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Category
Food
Component
Health
Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Claim ID
CARBOHYDRATES
Carbohydrate
Energise
Re-energise post
exercise
31 January 2008
RCT
Wong SH & Williams C. 2000. Influence of
different amounts of carbohydrate on
endurance running capacity following short
term recovery. Int J Sports Med. 21 (6):
444-452.
Scientific Review
Maughan R. 2002. The athlete’s diet:
Nutritional goals and dietary strategies. Proc
Nutr Soc. 61 (1):87-96.
Abstract
Rossiter A, Jakeman P, O’Sullivan A & Dunne
C. 2007. Post-exercise feeding of
carbohydrate-protein beverages on subsequent
endurance performance. Med Sci Sports &
Exerc. 39 (5); S363
806
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Category
Food
Component
Health
Relationship
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Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Claim ID
Carbohydrate electrolyte drinks
RECOVERY
Enhanced
subsequent
endurance capacity
Delayed fatigue
Claim to be only used for
Foods for sport people
under the Dir.
89/398/EEC.
Metabolisable
carbohydrates: = 75% of
total energy.
340kJ/l (80kcal/l) =
Energy = 1488kJ/l
(350kcal/l).
20 mmol/l (460 mg/l) =
Sodium (Na+) = 50
mmol/l (1150 mg/l).
Review
RCT
Carbohydrates and fat for training and
recovery.
Burke LM, Kiens B, Ivy JL.
J. Sports Sci. 22 (1): 15 - 30, 2004
1,612
Short-term recovery from prolonged constant
pace running in a warm environment: the
effectiveness of a carbohydrate-electrolyte
solution.
Bilzon JLJ, Allsopp AJ, Williams C.
Eur. J. Appl. Physiol. 82: 305 - 312, 2000
The influence of ingesting a
carbohydrate-electrolyte beverage during 4
hours of recovery on subsequent endurance
capacity.
Fallowfield JL, Williams C, Singh R.
Int. J. Sport Nutr. 5: 285 - 299, 1995
The influence of a high carbohydrate intake
during recovery from prolonged, constant-pace
running.
Fallowfield J and Williams C.
Int. J. Sport Nutr. 7: 10 - 25, 1997
HYDRATION.
31 January 2008
Claim to be only used for
Foods for sportpeople
under the Dir.
89/398/EEC
Metabolisable
carbohydrates: = 75% of
total energy.
340kJ/l (80kcal/l) =
Energy = 1488kJ/l
(350kcal/l).
20 mmol/l (460 mg/l) =
1,610
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Category
Food
Component
Health
Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Sodium (Na+) = 50
mmol/l (1150 mg/l).
Nature of Evidence
SCF Review:
Consensus Statement
References
Claim ID
Report of the SCF on the Composition and
Specification of Food Intended to Meet the
Expenditure of Intense Muscular Effort,
especially for Sportsmen (2001)
SCF/CS/NUT/SPORT/5 Final.
Consensus Statement of the IAAF 2007.
Nutrition for Athletics.
IOC Consensus Statement on Sports Nutrition
2003.
Fluid replacement in sport and exercise – a
consensus statement
Maughan RJ, Goodman R, Griffin J, Irani M,
Kirwan JP, Leiper JB, MacLaren DP, McLatchie
G, Tsintsas K, Williams C, Wellington P,
Wilson WM, Wotton S
Br J Sp Med 27 (1): 34-35, 1993.
American College of Sports Medicine Position
Stand: Exercise and Fluid Replacement
Sawka MN, Burke LM, Eichner ER, Maughan
RJ, Montain SJ, Stachenfeld NS
Med Sci Sports Exerc. 39(2): 377-390, 2007.
National Athletic Trainers’ Association Position
Statement: Fluid Replacement for Athletes
Casa DJ, Armstrong LE, Hillman SK, Montain
SJ, Reiff RV, Rich BSE, Roberts WO, Stone JA
J Athletic Training 35(2): 212-224, 2000.
The effectiveness of commercially available
sports drinks
Coombes JS and Hamilton KL
Sports Med 29 (3); 181-209, 2000.
Fluid and carbohydrate replacement during
intermittent exercise
Shi X and Gisolfi CV
31 January 2008
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Category
Food
Component
Health
Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Claim ID
Sports Med 25 (3): 157-172, 1998.
Exercise performance
Jeukendrup AE and Burke LM
Chapter 18 In: Nutrition and Metabolism.
(Gibney MJ MacDonald I, Roche HM eds).
London, 2003.
The importance of salt in the athletes diet
Valentine V
Current Sports Medicine Reports 6(4):
237-240, 2007.
Formulating carbohydrate-electrolyte drinks for
optimal efficacy
Murray R and Stofan J
Chapter 8 In Sports Drinks: Basic Science and
Practical Aspects. (Maughan R. and Murray R.
eds.) CRC Press, 2001.
Post-exercise rehydration and recovery
Shirreffs S
Chapter 7 In Sports Drinks: Basic Science and
Practical Aspects. (Maughan R and Murray R
eds.) CRC Press, 2001.
Effect of flavour and awareness of kilojoule
content of drinks on preference and fluid
balance in team sports
Minehan MR, Riley MD, Burke LM
Int J Sp Nutr 12: 81-92, 2002.
Impact of beverage acceptability on fluid intake
during exercise
Passe DH, Horn M, Murray R
Appetite 35; 219-229, 2000.
Effect of drink flavour and NaCl on voluntary
drinking and hydration in boys exercising in the
heat
31 January 2008
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Category
Food
Component
Health
Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Claim ID
Wilk B and Bar-Or O
J Appl Physiol 80 (4): 1112-1117, 1996.
ENDURANCE
Increased
endurance capacity;
Increased
endurance
performance;
Delayed Fatigue.
31 January 2008
Claim to be only used for
Foods for sport people
under the Dir.
89/398/EEC.
Metabolisable
carbohydrates: = 75% of
total energy.
340kJ/l (80kcal/l) =
Energy = 1488kJ/l
(350kcal/l).
20 mmol/l (460 mg/l) =
Sodium (Na+) = 50
mmol/l (1150 mg/l).
1,611
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Category
Food
Component
Health
Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
SCF Review
Consensus Statement
Position Statement
Review paper
Nutrition Society
Textbook
Nutrition in Exercise
and Sport Series
Textbook
RCT
References
Claim ID
Report of the SCF on the Composition and
Specification of Food Intended to Meet the
Expenditure of Intense Muscular Effort,
especially for Sportsmen (2001)
SCF/CS/NUT/SPORT/5 Final.
American College of Sports Medicine
roundtable on hydration and physical activity:
consensus statements
Casa DJ, Clarkson PM, Roberts WO
Curr Sports Med Rep 4: 115-127, 2005.
Fluid replacement in sport and exercise – a
consensus statement
Maughan RJ, Goodman R, Griffin J, Irani M,
Kirwan JP, Leiper JB, MacLaren DP, McLatchie
G, Tsintsas K, Williams C, Wellington P,
Wilson WM, Wotton S
Br J Sp Med 27 (1): 34-35, 1993.
Position Stand: Exercise and Fluid
Replacement
American College of Sports Medicine
Med Sci Sports Exerc. 39(2): 377-390, 2007.
Position Stand: Nutrition and athletic
performance
American Dietetic Association, Dietitians of
Canada and the American college of Sports
Medicine
J Am Diet Assoc. 100: 1543-1556, 2000.
National Athletic Trainers’ Association Position
Statement: Fluid Replacement for Athletes
Casa DJ, Armstrong LE, Hillman SK, Montain
SJ, Reiff RV, Rich BSE, Roberts WO, Stone JA
J Athletic Training 35(2): 212-224, 2000.
The role of salt and glucose replacement drinks
in the marathon
31 January 2008
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Category
Food
Component
Health
Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Claim ID
Murray B
Sports Med 37 (4-5): 358-360, 2007.
The effectiveness of commercially available
sports drinks
Coombes JS and Hamilton KL
Sports Med 29 (3); 181-209, 2000.
Exercise performance
Jeukendrup AE and Burke LM
Chapter 18 In: Nutrition and Metabolism.
(Gibney MJ MacDonald I, Roche HM eds).
London, 2003.
Formulating carbohydrate-electrolyte drinks for
optimal efficacy
Murray R and Stofan J
Chapter 8 In Sports Drinks: Basic Science and
Practical Aspects. (Maughan R. and Murray R.
eds.) CRC Press, 2001.
Periodic carbohydrate replacement during 50
min of high intensity cycling improves
subsequent sprint performance.
Ball TC, Headley SA, Vanderburgh PM, Smith
JC.
Int J Sport Nutr. 5: 151-158, 1995
Gastric emptying of fluids during
variable-intensity running in the heat.
Gant N, Leiper JB, Williams C.
Int J Sp Nutr & Ex Met 17(3): 270-283, 2007
Carbohydrate and physical/mental performance
during intermittent exercise to fatigue.
Welsh RS, Davis M, Burke JR, Williams HG.
Med Sci Sports Exerc 34(4): 723-731, 2002
Carbohydrate feedings during team sport
exercise preserve physical and CNS function.
31 January 2008
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Category
Food
Component
Health
Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Claim ID
Winnick JJ, Davis JM, Welsh RS, Carmichael
MD, Murphy EA, Blackmon JA.
Med Sci Sports Exerc37 (2): 306-315, 2005
Carbohydrate supplementation improves stroke
performance in tennis.
Vergauwen L, Brouns F, Hespel P.
Med Sci Sports Exerc 30 (8): 1289-1295, 1998
Attenuation of the
perception of effort
and reduction in
pleasure
Claim to be only used for
Foods for sport people
under the Dir.
89/398/EEC.
Metabolisable
carbohydrates: = 75% of
total energy.
340kJ/l (80kcal/l) =
Energy = 1488kJ/l
(350kcal/l).
20 mmol/l (460 mg/l) =
Sodium (Na+) = 50
mmol/l (1150 mg/l).
RCT
Carbohydrate attenuates perceived exertion
during intermittent exercise and recovery
Utter AC, Kang J, Nieman DC, Dumke CL,
McAnulty SR, McAnulty LS.
Med Sci Sports Exerc. 39(5):880-885, 2007
1,613
Carbohydrate ingestion during prolonged
high-intensity intermittent exercise: impact on
affect and perceived exertion.
Backhouse SH, Ali A, Biddle SJH, Williams C
Scand J Med Sci Sports. 2007 Feb 19; [Epub
ahead of print]
Effect of carbohydrate and prolonged exercise
on affect and perceived exertion.
Backhouse SH, Bishop NC, Biddle SJH,
Williams C.
Med Sci Sports Exerc. 37(10):1768-1773, 2005
Winnick JJ, Davis JM, Welsh RS, Carmichael
MD, Murphy EA, Blackmon JA.
Carbohydrate feedings during team sport
exercise preserve physical and CNS function.
Med Sci Sports Exerc. 37(2):306-315, 2005
Carbohydrates and physical/mental
performance during intermittent exercise to
fatigue
Welsh RS, Davis JM, Burke JR, Williams HG.
Med Sci Sports Exerc. 34(4):723-31, 2002.
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Category
Food
Component
Health
Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Claim ID
Carbohydrate electrolyte drinks
with elevated sodium
ENDURANCE IN
HEAT
Claim to be only used for
Foods for sport people
under the Dir.
89/398/EEC.
Metabolisable
carbohydrates: = 75% of
total energy.
510kJ/l (120kcal/l) =
Energy = 850kJ/l
(200kcal/l).
Sodium (Na+) = 32.5
mmol/l (750 mg/l)
Review
Consensus statement
American College of Sports Medicine Position
Stand: Exertional heat illness during training
and competition.
Armstrong LE, Casa DJ, Millard-Stafford M.
Moran DS, Pyne-Scott W, Roberts WO.
Med Sci Sports Exerc 39(3): 556-572, 2007
1,614
Factors influencing the restoration of fluid and
electrolyte balance after exercise in the heat.
Maughan RJ, Leiper JB, Sheriffs SM.
Br J Sports Med 31(3): 175-182, 1997
Fluid replacement in sport and exercise – a
consensus statement
Maughan RJ, Goodman R, Griffin J, Irani M,
Kirwan JP, Leiper JB, MacLaren DP, McLatchie
G, Tsintsas K, Williams C, Wellington P,
Wilson WM, Wotton S
Br J Sp Med 27 (1): 34-35, 1993.
Fluid and electrolyte balance in ultra-endurance
sport.
Rehrer NJ.
Sports Med 31(10): 701-715, 2001.
Fluid and fuel intake during exercise.
Coyle EF.
J Sports Sci 22: 39-55, 2004.
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Category
Food
Component
Health
Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Claim ID
Carbohydrates
Supply of metabolic
energy
Physical endurance
Reconstitution of
liver and muscle
glycogen stores
31 January 2008
Metabolisable
carbohydrates: = 65% of
total energy (for foods).
Metabolisable
carbohydrates: = 75% of
total energy (for
beverages
Scientific Body
Institute of Medicine Dietary Reference Intakes
Energy, Carbohydrate, Fiber, Fat, Fatty Acids,
Cholesterol, Protein, and Amino Acids
(Macronutrients) Washington D.C. National
Academy 2005.
http://books.nap.edu/openbook.php?isbn=0309
085373
Textbook
Garrow JS, James WPT, Ralph A. Human
Nutrition and Dietetics. Tenth Edition, Churchill
Livingstone (Harcourt Publishers) London,
2000.
Textbook
Gibney MJ, Voster, HH, Kok FJ (eds)
Introduction to human nutrition. Blackwell
Publishing, Oxford, 2002.
Textbook
Mann J, Truswell AS. Essentials of Human
Nutrition, 2nd ed.
Oxford University Press, 2001.
Authoritative Body
FAO. Report of a joint FAO/WHO expert
consultation: carbohydrates in human nutrition,
in FAO food and nutrition paper Rome, 1998.
http://www.fao.org/DOCREP/w8079e/w8079e0
8.htm#physical%20activity
Authoritative Body
AFSSA (2004) Glucides et sante : etat des
lieux, evaluation et recommandations.
Authoritative Body
FAO. Report of a joint FAO/WHO expert
consultation: carbohydrates in human nutrition,
in FAO food and nutrition paper Rome, 1998.
http://www.fao.org/DOCREP/w8079e/w8079e0
8.htm#physical%20activity
Authoritative Body
AFSSA (2004) Glucides et sante : etat des
lieux, evaluation et recommandations.
135
141
142
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Category
Food
Component
Health
Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Claim ID
Carbohydrates - non- cariogenic
e.g. isomaltulose; tagatose,
polyols, polydextrose. Absence of,
or low, fermentable carbohydrates
Dental health
31 January 2008
According to US 21CFR
§101.80: the food shall
not lower plaque pH
below 5,7 by bacterial
fermentation during
consumption and up to
30
min after consumption,
as determined by plaque
pH telemetry, and other
comparable methods.
Authoritative/Scientific
Bodies
Swedish Nutrition Foundation (SNF)
http://www.snf.ideon.se/snf/en/rh/Healh_claims
_FF.htm
Authoritative/Scientific
Bodies
FDA Food and Drug Administration of the USA.
Code of Federal Regulations; 21 CFR 101
Authoritative/Scientific
Bodies
NFC/FOSHU - Japan
http://www.mhlw.go.jp/english/topics/foodsafety
/fhc/index.html
Authoritative/Scientific
Bodies
CH - Switzerland - Ordonnance du March 1995
sur les dennrees alimentaires et les objets
usuels (ODAlOUs)
http://www.admin.ch/ch/f/rs/c817_02.html
http://www.bag.admin.ch/themen/ernaehrung/0
2907/03002/index.html?lang=fr
Authoritative/Scientific
Bodies
EU Novel Food Approval for Isomaltulose:
Initial Assessment Report of the competent
German Authority (BfR)
Authoritative/Scientific
Bodies
American Dental Association (2001). Role of
Sugar-Free Foods and Medications in
Maintaining Good Oral Health.
http://www.ada.org/prof/resources/positions/sta
tements/sugarfre.asp
Authoritative/Scientific
Bodies
FDA (1996) Health claims: dietary sugar
alcohols and dental caries. Federal Register 61
(154) 43433-43445, August 23, 1996, and
21CFR §101.80
144
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Category
Food
Component
31 January 2008
Health
Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Authoritative/Scientific
Bodies
FOSHU Japan: (1) FOSHU approved products
classified by ingredients used and intended
benefit or effect 1991-1997 at website of the
International Association of Consumer Food
Organisation at
http://www.cspinet.org/reports/functionalfoods/t
able4.html; (2) website of the Japan Health
Nutrition Food Association (JHNFA); (3)
Shimizu, T. (2003) Health claims on functional
foods: the Japanese regulations and an
international comparison. Nutrition Research
Reviews 16, 241-252. [Note: the Japanese
name of isomalt is “hydrogenised Palatniose”]
Authoritative/Scientific
Bodies
Swiss Lebensmittelverordnung (LMV) of March,
1, 1995, as amended, Art. 176 Zuckerfreie
Lebensmittel.
Authoritative/Scientific
Bodies
WHO/FAO (2003) Diet, Nutrition and the
Prevention of Chronic Diseases. Report of a
Joint WHO/FAO Expert Consultation. WHO
Technical report Series 916. WHO, Geneva.
Authoritative/Scientific
Bodies
EU Directive 94/35/EC (Sweeteners, Preamble)
Authoritative/Scientific
Bodies
European Commission, Health and Protection
Directorate-General: Revision of the scientific
opinion on the effects of xylitol and other
polyols on caries development adopted by the
Sceintific Committee on Medicianl Products
and Medical Devices on 2 June 1999. Opinion
adopted by the Scientific Committee on
Medicianl Products and Medical Devices on
26th September 2002.
Reviews
Birkhead D, Takazoe I, Frostell G (1987) New
experiments on Palatinose (isomaltulose) as a
sugar substitute. Dtsch Zahnarztl Z 42,
124-127.
Claim ID
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Category
Food
Component
31 January 2008
Health
Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Reviews
Oku T (1996) Oligosaccharides with beneficial
health effects - a Japanese perspective. Nutr
Rev 54, S59-S66.
Reviews
Takazoe I (1985) New trend on sweeteners in
Japan. Intern Dent J 35, 58-65.
Reviews
Takazoe I (1989) Palatinose - an isomeric
alternative to sucrose. In: Progess in
Sweeteners (ed. TH Grenby), 143-167.
Reviews
Edgar WM, Dodds MWJ (1985) The effect of
sweeteners on acid production plaque. Int Dent
J 35, 18-22.
Reviews
Imfeld T (1993) Efficacy of sweeteners and
sugar substitutes in caries prevention. Caries
Res 27 (suppl 1) 50-55.
Reviews
Imfeld TN (1994) Clinical caries studies with
polyalcohols – a literature review. Schweiz
Monatsschr Zahnmed 104 (8) 941-945.
Reviews
Imfeld T, MOhlemann HR (1978) Cariogenicity
and acidogenicity of food, confectionery and
beverages. Pharmacology and Therapeutics in
Dentistry 3, 53-68.
Reviews
Scheie AA, Fejerskov, OB (1998) Xylitol in
caries prevention - what is the avidence for
clinical efficiacy. Critical revies. Oral Diseases
4, 268-278.
Reviews
Van Loveren C (2004) Sugar alcohols - what is
the evidence for caries-preventive and
caries-therapeutic effects? Caries Research
38, 286-293.
Reviews
Featherstone JDB (1994) Effects of isomalt
sweetener on the caries process: A review. J
Clin Dent 5, 82 - 85.
Claim ID
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Category
Food
Component
31 January 2008
Health
Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Reviews
Gehring F, Karle EJ (1981). The sugar
substitute Palatinit® [isomalt] with special
emphasis on microbiological and
caries-preventing aspects. Zeitschrift
Ernahrungswiss. 20, 96 - 106.
