ID 454 - Lizyna

PL: Lizyna
EN: Essential amino acids: lysine
Pdf: L-lysine

Oświadczenie (2)

1. Charakterystyka żywności / składnika

The food constituent that is the subject of the health claims is L-lysine.
Lysine is an indispensable alpha-amino acid which occurs naturally in foods mainly as part of proteins, and is provided by mixed dietary protein intakes from different sources. Lysine can also be consumed in the form of food supplements as L-lysine. The content of L-lysine in foods can be measured by established methods.
The Panel considers that the food constituent, L-lysine, which is the subject of the health claims, is sufficiently characterised.

2.2. Utrzymanie prawidłowego stężenia cholesterolu LDL we krwi (ID 454, 4669)

The claimed effects are “for cardiovascular system functions” and “lowers cholesterol levels”. The Panel assumes that the target population is the general population.
In the context of the proposed wordings and the clarifications provided by Member States, the Panel assumes that the claimed effect refers to the maintenance of normal blood LDL-cholesterol concentrations.
Low density lipoproteins (LDL) carry cholesterol from the liver to peripheral tissues, including the arteries. Elevated LDL-cholesterol, by convention >160 mg/dL (>4.1 mmol/L), may compromise the normal structure and function of the arteries.
The Panel considers that the maintenance of normal blood LDL-cholesterol concentrations is a beneficial physiological effect.

3.2. Utrzymanie prawidłowego stężenia cholesterolu LDL we krwi (ID 454, 4669)

A consensus opinion on protein and amino acid requirements in humans, and a website which did not provide any original data, were provided in relation to the claim. The Panel notes that none of these references addressed the effects of L-lysine on blood LDL-cholesterol concentrations. The Panel considers that no conclusions can be drawn from these references 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 L-lysine and the maintenance of normal blood LDL-cholesterol concentrations.

Warunki i możliwe ograniczenia stosowania oświadczenia

50 - 500 mg, in general for groups with insufficient intake of animal proteins