ID 313 - Molibden

PL: Molibden
EN: Molybdenum
Pdf: molybdenum

Oświadczenie (4)

Oświadczenie (2)

1. Charakterystyka żywności / składnika

The food constituent that is the subject of the claims is molybdenum, which is a well recognised nutrient and is measurable in foods by established methods. Molybdenum occurs naturally in foods and is authorised for addition to foods (Annex I of the Regulation (EC) No 1925/20066 and Annex I of Directive 2002/46/EC7). This evaluation applies to molybdenum naturally present in foods and 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, molybdenum, which is the subject of the health claims, is sufficiently characterised.

2.1. Udział w prawidłowym metabolizmie aminokwasów (ID 313)

The claimed effect is “for amino acids (including uric acid) metabolism”. The Panel assumes that the target population is the general population.
The Panel considers that contribution to normal amino acid metabolism is a beneficial physiological effect.

3.1. Udział w prawidłowym metabolizmie aminokwasów (ID 313)

Molybdenum functions as a cofactor for some enzymes in humans, such as sulphite oxidase, xanthine oxidase (XO) and aldehyde oxidase, which are involved in sulphur amino acid metabolism and purine metabolism (IoM, 2001). Observations of molybdenum deficiency have been limited to genetic defects that interfere with the molybdenum cofactor's ability to activate molybdoenzymes and to one case of feeding molybdenum-free total parenteral nutrition. Human dietary deficiency of molybdenum has not been reported (Eckhert, 2006).
The Panel concludes that a cause and effect relationship has been established between the dietary intake of molybdenum and contribution to normal sulphur amino acid metabolism. However, the evidence provided does not establish that inadequate intake of molybdenum leading to impaired sulphur amino acid metabolism occurs in the general EU population.

4.1. Udział w prawidłowym metabolizmie aminokwasów (ID 313)

The following wording reflects the scientific evidence: “Molybdenum contributes to normal sulphur amino acid metabolism”.

5.1. Udział w prawidłowym metabolizmie aminokwasów (ID 313)

The Panel considers that in order to bear the claim a food should be at least a source of molybdenum as per Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. Such amounts can be easily consumed as part of a balanced diet. Tolerable Upper Intake Levels have been established for molybdenum in children, adolescents and adults (SCF, 2000).

Warunki i możliwe ograniczenia stosowania oświadczenia

20-50 mcg Must meet minimum requirements for use of the claim "source of [name of vitamin/s] and/or [name of mineral/s]" as per Annex to Regulation 1924/2006