Human studies in situ
(pH telemetry)
Expert opinion by Imfeld T (2006) of the
University of Zurich following the requirements
of the Swiss legislation (LMV Art. 176) and the
methodology as laid down in the US FDA 21
CFR §101.80.
Human studies in situ
(pH telemetry)
Takazoe I, Frostell G, Ohta K, Topitsoglou V,
Sasaki N (1985) Palatinose - a sucrose
substitute. Swed Dent J 9, 81-87.
Human studies in situ
(pH telemetry)
Topitsoglou V, Sasaki N, Takazoe I, Frostell G
(1984) Effect of frequent rinses with
isomlatulose (palatinose) solution on acid
production in human dental plaque. Caries Res
18. 47-51.
In vitro and animal
studies
Ohta K, Takazoe I (1983) Effect of isomaltulose
on acid production and insoluble glucan
synthesis by Streptococcus mutans. Bull Tokyo
Dent Coll 24, 1-11.
In vitro and animal
studies
Ooshima T, Izumitani A, Sobue S, Okahashi N,
Hamada S (1983) Non-cariogenicity of the
disaccharide palatinose in experimental dental
caries of rats. Infections and Immunity 39,
43-49.
In vitro and animal
studies
Sasaki N, Topitsoglou V, Takazoe I, Frostell G
(1985) Cariogenicity of isomaltulose
(palatinose) , sucrose and mixtures of these
sugars in rats infected with Streptococcus
mutans E-49. Swed Dent J 9, 149-155.
In vitro and animal
studies
Takazoe I, Frostell G, Ohta K, Topitsoglou V,
Sasaki N (1985) Palatinose - a sucrose
substitute. Swed Dent J 9, 81-87.
Claim ID
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Food
Component
31 January 2008
Health
Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Individual Studies
Edgar WM, Dodds MWJ (1985) The effect of
sweeteners on acid production plaque. Int Dent
J 35, 18-22.
Individual Studies
Imfeld T, Muehlemann HR (1978) Cariogenicity
and acidogenicity of food, confectionery and
beverages. Pharmacology and Therapeutics in
Dentistry 3, 53-68.
Human studies in situ
(pH telemetry)
Imfeld T, Muhlemann HR (1978) Cariogenicity
and acidogenicity of food, confectionery and
beverages. Pharmacology and Therapeutics in
Dentistry 3, 53-68.
Human studies in situ
(pH telemetry)
Takatsuka T (2002) Enamel remineralisation by
isomalt toothpaste in situ. J Dent Res 81 (spec
iss) ( Seq No 259, Presentation 2815).
In vitro and animal
studies
Ciardi J, Bowen WH, Rolla G, Nagorski K
(1983) Effect of sugar substitutes on bacterial
growths, acid production and glucan synthesis.
J Dent Res 62, 182 [AADR Abstracts No. 110].
In vitro and animal
studies
Gehring F, Karle EJ (1981). The sugar
substitute Palatinit ® with special emphasis on
microbiological and caries-preventing aspects.
Zeitschrift Ernahrungswiss. 20, 96 – 106.
In vitro and animal
studies
Grenby TH, Mistry M (1996) Laboratory studies
of sweets re-formulated to improve their dental
properties. Oral Diseases 2, 32-40.
In vitro and animal
studies
Karle EJ, Gehring F (1979) Study of the
cariogenicity of sugar substitutes in
xerostomized rats. Dtsch Zahnarztl Z 34,
551-554.
In vitro and animal
studies
Takatsuka T (2000) Influence of Palatinit
(isomalt) and xylitol on demineralisation /
remineralisation on bovine enamel. Cariology
Today 1, 27-40.
Claim ID
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Food
Component
Health
Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
In vitro and animal
studies
Van der Hoeven JS (1979) Influence of
disaccharide alcohols on the oral microflora.
Caries Res 13, 301-306.
In vitro and animal
studies
Van der Hoeven JS (1980) Cariogenicity of
disaccharide alcohols in rats. Caries Res 14,
61-66.
Review
Foster-Powell K, Holt SH, Brand-Miller JC.
International table of glycemic index and
glycemic load values: 2002. Am J Clin Nutr.
2002 Jul;76(1):5-5
Claim ID
Carbohydrates in dairy products
Foods with a low
glycemic index (GI)
give a low and slow
blood glucose
response
31 January 2008
GI <35 (ref glocose =
100) only to be used on
dairy products containing
at least 4g/100g of
carbohydrates
745
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Nature of Evidence
References
Claim ID
Carbohydrates providing a source
of glucose
Cognitive/ mental
performance;
alertness; atention;
memory
31 January 2008
Reviews and Individual
Studies
Bellisle F, Blundell JE, Dye L, Fantino M, Fern
E, Fletcher RJ, Lambert J, Roberfroid M,
Specter S, Westenhofer J and
Westerterp-Plantenga MS (1998) Functional
food science and behaviour and psychological
functions. British Journal of Nutrition 80,
(Suppl.1), S173 - S193. [PASSCLAIM]
Reviews and Individual
Studies
Benton D, Owens DS, Parker PY. Blood
glucose influences memory and attention in
young adults. Neuropsychologia.
1994;32:595-607.
Reviews and Individual
Studies
Benton D, Parker PY, Donohoe RT. The supply
of glucose to the brain and cognitive
functioning. J Biosoc Sci. 1996;28:463-479.
Reviews and Individual
Studies
Benton D, Owens DS (1993) Blood glucose
and human memory. Psychopharmacology
113, 83-88.
Reviews and Individual
Studies
Benton, D. (2002). Carbohydrate ingestion,
blood glucose and mood. Neuroscience and
Biobehavioral Reviews 26, 293-308.
Reviews and Individual
Studies
Donohoe RT, Benton D (1999) Cognitive
function is susceptible to the level of blood
glucose. Psychopharmacology 145, 378-385.
Reviews and Individual
Studies
Foster JK, Lidder PG, Sunram SI (1998)
Glucose and memory: fractionation of
enhancement effects? Psychopharmacology
137, 259-270.
Reviews and Individual
Studies
Gonder-Frederick L, Hall JL, Vogt J, Cox DJ,
Green J, Gold PE (1987) Memory
enhancement in elderly humans: effects of
glucose ingestion. Physiol Behav 41, 503-4.
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Studies
Hall JL, Gonder-Frederick LA, Chewning WW,
Silveira J, Gold PE (1989) Glucose
enhancement of performance on memory tests
in young and aged humans. Neuropsychologia
27, 1129-38.
Reviews and Individual
Studies
Kennedy DO and Scholey AB. Glucose
administration, heart rate and cognitive
performance: effects of increasing mental
effort. Psychopharmacology. 2000;149:63-117.
Reviews and Individual
Studies
Korol DL, Lexcen FJ, Parent M, Ragozzino M,
Manning CA, Gold PE (1995) Effects of
glucose on cognitive performance in college
students. Soc Neurosci Abstr 21, 2085.
Reviews and Individual
Studies
Messier C, Pierre J, Desrochers A, Gravel M.
Dose-dependent action of glucose on memory
processes in women: effect on serial position
and recall priority. Cognitive Brain Research.
1998;7:221-233.
Reviews and Individual
Studies
Morris N & Sarll P (2001) Drinking glucose
improves listening span in students who miss
breakfast. Educational Research 43, 201-207.
Reviews and Individual
Studies
Owens DS & Benton D (1994) The impact of
raising blood glucose on reaction times.
Neuropsychobiology 30, 106-13.
Reviews and Individual
Studies
Owens DS, Parker PY, Benton D (1997) Blood
Glucose and Subjective Energy Following
Cognitive Demand. Physiology and Behaviour
62, 471 – 478.
Reviews and Individual
Studies
Parsons MW, Gold PE. Glucose enhancement
of memory in elderly humans - an inverted-U
dose-response curve. Neurobiology of Ageing.
1992;13:401-404.
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Reviews and Individual
Studies
Sunram-Lea SI, Foster JK, Durlach P, Perez C.
Glucose facilitation of cognitive performance in
healthy young adults: examination of the
influence of fast-duration, time of day and
pre-consumption plasma glucose levels.
Psychopharmacology. 2001;157:46-54.
Reviews and Individual
Studies
Sunram-Lea SI, Foster JK, Durlach P, Perez C
(2002) Investigation into the significance of task
difficulty and divided allocation of resources on
the glucose memory facilitation effect.
Psychopharmacology 160, 387-397.
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Carbohydrates that induce a low
glycaemic response
Low impact on
blood glucose/low
glycaemic
response/improved
blood glucose
control
31 January 2008
The glycaemic response
induced is not more than
half that of glucose (or
equivalent substance
e.g. maltodextrin),
without increasing the fat
content, assessed from
blood glucose response
curves (e.g. test food vs
glucose) either based on
a portion of the food
providing 50g (minimum
10g) of total
carbohydrates and
dietary fibre (thus taking
into account available
carbohydrates and their
replacements, e.g.
polyols and dietary fibre)
or based on the amount
of carbohydrates in one
serving of the food vs
the equivalent amount of
glucose.
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Meta-analyses,
Individual Studies
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References
Claim ID
Authoritative/Scientific Bodies
WHO/FAO (2003). Diet, Nutrition and the
Prevention of Chronic Diseases. WHO
Technical Report Series 916, Geneva, 2003,
pg 76.
FAO/WHO (1998). Carbohydrates in
Human Nutrition, FAO Food and Nutrition
Paper No. 66, Report of a Joint FAO/WHO
Expert Consultation Rome, 14-18 April 1997.
Meta-Analyses
Anderson J, Randles K, Kendall C, Jenkins
D. (2004). Carbohydrate and fiber
recommendations for individuals with diabetes:
A quantitative assessment and meta-analysis
of the evidence. Journal of the American
College of Nutrition, Vol. 23, No. 1, 5-17.
Brand Miller J. (2003). Low Glycaemic
Index diets in the management of diabetes a
meta-analysis of randomised control trials.
Diabetes Care 26: 2261-2267.
Bornet FRJ, Jardy-Gennetier A-E, Jacquet
N and Stowell J (2007) Glycaemic response to
foods: impact on satiety and long-term weight
regulation. Appetite: In press
Livesey G, Taylor R, Hulshof T, Howlett J.
Glycemic response and health – a systematic
review and meta-analysis: the database, study
characteristics and macronutrient intakes.
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, In press.
Opperman A, Venter C, Oosthuizen W,
Thompson R, Vorster H (2004). Meta-analysis
of the health effects of using the glycaemic
index in meal planning. Br J Nutr, 92, 367-381.
Thomas DE, Elliott EJ, Baur L. Low
glycaemic index or low glycaemic load diets for
overweight and obesity. Cochrane Database of
Systematic Reviews 2007, issue 3: CD005105;
DOI: 10.1002/14651858.pub2.
Wolever TMS (2003). Carbohydrate and
the Regulation of Blood Glucose and
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Metabolism. Nutrition Reviews, Vol. 61, No. 5,
S40-S48.
Reviews
Augustin, S. Franceschi, DJA Jenkins,
CWC Kendall, and C. La Vecchia (2002).
Glycemic index in chronic disease: a review.
Eur J Clin Nutr 56:1049-1071.
[Carbohydrates and their glycemic effect].
Praxishandbuch Functional Food (eds.
Erbersdobler, Meyer), 22. Akt.-Lfg. 12/2005,
Behrs, Hamburg.
Björck I, Liljeberg H, Östman E (2000).
Low-glycaemic - index-foods. British Journal of
Nutrition, Vol. 83, Suppl. 1; 149-155.
Brand-Miller J (2003). Glycemic load and
chronic disease. Nutr Rev 61, 49-55.
Frost G and Dornhurst A. Glycemic Index.
Encyclopedia of Human Nutrition, 2nd Edition.
Eds Caballero B et al. Elsevier: London, UK,
2005
Howlett J, Ashwell M. Glycemic response
and health: summary of a workshop. American
Journal of Clinical Nutrition, In press.
Jenkins DJA, Kendall CWC, Augustin LSA,
Francheschi S, Hamidi M, Marchie A, Jenkins
AL, Axelsen M (2002). Glycemic index: an
overview of implications in health and disease.
Am J Clin Nutr (suppl), 266S-273S.
Leeds, A (2002). Glycemic index and heart
disease. Am J Clin Nutr 2002 (Volume 76, No.1
(supplement): 286S-289S.
Liu S (2002). Intake of refined
carbohydrates and whole grain foods in relation
to risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus and coronary
heart disease. Journal of the American College
of Nutrition, Vol. 21, No. 4, 298-306.
Liu S, Willet WC (2002). Dietary glycemic
load and atherothrombotic risk. Curr.
Atheroscler. Rep. 4(6), 454-461.
Livesey G (2003). Health potential of
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polyols as sugar replacers, with emphasis on
low glycaemic properties. Nutrition Research
reviews, 16, 163-191.
Livesey G (2005). Low glycemic diets and
health: implications for obesity. Proceedings of
the Nutrition Society 64, 105-113.
Livesey, G. (2006). Glycaemic control with
unavailable carbohydrates including polyols.
Foods Food Ingredients J Jpn 211: 445-455.
Livesey G. Glycaemic response and health
– meta-analyses. Ann Nutr Metab 2007, 51
(suppl 1): 51-52.
Ludwig, DS (2002). The glycemic index –
physiological mechanisms relating to obesity,
diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. JAMA
287, 2414-2423.
Ludwig DS (2003). Dietary Glycemic Index
and the Regulations of body weight. Lipids, Vol.
38, No. 2, 117-121.
Monro, J. Expressing the glycaemic
potency of foods. Proceedings of the Nutrition
Society 64: 115-122.
Riccardi G, Aggett P, Brighenti F, Delzenne
N, Frayn K, Nieuwenhuizen A, Pannemans D,
Theis S, Truijtelaars S, Vessby B (2004).
PASSCLAIM – body weight regulation, insulin
sensitivity and diabetes risk. Eur J Nutr Suppl.
2 43 II/7-II/46.
Willett W, Manson J, Liu S (2002)
Glycemic index, glycemic load, and risk of type
2 diabetes. Am J Clin Nutr (suppl), 274S-280S.
Wolever TMS (2000) Dietary carbohydrates
and insulin action in humans. British Journal of
Nutrition, Vol. 83, Suppl.1, S97-S102.
Individual Studies
Bouche C, Rizkalla SW, Luo J, Vidal H,
Veronese A, Pacer N, Fouquet C, Lang V,
Slama G. Five week, low GI diet decreases
total fat mass and improves plasma lipid profile
in moderately overweight non-diabetic men.
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Diabetes Care 2002, 25: 822-828.
Gostner A, Schaffer V, Theis S, Menzel T,
Luhrs H, Melcher R, Schauber J, Kudlich T,
Dusel G, Dorbath D, Kozianowski G,
Scheppach W (2005). Effects of isomalt
consumption on gastrointestinal and metabolic
parameters in healthy volunteers. Brit J
Nutrition 94, 575-581.
. Wirkung des Zuckeraustauschstoffes Isomalt
auf Stoffwechsel- und Risikoparameter bei
Patienten mit Diabetes mellitus Typ 2
{Influence of low glycaemic sweetener isomalt
on metabolic parameters and vascular risk
factors in type 2 diabetics]. Z Gastroenterol 44,
699-941 [abstract P385]
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Carbohydrates that induce a
reduced glycaemic response
Lower impact on
blood glucose/
lower glycaemic
response; improved
blood glucose
control
31 January 2008
The glycaemic response
induced is reduced
{amount of reduction to
be consistent with the
conditions for making a
‘reduced’ [name of
nutrient] nutrition claim
as set out in the annex –
Nutrition claims and
conditions applying to
them of Regulation EC
1924/2006}
compared with a regular
food, without increasing
the fat content, assessed
from blood glucose
response curve (e.g. test
food vs traditional food)
1,594
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Expert reviews,
Reviews,
Individual studies,
Meta-analysis
31 January 2008
References
Claim ID
Authoritative/Scientific Bodies
WHO/FAO (2003). Diet, Nutrition and the
Prevention of Chronic Diseases. WHO
Technical Report Series 916, Geneva, 2003,
pg 76.
FAO/WHO (1998). Carbohydrates in
Human Nutrition, FAO Food and Nutrition
Paper No. 66, Report of a Joint FAO/WHO
Expert Consultation Rome, 14-18 April 1997.
Meta-Analyses
Brand Miller J. (2003). Low Glycaemic
Index diets in the management of diabetes a
meta-analysis of randomised control trials.
Diabetes Care 26: 2261-2267.
Bornet FRJ, Jardy-Gennetier A-E, Jacquet
N and Stowell J (2007) Glycaemic response to
foods: impact on satiety and long-term weight
regulation. Appetite: In press
Livesey G, Taylor R, Hulshof T, Howlett J.
Glycemic response and helath – a systematic
review and meta-analysis: the database, study
characteristics and macronutrient intakes.
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, In press.
Opperman A, Venter C, Oosthuizen W,
Thompson R, Vorster H (2004). Meta-analysis
of the health effects of using the glycaemic
index in meal planning. Br J Nutr, 92, 367-381
Thomas DE, Elliott EJ, Baur L. Low
glycaemic index or low glycaemic load diets for
overweight and obesity. Cochrane Database of
Systematic Reviews 2007, issue 3: CD005105;
DOI: 10.1002/14651858.pub2.
Wolever TMS (2003). Carbohydrate and
the Regulation of Blood Glucose and
Metabolism. Nutrition Reviews, Vol. 61, No. 5,
S40-S48.
Reviews
Augustin, L.S., Franceschi, S., Jenkins,
D.J.A., Kendall, C.W.C, La Vecchia, C (2002).
Glycemic index in chronic disease - a review.
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Eur J Clin Nutr 56, 1049-1071.
Carbohydrates and their glycemic effct].
Praxishandbuch Functional Food (eds.
Erbersdobler, Meyer), 22. Akt-Lf 12/2005,
Behrs, Hamburg.
Brand-Miller J (2003). Glycemic load and
chronic disease. Nutr Rev 61, 49-55.
Frost G and Dornhurst A. Glycemic Index.
Encyclopedia of Human Nutrition, 2nd Edition.
Eds Caballero B et al. Elsevier: London, UK,
2005
Howlett J, Ashwell M. Glycemic response
and health: summary of a workshop. American
Journal of Clinical Nutrition, In press.
Jenkins DJA, Kendall CWC, Augustin,
LSA, Francheschi S, Hamidi M. Marchie A,
Jenkins AL and Axelsen M (2002). Glycemic
index: an overview of implications in health and
disease. Am J Clin Nutr (suppl), 266S-273S.
Livesey, G (2003). Health potential of
polyols as sugar replacers, with emphasis on
low glycaemic properties. Nutr Res Rev 16, 163
-191.
Livesey G (2005). Low glycemic diets and
health: implications for obesity. Proceedings of
the Nutrition Society 64, 105-113.
Livesey, G (2006). Glycemic control with
unavailable carbohydrates including polyols.
Foods Food Ingredients J Jpn 211 (5), 445455.
Livesey G. Glycaemic response and health
– meta-analyses. Ann Nutr Metab 2007, 51
(suppl 1): 51-52.
Ludwig (2002). The glycemic index –
physiological mechanisms relating to obesity,
diabetes and cardiovascular disease. JAMA
287, 2414-2423.
Wolever TMS (2000). Dietary
carbohydrates and insulin action in humans. Br
J Nutr 83, Suppl. 1, S97-S102.
31 January 2008
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Claim ID
Wolever TMS (2003). Carbohydrate and
the regulation of blood glucose and
metabolism. Nutr Rev 61, S.40-S48.
