Sports nutrition is a huge and growing market, with an array of products and ingredients authorised to claim that they boost physical performance.
Energy, which is essential for stamina, is produced by the metabolism of food by the digestive system, with several vitamins and minerals involved in the process.
A total of 20 health claims have been authorised in this area and may be summarised as:-
| Health claim | VitaminA vitamin is an organic compound required as a nutrient in t... | Mineral | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism | Biotin, Niacin, Pantothenic acid, vitaminA vitamin is an organic compound required as a nutrient in t... B1, vitaminA vitamin is an organic compound required as a nutrient in t... B2,vitaminA vitamin is an organic compound required as a nutrient in t... B6, vitaminA vitamin is an organic compound required as a nutrient in t... B12, vitaminA vitamin is an organic compound required as a nutrient in t... C* | Calcium, Copper, Iodine, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese* | |
| Maintenance of endurance performance | CarbohydrateCompounds that contain the elements carbon, hydrogen and oxy.../electrolyte solution | ||
| Enhances water absorption during exercise | CarbohydrateCompounds that contain the elements carbon, hydrogen and oxy.../electrolyte solution | ||
| Increases physical performance in high intensity short bursts | Creatine | ||
| Contributes to the maintenance of a normal immune system during/after intense exercise | VitaminA vitamin is an organic compound required as a nutrient in t... C | ||
| Contributes to oxygen transport in the body | Iron | ||
| *Claims may be made for a single nutrientA substance that is essential for life which is obtained fro... or several nutrients |
The EU Health Claims Register is dynamic in nature and should be checked for updates
