ID 392 -
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.
2.7. Udział w prawidłowej syntezie cysteiny (ID 392)
The claimed effect is “synthesis of amino acids”. The Panel assumes that the target population is the general population.
In the context of the clarifications provided by Member States, the Panel notes that the claimed effect refers to the synthesis of sulphur containing amino acids. The two sulphur containing proteinogenic amino acids in the human body are methionine and cysteine. Methionine is an essential amino acid which cannot be synthesised in the body. Therefore, the Panel assumes that the claimed effect refers to the synthesis of cysteine.
The Panel considers that contribution to the normal cysteine synthesis is a beneficial physiological effect.
3.6. Udział w prawidłowej syntezie cysteiny (ID 392)
One reference was cited to substantiate the claimed effect which was a reference to Wikipedia in which the claimed effect was not mentioned. The Panel considers that no conclusions could be drawn from this reference for the scientific substantiation of the claimed effect.
The Panel notes that MSM is not a precursor of cysteine.
The Panel concludes that a cause and effect relationship has not been established between the consumption of MSM and contribution to the normal cysteine synthesis.
Warunki i możliwe ograniczenia stosowania oświadczenia
500mg daily