31 January 2008
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Carbohydrates with a low
glycaemic index (GI)
Impact on blood
glucose / Glycemic
control / Glycemic
response
31 January 2008
Where low GI = GI score
of less than or equal to
55, assessed from the
incremental area under
the blood glucose
response curve of a
portion of
the food/ product
providing 50g available
carbohydrate (minumum
10g), measured over 2
hours, and expressed as
a percentage of the
response to 50g glucose
or white bread where GI
= 100.
Reference: WHO/FAO
1998; Brouns et al 2005.
Authoritative/Scientific
Bodies
FAO. Report of a joint FAO/WHO expert
consultation: carbohydrates in human nutrition,
in FAO food and nutrition paper Rome, 1998.
Authoritative/Scientific
Bodies
WHO/FAO. Diet, Nutrition and the Prevention
of Chronic Diseases. WHO Technical Report
Series 916, Geneva, 2003, pg 76.
Textbooks
Frost G and Dornhurst A. Glycemic Index.
Encyclopedia of Human Nutrition, 2nd Edition.
Eds Caballero B et al. Elsevier: London UK,
2005.
Textbooks
Wolever T. The Glycaemic Index physiological classification of dietary
carbohydrate. CABI: Oxfordshire, UK, 2006.
Systematic
Reviews/Meta-Analysis
Brand Miller J. Low GI diets in the management
of diabetes a meta- analysis of randomised
control trials. Diabetes Care 2003, 26:
2261-2267.
Systematic
Reviews/Meta-Analysis
Opperman AM Venter CS, Oosthuizen W,
Thompson RL, Vorster HH. Meta-analysis of
the health effects of using the GI in meal
planning. Brit J Nutr 2004, 92: 367-381.
Reviews
-Alfenas RCG, Mattes RD. Influence of
glycemic index/load on GI response, appetite,
and food intake in healthy humans. Diabetes
Care 2005; 28: 2123-2129.
Reviews
Augustin LS, Franceschi S, Jenkins DJA,
Kendall CWC, La Vecchia C. Glycemic index in
chronic disease: a review. Eur J Clin Nutr 2002,
56: 1049-1107.
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Health
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Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Reviews
Brouns F, Bjorck I, Frayn K, Gibbs AL, Lang V,
Slama G, Wolever TMS. Glycaemic Index
Methodology. Nutrition Research Reviews
2005, 18:145-171.
Reviews
Foster-Powell K, Holt S, Brand Miller J.
International table of GI/GL values 2002.
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2002, 76:
5-56.
Reviews
Gray J. (2003). Carbohydrates: Nutritional and
Health Aspects. ILSI Monograph (2003) (ISB:
1-57881-146-5).
Reviews
Henry CJ, Lightowler HJ, Strik CM, Renton H,
Hails S. Glycaemic index and glycaemic load
values of commercially available products in
the UK. Br J Nutr 2005, 94: 922-930.
Reviews
Unwin N, Shaw J, Zimmet P, Alberti KG.
Impaired glucose tolerance and impaired
fasting glycaemia: the current status on
definition and intervention. Diabet Med. 2002,
19: 708-723.
Individual Studies
Bouche C, Rizkalla SW, Luo J, Vidal H,
Veronese A, Pacer N, Fouquet C, Lang V,
Slama G. Five week, low GI diet decreases
total fat mass and improves plasma lipid profile
in moderately overweight non-diabetic men.
Diabetes Care 2002, 25: 822-828.
Individual Studies
Brynes AE, Edwards MC, Ghatei MA,
Dornhorst A, Morgan LM, Bloom SR, Frost GS.
A randomised four-intervention crossover study
investigating the effect of carbohydrates on
daytime profiles of insulin, glucose,
non-esterified fatty acids and triacylglycerols in
middle-aged men. Br J Nutr 2003, 89: 207-218.
Claim ID
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Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Individual Studies
Brynes AE, Lee JL, Brighton RE, Leeds AR,
Dornhorst A, Frost GS. A low glycemic diet
significantly improves the 24-h blood glucose
profile in people with type 2 diabetes, as
assessed using the continuous glucose
MiniMed monitor. Diabetes Care 2003, 26:
548-549.
Individual Studies
Brynes AE, Adamson J, Dornhorst A, Frost G.
The beneficial effect of a diet with low GI on 24
h glucose profiles in healthy young people as
assessed by continuous glucose monitoring.
British Journal of Nutrition 2005, 93: 179-182.
Individual Studies
Liljeberg H, Akerberg AK, Bjorck IM. Effect of
the glycemic index and content of indigestible
carbohydrates of cereal-based breakfast meals
on glucose tolerance at lunch in healthy
subjects. Am J Clin Nutr 1999, 69: 647-655.
Individual Studies
Liljeberg H, Bjorck I. Effects of a low-glycaemic
index spaghetti meal on glucose tolerance and
lipaemia at a subsequent meal in healthy
subjects. Eur J Clin Nutr 2000, 54: 24-28.
Individual Studies
Henry CJ, Lightowler HJ, Kendall FL, Storey M.
The impact of the addition of toppings/fillings
on the glycaemic response to commonly
consumed carbohydrate foods. Eur J Clin Nutr
2006, 60: 763-769. Epub 2006 Jan 25.
Individual Studies
Jenkins DJ, Ocana AM, Rao VA, Collier GR.
Second-meal effect: low-glycemic-index foods
eaten at dinner improve subsequent breakfast
glycemic response. Am J Clin Nutr 1988, 48:
1041-1047.
Individual Studies
Ludwig DS, Majzoub JA, Al-Zahrani A et al.
High GI foods, overeating and obesity.
Pediatrics, 1999, 103: e26.
Claim ID
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Wolever TMS, Vorster HH, Bjork I, Brand-Miller
J, Brighenti F, Mann JI, Ramdath DD, Granfeldt
Y, Holt S, Perry TL, Venter C, Wu X.
Determination of the glycemic index of foods:
interlaboratory study. Eur J Clin Nutr 2003, 57:
475-482.
Wolever T & Mehling C. Long term effect of
varying source or amount of dietary
carbohydrate on postprandial plasma glucose,
insulin, triacylglycerol, and free fatty acid
concentration in subjects with impaired glucose
tolerance. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
2003, 77: 612-621.
Henry CJK, Lightowler HJ, tydeman EA, Skeath
R. Use of low-glycaemic index bread to reduce
24-hour blood glucose: implications for dietary
advice to non-diabetic and diabetic subjects. Int
J Food Sc & Nut 2006, 57: 273-278.
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Conditions of Use
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Authoritative body
Review
Individual studies
Table of GI & GL
values
References
Claim ID
Arumugam, V. et al. (2007) A high-glycemic
meal pattern elicited increased subjective
appetite sensations in overweight and obese
women. Appetite.
Doi:10.1016/j.appet.2007.07.003.
Brand-Miller, J.C. et al. (2003) Physiological
Validation of the Concept of Glycemic Load in
Lean Young Adults. Journal of Nutrition. 133,
pp. 2695-2696.
Galgani, J., Aguirre, C. & Díaz, E. (2006) Acute
effect of meal glycemic index and glycemic
load on blood glucose and insulin responses in
humans. Nutrition Journal. 5 (22).
Ludwig, D.S. (2002) The Glycaemic Index.
Physiological Mechanisms Relating to Obesity,
Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease. Journal
of the American Medical Association. 287 (18),
pp. 2414-2423.
McMillan-Price, J. et al (2006) Comparison of 4
Diets of Varying Glycemic Load on Weight
Loss and Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in
Overweight and Obese Young Adults: A
Randomized Controlled Trial. Archives of
Internal Medicine. 166, pp. 1466-1475.
Wolever, T.M.S. & Bolognesi, C. (1996) Source
and Amount of Carbohydrate Affect
Postprandial Glucose and Insulin in Normal
Subjects. Journal of Nutrition. 126, pp.
2798-2806.
Serum cholesterol
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Where low GI = GI score
of less than or equal to
55, assessed from the
incremental area under
the blood glucose
response curve of a
Authoritative/Scientific
Body
FAO. Report of a joint FAO/WHO expert
consultation: carbohydrates in human nutrition,
in FAO food and nutrition paper Rome, 1998.
137
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Conditions of Use
portion of
the food/ product
providing 50g available
carbohydrate (minumum
10g), measured over 2
hours, and expressed as
a percentage of the
response to 50g glucose
or white bread where GI
= 100.
Reference: WHO/FAO
1998; Brouns et al 2005.
-
31 January 2008
Nature of Evidence
References
Textbook
Frost G and Dornhurst A. Glycemic Index.
Encyclopedia of Human Nutrition, 2nd Edition.
Eds Caballero B et al. Elsevier: London UK,
2005.
Systematic
Reviews/Meta-Analysis
Kelly S, Frost G, Whittaker V, Summerbell C.
Low glycaemic index diets for coronary heart
disease (Cochrane Review). The Cochrane
Library, Issue 2, 2005.
Systematic
Reviews/Meta-Analysis
Opperman AM, Venter CS, Oosthuizen W,
Thompson RL, Vorster HH. Meta-analysis of
the health effects of using the GI in meal
planning. Brit J Nutr 2004, 92: 367-381.
Reviews
Augustin LS, Franceschi S, Jenkins DJA,
Kendall CWC, La Vecchia C. Glycemic index in
chronic disease: a review. Eur J Clin Nutr 2002,
56: 1049-1107.
Reviews
Brouns F, Bjorck I, Frayn K, Gibbs AL, Lang V,
Slama G, Wolever TMS. Glycaemic Index
Methodology. Nutrition Research Reviews
2005, 18:145-171.
Reviews
Gray J. (2003). Carbohydrates: Nutritional and
Health Aspects. ILSI Monograph (2003) (ISB:
1-57881-146-5).
Reviews
Jenkins DJA, Kendall CWC, Augustin LSA et
al. GI Overview of Implications of Health and
Disease. Am J Clin Nutr 2002, 76: 266s-273s.
Reviews
Leeds AR. GI and Heart Disease. American
Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2002, 76:
286s-289s.
Reviews
Ludwig DS. The Glycemic Index: Physiological
Mechanisms Relating to Obesity, Diabetes and
Cardiovascular Disease. JAMA 2002, 287:
2414-2423.
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Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
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Pawlac DB, Ebbeling CB, Ludwig DS. Should
obese patients be counselled to follow a low GI
diet? Yes! Obesity Reviews 2002, 3: 235-243.
Reviews
Pelkman CL.Effect of GI foods on serum
concentration of HDL, cholesterol and
triglycerides. Current Atherosclerosis Reports
2001, 3: 456-461.
Reviews
Perlstein RWJ, Hines C, Milsavljevic M.
Dietitians’ Association of Australia, review
paper. Australian Journal of Nutrition and
Dietetics 1997, 54: 57-63..
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Bornet FR, Costagliola D, Rizkalla SW et al.
Insulinaemic and glycaemic indexes of six
starch-rich foods taken alone and in a mixed
meal by type 2 diabetics. Am J Clin Nutr 1987,
45: 588-595.
Individual Studies
Jenkins DJ, Wolever TM, Kalmusky J, Giudici
S, Giordano C, Wong GS, Bird JN, Patten R,
Hall M, Buckley G, et al. Low glycemic index
carbohydrate foods in the management of
hyperlipidemia. Am J Clin Nutr 1985, 42:
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Individual Studies
Ma Y, Li Y, Chiriboga DE, Olendzki BC, Hebert
JR, Li W, Leung K, Hafner AR, Ockene IS.
Association between carbohydrate intake and
serum lipids. J Am Coll Nutr 2006, 25: 155-163
Individual Studies
Rizkalla S, Taghrid L, Laramiguiere M et al.
Improved plasma glucose control, whole body
glucose utilization and lipid profile on a low
glycemic index diet in type 2 diabetic men – a
randomized controlled trial. Diabetes Care
2004, 27: 1866-1872.
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Sloth B, Krog-Mikkelsen I, Flint A et al. No
difference in body weight decrease between a
low GI and a high GI diet but reduced
LDL-cholesterol after 10-weeks ad libitum
intake of the low glycemic index diet. Am J Clin
Nut 2004, 80: 337-347.
Epidemiological
Studies
Ford ES, Liu S. GI and serum HDL cholesterol
concentration amongst US adults. Arch Intern
Med 2001, 161: 572-576.
Epidemiological
Studies
Frost G, Leeds AA, Dore CJ, Madeiros S,
Brading S, Dornhorst A. Glycaemic index as a
determinant of serum HDL-cholesterol
concentration. Lancet 1999, 353: 1045-1048.
Claim ID
Thomas DE, Elliott EJ, Baur L. Low glycaemic
index or low glycaemic load diets for
overweight and obesity. Cochrane Dataase of
Systematic Reviews 2007, issue 3: CD005105;
DOI: 10.1002/14651858. pu b2.
Leeds AR. GI and Heart Disease. American
Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2002, 76: 286s-289
Jenkins DJ, Wolever TM, Kalmusky J, Giudici
S, Giordano C, Wong GS, Bird JN, Patten R,
Hall M, Buckley G, et al. Low glycemic index
carbohydrate foods in the management of
hyperlipidemia. Am J Clin Nutr 1985, 42:
604-617.
McMillan Price J, Petocz P, Atkinson F et al.
Comparison of 4 diets of varying glycemic load
on weight loss and cardiovascular risk
reduction in overweight and obese young
adults. Arch Int Med 2006, 166: 1466-1475.
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Cochrane
Review
Individual studies
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References
Claim ID
Amano, Y. et al. (2004) Correlation between
dietary glycemic index and cardiovascular
disease risk factors among Japanese women.
European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 58,
pp.1472-1478.
Beulens, J.W.J. et al. (2007) High Dietary
Glycemic Load and Glycemic Index Risk of
Cardiovascular Disease Among Middle-Aged
Women: A Population-Based Follow-Up Study.
Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
50 (1), pp.14-21.
Ebbeling, C.B. et al. (2005) Effects of an ad
libitum low-glycemic load diet on cardiovascular
disease risk factors in obese young adults.
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 71, pp.
976-982.
Feher, M.D. & Elkeles, R.S. (1999) Lipid
modification and coronary heart disease in type
2 diabetes: different from the general
population? Heart. 81, pp. 10-11.
Lawes, C.M.M. et al. (2004) High Cholesterol.
In Ezzati, M. et al. eds. Comparative
Qualification of Health Risks: Global and
Regional Burden of Disease Attributable to
Selected Major Risk Factors, Volume 1.
Geneva, WHO.
Liu, S. et al. (2000) A prospective study of
dietary glycemic load, carbohydrate intake, and
risk of coronary heart disease in US women.
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 71,
pp.1455-1461.
Liu, S. et al (2001) Dietary glycemic load
assessed by food-frequency questionnaire in
relation to plasma high-density-lipoprotein
cholesterol and fasting plasma triacylglycerols
in postmenopausal women. American Journal
of Clinical Nutrition. 73, pp. 560-566.
McMillan-Price, J. et al (2006) Comparison of 4
Diets of Varying Glycemic Load on Weight
Loss and Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in
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Overweight and Obese Young Adults: A
Randomized Controlled Trial. Archives of
Internal Medicine. 166, pp. 1466-1475.
Satiety
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Where low GI = GI score
of less than or equal to
55, assessed from the
incremental area under
the blood glucose
response curve of a
portion of
the food/ product
providing 50g available
carbohydrate (minumum
10g), measured over 2
hours, and expressed as
a percentage of the
response to 50g glucose
or white bread where GI
= 100.
Reference: WHO/FAO
1998; Brouns et al 2005.
Authoritative/Scientific
Body
FAO. Report of a joint FAO/WHO expert
consultation: carbohydrates in human nutrition,
in FAO food and nutrition paper Rome, 1998.
Systematic
Review/Meta-Analysis
Bornet FRJ, Jardy-Gennetier A-E, Jacquet N
and Stowell J (2007) Glycaemic response to
foods: impact on satiety and long-term weight
regulation. Appetite: In press
Reviews
Alfenas RCG, Mattes RD. Influence of glycemic
index/load on glycemic response, appetite and
food intake in healthy humans. Diabetes Care
2005, 28: 2123-2129.
Reviews
Augustin LS, Franceschi S, Jenkins DJA,
Kendall CWC La Vecchia C. Glycemic index in
chronic disease: a review. European Journal of
Clinical Nutrition 2002, 56: 1049-1107.
Reviews
Brand Miller J, Holt S, Pawlak DB, McMillan J
(2002). Glycemic Index and Obesity. American
Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2002, 76:
281s-285s.
Reviews
Brouns F, Bjorck I, Frayn K, Gibbs AL, Lang V,
Slama G, Wolever TMS. Glycaemic Index
Methodology. Nutrition Research Reviews
2005, 18:145-171.
Reviews
Roberts SB. High-glycemic index foods,
hunger, and obesity: is there a connection?
Nutrition Reviews 2000, 58:163-169.
Reviews
Eekmekcioglu C. Glycemic Index - A novel
opportunity in the dietetic therapy of metabolic
diseases? Ernaehrung / Nutrition 2002, 26:
349-356.
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Nature of Evidence
References
Reviews
Ludwig DS, Majzoub JA, Al-Zahrani A, et al.
High Glycemic Index Foods, Overeating, and
Obesity. Pediatrics 1999, 103: e26.
Reviews
Ludwig DS. Dietary Glycemic Index and
Obesity. Journal of Nutrition 2000, 130:
280s-283s.
Reviews
Pawlac DB, Ebbeling CB, Ludwig DS. Should
obese patients be counselled to follow a low GI
diet? Yes! Obesity Reviews 2002, 3: 235-243.
Reviews
Perlstein RWJ, Hines C, Milsavljevic M.
Dietitians’ Association of Australia, review
paper. Australian Journal of Nutrition and
Dietetics 1997, 54: 57-63.
Reviews
Pi-Sunyer FX. Glycemic index and Disease.
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2002,
76: 290s-298s.
Reviews
Raben A. Should obese patients be counselled
to follow a low GI Diet? No. Obesity Review,
2002, 3: 245-256.
Individual Studies
Anderson GH, Catherine NL, Woodend DM,
Wolever TM. Inverse association between the
effect of carbohydrates on blood glucose and
subsequent short-term food intake in young
men. Am J Clin Nutr 2002, 76: 1023-2030.
Individual Studies
Ball SD, Keller KR, Moyer-Mileur LJ, Ding YW,
DonaldsonD, Jackson WD. Prolongation of
satiety after low versus moderately high
glycemic index meals in obese adolescents.
Pediatrics 2003, 111: 488-494.
Individual Studies
Bornet FR, Costagliola D, Rizkalla SW et al.
Insulinaemic and glycaemic indexes of six
starch-rich foods taken alone and in a mixed
meal by type 2 diabetics. Am J Clin Nutr 1987,
45: 588-595.
Claim ID
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Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
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Individual Studies
Jimenez-Cruz A, Gutierrez-Gonzalez AN,
Bacardi-Gascon M. Low glycemic index lunch
on satiety in overweight and obese people with
type 2 diabetes. Nutr Hosp 2005, 20: 348-350.
Individual Studies
Liljeberg HG. Effect of the glycemic index and
content of indigestible carbohydrates of
cereal-based breakfast meals on glucose
tolerance at lunch in healthy subjects Am J Clin
Nutr 1999,69: 647-655.
Individual Studies
Pasman WJ, Blokdijk VM, Bertina FM, Hopman
WP, Hendriks HF. Effect of 2 breakfasts
different in carbohydrate composition on
hunger, satiety and mood in healthy men.
International Journal of Obesity Related
Metabolic Disorders 2003, 27: 663-668.
Individual Studies
Warren JM, Henry CJK, Simonite V. Low GI
breakfast and reduced food intake in
pre-adolescent children. Pediatrics 2003,112:
e414.
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References
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Arumugam, V. et al. (2007) A high-glycemic
meal pattern elicited increased subjective
appetite sensations in overweight and obese
women. Appetite.
