Several claims have been authorised for muscle and joint health. These include:-
Health claim – ‘contributes to…’ | |
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Normal muscle function | Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, vitamin D* |
Growth in muscle mass | Protein |
The maintenance of muscle mass | Protein |
The maintenance of normal connective tissue | Copper |
The formation of normal connective tissue | Manganese |
Normal sulphur amino-acid metabolism | Molybdenum |
*A claim may be made for a single nutrient or several nutrients |
Glucosamine, chondroitin and fish oils do not have claims authorised in this area but are widely used with joint health in the mind of the consumer, and may materialise in the future.