ID 57 - Kwas pantotenowy

PL: Kwas pantotenowy
EN: Panthothenic acid
Pdf: pantothenic acid

Oświadczenie (4)

Oświadczenie (2)

1. Charakterystyka żywności / składnika

The food constituent that is the subject of the health claim is pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) which is a well recognised nutrient and is measurable in foods by established methods.
Pantothenic acid occurs naturally in foods and is authorised for addition to foods (Annex I of Regulation (EC) No 1925/20063 and Annex I of Directive 2002/46/EC4). This evaluation applies to pantothenic acid naturally present in foods and to those forms authorised for addition to foods (Annex II of Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006 and Annex II of Directive 2002/46/EC).
The Panel considers that the food constituent, pantothenic acid, which is the subject of the health claim, is sufficiently characterised.

2.2. Zdolności umysłowe (ID 57)

The claimed effect is “mental performance (where mental performance stands for those aspects of brain and nerve functions which determine aspects like concentration, learning, memory and reasoning, as well as resistance to stress)”. The Panel assumes that the target population is the general population.
The Panel considers that normal mental performance is beneficial to human health.

3. Naukowe uzasadnienia wpływu na zdrowie człowieka

Pantothenic acid is required for the synthesis of coenzyme A (CoA), a cofactor and acyl group carrier for many enzymatic processes and for the synthesis of the prosthetic group of the acyl carrier protein (ACP), a component of the fatty acid synthesis complex. Most tissues transport pantothenic acid into cells for the synthesis of CoA (IoM, 1998). The evidence for essentiality of pantothenic acid consists of its well known role in cellular biochemistry.
Deficiency symptoms have only been observed in experimental settings such as giving a pantothenic acid metabolic antagonist and not in dietary studies. Deficiency symptoms included irritability, restlessness, fatigue, apathy, malaise, sleep disturbances, numbness and muscle cramps (IoM, 1998).

3.2. Zdolności umysłowe (ID 57)

The references provided included two articles and two textbooks (Haller, 1995; IoM, 1998). The articles were two narrative reviews, one on the influence of micronutrients on cognitive function and performance (Huskisson et al., 2007a) and the other on the role of vitamins and minerals in energy metabolism and well-being (Huskisson et al., 2007b). Both reviews describe the well established roles for pantothenic acid in biochemical processes.
Pantothenic acid has a role in the metabolism and functioning of all cells including brain and nerve cells. Although no references have been provided to support a specific role of pantothenic acid in concentration, learning, memory and reasoning, as well as resistance to stress, deficiency symptoms of pantothenic acid in experimental settings indicate a role for pantothenic acid in mental performance.
The Panel concludes that a cause and effect relationship has been established between the dietary intake of pantothenic acid and normal mental performance. However, the evidence provided does not establish that inadequate intake of pantothenic acid leading to impaired mental performance occurs in the general EU population.

4.2. Zdolności umysłowe (ID 57)

The Panel considers that the following wording reflects the scientific evidence: “Pantothenic acid contributes to normal mental performance”.

5. Warunki i możliwe ograniczenia stosowania oświadczenia

The Panel considers that in order to bear the claim a food should be at least a source of pantothenic acid 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 not been established for pantothenic acid in children, adolescents and adults.

Warunki i możliwe ograniczenia stosowania oświadczenia

Must at least be a source of vitamin/s as per annex to regulation 1924/2006