Doi:10.1016/j.appet.2007.07.003.
Bell, S.J. & Sears, B. (2003)
Low-Glycemic-Load Diets: Impact on Obesity
and Chronic Diseases. Critical Reviews in Food
Science and Nutrition. 43 (4), pp. 357-377.
Campfield, L. C. et al. (1996) Human Eating:
Evidence for a Physiological Basis Using a
Modified Paradigm. Neuroscience and
Biobehavioural Reviews. 20 (1), pp. 133-137.
Dewan, S. et al (2004) Effects of
insulin-induced hypoglycaemic on energy
intake and food choice at a subsequent test
meal. Diabetes/Metabolism Research and
Reviews. 20, pp. 405-410.
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Claim ID
Carbohydrates with a low
glycaemic load
Impact on blood
glucose
Glycaemic control
Glycaemic
response
Where low GL is a GL
score of less than 10,
using the calculation:
1,683
GL = (GI x grams of
carbohydrate per serving
size)/100
GI is assessed from the
incremental area under
the blood glucose
response curve of a
portion of the
food/product providing
50g available
carbohydrate (minimum
10g) measured over 2
hours and expressed as
a percentage of the
response to 50g glucose
for which GI equals 100).
[See FAO/WHO (1998)
and Ludwig, (2002)].
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Component
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Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
Authoritative body
Review
Individual studies
Table of GI & GL
values
References
Claim ID
Arumugam, V. et al. (2007) A high-glycemic
meal pattern elicited increased subjective
appetite sensations in overweight and obese
women. Appetite.
Doi:10.1016/j.appet.2007.07.003.
Brand-Miller, J.C. et al. (2003) Physiological
Validation of the Concept of Glycemic Load in
Lean Young Adults. Journal of Nutrition. 133,
pp. 2695-2696.
FAO/WHO Expert Consultation (1998)
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joint FAO/WHO Expert Consultation, Rome,
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J.C. (2002) International table of glycemic index
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Galgani, J., Aguirre, C. & Díaz, E. (2006) Acute
effect of meal glycemic index and glycemic
load on blood glucose and insulin responses in
humans. Nutrition Journal. 5 (22).
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Physiological Mechanisms Relating to Obesity,
Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease. Journal
of the American Medical Association. 287 (18),
pp. 2414-2423.
McMillan-Price, J. et al (2006) Comparison of 4
Diets of Varying Glycemic Load on Weight
Loss and Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in
Overweight and Obese Young Adults: A
Randomized Controlled Trial. Archives of
Internal Medicine. 166, pp. 1466-1475.
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Claim ID
Wolever, T.M.S. & Bolognesi, C. (1996) Source
and Amount of Carbohydrate Affect
Postprandial Glucose and Insulin in Normal
Subjects. Journal of Nutrition. 126, pp.
2798-2806.
Satiety
Where low GL is a GL
score of less than 10,
using the calculation:
GL = (GI x grams of
carbohydrate per serving
size)/100
GI is assessed from the
incremental area under
the blood glucose
response curve of a
portion of the
food/product providing
50g available
carbohydrate (minimum
10g) measured over 2
hours and expressed as
a percentage of the
response to 50g glucose
for which GI equals 100).
[See FAO/WHO (1998)
and Ludwig, (2002)].
Maintenance of a
healthy weight
Where low GL is a GL
score of less than 10,
using the calculation:
Systematic reviews
Individual studies
Arumugam, V. et al. (2007) A high-glycemic
meal pattern elicited increased subjective
appetite sensations in overweight and obese
women. Appetite.
Doi:10.1016/j.appet.2007.07.003.
1,686
Bell, S.J. & Sears, B. (2003)
Low-Glycemic-Load Diets: Impact on Obesity
and Chronic Diseases. Critical Reviews in Food
Science and Nutrition. 43 (4), pp. 357-377.
Bornet, F.R.J. et al. (2007) Glycaemic
response to foods: Impact on satiety and
long-term weight regulation. Appetite.
Doi:10.1016/j.appet.2007.04.006.
Campfield, L. C. et al. (1996) Human Eating:
Evidence for a Physiological Basis Using a
Modified Paradigm. Neuroscience and
Biobehavioural Reviews. 20 (1), pp. 133-137.
Dewan, S. et al (2004) Effects of
insulin-induced hypoglycaemic on energy
intake and food choice at a subsequent test
meal. Diabetes/Metabolism Research and
Reviews. 20, pp. 405-410.
1,131
GL = (GI x grams of
carbohydrate per serving
size)/100
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Suggested
Conditions of Use
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Authoritative body
GI is assessed from the
incremental area under
the blood glucose
response curve of a
portion of the
food/product providing
50g available
carbohydrate (minimum
10g) measured over 2
hours and expressed as
a percentage of the
response to 50g glucose
for which GI equals 100).
[See FAO/WHO (1998)
and Ludwig, (2002)].
Cochrane Review
Individual studies
Review
References
Claim ID
Bornet, F.R.J. et al. (2007) Glycaemic
response to foods: Impact on satiety and
long-term weight regulation. Appetite.
Doi:10.1016/j.appet.2007.04.006.
Ebbeling, C.B. et al. (2003) A
Reduced-Glycemic Load Diet in the Treatment
of Adolescent Obesity. Archives of Pediatrics &
Adolescent Medicine. 157, pp.773-779.
McMillan-Price, J. et al (2006) Comparison of 4
Diets of Varying Glycemic Load on Weight
Loss and Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in
Overweight and Obese Young Adults: A
Randomized Controlled Trial. Archives of
Internal Medicine. 166, pp. 1466-1475.
Nielsen, B.M. et al. (2005) dietary glycaemic
index and glycaemic load in Danish children in
relation to body fatness. British Journal of
Nutrition. 94, pp. 992-997.
Rigby, N. & James, P. (2003) The obesity
campaign view of diabetes prevention.
Diabetes Voice. 48, pp. 20-23.
Thomas, D.E., Elliott, E.J. & Baur, L. (2007)
Low glycaemic index or low glycaemic load
diets for overweight and obesity (Review). The
Cochrane Library. Issue 3.
World Health Organisation (2006) What are
overweight and obesity? WHO (Fact sheet
N°311).
Maintenance of a
healthy weight
Where low GL is a GL
score of less than 10,
using the calculation:
1,685
GL = (GI x grams of
carbohydrate per serving
size)/100
GI is assessed from the
incremental area under
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Component
Health
Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
the blood glucose
response curve of a
portion of the
food/product providing
50g available
carbohydrate (minimum
10g) measured over 2
hours and expressed as
a percentage of the
response to 50g glucose
for which GI equals 100).
[See FAO/WHO (1998)
and Ludwig, (2002)].
Nature of Evidence
Authoritative body
Cochrane Review
References
Claim ID
Bornet, F.R.J. et al. (2007) Glycaemic
response to foods: Impact on satiety and
long-term weight regulation. Appetite.
Doi:10.1016/j.appet.2007.04.006.
Individual studies
Review
Ebbeling, C.B. et al. (2003) A
Reduced-Glycemic Load Diet in the Treatment
of Adolescent Obesity. Archives of Pediatrics &
Adolescent Medicine. 157, pp.773-779.
McMillan-Price, J. et al (2006) Comparison of 4
Diets of Varying Glycemic Load on Weight
Loss and Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in
Overweight and Obese Young Adults: A
Randomized Controlled Trial. Archives of
Internal Medicine. 166, pp. 1466-1475.
Nielsen, B.M. et al. (2005) dietary glycaemic
index and glycaemic load in Danish children in
relation to body fatness. British Journal of
Nutrition. 94, pp. 992-997.
Rigby, N. & James, P. (2003) The obesity
campaign view of diabetes prevention.
Diabetes Voice. 48, pp. 20-23.
Thomas, D.E., Elliott, E.J. & Baur, L. (2007)
Low glycaemic index or low glycaemic load
diets for overweight and obesity (Review). The
Cochrane Library. Issue 3.
World Health Organisation (2006) What are
overweight and obesity? WHO (Fact sheet
N°311).
Serum cholesterol
levels
Where low GL is a GL
score of less than 10,
using the calculation:
1,684
GL = (GI x grams of
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Component
Health
Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
carbohydrate per serving
size)/100
GI is assessed from the
incremental area under
the blood glucose
response curve of a
portion of the
food/product providing
50g available
carbohydrate (minimum
10g) measured over 2
hours and expressed as
a percentage of the
response to 50g glucose
for which GI equals 100).
[See FAO/WHO (1998)
and Ludwig, (2002)].
Nature of Evidence
Authoritative body
Cochrane
Review
References
Claim ID
Amano, Y. et al. (2004) Correlation between
dietary glycemic index and cardiovascular
disease risk factors among Japanese women.
European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 58,
pp.1472-1478.
Individual studies
Beulens, J.W.J. et al. (2007) High Dietary
Glycemic Load and Glycemic Index Risk of
Cardiovascular Disease Among Middle-Aged
Women: A Population-Based Follow-Up Study.
Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
50 (1), pp.14-21.
Ebbeling, C.B. et al. (2005) Effects of an ad
libitum low-glycemic load diet on cardiovascular
disease risk factors in obese young adults.
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 71, pp.
976-982.
Feher, M.D. & Elkeles, R.S. (1999) Lipid
modification and coronary heart disease in type
2 diabetes: different from the general
population? Heart. 81, pp. 10-11.
Ford, E.S. & Liu, S. (2001) Glycemic Index and
Serum High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol
Concentration Among US Adults. Archives of
Internal Medicine. 166, pp. 572-576.
Lawes, C.M.M. et al. (2004) High Cholesterol.
In Ezzati, M. et al. eds. Comparative
Qualification of Health Risks: Global and
Regional Burden of Disease Attributable to
Selected Major Risk Factors, Volume 1.
Geneva, WHO.
Liu, S. et al. (2000) A prospective study of
dietary glycemic load, carbohydrate intake, and
risk of coronary heart disease in US women.
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 71,
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pp.1455-1461.
Liu, S. et al (2001) Dietary glycemic load
assessed by food-frequency questionnaire in
relation to plasma high-density-lipoprotein
cholesterol and fasting plasma triacylglycerols
in postmenopausal women. American Journal
of Clinical Nutrition. 73, pp. 560-566.
McMillan-Price, J. et al (2006) Comparison of 4
Diets of Varying Glycemic Load on Weight
Loss and Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in
Overweight and Obese Young Adults: A
Randomized Controlled Trial. Archives of
Internal Medicine. 166, pp. 1466-1475.
Thomas, D.E., Elliott, E.J. & Baur, L. (2007)
Low glycaemic index or low glycaemic load
diets for overweight and obesity (Review). The
Cochrane Library. Issue 3.
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Carbohydrates with a low
glycaemic response
Low impact on
blood glucose / Low
glycemic repsonse /
Improved blood
glucose control
31 January 2008
The glycemic response
is not more than half that
of glucose, without
increasing the fat
content, assessed from
blood glucose response
curves (e.g. test food vs
glucose) either based on
a portion of the food
providing 50g (minimum
10g) of total
carbohydrates and
dietary fibre (thus taking
into account available
carbohydrates and their
replacements, e.g.
polyols and dietary fibre)
or based on the amount
of carbohydrates in one
serving of the food vs
the equivalent amount of
glucose.
Authoritative/Scientific
Bodies
WHO/FAO. Diet, Nutrition and the Prevention
of Chronic Diseases. WHO Technical Report
Series 916, Geneva, 2003, pg 76.
Authoritative/Scientific
Bodies
FAO/WHO 1998 Carbohydrates in Human
Nutrition, FAO Food and Nutrition Paper No.
66, Report of a Joint FAO/WHO Expert
Consultation Rome, 14-18 April 1997.
Meta-Analysis
Anderson J, Randles K, Kendall C, Jenkins D
(2004) Carbohydrate and fiber
recommendations for individuals with diabetes:
A quantitative assessment and meta-analysis
of the evidence. Journal of the American
College of Nutrition 23, 5-17.
Meta-Analysis
Brand Miller J (2003) Low-glycemic index diets
in the management of diabetes. A
meta-analysis of randomised control trials.
Diabetes Care 26, 2261-2267.
Meta-Analysis
Livesey G (2005) Low glycemic diets and
health: implications for obesity. Proceedings of
the Nutrition Society 64, 1-9.
Meta-Analysis
Opperman A, Venter C, Oosthuizen W,
Thompson R, Vorster H (2004) Meta-analysis
of the health effects of using the glycaemic
index in meal planning. British Journal of
Nutrition, 92, 367-381
Meta-Analysis
Wolever TMS (2003) Carbohydrate and the
Regulation of Blood Glucose and Metabolism.
Nutrition Reviews. 61, S40-S48.
Reviews
Augustin LS, Franceschi S, Jenkins DJA,
Kendall CWC, La Vecchia C (2002) Glycemic
index in chronic disease: a review. European
Journal of Clinical Nutrition 56, 1049-1107.
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Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
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Bjorck I, Liljeberg H, Ostman E (2000) Low
glycaemic-index foods. British Journal of
Nutrition 83, Suppl. 1, 149-155.
Reviews
Brand-Miller J (2003) Glycemic load and
chronic disease. Nutrition Reviews 61, 49-55.
Reviews
Jenkins DJA, Kendall CWC, Augustin LSA,
Francheschi S, Hamidi M, Marchie A, Jenkins
AL, Axelsen M (2002) Glycemic index: an
overview of implications in health and disease.
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (suppl),
266S-273S.
Reviews
Leeds A (2002) Glycemic index and heart
disease. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
76 (suppl.)286S-289S.
Reviews
Liu S (2002) Intake of refined carbohydrates
and whole grain foods in relation to risk of type
2 diabetes mellitus and coronary heart disease.
Journal of the American College of Nutrition 21,
298-306.
Reviews
Liu S, Willet WC (2002) Dietary glycemic load
and atherothrombotic risk. Curr. Atheroscler.
Rep. 4(6), 454-461.
Reviews
Livesey G (2003) Health potential of polyols as
sugar replacers, with emphasis on low
glycaemic properties. Nutrition Research
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Reviews
Livesey G (2006) Glycemic control with
unavailable carbohydrates including polyols.
Foods Food Ingredients J Jpn 211, 445-455
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Livesey G (2005) Low glycemic diets and
health: implications for obesity. Proceedings of
the Nutrition Society 64, 1-9.
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Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
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diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. JAMA
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Ludwig DS (2003) Dietary glycemic index and
the regulations of body weight. Lipids 38,
117-121.
Reviews
Monro J (2005) Expressing the glycaemic
potency of foods. Proceedings of the Nutrition
Society 64, 115-122.
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Riccardi G, Aggett P, Brighenti F, Delzenne N,
Frayn K, Nieuwenhuizen A, Pannemans D,
Theis S, Truijtelaars S, Vessby B (2004)
PASSCLAIM Body weight regulation, insulin
sensitivity and diabetes risk. European Journal
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Willett W, Manson J, Liu S (2002) Glycemic
index, glycemic load, and risk of type 2
diabetes. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
(suppl), 274S-280S.
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Wolever TMS (2000) Dietary carbohydrates
and insulin action in humans. British Journal of
Nutrition 83, Suppl.1, S97-S102.
Reviews
Wolever TMS (2003) Carbohydrate and the
Regulation of Blood Glucose and Metabolism.
Nutrition Reviews 61, S40-S48.
Individual Studies
Gostner A, Schaffer V, Theis S, Menzel T,
Luhrs H, Melcher R, Schauber J, Kudlich T,
Dusel G, Dorbath D, Kozianowski G,
Scheppach W (2005) Effects of isomalt
consumption on gastrointestinal and metabolic
parameters in healthy volunteers. British
Journal of Nutrition 94, 575-581.
Claim ID
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Carbohydrates with a reduced
glycaemic response
Lower impact on
blood glucose/
lower glycemic
response; improved
blood glucose
control
31 January 2008
The glycemic response
is at least 30% reduced
compared to a regular
food, without increasing
the fat content.
Assessed from blood
glucose
response curve (e.g. test
food vs traditional food)
Authoritative/Scientific
Bodies
WHO/FAO. Diet, Nutrition and the Prevention
of Chronic Diseases. WHO Technical Report
Series 916, Geneva, 2003, pg 76.
Authoritative/Scientific
Bodies
FAO/WHO 1998 Carbohydrates in Human
Nutrition, FAO Food and Nutrition Paper No.
66, Report of a Joint FAO/WHO Expert
Consultation Rome, 14-18 April 1997.
Meta-Analysis
Brand Miller J (2003) Low-glycemic index diets
in the management of diabetes. A
meta-analysis of randomised control trials.
Diabetes Care 26, 2261-2267.
Meta-Analysis
Opperman A, Venter C, Oosthuizen W,
Thompson R, Vorster H (2004) Meta-analysis
of the health effects of using the glycaemic
index in meal planning. Br J Nutr, 92, 367-381
Meta-Analysis
Wolever TMS (2003) Carbohydrate and the
regulation of blood glucose and metabolism.
Nutrition Reviews 61, S40-S48.
Reviews
Augustin LS, Franceschi S, Jenkins DJA,
Kendall CWC, La Vecchia C (2002) Glycemic
index in chronic disease: a review. European
Journal of Clinical Nutrition 56, 1049-1107.
Reviews
Brand-Miller J (2003) Glycemic load and
chronic disease. Nutrition Reviews 61, 49-55.
Reviews
Jenkins DJA, Kendall CWC, Augustin LSA,
Francheschi S, Hamidi M, Marchie A, Jenkins
AL, Axelsen M (2002) Glycemic index: an
overview of implications in health and disease.
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (suppl),
266S-273S.
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Health
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Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Reviews
Livesey G (2006) Glycemic control with
unavailable carbohydrates including polyols.
Foods Food Ingredients J Jpn 211 (5),
445-455.
Reviews
Livesey G (2003) Health potential of polyols as
sugar replacers, with emphasis on low
glycaemic properties. Nutrition Research
Reviews 16, 163-191.
Reviews
Ludwig DS (2002) The glycemic index physiological mechanisms relating to obesity,
diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. JAMA
287, 2414-2423.
Reviews
Wolever TMS (2000) Dietary carbohydrates
and insulin action in humans. British Journal of
Nutrition 83, Suppl. 1, S97-S102.
Reviews
Wolever TMS (2003) Carbohydrate and the
regulation of blood glucose and metabolism.
Nutrition Reviews 61, S40-S48.
Meta-Analysis
Anderson J, Randles K, Kendall C, Jenkins D
(2004) Carbohydrate and fiber
recommendations for individuals with diabetes:
A quantitative assessment and meta-analysis
of the evidence. Journal of the American
College of Nutrition 23, 5-17.
Meta-Analysis
Livesey G (2005) Low glycemic diets and
health: implications for obesity. Proceedings of
the Nutrition Society 64, 1-9.
Reviews
Bjorck I, Liljeberg H, Ostman E (2000) Low
glycaemic-index foods. British Journal of
Nutrition 83, Suppl. 1, 149-155.
Reviews
Leeds A (2002) Glycemic index and heart
disease. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
76 (suppl.)286S-289S.
Claim ID
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Health
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Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Reviews
Liu S (2002) Intake of refined carbohydrates
and whole grain foods in relation to risk of type
2 diabetes mellitus and coronary heart disease.
Journal of the American College of Nutrition 21,
298-306.
Reviews
Liu S, Willet WC (2002) Dietary glycemic load
and atherothrombotic risk. Curr. Atheroscler.
Rep. 4(6), 454-461.
Reviews
Livesey G (2005) Low glycemic diets and
health: implications for obesity. Proceedings of
the Nutrition Society 64, 1-9.
Reviews
Ludwig DS (2003) Dietary glycemic index and
the regulations of body weight. Lipids 38,
117-121.
