997; SCF, 2001; Volpe, 2006).
In the human body, 50 to 60% of magnesium is located in the bone. Part of it is readily exchangeable with serum and therefore bone represents a magnesium store. The remaining magnesium is mainly intracellular; extracellular magnesium represents only 1% of the total magnesium content of the body.

3.3. Przewodnictwo nerwowe i skurcze mięśni, w tym mięśnia sercowego (ID 241, 242)

The evidence provided by consensus opinions/reports from authoritative bodies and reviews shows that there is good consensus on the role of magnesium in nerve transmission and muscle contraction, including heart muscle contraction (IoM, 1997; FAO/WHO, 2004; EVM, 2002; DoH, 1991).
The Panel concludes that a cause and effect relationship has been established between the dietary intake of magnesium and normal neurotransmission and muscle contraction including heart muscle.

4.3. Przewodnictwo nerwowe i skurcze mięśni, w tym mięśnia sercowego (ID 241, 242)

The Panel considers that the following wordings reflect the scientific evidence: “Magnesium contributes to normal muscle function including the heart muscle”, “magnesium contributes to normal nerve function”.

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 magnesium as per Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. Such amounts can be easily consumed as part of a balanced diet. The target population is the general population. No Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (UL) have been established for magnesium normally present in food and beverages. An UL of 250 mg Mg/day for older children and adults has been established for readily dissociable magnesium salts and compounds like MgO in nutritional supplements, waters or added to food and beverages (SCF, 2001).

Warunki i możliwe ograniczenia stosowania oświadczenia

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