ID 391 -
Metylosulfonylometan
PL: Metylosulfonylometan
EN: Methylsulfonylmetan
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1. Charakterystyka żywności / składnika
The food constituent that is the subject of the health claims is methylsulphonylmethane (MSM).
Methylsulphonylmethane (MSM) is an organic sulphur-containing compound containing around 34 % sulphur that occurs naturally in a variety of fruits, vegetables, grains and animals. MSM is measurable in foods by established methods.
The Panel considers that the food constituent, methylsulphonylmethane (MSM), which is the subject of the health claims is sufficiently characterised.
2.6. Utrzymanie prawidłowego funkcjonowania jelit (ID 391)
The claimed effect is “gastrointestinal system”. The Panel assumes that the target population is the general population.
In the context of the clarifications provided by Member States, the Panel assumes that the claimed effect refers to maintenance of normal bowel function. Changes in bowel function within the normal range e.g. reduced transit time, increased frequency of bowel movements or bulk of stools might be interpreted as improvement of bowel function.
The Panel considers that maintenance of normal bowel function might be a beneficial physiological effect.
3.5. Utrzymanie prawidłowego funkcjonowania jelit (ID 391)
One reference was cited to substantiate the claim which was a conference presentation in which it was mentioned that relief of chronic constipation had been observed in patients of a clinic when MSM was administered in doses between 100 and 500 mg. The information provided regarding the study design, methodology and statistical analyses was insufficient for a complete scientific evaluation. The Panel considers that no conclusions could 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 consumption of MSM and normal bowel function.
Warunki i możliwe ograniczenia stosowania oświadczenia
500mg daily