Reviews
Monro J (2005) Expressing the glycaemic
potency of foods. Proceedings of the Nutrition
Society 64, 115-122.
Reviews
Riccardi G, Aggett P, Brighenti F, Delzenne N,
Frayn K, Nieuwenhuizen A, Pannemans D,
Theis S, Truijtelaars S, Vessby B (2004)
PASSCLAIM Body weight regulation, insulin
sensitivity and diabetes risk. European Journal
of Nutrition, Suppl. 2 43 II/7-II/46.
Reviews
Willett W, Manson J, Liu S (2002) Glycemic
index, glycemic load, and risk of type 2
diabetes. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
(suppl), 274S-280S.
Individual Studies
Gostner A, Schaffer V, Theis S, Menzel T,
Luhrs H, Melcher R, Schauber J, Kudlich T,
Dusel G, Dorbath D, Kozianowski G,
Scheppach W (2005) Effects of isomalt
consumption on gastrointestinal and metabolic
parameters in healthy volunteers. British
Journal of Nutrition 94, 575-581.
Claim ID
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Complex carbohydrates
Slow release energy
31 January 2008
Textbook
Garrow-James-Ralph Human Nutrition and
Dietetics. 10th edition, 2000
1,587
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Glucose and fructose
ENDURANCE
Enhanced
carbohydrate
delivery to muscle
31 January 2008
Claim to be only used for
Foods for sportpeople
under the Dir.
89/398/EEC.
Carbohydrates: = 65% of
total energy (for foods).
Carbohydrates: = 75% of
total energy (for
beverages).
Carbohydrate ratio of
glucose to fructose of
2:1.
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RCT
References
Claim ID
Exogenous carbohydrate oxidation rates are
elevated after combined ingestion of glucose
and fructose during exercise in the heat.
Jentjens RLPG, Underwood K, Achten J,
Currell K, Mann CH, Jeukendrup AE.
J Appl Physiol 100: 807–816, 2006.
Oxidation of combined ingestion of glucose and
fructose during exercise.
Jentjens RL, Moseley L, Waring RH, Harding
LK, Jeukendrup AE.
J Appl Physiol 96: 1277–1284, 2004.
Oxidation of combined ingestion of
maltodextrins and fructose during exercise.
Wallis GA, Rowlands DS, Shaw C, Jentjens
RL, Jeukendrup AE.
Med. Sci. Sports Exerc., 37(3): 426–432, 2005.
Exogenous carbohydrate oxidation during
ultraendurance exercise.
Jeukendrup AE, Moseley L, Mainwaring GI,
Samuels S, Perry S, Mann CH.
J Appl Physiol 100: 1134–1141, 2006.
Oxidation of combined ingestion of glucose and
sucrose during exercise
Jentjens RLPG, Shaw C, Birtles T, Waring RH,
Harding RM, Jeukendrup AE
Metabolism 54: 610-618 2005.
High rates of exogenous carbohydrate
oxidation rates from a mixture of glucose and
fructose ingested during prolonged cycling
exercise
Jentjens RLPG, Jeukendrup AE
British Journal of Nutrition 93(4): 485-492,
2005.
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Claim ID
High oxidation rates from combined
carbohydrates ingested during exercise
Jentjens RLPG, Achten J, Jeukendrup AE
Med. Sci. Sports Exercise 36(9): 1551-1558,
2004.
Oxidation of exogenous glucose, sucrose and
maltose during prolonged cycling exercise
Jentjens RLPG, Venables MC, Jeukendrup AE
J Applied Physiol. 96(4): 1285- 1291, 2004.
Respective oxidation of exogenous glucose
and fructose given in the same drink during
exercise
Adopo E, Peronnet F, Massicotte D, Brisson
GR, Hillaire-Marcel C
J Appl Physiol 76(3):1014-1019 1994.
Better/Faster fluid
delivery with a
combination of
carbohydrates than
with glucose alone
Claim to be only used for
Foods for sportpeople
under the Dir.
89/398/EEC.
Carbohydrates: = 65% of
total energy (for foods).
Carbohydrates: = 75% of
total energy (for
beverages).
Carbohydrate ratio of
glucose to fructose of
2:1.
RCT
Exogenous carbohydrate oxidation rates are
elevated following combined ingestion of
glucose and fructose during exercise in the
heat
Jentjens RLPG, Currell K, Achten J, Mann CH,
Jeukendrup AE.
J Appl Physiol 100: 807-816, 2006.
1,623
Effect of beverage osmolality on intestinal fluid
absorption during exercise
Gisolfi CV, Summers RW, Lambert GP, Xia T
J Appl Physiol 85(5): 1941-1948, 1998.
Effects of carbohydrate type and concentration
and solution osmolality on water absorption
Shi X, Summers RW, Schedl HP, Flanagan
SW, Chang R, Gisolfi CV.
Med Sci Sports Exerc. 27(12):1607-1615,
1995.
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Isomaltulose (or trademark
Palatinose)
Reduced speed of
digestion and
absorption results in
lower glycemic
response
Authoritative/Scientific
Bodies
German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment
(BfR): Initial assessment report on the
application made by Sudzucker AG to place on
the market the novel food ingredient
isomaltulose (Palatinose(TM)) in accordance
with Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 258/97. 24
September 2004.
145
EU Commission 2005 Novel Food Petition
evaluation including physiological properties in
the initial safety report and in the Standing
Committee on Food
31 January 2008
Reviews
Irwin WE, Strater PJ (2001) Isomaltulose. In:
Handbook of Sweeteners (ed. L. O’Brien
Nabors), 3rd ed., Marcel Dekker, New York,
413-421.
Reviews
Lina BAR, Jonker D, Kozianwoski G (2002)
Isomaltulose (Palatinose®): a review of
biological and toxicological studies. Food and
Chemical Toxicology 40, 1375-1381.
Digestion, absorption,
blood glucose
measurements
Kawai K, Okuda Y, Yamashita K (1985)
Changes in blood glucose and insulin after an
oral Palatinose administration in normal
subjects. Endocrinologia Japonica 32, 933-936.
Digestion, absorption,
blood glucose
measurements
Kawai K, Yoshikawa H, Muryama Y, Okuda Y,
Yamashita K (1989) Usefulness of Palatinose
as a caloric sweetener for diabetic patiens.
Hormone and Metabolic Research 21, 338-340
Digestion, absorption,
blood glucose
measurements
Liao ZH, Li YB, Yao B, Fan HD, Hu GL, Weng
JP (2001). The effects of isomaltulose on blood
glucose and lipids for diabetic subjects.
Diabetes 50 Suppl., 1530-P, A366.
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Component
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Health
Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Digestion, absorption,
blood glucose
measurements
Macdonald M, Daniel JW (1983) The
bio-availability of isomaltulose in man and rat.
Nutrition Reports International 28, 1083-1090.
In vitro and animal
studies
Dahlqvist A (1961) Hydrolysis of palatinose
(isomaltulose) by pig intestinal glycosidases.
Acta Chemica Scandinavica 15, 808-816.
In vitro and animal
studies
Grupp U, Siebert G (1978) Metabolism of
hydrogenated palatinose, an equimolar mixture
of alpha-Dglucopyranosido- 1,6-sorbitol and
alpha-D-glucopyranosido-1,6-mannitol.
Research in Experimental Medicine (Berl.) 173,
261-278.
In vitro and animal
studies
Tsuji Y, Yamada K, Hosoya N, Moriuchi S
(1986) Digestion and absorption of sugars and
sugar substitutes in rat small intestine. J Nutr
Sci Vitaminol 32, 93-100.
In vitro and animal
studies
Yamada K, Shinohara H, Hosoya N (1985)
Hydrolysis of
1-0-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-D-fructofuranose
(Trehalulose) by rat intestinal
sucrase-isomaltase complex. Nutr Rep Int 32,
1211-1220.
Claim ID
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Respiratory quotient
31 January 2008
References
Claim ID
König, Luther, Polland, Theis, Kozianowski,
Berg (2007) Metabolic effects of low-glycemic
Palatinose™ during long-lasting endurance
exercise. Ann Nutr Metab 51 (supp 1), 69.
Achten J, Jentjens RL, Brouns F, Jeukendrup
AE (2007) Exogenous oxidation of isomaltulose
is lower than that of sucrose during exercise in
men. J Nutr 137, 1143-1148.
Arai, Mizuno, Sakuma, Fukaya, Matsuo, Muto,
Sasaki, Matsuura, Okumara, Yamamoto,
Taketani, Doi, Takeda (2007) Effects of a
palatinose-based liquid diet (Inslow) on
glycemic control and the second-meal effect in
healthy men. Metabolism Clinical and
Experimental 56, 115-121.
Suzuki, Tsuyuki, Taihichi, Watanabe, Mizutani
(2000) Method for continuing oxidative
metabolism accompanying to exercise and
food and drink for sport. Patent Publication
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Lactose
Calcium absorption
31 January 2008
-lactose supports
calcium absorption.
Reviews
Allen HL. Calcium bioavailability and
absorption: a review. The American Journal of
Clinical Nutrition 1982;35:783-808
Reviews
Camara-Martos F, Amaro-Lopez MA. Influence
of dietary factors on calcium bioavailability: a
brief review. Biol Trace Elem Res.
2002;89:43-52.
Reviews
Gueguen L, Pointillart A. The bioavailability of
dietary calcium. J Am Coll Nutr.
2000;19:119S-136S.
Reviews
Schaafsma G. Bioavailability of calcium and
magnesium. Eur J Clin Nutr. 1997 Jan;51
Suppl 1:S13-6.
Individual Studies
Lee D.B.N, Hu, M-S. , Kayne, L.H. , Nakhoul, F.
and Jamgotchian, N. (1991) , The importance
of non-vitamin D-mediated calcium absorption.
Contributions to Nephrology 91, 14-20.
Individual Studies
Pansu D., Chapuy MC. Calcium Absorption
Enhanced by Lactose and Xylose. Calcified
tissue research 1970;4:155-156
Individual Studies
Schuette SA, Yasillo NJ, Thompson CM. The
effect of carbohydrates in milk on the
absorption of calcium by postmenopausal
women. J Am Coll Nutr. 1991;10:132-9.
Individual Studies
Wood RJ, Hanssen DA. Effect of milk and
lactose on zinc absorption in lactose-intolerant
postmenopausal women. J Nutr.
1988;118:982-6.
Individual Studies
Zadow JG. Lactose utilisation. Food Research
Quarterly, 1991;51:99-106
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Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Individual Studies
Zitterman A, Bock P, Drummer C, Scheld K,
Heer M, Stehle P. Lactose does not enhance
calcium bioavailability in lactose-tolerant
healthy adults. Am J Clin Nutr 2000;71:931-6.
Individual Studies on
Infants
Abrams SA, Griffin IJ, Davila PM. Calcium and
zinc absorption from lactose-containing and
lactose-free infant formulas. Am J Clin Nutr.
2002 Aug;76(2):442-6.
Individual Studies on
Infants
Kobayashi A, Kawai S, Ohbe Y, Nagashima Y.
Effects of dietary lactose and a lactase
preparation on the intestinal absorption of
calcium and magnesium in normal infants. Am
J Clin Nutr 1975;28:681-3.
Individual Studies on
Infants
Moya M, Cortes E, Ballester MI, Vento M, Juste
M. Short-term polycose substitution for lactose
reduces calcium absorption in healthy term
babies. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr
1992;14:57-61.
Individual Studies on
Infants
Moya M, Lifschitz C, Ameen V, Euler AR. A
metabolic balance study in term infants fed
lactose-containing or lactose-free formula. Acta
Paediatr 1999;88:1211-5.
Individual Studies on
Infants
Vento M, Moya M. Lactose hydrolysis and
calcium absorption in premature feeding. J
Pediatr. 2003;142:737-8.
Individual Studies on
Infants
Wirth FH Jr, Numerof B, Pleban P, Neylan MJ.
Effect of lactose on mineral absorption in
preterm infants. J Pediatr. 1990;117:283-7.
Individual Studies on
Infants
Ziegler EE, Fomon SJ. Lactose enhances
mineral absorption in infancy. J Pediatr
Gastroenterol Nutr 1983;2:288-94.
Individual Studies on
Infants
Ziegler EE. Fomon SJ. Methods in infant
nutrition research: Balance and growth studies.
Acta Paediatr Scan Suppl 1982;299:90
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Individual Studies on
Animals
Schaafsma G. , Visser W.J. , Dekker P.R. and
van Schaik M. (1988), Effect of dietary calcium
supplementation with lactose on bone in
vitamin D-deficient rats. Bone 8, 357-362.
Individual Studies on
Animals
Sogabe N, Mizoi L, Asahi K, Ezawa I,
Goseki-Sone M. Enhancement by lactose of
intestinal alkaline phosphatase expression in
rats. Bone. 2004;35:249-55.
Textbook
Sharp P (2000) Minerals and Trace Elements
In: Human Nutrition Eleventh Edition [Geissler
C & Powers H, editors] Elsevier Churchill
Livingstone, London.
Claim ID
Strain JJ & Cashman KD (2002) Minerals and
Trace Elements In: Introduction to Human
Nutrition The Nutrition Society Textbook Series
[Gibney MJ, Vorster HH & Kok FJ, editors]
Blackwell Publishing, London.
Lactose naturally present in dairy
products
Dental health
Lactose the only
carbohydrate present in
a product, lactose level
max. 5 g/100 g
Scientific review
Scientific investigation
Moynihan P. Food and factors that protects
against dental caries Nutrition Bulletin 2000
(BNF) 25:281-286
744
Levine RS. Mlik, flavoured milk products and
caries. Br. Dent J 2001 Jul 1;191(1):20
Nyvad B The effect of sweetened milk on the
pH responce of Dental Plaque Caries Res 29:
321
Thomson ME, Dever JG, Pearce EI Intra-oral
testing of flavoured sweetened milk. N Z Dent
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Polydextrose
Dental health
31 January 2008
According to US 21CFR
§101.80: the food shall
not lower plaque pH
below 5,7 by bacterial
fermentation during
consumption and up to
30 min after
consumption, as
determined by plaque pH
telemetry, and other
comparable methods.
Authoritative Body
General
Individual Studies
Authoritative body
Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), Code of
Food Regulations 21 CFR Part 101 granting
eligibility for oral health claims, after pH
telemetry test.
816
Individual studies
Kruger, C. (2002) Tooth friendly sweets. Baking
and Sweets International 4:26-29
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Polyols
Low glycemic
properties
31 January 2008
Authoritative/Scientific
Bodies
EU Directive 94/35/EC (Sweeteners, Preamble)
Authoritative/Scientific
Bodies
The glycemic properties of polyols were
evaluated in several EU Member States (e.g.
German DiatV §12) in the 1980th and 1990th in
connection with their suitability as sweeteners
in foodstuffs for diabetics.
Reviews
Foster-Powell K, Holt S, Brand.Miller J (2002)
International table of GI/GL values 2002.
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 76, 5-56.
Reviews
Livesey, G. (2003) Health potential of polyols
as sugar replacers, with emphasis on low
glycaemic properties. Nutrition Research
Reviews 16, 163-191.
Reviews
Livesey, G. (2005) Low glycemic diets and
health: implications for obesity. Proceedings of
the Nutrition Society 64, 1-9.
Individual Studies
(example isomalt) Blood glucose
measurements
Gee JM, Cooke D, Gorick S, Wortley GM,
Greenwood RH, Zumbe A, Johnson IT (1991)
Effects of conventional sucrose-based,
fructose-based and isomalt-based chocolates
on postprandial metabolism in
non-insulin-dependent diabetics. European
Journal of Clinical Nutrition 45, 561-566.
Individual Studies
(example isomalt) Blood glucose
measurements
Thiebaud D, Jacot E, Schmitz H, Spengler M,
Felber JP (1984) Comparative study of isomalt
and sucrose by means of continuous indirect
calorimetry. Metabolism 33, 808 - 813.
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Component
Health
Relationship
Remineralisation of
teeth
31 January 2008
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Individual Studies
(example isomalt) Human intervention
studies (long-term
benefits)
Gostner A, Schaffer V, Theis S, Menzel T,
Luhrs H, Melcher R, Schauber J, Kudlich T,
Dusel G, Dorbath D, Kozianowski G,
Scheppach W (2005) Effects of isomalt
consumption on gastrointestinal and metabolic
parameters in healthy volunteers. British
Journal of Nutrition 94, 575-581.
Individual Studies
(example isomalt) Human intervention
studies (long-term
benefits)
Pometta D, Trabichet C, Spengler M (1985)
Effects of a 12-week administration of isomalt
on metabolic control in type-II-diabetics.
Aktuelle Ernahrungsmedizin 10, 174-177.
Authoritative Bodies
WHO/FAO (2003) Diet, Nutrition and the
Prevention of Chronic Diseases. Report of a
Joint WHO/FAO Expert Consultation. WHO
Technical report Series 916. WHO, Geneva.
Reviews
Birkhead D (1994) Cariologic aspects of xylitol
and its use in chewing gum - a review. Acta
Odontol Scand 52, 116-127.
Reviews
Edgar WM (1990) Saliva and dental health Clinical implications of saliva: Report of a
consensus meeting. Br Dent J 25, 96-89.
Reviews
Edgar WM (1998) Sugar substitutes, chewing
gum and dental caries - a review. Br Dent J 10,
184 (1) 29- 32.
Reviews
Featherstone JDB (2000) The science and
practice of caries prevention. Journal of the
American Dental Association 131, 887-899.
Reviews
Imfeld TN (1994) Clinical caries studies with
polyalcohols - a literature review. Schweiz
Monatsschr. Zahnmed 104 (8) 941-945.
Reviews
Imfeld TN (1999) Chewing gum - facts and
fiction: a review of gum-chewing and oral
health. Crit Rev Oral Biol Med 10 (3) 405-419.
Claim ID
147
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Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Reviews
Itthagarun A (1997) Chewing gum and saliva in
oral health. J Clin Dent 8 (6) 159-162.
Reviews
Kandelman D (1997) Sugar, alternative
sweeteners and meal frequency in relation to
caries prevention - new perspectives. Br J Nutr
77 Suppl 1, S121-S128.
Reviews
Leach SA (1987) Sugar substitutes and
remineralization. Dtsch. Zahnartzl. Z. 42,
S135-S138.
Reviews
Lingstrom P, Moynihan P (2003) Nutrition,
saliva and oral health. Nutrition 19 (6), 567-569.
Reviews
Rigmont Barber L, Wilkins EM (2002)
Evidence-based prevention, management and
monitoring of dental caries. J Dent Hygiene 76,
270-275.
Reviews
Van Loveren C (2004) Sugar alcohols - what is
the evidence for caries-preventive and
caries-therapeutic effects? Caries Research
38, 286-293.
Individual Studies
Dawes C, Macpherson LMD (1992) Effects of
nine different chewing-gums and lozenges on
salivary flow rate and pH. Caries Res 26,
176-182.
Individual Studies
Takatsuka T (2000) Influence of Palatinit
(isomalt) and xylitol on demineralisation /
remineralisation on bovine enamel. Cariology
Today 1, 27-40.
Individual Studies
Takatsuka T (2002) Enamel remineralisation by
isomalt toothpaste in situ. J Dent Res 81 (spec
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Resistant starch- type 2 (RS) from
high amylose maize
Digestive health
benefits
31 January 2008
Each serving of a RS
fortified food should
provide at least 3g RS.
The food must be eaten
as part of healthy
lifestyle and diet.
2,394
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Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
Systematic review and
meta-analysis of 12
peer reviewed papers
(containing 21 clinical
outcomes).
Assessment of
evidence by Passclaim
criteria.
31 January 2008
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Noakes, M., P. M. Clifton, P. J. Nestel, R. Le
Leu, et al. (1996). "Effect of high-amylose
starch and oat bran on metabolic variables and
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resistant starches on fecal bulk, short chain
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Jenkins, D. J., V. Vuksan, A. V. Rao, E.
Vidgen, et al. (1999). "Colonic bacterial activity
and serum lipid risk factors for cardiovascular
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Muir, J. G., E. G. Yeow, J. Keogh, C. Pizzey, et
al. (2004). "Combining wheat bran with
resistant starch has more beneficial effects on
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Grubben, M. J., C. C. van den Braak, M.
Essenberg, M. Olthof, et al. (2001). "Effect of
resistant starch on potential biomarkers for
colonic cancer risk in patients with colonic
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Behall, K. M., J. C. Howe and R. A. Anderson
(2002). "Apparent mineral retention is similar in
control and hyperinsulinemic men after
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Heijnen, M. L., J. M. van Amelsvoort, P.
Deurenberg and A. C. Beynen (1996). "Neither
raw nor retrograded resistant starch lowers
fasting serum cholesterol concentrations in
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Heijnen, M. L., J. M. van Amelsvoort, P.
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effect of consumption of uncooked (RS2) or
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retrograded (RS3) resistant starch on putative
risk factors for colon cancer in healthy men."
Am J Clin Nutr 67(2): 322-31.
Silvester, K. R., S. A. Bingham, J. R. Pollock, J.
H. Cummings, et al. (1997). "Effect of meat and
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Birkett, A., J. Muir, J. Phillips, G. Jones, et al.
(1996). "Resistant starch lowers fecal
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Phillips, J., J. G. Muir, A. Birkett, Z. X. Lu, et al.
(1995). "Effect of resistant starch on fecal bulk
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Hylla, S., A. Gostner, G. Dusel, H. Anger, et al.
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in healthy volunteers: possible implications for
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136-42.
Aggett, P., J.-M. Antoine, N. Asp, F. Bellisle, et
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assessment of scientific support for claims on
foods - Consensus on Criteria." Eur J Nutrition
44(supp 1): 1-30.
Healthy blood
glucose/sugar
levels.
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Each serving of a RS
fortified food should
provide at least 3.4g RS
The food must be eaten
as part of healthy
lifestyle and diet.
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FAO/WHO Expert
Report
BNF Expert Reviews
References
Claim ID
Authoritative/Scientific Bodies
FAO/WHO (1998) Carbohydrates in Human
Nutrition, FAO Food and Nutrition Paper No.
66, Report of a Joint FAO/WHO Expert
Consultation Rome, 14-18 April 1997
Nugent, A., (2005), Health Properties of
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Lunn, J., Buttriss, J. L. (2007) Carbohydrates
and Dietary Fibre, British Nutrition Foundation
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Systematic review of
peer reviewed papers
in relation to Hi-maize
RS2 and healthy blood
glucose/sugar levels
Assessment of
evidence by Passclaim
criteria.
References
Claim ID
Behall, K. M. and J. C. Howe (1995). "Effect of
long-term consumption of amylose vs
amylopectin starch on metabolic variables in
human subjects." Am J Clin Nutr 61(2):
334-340.
Behall, K. M. and D. J. Scholfield (2005). "Food
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654-659.
Behall, K. M., D. J. Scholfield and J. Canary
(1988). "Effect of starch structure on glucose
and insulin responses in adults." Am J Clin Nutr
47(3): 428-432.
Behall, K. M., D. J. Scholfield, I. Yuhaniak and
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Behall, K. M. and J. Hallfrisch (2002). "Plasma
glucose and insulin reduction after
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content. ." Eur J Clin Nutr 56(9): 913- 920.
Behall, K. M., D. J. Scholfield and J. G.
Hallfrisch (2006). "Barley b-glucan reduces
plasma glucose and insulin responses
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Nutrition Research 26: 644-650.
Behall, K. M., D. J. Scholfield, J. G. Hallfrisch
and H. G. Liljeberg-Elmstahl (2006).
"Consumption of both resistant starch and
beta-glucan improves postprandial plasma
glucose and insulin in women." Diabetes Care
29(5): 976-81.
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Brighenti, F., L. Benini, D. Del Rio, C.
Casiraghi, et al. (2006). "Colonic fermentation
of indigestible carbohydrates contributes to the
second-meal effect." Am J Clin Nutr 83(4):
817-22.
Granfeldt, Y., A. Drews and I. Björck (1995).
"Arepas made from high amylose corn flour
produce favorably low glucose and insulin
responses in healthy humans." J Nutr 125(3):
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Hoebler, C., A. Karinthi, H. Chiron, M. Champ,
et al. (1999). "Bioavailability of starch in bread
rich in amylose: Metabolic responses in healthy
subjects and starch structure." Eur J Clin Nutr
53(5): 360-366.
Jenkins, D. J., V. Vuksan, C. W. Kendall, P.
Wursch, et al. (1998). "Physiological effects of
resistant starches on fecal bulk, short chain
fatty acids, blood lipids and glycemic index." J
Am Coll Nutr 17(6): 609-616.
Muir, J., Z. Lu, G. Collier and K. O'Dea (1994).
"The Acute Effects of High Resistant Starch
Bread (Made from Hi-maize - A High Amylose
Maize Starch) on Glucose and Insulin
Responses in Non-diabetics." Deakin
University, Faculty of Health and Behavioural
Sciences, Deakin Institute of Human Nutrition;
Victoria, Australia.. Cited in Brown, I.L.;
McNaught, K.J.; Andres, D.; Morita, T. 2001.
Resistant starch: Plant breedings, applications
development and commercial use. In:
McCleary, B.V.; Prosky, L. (Eds.). Advanced
Dietary Fibre Technology. Blackwell Science
Ltd.; Oxford, Engl., pp. 401-412.
.
Noakes, M., P. M. Clifton, P. J. Nestel, R. Le
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Leu, et al. (1996). "Effect of high-amylose
starch and oat bran on metabolic variables and
bowel function in subjects with
hypertriglyceridemia." Am J Clin Nutr 64(6):
944-951.
Reiser, S., A. S. Powell, D. J. Scholfield, P.
Panda, et al. (1989). "Day-long glucose, insulin,
and fructose responses of hyperinsulinemic
and nonhyperinsulinemic men adapted to diets
containing either fructose or high-amylose
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Weickert, M. O., M. Mohlig, C. Koebnick, J. J.
Holst, et al. (2005). "Impact of cereal fibre on
glucose-regulating factors." Diabetologia
48(11): 2343 2353
Aggett, P., J.-M. Antoine, N. Asp, F. Bellisle, et
al. (2005). "Passclaim: Process for the
assessment of scientific support for claims on
foods - Consensus on Criteria." Eur J Nutrition
44(supp 1): 1-30.
31 January 2008
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Claim ID
Xylitol
Plaque reduction
31 January 2008
1-2g/3-5 times/day
817
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Authoritative body
Review
Human studies
Animal studies
References
Claim ID
Authoritative body
Scheinin A, Bánóczy J, Szöke J, Esztári I,
Pienihäkkinen K, Scheinin U, Tiekso J,
Zimmermann P, Hadas E. (1985) Collaborative
WHO xylitol field studies in Hungary. I to VII.
Acta Odontologica Scandinavica 43(6):
321-387
Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), Code of
Food Regulations 21 CFR Part 101 granting
eligibility for oral health claims, after pH
telemetry test.
Review
Tanzer J M. (1995) Xylitol chewing gum and
dental caries. Int. Dental J. 45:77-92
(Supplement 1)
Human studies
Aguire-Zero, O., Zero, D., T., Proskin, H., M.
(1993) Effect of Chewing Xylitol Chewing Gum
on Salivary Flow Rate and the Acidogenic
Potential of Dental Plaque. Caries Res.
27:55-59
Cronin, M., Gordon, J., Reardon, R., Balbo, F.
(1994) Three clinical trials comparing xylitoland sorbitol-containing chewing gums for their
effect on supragingival plaque accumulation?;
Journal of Clinical Dentistry (USA), 5/4:106-109
Simons, D., Brailsford, SR., Kidd, EAM.,
Beighton, D. (2002) The Effect of Medicated
Chewing Gums on Oral Health in Frail Older
people: A 1- Year Clinical Trail
Mäkinen K K, Isokangas P. (1988) Relationship
between carbohydrate sweeteners and oral
diseases. Prog. Food & Nut. Sci. 12: 73-109
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Mäkinen KK, Mäkinen PL, Pape HR, Peldyak J,
Hujoel P, Isotupa KP, Soderling E, Isokangas
PJ, Allen P, Bennett C. (1996) Conclusion and
review of the "Michigan Xylitol Programme"
(1986 - 1995) for the prevention of dental
caries. Int. Dental J 46:22-34.
Mäkinen K K, Mäkinen P-L, Pape HR. (1995)
Stabilisation of rampant caries: polyol gums
and arrest of dentine caries in two long-term
cohort studies in young subjects. Int. Dental J.
45:93-107 (Supplement 1)
Simons D., Brailsford S, Kidd EAM., Beighton,
D. (2001) The effect of chlorhexidine
acetate/Xylitol chewing gum on the plaque and
gingival indices of elderly occupants in
residential homes. A 1-year clinical trial. J Clin
Periodontol 28:1010-1015
Söderling E, Mäkinen KK, Chen CY, Pape HR,
Loesche W, Mäkinen PL (1989) Effect of
sorbitol, xylitol, and xylitol/sorbitol chewing
gums on dental plaque. Caries Res. 23(5):
378-384
Trahan L. (1995) Xylitol: a review of its actions
on Streptococci mutans and dental plaque - its
clinical significance. Int. Dental J. 45:77-92
(Supplement 1)
Animal study
Beckers, H., J., A. (1988) Influence of Xylitol on
Growth, Establishment, and Cariogenicity of
Streptococcus mutans in Dental Plaque of
Rats; Caries Res. 22:166-173
Sweetened with
xylitol to enhance
dental health
31 January 2008
No RDA / RNI
2,414
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Claim ID
"Touger-Decker R, van Loveren C. Sugars and
dental caries.
Am J Clin Nutr. 2003 Oct;78(4):881S-892S.
Review.
PMID: 14522753 [PubMed - indexed for
MEDLINE
Honkala S, Honkala E, Tynjälä J, Kannas L.
Use of xylitol chewing gum among Finnish
schoolchildren.
Acta Odontol Scand. 1999 Dec;57(6):306-9.
PMID: 10777132 [PubMed - indexed for
MEDLINE]"
• Gare, Fran (Feb 1, 2003). The Sweet Miracle
of Xylitol. Basic Health Publications, Inc.. ISBN
1-59120-038-5.
• Tanzer, JM (1995). Xylitol chewing gum and
dental caries. International dental journal 45(1
Suppl 1):65-76. (online abstract)
• Uhari M, et al. (1998). A novel use of xylitol
sugar in preventing acute otitis media.
Pediatrics, 102(4): 879–974.
• Abu-Elteen, Khaled H. The influence of
dietary carbohydrates on in vitro adherence of
four Candida species to human buccal
epithelial cells. Microbial Ecology in Health and
Disease (2005), 17(3), 156-162
Tooth
remineralisation
31 January 2008
1-2g/3-5 times/day
818
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Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
Reviews
Human studies
Animal studies
References
Claim ID
Authoritative body
Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), Code of
Food Regulations 21 CFR Part 101 granting
eligibility for oral health claims, after pH
telemetry test.
Reviews
Edgar W., M. (1998) Sugar substitutes,
chewing gum and dental caries - A review;
British Dental J. 184:29-32
Tanzer J M. (1995) Xylitol chewing gum and
dental caries. Int. Dental J. 45: 77-92
(Supplement 1)
Human studies
Gafar A., Blake-Haskins, JC., Sullivan R.,
Simone A., Schmidt R., Saunders F. (1998)
Cariostatic effects of a xylitol/NaF dentifrice in
vivo; Int. Dental J. 48:32-39
Mäkinen, K., K., Chiego, D., J., Jr. (1998)
Physical chemical and histoloic changes in
dentin caries lesions of primary teeth induced
by regular use of polyol chewing gums. Acta
Odontol Scand. 56:148-156
Mäkinen K K, Mäkinen P-L, Pape H R. (1993)
Stabilisation of rampant caries: polyol gums
and arrest of dentine caries in two long-term
cohort studies in young subjects. Int. Dent. J.
45:93-107 (Supplement 1)
Scheinin A., Soderling E., Scheinin U., Glass
R., L., Kallio, M-L. (1993) Xylitol-induced
changes of enamel microhardness parelleled
by microradiographic observations. Acta
Odontol Scand 51:241-246
Vissink A., S’Gravenmade E., J., Gelhard T.,
31 January 2008
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References
Claim ID
B., F., M., Panders A., K., Franken M., H.
(1985) Rehardening Properties of Mucin- or
CMC-Containing Saliva Substitutes on
Softened Human Enamel. Caries Res. 19:
212-218
Animal study
Beckers, H., J., A. (1988) Influence of Xylitol on
Growth, Establishment, and Cariogenicity of
Streptococcus mutans in Dental Plaque of
Rats; Caries Res. 22:166-173
31 January 2008
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DIETS
Fruit-rich diet
31 January 2008
Heart health
Scientific Body
WHO 2003:- Diet, nutrition and the prevention
of chronic diseases. Report of a Joint
WHO/FAO expert consultation Geneva, World
Health Organization, 28 January - 1 February
2002 [Public Health Nutrition, Volume 7(1A),
February 2004. Special issue - Diet, nutrition
and the prevention of chronic diseases:
scientific background papers of the joint
WHO/FAO expert consultation ]
328
Weight
management via
fibre
Scientific Body
WHO 2003:- Diet, nutrition and the prevention
of chronic diseases. Report of a Joint
WHO/FAO expert consultation Geneva, World
Health Organization, 28 January - 1 February
2002 [Public Health Nutrition, Volume 7(1A),
February 2004. Special issue - Diet, nutrition
and the prevention of chronic diseases:
scientific background papers of the joint
WHO/FAO expert consultation ]
329
Modulation of
glycemic response
Scientific Body
WHO 2003:- Diet, nutrition and the prevention
of chronic diseases. Report of a Joint
WHO/FAO expert consultation Geneva, World
Health Organization, 28 January - 1 February
2002 [Public Health Nutrition, Volume 7(1A),
February 2004. Special issue - Diet, nutrition
and the prevention of chronic diseases:
scientific background papers of the joint
WHO/FAO expert consultation ]
330
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References
Claim ID
Low sodium/ salt and/ or increased
potassium
Heart health
Must meet minimum
requirements, as per
Annex to Regulation
1924/2006.
Authoritative Body
Scientific Body
JHCI – Joint Health Claims Initiative – Final
Technical Report – A List of Well Established
Nutrient Function Statements
http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/jhci_he
althreport.pdf
338
NFA – Terveysvaitteiden valvontaopas,
Finnish Food Authority Control guides number
2/2002
http://www.palvelu.fi/evi/evi_material.php
NHPD – Health Canada Permitted Health
Claims http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/F-27/C.R.C.
-c.870/236932.html#Section-B.01.603
SNF – Swedish Nutrition Foundation
http://www.snf.ideon.se/snf/en/rh/Healh_claims
_FF.htm
WHO 2003:- Diet, nutrition and the prevention
of chronic diseases. Report of a Joint
WHO/FAO expert consultation Geneva, World
Health Organization, 28 January - 1 February
2002 [Public Health Nutrition, Volume 7(1A),
February 2004. Special issue - Diet, nutrition
and the prevention of chronic diseases:
scientific background papers of the joint
WHO/FAO expert consultation ]
31 January 2008
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Conditions of Use
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References
Claim ID
Meal replacement for weight
control (as defined in Directive
96/8/EC energy restricted diets for
weight reduction)
Safe, effective &
healthy weight loss
31 January 2008
For weight loss - Use to
replace one or more
meals of the daily diet
1,661
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Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
Analytical Review
RCT
Cohort study
Non-intervention
multi-center study
Randomised controlled
trial (RCT)
Systematic review
Meta analysis
Independent Review
References
Claim ID
Anderson, JW. Combination approaches to
weight management. Medscape Diabetes &
Endocrinology 6(2), 2004, posted 08/31/2004
Ashley. JM., St Jeor. ST., Schrage. JP, et al.
Weight control in the physician’s office.
Archives of Internal Medicine.
2001;161;1599-1604
Dhindsa. P., Scott. AR., Donnelly, R.
Metabolic and cardiovascular effects of
very-low-calorie-diet therapy in obese patients
with type 2 diabetes in secondary failure:
outcomes after 1 year. Diabetic Medicine.
2003; 20; 319-324
Ditschuneit. HH., Flechtner-Mors. M., Johnson.
TD., Adler. G Metabolic and weight loss effects
of a long term dietary intervention in obese
patients. Am J Clin Nutr. 1999;69;198-204
Flechtner-Mors, M., Ditschuneit, HH., Johnson,
TD., Suchard, MA, Adler, G. Metabolic and
weight-loss effects of long-term dietary
intervention in obese patients: Four-Year
results. Obesity Research 2000;8;399-402
Ditschuneit. HH., Frier, HI., Flechtner-Mors, M.
Lipoprotein responses to weight loss and
weight maintenance in high-risk obese
subjects. European Journal of Clinical
Nutrition. 2002;56;264-270
Heber, D., Ashley, JM., Wang, HJ., Elashoff,
RM. Clinical evaluation of a minimal
intervention meal replacement regimen for
weight reduction. J.Am.Coll.Nutr. 1994; 13;
608-614
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References
Claim ID
Ryan DH, Espeland MA Foster GD, et al. Look
AHEAD (Action for Health in Diabetes) : design
and methods for a clinical trial of weight loss for
the prevention of cardiac disease in type 2
diabetes. Controlled Clinical Trials (2003); 24:
1–19.
Rothacker. DQ., Stniszeweski, BQ., Ellis. PK.
Liquid meal replacements vs. traditional food: A
potential model for women who cannot
maintain eating habit change J.Am.Diet.Assoc.
2001;101;345-347
Yip.i., Go. VlW., DeShields. S., et al. Liquid
meal replacements and glycaemic control in
obese type 2 diabetes patients Obes.Res.
2001;9;341S-347S
O'Reilly, J., Carr, L. and West, P. (2004) Cost
effectiveness of meal replacement products in
weight control. International Journal of Obesity.
Volume 28, Supplement 1, Pages S143
Redmon, JB, Raatz SK, Reck KP, Swanson
JE, Kwong CA, Fan Q, Thomas W, Bantle JP
One-Year outcome of a Combination of Weight
Loss Therapies for Subjects With Type two
Diabetes. Diabetes Care (2003);20:2505-2511.
Heymsfield, SB., van Mierlo CAJ., van der
Knaap, HCM., Heo, M., and Frier, HI (2003)
Weight management using a meal replacement
strategy: meta and pooling analysis from six
studies. International Journal of Obesity 27(5):
537-549 May 2003
American Dietetic Association http://www.adaevidencelibrary.com/template.cf
31 January 2008
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Claim ID
m?template=guide_summary&key=625&auth=
1
Greater weight loss
than with
conventional calorie
counting
Replace two meals a day
Independent Review
RCT
Meta analysis
American Dietetic Association http://www.adaevidencelibrary.com/template.cf
m?template=guide_summary&key=625&auth=
1
1,664
Flechtner-Mors, M., Ditschuneit, HH., Johnson,
TD., Suchard, MA, Adler, G. Metabolic and
weight-loss effects of long-term dietary
intervention in obese patients: Four-Year
results. Obesity Research 2000;8;399-402
Rothacker. DQ., Stniszeweski, BQ., Ellis. PK.
Liquid meal replacements vs. traditional food: A
potential model for women who cannot
maintain eating habit change J.Am.Diet.Assoc.
2001;101;345-347
Anderson, JW. Combination approaches to
weight management. Medscape Diabetes &
Endocrinology 6(2), 2004, posted 08/31/2004
Maintenance of
weight loss
31 January 2008
Replace one meal a day
as a weight maintenance
strategy/to keep the
weight off
1,665
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Component
Health
Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
RCT
Observational study
with matched controls
Editorial Opinion
Abstract
References
Claim ID
Ditschuneit. HH., Flechtner-Mors. M., Johnson.
TD., Adler. G Metabolic and weight loss effects
of a long term dietary intervention in obese
patients. Am J Clin Nutr. 1999;69;198-204
Flechtner-Mors, M., Ditschuneit, HH., Johnson,
TD., Suchard, MA, Adler, G. Metabolic and
weight-loss effects of long-term dietary
intervention in obese patients: Four-Year
results. Obesity Research 2000;8;399-402
Rothacker, DQ. Five-year self-management of
weight using meal replacements: Comparison
with matched controls in rural Wisconsin.
Nutrition. 2000; 16; 344-348
Hill, JO. Long-Term Weight control with Meal
Replacements. Nutrition. 2000; 16;
10 year data – Blackburn, GL. Ten-year
self-management of weight using a meal
replacement diet plan – comparisons with
matched controls Obesity Research 2003; 11;
A103
Rothacker. DQ., Staniszeweski, BQ., Ellis. PK.
Liquid meal replacements vs. traditional food: A
potential model for women who cannot
maintain eating habit change .
J.Am.Diet.Assoc. 2001;101;345-347
Successful weight
loss
31 January 2008
Replace two meals a day
as part of a weight loss
programme
1,663
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Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
Randomised controlled
trial (RCT)
Meta analysis
Independent Review
References
Claim ID
Ditschuneit. HH., Flechtner-Mors. M., Johnson.
TD., Adler. G Metabolic and weight loss effects
of a long term dietary intervention in obese
patients. Am J Clin Nutr. 1999;69;198-204
Flechtner-Mors, M., Ditschuneit, HH., Johnson,
TD., Suchard, MA, Adler, G. Metabolic and
weight-loss effects of long-term dietary
intervention in obese patients: Four-Year
results. Obesity Research 2000;8;399-402
Heymsfield, SB., van Mierlo CAJ., van der
Knaap, HCM., Heo, M., and Frier, HI (2003)
Weight management using a meal replacement
strategy: meta and pooling analysis from six
studies. International Journal of Obesity 27(5):
537-549 May 2003
Anderson, JW. Combination approaches to
weight management. Medscape Diabetes &
Endocrinology 6(2), 2004, posted 08/31/2004
Rothacker. DQ., Stniszeweski, BQ., Ellis. PK.
Liquid meal replacements vs. traditional food: A
potential model for women who cannot
maintain eating habit change J.Am.Diet.Assoc.
2001;101;345-347
Winick. C., Rothacker. DQ., Norman. RL. Four
Worksite Weight Loss Programmes with
High-Stress Occupations using Meal
Replacement Product. Occup. Med
2002;52;25-30
Ashley. JM., St Jeor. ST., Schrage. JP, et al.
Weight control in the physician’s office.
Archives of Internal Medicine.
2001;161;1599-1604
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Component
Health
Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Claim ID
Truby, H., deLooy, A., Fox, K.R., Livingstone,
B.E. Logan,
C.M., Macdonald, I.A., Morgan, L.M., Taylor,
M.A., Millward,
D.J., BMJ 2006; 332: 1309-1314.Randomised
Controlled
Trial of Four Commercial Weight Loss
Programmes in the
UK: Intial Findings from the BBC ”Diet Trials”.
Anderson, J.W., Luan, J., Hoie, L.H. Advances
in Therapy
2004; 21(2): 61-75.Structured Weight-Loss
Programs:
Meta-analysis of Weight Loss at 24 Weeks and
Assessment
of Effects of Intervention Intensity
American Dietetic Association http://www.adaevidencelibrary.com/template.cf
m?template=guide_summary&key=625&auth=
1
Dietitians in Obesity Management:
www.domuk.org?topical update?meal
replacements – position and Q&A
British Dietetic Association:
www.bdaweightwise.com/ ?Options for
support?Find the right approach?meal
replacements
National Obesity Forum:
www.nationalobesityforum.org.uk/Files/Content
/L/6468/NOF_Adult_Guildelines_Feb_06.pdf
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Mediterranean diet
Related to
cardiovascular
health
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See reference section
for dietary characteristics
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Intervention studies.
References
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MEDITERRANEAN DIET
Authoritative/Scientific Bodies
AHA.
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?i
dentifier=4655
Reviews
de Lorgeril M, Salen P.; The
Mediterranean-style diet for the prevention of
cardiovascular diseases. Public Health Nutr.
2006 Feb;9(1A):118-23. Review
Willett WC, Sacks F, Trichopoulou A,
Drescher G, Ferro-Luzzi A, Helsing E,
Trichopoulos D. (1995) Mediterranean diet
pyramid: a cultural model for healthy eating.
Am J Clin Nutr. 1995 Jun;61(6 Suppl): 1402S1406S. Review.
Serra-Majem L, Roman B, Estruch R.;
Scientific evidence of interventions using the
Mediterranean diet: a systematic review; Nutr
Rev. 2006 Feb;64(2 Pt 2):S27-47.
Clinical Trial
Estruch R, Martinez-Gonzalez MA; Effects
of a Mediterranean-style diet on cardiovascular
risk factors: a randomized trial. Ann Intern Med.
2006 Jul 4;145(1):1-11
Individual Studies
Antonelli-Incalzia R, Pedone C; Association
between nutrient intake and peripheral artery
disease: Results from the InCHIANTI study;
Atherosclerosis Volume 186, Issue 1 , May
2006, Pages 200-206 .
Demosthenes B. Panagiotakos D, The
relationship between adherence to the
Mediterranean diet and the severity and
short-term prognosis of acute coronary
syndromes (ACS): The Greek Study of ACS
(The GREECS); Nutrition, Volume 22, Issues 7
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-8, July-August 2006, Pages 722-730 ARTICLE
Fidanze F, Alberti A, Lanti M And Menotti
A; Mediterranean Adequacy Index: Correlation
with 25-year moratlity from coronary heart
disease in the seven country study; Nutr.
Metab. Cardiovasc. Dis. 2004; Vol14 no. 5, 254
-258
Lapointe A, Couillard C and Lemieux S;
Effects of dietary factors on oxidation of
low-density lipoprotein particles 2006; Article in
press; Online publication:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jnutbio.2006.01.001
Panagiotakos DB, Chrysohoou C, Pitsavos
C, Stefanadis C.; Association between the
prevalence of obesity and adherence to the
Mediterranean diet: the ATTICA study.
Nutrition. 2006 May;22(5):449-56. Epub 2006
Feb 2.
Psaltopoulou T, et al; Olive Oil, The
mediterranean diet, and arterial blood pressure:
The Greek European Prospective Investigation
into cancer and nutrition (EPIC) Study; Am. J.
Clin. Nutr. 2004; Vol80 no.4:1012-1018
Trichopoulou A, Costacou T, Bamia C,
Trichopoulos D. (2003) Adherence to a
Mediterranean diet and survival in a Greek
population. New England Journal of Medicine
348:2599-2608
Trichopoulou A et al. Modified
Mediterranean diet and survival: EPIC-elderly
prospective cohort study BMJ, Apr 2005; 330:
991
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References
Claim ID
Reduced or low in energy
Body weight
management
Authoritative Body
SNF – Swedish Nutrition Foundation
http://www.snf.ideon.se/snf/en/rh/Healh_claims
_FF.htm
326
Rich in dietary fibre
Weight
management
Must meet minimum
requirements for relevant
claim in the Annex to
Regulation 1924/2006.
Scientific Body
WHO 2003:- Diet, nutrition and the prevention
of chronic diseases. Report of a Joint
WHO/FAO expert consultation Geneva, World
Health Organization, 28 January - 1 February
2002 [Public Health Nutrition, Volume 7(1A),
February 2004. Special issue - Diet, nutrition
and the prevention of chronic diseases:
scientific background papers of the joint
WHO/FAO expert consultation ]
337
Bowel health and
function
Must meet minimum
requirements for relevant
claim in the Annex to
Regulation 1924/2006.
Authoritative Body
NHPD – Health Canada Permitted Health
Claims http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/F-27/C.R.C.
-c.870/236932.html#Section-B.01.603
336
SNF – Swedish Nutrition Foundation
http://www.snf.ideon.se/snf/en/rh/Healh_claims
_FF.htm
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Claim ID
Rich in whole grain
Heart health
Authoritative Body
FDA Food and Drug Administration of the
USA. Code of Federal Regulations; 21 CFR
101
335
JHCI – Joint Health Claims Initiative – Final
Technical Report – A List of Well Established
Nutrient Function Statements
http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/jhci_he
althreport.pdf
SNF – Swedish Nutrition Foundation
http://www.snf.ideon.se/snf/en/rh/Healh_claims
_FF.htm
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References
Claim ID
Vegetable-rich diet
Modulation of
glycemic response
Weight
management via
fibre
Heart health
31 January 2008
a diet rich in vegetables
helps controlling body
weight.
Scientific Body
WHO 2003:- Diet, nutrition and the prevention
of chronic diseases. Report of a Joint
WHO/FAO expert consultation Geneva, World
Health Organization, 28 January - 1 February
2002 [Public Health Nutrition, Volume 7(1A),
February 2004. Special issue - Diet, nutrition
and the prevention of chronic diseases:
scientific background papers of the joint
WHO/FAO expert consultation ]
333
Scientific Body
WHO 2003:- Diet, nutrition and the prevention
of chronic diseases. Report of a Joint
WHO/FAO expert consultation Geneva, World
Health Organization, 28 January - 1 February
2002 [Public Health Nutrition, Volume 7(1A),
February 2004. Special issue - Diet, nutrition
and the prevention of chronic diseases:
scientific background papers of the joint
WHO/FAO expert consultation ]
332
Scientific Body
WHO 2003:- Diet, nutrition and the prevention
of chronic diseases. Report of a Joint
WHO/FAO expert consultation Geneva, World
Health Organization, 28 January - 1 February
2002 [Public Health Nutrition, Volume 7(1A),
February 2004. Special issue - Diet, nutrition
and the prevention of chronic diseases:
scientific background papers of the joint
WHO/FAO expert consultation ]
331
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Conditions of Use
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References
Claim ID
Very low calorie diet (VLCD)
Programme
Weight loss can
reduce snoring
Weight management
programme
Cross-sectional study,
cohort study, review
Dixon JB, Schachter LM, O’Brien PE. Sleep
Disturbance and obesity: changes following
surgically induces weight loss. Archives of
Internal Medicine. 2001 161(1): 102-6.
481
Braver HM, Block J, Perri MG. Treatment for
Snoring Combined Weight Loss, Sleeping on
Side and Nasal Spray. Chest. 1995. 107. 5:
1283-1288.
Levy P, Pepin JL, Mayer P, Wuyam B, Veale D.
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resistance syndrome and moderate sleep
apnea syndrome. Sleep. 1996. 19 (suppl 9):
S101-10.
Kopelman PG. Clinical complications of
obesity. Clinics in Endocrinology and
Metabolism. 1984. 13(3): 613-34.
Banno K, Walld R, Kryger MH. Increasing
obesity trends in patients with sleep-related
breathing referred to a sleep disorders centre.
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364-6.
Madani M. Snoring and obstructive sleep
apnea. Archives of Iranian Medicine. 2007.
10(2): 215-26.
Long term weight
maintenance
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Programme using initial
nutritionally complete
formula VLCD providing
<800kcal/day
Weight management
Programme providing
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Component
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Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
counsellor support
and/or behaviour
modification
Nature of Evidence
Review, cohort study,
meta analysis,
randomised control trial
References
Claim ID
Astrup A, Rossner S. Lessons from obesity
management programmes: greater initial
weight loss improves long-term maintenance.
Obesity Reviews. 2000. 1. 17-19.
Pekkarinen T, Mustajoki P. Comparison of
Behaviour Therapy With and Without a
Very-Low-Energy Diet in the Treatment of
Morbid Obesity. A 5-year outcome. Archives of
Internal Medicine. 1997. 157 (14): 1581-5
Saris WHM. Very-Low-Calorie Diets and
Sustained Weight Loss. Obesity Research.
2001. 9, supp 4: 295S-301S
Anderson JW, Konz EC, Fredrich RC, Wood
CL. Long-term weight-loss maintenance: a
meta analysis of US studies. American Journal
of Clinical Nutrition. 2001. 74:579-584
Jebb SA & Goldberg GR. Efficacy of Very Low
Energy Diets and Meal Replacements in the
Treatment of Obesity. Journal of Human
Nutrition & Dietetics. 1998. 11: 219-225
Anderson JW, Konz EC, Frederich RC, Wood
CL.. Long term weight loss maintenance: a
meta-analysis of US studies.
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2001.
74(5): 579-84
Gilden Tsai A, Wadden TA. The Evolution of
Very Low Calorie Diets: An Update and
Meta-analysis. Obesity. 2006. 14(8):1283-93
Ryttig KR, Rössner S. Weight maintenance
after a very low calorie diet (VLCD) weight
reduction period and the effects of VLCD
supplementation. A prospective, randomized,
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Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
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comparative, controlled long-term trial. Journal
of Internal Medicine. 1995. 238(4): 299-306
Quaade F, Astrup A. Initial VLCD improves
ultimate weight loss. International Journal of
Obesity. 1989. 13, Supp 2, 107-111
Kreitzman S. Factors influencing body
composition during VLCD. American Journal
Clinical Nutrition.1992. 56: 217S-23S
Kreitzman et al. Controlled carbohydrate
re-feeding after VLCD improves weight
maintenance on low fat diet. International
Journal of Obesity.1991 15:suppl 1:P59.30
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Food
Component
Health
Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
Systematic review,
cohort study
References
Claim ID
C Ayyad and T Anderson. Long term efficacy of
dietary treatment of obesity: a systematic
review of studies published between 1931 and
1999. Obesity Reviews. 2000. 1(2): 113-9
Holden et al Long-term follow-up of patients
attending a combination very-low calorie diet
and behaviour therapy weight loss programme.
International Journal of Obesity and Related
Metabolic Disorders. 1992. 16(8): 605-13
Pekkarinen T, Takala I, Mustajoki P. Two year
maintenance of weight loss after VLCD and
behavioural therapy for obesity: correlation to
the scores of questionnaires measuring eating
behaviour. International Journal of Obesity and
Related Metabolic Disorders.1996. 20(4): 332-7
Miura J, Arai K, Tsukahara S, Ohno M, Ikeda
Y. The long term effectiveness of combined
therapy by behaviour modification and very low
calorie diet: 2 years follow-up. International
Journal of Obesity. 1989. 13 Supp 2: 73-7
Kern PA, Trozzolino L, Wolfe G, Purdy L.
Combined use of behaviour modification and
very low calorie diet in weight loss and weight
maintenance. American Journal of Medical
Science. 1994. 307(5):325-8
Kirschner MA, Schneider G, Ertel NH, Gorman
J. An 8-year experience with a very low calorie
formula diet for control of major obesity.
International Journal of Obesity.1988 12 (1):
69-80
Rapid early weight
loss and motivation
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Nutritionally complete
very low calorie diet
formula providing
<800kcal/day
479
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Food
Component
Health
Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
Review, expert
opinion/review
References
Claim ID
Astrup and Rossner. Lessons from obesity
management programmes: greater initial
weight loss improves long-term maintenance.
Obesity Reviews. 2000. 1. 17-19.
Rossner S. Intermittent vs. continuous VLCD
therapy in obesity treatment.
International Journal Obesity.1998. 22: 190-192
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Low glycaemic
index
Nutritionally complete
VLCD formula food
providing <800kcal/day
with GI measured to <55
Safe and effective
weight loss
Nutritionally complete
formula VLCD providing
<800 kcal/day
Cohort study
Henry CJ, Lightowler HJ, Dodwell LM, Wynne
JM. Glycaemic index and glycaemic load
values of cereal products and weight
management meals available in the UK. British
Journal of Nutrition. 2007. 98(1): 147-53
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465
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Component
Health
Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
Meta
analysis,Systematic
review,Review, Cohort
study.Review,Expert
Report,Randomised
controlled trial
References
Claim ID
Gilden Tsai A, Wadden TA. The Evolution of
Very Low Calorie Diets: An Update and
Meta-analysis. Obesity. 2006. 14(8):1283-93
C Ayyad and T Anderson. Long term efficacy of
dietary treatment of obesity: a systematic
review of studies published between 1931 and
1999. Obesity Reviews. 2000. 1(2): 113-9
Mustajoki P and Pekkarinen T. Very low energy
diets in the treatment of obesity. Obesity
Reviews 2001 2(1):61-72
Zahouani A, Boulier A, Hespel JP. Short and
long-term evaluation of body composition in
1389 obese outpatients following a very low
calorie diet (Pro’gram 18 VLCD). Acta
Diabetologica 2003. 40 supp 1: S149-50
S. A. Jebb and G. R Goldberg. Efficacy of very
low-energy diets and meal replacement in the
treatment of obesity. Journal of Human
Nutrition and Dietetics (1998), 11, 219-225.
Report of experts participating in task 7.3.
Report on Tasks for Scientific Cooperation
(SCOOP): Collection of data on products
intended for use in very-low-calorie-diets. 2002
Doherty JU, Wadden TA, Zuk L, Letizia KA,
Foster GD, Day SC. Long term evaluation of
cardiac function in obese patients treated with a
very low calorie diet: a controlled clinical study
of patients without underlying cardiac disease.
American Journal Clinical Nutrition. 1991;
53:854-8.
Shapiro H, Weinkove C, Coxon A, Kreitzman S,
Rodgers M. Three Hospital Experience with
control of major obesity by VLCD in medically
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Conditions of Use
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compromised individuals. International Journal
of Obesity. 1989. 13 Supp 2: 125-129
Kreitzman SN. Pedersen RD, Budell W,
Nichols D, Krissman P, Clements M. Safety
and effectiveness of weight reduction using a
very-low-calorie formulated food. Archives of
Internal Medicine. 1984. 144:747-750.
Mustajoki P, Pekkarinen T. Very low energy
diets in the treatment of obesity. Obesity
Reviews 2001. 2: 61-72.
Pekkarinen & Mustajoki. Use of VLCD in
preoperative weight loss: efficacy and safety.
Obesity Research 1997
Ryde SJS, SaundersNH, Birks JL, Ali PA,
Thomas DW, Morgan WD, Evans CJ,
Al-Zeibak S, Dutton J, Sivyer A. The effects of
VLCD on Body Composition. The Swansea
Trial Chapter 3, edited by Kreitzman S &
Howard A.
Kreizman S. Stability of fat/lean loss
demonstrated to relatively low body fat levels
by personal fat ratio. The Swansea Trial
Chapter 10, edited by Kreitzman S & Howard A.
Kreitzman SN, Coxon AY. Independence of
body composition from mode, rate or direction
of weight change in women as a result of
dieting or re-gaining weight. International
Journal of Obesity 14: 904
Jebb SA, Goldberg GR, Coward WA,
Murgatroyd PR, Prentice AM. Effects of Weight
Cycling caused by intermittent dieting on
metabolic rate and body composition in obese
women. International Journal of Obesity.
31 January 2008
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Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Claim ID
1991.15: 307-374.
Appleton and Summerbell The Re-Shape
Study: to evaluate the effectiveness of a
commercial weight loss programme compared
to usual care as delivered in a primary care
environment.
