ID 383 -
Selen
PL: Selen
EN: Selen
Pdf: selenium
1. Charakterystyka żywności / składnika
The food constituent that is the subject of the health claims is selenium, which is a well recognised nutrient and is measurable in foods by established methods.
Selenium occurs naturally in foods and is authorised for addition to foods and for use in food supplements (Annex I of the Regulation (EC) No 1925/20066 and Annex I of Directive 2002/46/EC7). This evaluation applies to selenium naturally present in foods and to 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, selenium, which is the subject of the health claims, is sufficiently characterised.
2.3. Ochrona przed metalami ciężkimi (ID 383)
The claimed effect is “detoxification”. The Panel assumes that the target population is the general population.
In the context of the wording provided, the Panel assumes that the claimed effect is related to the protection against heavy metals.
The Panel considers that protection against heavy metals is a beneficial physiological effect.
3. Naukowe uzasadnienia wpływu na zdrowie człowieka -
Selenium is an essential trace element. Twenty-five selenoprotein genes have been identified in the human genome (Kryukov et al., 2003). Selenoproteins have a number of functions, comprising various catalytic roles (glutathione peroxidases, thioredoxin reductases, and iodothyronine deiodinases), structural roles, and storage and transport activities. Selenium is present in foods mainly as selenomethionine and selenocysteine. It is absorbed efficiently by the intestine over a wide range of concentrations and across a variety of different molecular forms (Bates, 2005).
3.3. Ochrona przed metalami ciężkimi (ID 383)
One reference was provided for the scientific substantiation of the claim which was a textbook in which the claimed effect was mentioned. No further evidence was provided in support of the claim. The Panel considers that no conclusions can be drawn from this reference for the scientific substantiation of the claimed effect.
The Panel concludes that a cause and effect relationship has not been established between the dietary intake of selenium and protection against heavy metals.
5. Warunki i możliwe ograniczenia stosowania oświadczenia
The Panel considers that in order to bear the claims a food should be at least a source of selenium 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. Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (ULs) have been established for adults, pregnant and lactating woman, children and adolescents (SCF, 2000).
Warunki i możliwe ograniczenia stosowania oświadczenia
50µg/j
