A Graded Approach for Evaluating Health Claims about Plant-Based Food Supplements: Application of a Case Study Methodology
| Autor: | Hélène Kergosien, Gabrielle Ventura, François-André Allaert, Hélène Chevallier, Florent Herpin |
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| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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Male European level Scientific literature 030204 cardiovascular system & hematology Article Scientific evidence 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Health claims on food labels Food Labeling Humans TX341-641 Aged 030219 obstetrics & reproductive medicine Nutrition and Dietetics Actuarial science Postmenopausal women Nutrition. Foods and food supply Study methodology food and beverages Plant based Legislation Food Middle Aged Isoflavones Lipids nutrition regulation Postmenopause food supplement Dietary Supplements Female Trifolium Plant Preparations History of use Plants Edible Psychology Nutritive Value health claim Food Analysis Food Science |
| Zdroj: | Nutrients Nutrients, Vol 13, Iss 2684, p 2684 (2021) Volume 13 Issue 8 |
| ISSN: | 2072-6643 |
| Popis: | The implementation of REGULATION (EC) No 1924/2006 has led to the formation of a list of health claims that can be used in food supplements (EU 432/2012). However, such supplements are often composed of plant preparations with claims omitted from this list. The peculiarity of plants is related to their long history of use, that could allow claims based on traditionally recognized health effects. In addition, the scientific literature has been enriched over the years through clinical studies that have assessed the bioavailability and efficacy of bioactive components, and investigated their mechanisms of action. Based on existing recognized models which aim to classify research according to the level of scientific evidence, Synadiet developed a three-grade model (A, B or C) for assessing plants health claims. In this paper, the applicability of the model is illustrated through an example for which a Grade B health claim attesting the possible contribution of red clover isoflavones to the improvement of blood lipid levels in postmenopausal women has been attributed. The model appears able to be easily extrapolated to claims pertaining to other plants. If adopted by consensus at European level, this model could initiate the implementation of a positive list of health claims on plant preparations. |
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