A Graded Approach for Evaluating Health Claims about Plant-Based Food Supplements: Application of a Case Study Methodology.

ABSTRACT: 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 pla

SUBMITTER: Chevallier H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8399096 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature