ID 61 - Kwas pantotenowy

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

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.

2.3. Utrzymanie prawidłowego stanu kości (ID 61)

The claimed effect is “bone/teeth/hair/skin and nails health”. The Panel assumes that the target population is the general population.
The Panel considers that maintenance of normal bone is beneficial to human health.

2.4. Utrzymanie prawidłowego stanu zębów (ID 61)

The claimed effect is “bone/teeth/hair/skin and nails health”. The Panel assumes that the target population is the general population.
The Panel considers that maintenance of normal teeth is beneficial to human health.

2.5. Utrzymanie prawidłowego stanu włosów (ID 61)

The claimed effect is “bone/teeth/hair/skin and nails health”. The Panel assumes that the target population is the general population.
The Panel considers that maintenance of normal hair is beneficial to human health.

2.6. Utrzymanie prawidłowego stanu skóry (ID 61)

The claimed effect is “bone/teeth/hair/skin and nails health”. The Panel assumes that the target population is the general population.
The Panel considers that maintenance of normal skin is beneficial to human health.

2.7. Utrzymanie prawidłowego stanu paznokci (ID 61)

The claimed effect is “bone/teeth/hair/skin and nails health”. The Panel assumes that the target population is the general population.
The Panel considers that maintenance of normal nails 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).

3.3. Utrzymanie prawidłowego stanu kości (ID 61)

The Panel notes that no evidence has been provided to support the role of pantothenic acid in maintenance of normal bone.
The Panel concludes that a cause and effect relationship has not been established between the dietary intake of pantothenic acid and maintenance of normal bone.

3.4. Utrzymanie prawidłowego stanu zębów (ID 61)

The Panel notes that no evidence has been provided to support the role of pantothenic acid in maintenance of normal teeth.
The Panel concludes that a cause and effect relationship has not been established between the dietary intake of pantothenic acid and maintenance of normal teeth.

3.5. Utrzymanie prawidłowego stanu włosów (ID 61)

The Panel notes that no evidence has been provided to support the role of pantothenic acid in maintenance of normal hair.
The Panel concludes that a cause and effect relationship has not been established between the dietary intake of pantothenic acid and maintenance of normal hair.

3.6. Utrzymanie prawidłowego stanu skóry (ID 61)

The Panel notes that no evidence has been provided to support the role of pantothenic acid in maintenance of normal skin.
The Panel concludes that a cause and effect relationship has not been established between the dietary intake of pantothenic acid and maintenance of normal skin.

3.7. Utrzymanie prawidłowego stanu paznokci (ID 61)

The Panel notes that no evidence has been provided to support the role of pantothenic acid in maintenance of normal nails.
The Panel concludes that a cause and effect relationship has not been established between the dietary intake of pantothenic acid and maintenance of normal nails.

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 meet minimum requirements for use of the claim "source of [name of vitamin/s] and/or [name of mineral/s}" as per Annex to Regulation 1924/2006.