Table 2.

Summary of well-established functions of selected vitamins and minerals under Article 13.1 of the Nutrition and Health Claims Regulation (European Commission 2006) and the proposed wording as shown on the EU Register

Nutrients	Health claims
Vitamin C	Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of bones Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of gums Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of teeth Vitamin C contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism Vitamin C contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system Vitamin C contributes to normal psychological function Vitamin C contributes to normal function of the immune system Vitamin C contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress Vitamin C contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue Vitamin C contributes to the regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin E Vitamin C increases iron absorption Vitamin C contributes to maintain the normal function of the immune system during and after intense physical exercise (> 200 mg/day)
Vitamin E	Vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress
Folate	Folate contributes to maternal tissue growth during pregnancy Folate contributes to normal amino acid synthesis Folate contributes to normal blood formation Folate contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism Folate contributes to normal psychological function Folate contributes to the normal function of the immune system Folate contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue Folate has a role in the process of cell division
Potassium	Potassium contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system Potassium contributes to normal muscle function Potassium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood pressure