2004-5, School of Health & Social Care,
University of Teesside
Awaiting publication,
Cohort study
(awaiting study details
from Eileen)
Cohort study
Reduced hunger
31 January 2008
Nutritionally complete,
ketogenic VLCD formula
providing <800kcal/day
470
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Food
Component
Health
Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
Double blind
randomised controlled
trial, randomised
control trial, systematic
review, review,
randomised trial,
animal study
References
Claim ID
Krotkiewski. Value of VLCD supplementation
with medium chain triglycerides. International
Journal of Obesity and Related Metabolic
Disorders 2001. 25 (9):1393 - 1400
Pawan and Semple. Effect of
3-hydroxybutyrate in obese subjects on
very-low-energy diets and during therapeutic
starvation. Lancet. 1983. 1:15-17
Astrup A, Meinert Larsen T, Harper A. Atkins
and other low-carbohydrate diets: hoax or an
effective tool for weight loss. 2004. Lancet.
2004. 364(9437): 897-9
Erlanson-Albertsson C and Mei J. The Effect of
low carbohydrate on energy metabolism.
International Journal of Obesity. 2005. 29:
S26-S30
Adam-Perrot A, Clifton P, Brouns F.
Low-carbohydrate diets: nutritional and
physiological aspects. Obesity Reviews. 2006.
7(1): 49-58
McClernon FJ, Yancy WS, Eberstein JA, Atkins
RC, Westman EC. The effects of a low
carbohydrate ketogenic diet and a low-fat diet
on mood, hunger, and other self reported
symptoms. Obesity. 2007. 15 (1): 182-7
Boden et al. Effect of a Low-Carbohydrate Diet
on Appetite, Blood Glucose Levels and Insulin
Resistance in Obese Patients with Type 2
Diabetes. 2005.
Rich and Chambers. Are Ketone Bodies an
Appetite Suppressant? Journal of Parenteral
and Enteral Nutrition. 1988. 13(7S)
31 January 2008
Page 1,204 of 3,931
Category
Food
Component
Health
Relationship
Rapid weight loss
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nutritionally complete
formula VLCD providing
<800 kcal/day
Nature of Evidence
Review, cohort study,
meta analysis
References
Jebb SA, Goldberg GR . Efficacy of very
low-energy diets and meal replacement in the
treatment of obesity. Journal of Human
Nutrition and Dietetics (1998), 11, 219-225.
Claim ID
467
Mustajoki P, Pekkarinen T. Very low energy
diets in the treatment of obesity. Obesity
Reviews 2001. 2: 61-72.
Zahouani A, Boulier A, Hespel JP. Short and
long-term evaluation of body composition in
1389 obese outpatients following a very low
calorie diet (Pro’gram 18 VLCD). Acta
Diabetologica 2003. 40 supp 1: S149-50
Gilden Tsai A, Wadden TA. The Evolution of
Very Low Calorie Diets: An Update and
Meta-analysis. Obesity. 2006. 14(8):1283-93
Anderson JW, Luan J, Høie LH. Structured
Weight Loss Programs: meta analysis of
weight loss at 24 weeks and assessment of
effects of intervention intensity. Advances in
Therapy. 2004. 21(2):61-75
Saris WH. VLCD and sustained weight loss.
Obesity Research 9: 295S-301S (2001
VLCD/low
carbohydrate diets
Improve blood lipid
profile
31 January 2008
Nutritionally complete
VLCD formula <800kcal
476
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Food
Component
Health
Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
Cohort study, meta
analysis, randomised
trial
References
Claim ID
Pekkarinen T, Takala I, Mustajoki P. Weight
loss with very-low-calorie diet and
cardiovascular risk factors in moderately obese
women: One-year follow-up study including
ambulatory blood pressure monitoring.
International journal of Obesity and Related
Metabolic disorders. 1998. 22(7):661-6
Nordmann AJ, Nordmann A, Briel M, Keller U,
Yancy WS, Brehm BJ, Bucher HC. Effects of
Low Carbohydrate vs Low-Fat Diets on Weight
Loss and Cardiovascular Risk Factors: meta
analysis of randomised controlled trials
Westman EC, Yancy WS, Olsen MK, Dudley T,
Guyton JR. Effect of a low carbohydrate ,
ketogenic diet program compared to a low-fat
diet on fasting lipoprotein subclasses.
International Journal of Cardiology. 2006. 110
(2): 212-6
Dansinger ML, Gleason JA, Griffith JL, Selker
HP, Schaefer EJ. Comparison of the Atkins,
Ornish Weight Watchers, and Zone Diets for
Weight Loss and Heart Disease Risk
Reduction: a randomized trial. The Journal of
the American Medical Association. 2005.
293(1): 43-53.
higher/faster weight
loss in men
compared to
women
31 January 2008
Nutritionally complete
very low calorie diet
formula providing
<800kcal/day
480
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Food
Component
Health
Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
Review, cohort study,
retrospective data
References
Claim ID
Anderson JW, Hamilton CC, Brinkman-Kaplan
V. Benefits and Risks of an Intensive
Very-Low-Calorie Diet Program for Severe
Obesity. The American Journal of
Gastroenterology. 1992. 87(1): 6-15
Burgess NS. Effect of a very-low-calorie diet on
body composition and resting metabolic rate in
obese men and women. Journal of the
American Dietetic Association. 1991. 91(4):
430-434
Shapiro H, Weinkove C, Coxon A, Kreitzman S,
Rodgers M. Three Hospital Experience with
control of major obesity by VLCD in medically
compromised individuals. International Journal
of Obesity. 1989. 13 Supp 2: 125-129
Holt J, Horsnell T, Cox J, du Plessis J, Mullins
G, Hewlett B. Obese men are at higher risk
than obese women. Following a small trial, a
long term observational study will report over
the next 10 years on weight loss and weight
maintenance on a group of self-referred obese
men. Poster presented at ECO 2007,
Budapest. International Journal of Obesity.
2007. 31(suppl 1): s169.
Holt J, Horsnell T, du Plessis J, Hewlett B.
Reporting on the mean weight loss and
reduction in BMI for 11511 females who
completed 14 weeks on the LighterLife
Programme between 1998 and 2005. Poster
presented at ECO 2007, Budapest.
International journal of Obesity. 2007. 31(suppl
1): s 172.
Burning fat for
energy, preserving
lean tissue
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Nutritionally complete
very low calorie diet
formula providing
478
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Food
Component
Health
Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
<800kcal/day
Nature of Evidence
Expert report, cohort
study
References
Claim ID
Report of experts participating in task 7.3.
Report on Tasks for Scientific Cooperation
(SCOOP): Collection of data on products
intended for use in very-low-calorie-diets. 2002
Kreitzman SM. Factors influencing body
composition during very-low-calorie diets.
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 1992. 56
supp 1: 217S-223S
Hoie LH, Bruusgaard D, Thom E. Reduction of
body mass and change in body composition on
a very low calorie diet. International Journal of
Obesity and Related Metabolic Disorders.
1993 17(1): 17-20
Burgess NS. Effect of a VLCD on body
composition and resting metabolic rate on
obese men and women. Journal of the
American Dietetic Association. 1991. 91(4):
430-4
Coxon A, Kreitzman S, Brodie D, Howard A.
Rapid weight loss and lean tissue: evidence for
comparable body composition and metabolic
rate in differing rates of weight loss.
International Journal of Obesity. 1989. 13 supp
2: 179-181
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Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Claim ID
FATS
31 January 2008
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Suggested
Conditions of Use
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References
Claim ID
Cholesterol
Blood cholesterol
and heart health
31 January 2008
Textbook
Encyclopedia of Human Nutrition 1999 page
1039
Authoritative/Scientific
Body
AHA Scientific statement - Diet and lifestyle
recommendations revision 2006 - A scientific
statement from the American Heart Association
Nutrition Committee Circulation
2006;114:82-96
Authoritative/Scientific
Body
European guidelines on cardiovascular disease
prevention in clinical practice - Third Joint Task
force of European and other Societies on
Cardiovascular disease prevention in clinical
practice. European Heart Journal 2003;
24,1601-1610
Authoritative/Scientific
Body
Hoge Gezondheidsraad Voedingsaanbevelingen voor Belgie Herziening november 2006 HGR
dossiernummer 7145-2
Authoritative/Scientific
Body
Belgische Voedingsmiddelentabel - NUBEL
vierde uitgave, vijfde druk september 2006
Authoritative/Scientific
Body
WHO - Report of the Joint WHO/FAO Expert
Consultation on Diet, Nutrition and the
Prevention of Chronic Disease (2002: Geneva,
Switzerland). WHO Technical Report Series
916. WHO Geneva, 2003.
Authoritative/Scientific
Body
ATP III Final Report V. Adopting Healthful
Lifestyle Habits to Lower LDL Cholesterol and
Reduce CHD Risk
http://circ.ahajournals.org/cgi/content/full/106/2
5/3253#TBL4
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Authoritative/Scientific
Body
NCEP Report Implications of Recent Clinical
Trials for the National Cholesterol Education
Program Adult Treatment Panel III Guidelines
http://circ.ahajournals.org/cgi/content/full/110/2/
227
Meta-Analysis
Weggemans-Zock-Katan meta-analysis,
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
2001/73:885-91
Individual Studies
Denke M.A. et al. Individual Cholesterol
Variation in Response to a Margarine or Butter
Based Diet. JAMA, 2000; 284: 2740-2747.
Individual Studies
Muller et al. Serum Cholesterol Predictive
Equations with Special Emphasis on Trans and
Saturated Fatty Acids. An Analysis from
Designed Controlled Studies Lipids, 2001; 36:
783-791.
Claim ID
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CLA (conjugated linoleic acid)
Reduces body fat
mass
31 January 2008
The product must
contain at least 1.5 gram
CLA per serving
Claim to be used for
foods for active
individuals
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Peer-reviewed scientific
research articles
Peer-reviewed scientific
research review
Peer-reviewed scientific
research meta-analysis
References
Claim ID
Blankson H, Stakkestad JA, Fagertun H, et al.
(2000) Conjugated linoleic acid reduces body
fat mass in overweight and obese humans. J
Nutr; 130: 2943-2948.
Gaullier JM, Halse J, Hoye K, et al (2004)
Conjugated linoleic acid supplementation for 1
y reduces body fat mass in healthy overweight
humans. Am J Clin Nutr 79: 1118-1125.
Gaullier JM, Halse J, Hoivik HO, et al (2007)
Six-month supplementation with conjugated
linoleic acid induces regional-specific fat mass
decreases in overweight and obese. Brit J Nutr
97: 550-560.
Pinkoski C, Chilibeck PD, Candow DG, et al
(2006) The effects of conjugated linoleic acid
supplementation during resistance training.
Med Sci Sports Exerc; 38(2): 339-348.
Riserus U, Berglund L, and Vessby B (2001)
Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) reduced
abdominal adipose tissue in obese
middle-aged men with signs of the metabolic
syndrome: a randomized controlled trial. Int J
Obes 25: 1129-1135.
Smedman A and Vessby B (2001) Conjugated
linoleic acid supplementation in
humans-metabolic effects. Lipids 36: 773-781.
Thom E, Wadstein J, and Gudmundsen O
(2001) Conjugated linoleic acid reduces body
fat in healthy exercising humans. J Int Med
Res; 29: 392-396.
Watras AC, Buchholz AC, Close RN, et al
(2007) The role of conjugated linoleic acid in
reducing body fat and preventing holiday weight
31 January 2008
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gain. Int J Obes 31:481-487.
Belury MA (2002) Dietary Conjugated Linoleic
Acid In Health: Physiological Effects and
Mechanisms of Action (Review Article). Annu
Rev Nutr 22: 505-531.
Whigham LD, Watras AC, and Schoeller DA
(2007) Efficacy of conjugated linoleic acid for
reducing fat mass: a meta-analysis in humans.
Am J Clin Nutr 85: 1203-1211.
Supports lean body
mass
The product must
contain at least 1.5 gram
CLA per serving
Claim to be used for
foods for active
individuals
Peer-reviewed
scientific research
articles
Pinkoski C, Chilibeck PD, Candow DG, et al
(2006) The effects of conjugated linoleic acid
supplementation during resistance training.
Med Sci Sports Exerc; 38(2): 339-348.
1,675
Antioxidant
capability
The product must
contain at least 1.5 gram
CLA per
serving Claim to be used
for foods for active
individuals
Peer-reviewed scientific
research article
Yu L (2001) Free radical scavenging properties
of conjugated linoleic acids. J Agric Food Chem
49: 3452-3456.
1,677
Skin health
Nut
0.5-10g/day
Clinical Trial
Agero AL, Verallo-Rowell VM. A randomized
double-blind controlled trial comparing extra
virgin coconut oil with mineral oil as a
moisturizer for mild to moderate xerosis.
Dermatitis. 2004 Sep;15(3):109-16.
2,544
Coconut Oil
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Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)
Weight
management
31 January 2008
1.5-3.4 g CLA/day, CLA
is a commercial mixture
of 50:50 c10t12 and
t9c11 isomers
385
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References
Claim ID
Reviews/Meta Analyses
Berven G, Bye A, Hals O, Blankson H,
Fagertun H, Thom E, Wadstein J,
Gudmundsen O. Safety of conjugated linoleic
acid (CLA) in overweight or obese human
volunteers. European J. Lipid Sci. Technol.
2000; 102: 455–462.
Kreider RB, Ferreira MP, Greenwood M,
Wilson M, Almada AL. Effects of conjugated
linoleic acid supplementation during
resistance-training on body composition. Bone
density, strength, and selected hematological
markers. J Strength Cond Res 2002; 3: 325-34.
Smedman A, Vessby, B. Conjugated
linoleic acid supplementation in humans Metabolic effects. Lipids 2001;36:773–781.
Wang et al. (2004): Conjugated linoleic
acid and obesity control: efficacy and
mechanism. Int.J.Obes.Relat.Metab.Disord.
28(8): 941-55
Watras AC, Buchholz AC, Close RN,
Zhang Z, Schoeller DA (2006) The role of
conjugated linoleic acid in reducing body fat
and preventing holiday weight gain. Int J Obes
(Lond)
Whigham LD, Watras AC, Schoeller DA
(2007) Efficacy of conjugated linoleic acid for
reducing fat mass: a meta-analysis in humans.
Am J Clin Nutr. 2007 May;85(5):1203-11.
Human Intervention Studies
Blankson H, Stakkestad JA, Fagertun H, Thom
E, Wadstein J, Gudmundsen O. Conjugated
Linoleic Acid reduces body fat mass in
overweight and obese humans. Journal of
Nutrition 2000;130:2943-48
Gaullier JM, Halse J, Hoivik HO, Hoye K,
Syvertsen C, Nurminiemi M, Hassfeld C,
Einerhand A, O'Shea M, Gudmundsen O
(2007) Six months supplementation with
31 January 2008
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conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) induces
regional-specific fat mass decreases in
overweight and obese. Br J Nutr, Volume 97,
No. 3, on pages 550 to 560.
Gaullier JM, Hasle J, Hoye K, Kristiansen
K, Halse, J, Fagertun H, Vik H, and
Gudmundsen O. Conjugated linoleic acid
supplementation for 1 year reduces body fat
mass in healthy overweight humans. Am J Clin
Nutr 2004; 79: 1118-25
Gaullier JM, Hasle J, Hoye K, Kristiansen
K, Halse, J, Fagertun H, Vik H, and
Gudmundsen O. Supplementation with
Conjugated Linoleic Acid for 24 Months Is Well
Tolerated by and Reduces Body Fat Mass in
Healthy, Overweight Humans, J. Nutr 2005;
135, 778-784.
Gaullier JM, Berven G, Blankson H,
Gudmonson O. Clinical trial results support a
preference for using CLA preparations enriched
with two isomers rather than four isomers in
human studies. Lipids. 2002; 37: 1019-25.
Jean-Michel G et al Conjugated linoleic
acid supplementation for 1 y reduces body fat
mass in healthy overweight humans; Am J Clin
Nutr 2004;79:1118 –25.
Kamphuis MMJW, Lejeune MPGM, Saris
WHM, Westerterp-Plantinga MS. The effect of
conjugated linoleic acid supplementation after
weight loss on body weight regain, body
composition, and resting metabolic rate in
overweight subjects. Int J Obesity 2003; 27:
840-847.
Kamphuis MMJW, Lejeune MPGM, Saris
WHM, Westerterp-Plantinga MS. Effect of
conjugated linoleic acid supplementation after
weight loss on appetite and food intake in
overweight subjects, Eur J Clin Nutr 2003; 57;
1268-74
Larsen TM, Toubro S, Gudmundsen O,
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Astrup A. Conjugated linoleic acid
supplementation for 1 y does not prevent
weight or body fat regain. Am J Clin Nutr
2006;83:606-12.
Mougios V, Matsakas A, Petridou A, Ring
S, Sagredos A, Melissopoulou A, Tsigilis N,
Nikolaidis M. Effect of supplementation with
conjugated inoleic acid on human serum lipids
and body fat. J Nutr Biochem 2001; 12: 585-94.
Pinkoski C, Chilibeck PD, Candow DG,
Esliger D, Ewaschuk JB, Facci M, Farthing JP,
Zello GA. The effects of conjugated linoleic
acid supplementation during resistance
training.GA. Med Sci Sports Exerc.
2006;38:339-48.
Riserus U, Berglund L, Vessby B.
Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) reduced
abdominal adipose tissue in obese
middle-aged men with signs of metabolic
syndrome: a randomised controlled trial.
International Journal of Obesity 2001: 25; 11291135.
Thom E. Wadstein J. Gudmundsen O.
Conjugated linoleic acid reduces body fat in
healthy exercising humans.[erratum appears in
J Int Med Res 2001 Mar-Apr;30(2):210 Note:
Correction of dosage error in abstract.].
[Clinical Trial. Journal Article. Randomized
Controlled Trial] Journal of International
Medical Research. 29(5):392-6, 2001 Sep-Oct.
Whigham LD, O'Shea M, Mohede IC,
Walaski HP, Atkinson R L, Safety profile of
conjugated linoleic acid in a 12-month trial in
obese humans, Food Chem Toxicol. 2004; 42:
1701-9.
Zambell KL, Keim NL, Van Loan MD, Gale
B, Benito P, Kelley DS, Nelson GJ. Conjugated
linoleic acid supplementation in humans:
31 January 2008
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Effects on body composition and energy
expenditure. Lipids 2000; 35: 777–82
Zambell KL. Horn WF. Keim NL. Conjugated
linoleic acid supplementation in humans:
effects on fatty acid and glycerol kinetics.
Lipids. 2001: 36(8):767-72,
Peer-reviewed scientific
research article
Immune health
31 January 2008
Up to 3,4 g CLA per day
Watras AC, Buchholz AC, Close RN, et al
(2007) The role of conjugated linoleic acid in
reducing body fat and preventing holiday weight
gain. Int J Obes 31:481-487.
387
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clinical studies
References
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Clinical studies
Albers R, van der Wielen RPJ, Brink EJ,
Hendriks HFJ, Dorovska-Taran VN, Mohede
ICM. Effects of cis-9, trans-11 and trans-10,
cis-12 conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) isomers
on immune function in healthy man. European
Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2003; 57: 595-603
Kelley DS, Tayler PC, Rudolph IL, Benito P,
Nelson GJ, Mackey BE, Erickson KL. Dietary
Conjugated Linoleic Acid Did Not Alter Immune
Status in Young Health Women. Lipids 2000;
35: 1065-1071
Song H-J, Grant I, Rotondo D, Mohede I,
Sattar N, Heys SD and Wahle KWJ. Effect of
CLA supplementation on immune function in
young healthy volunteers. European Journal of
Clinical Nutrition 2005:1-10
In vivo studies
Bassaganya-Riera J, Pogranichniy RM,
Jobgen SC, Halbur PG, Yoon K-J, O’Shea M,
Mohede
I, Hontecillas R. Conjugated linoleic acid
ameliorates viral infectivity in a pig model of
virally induced immunosuppression. Journal of
Nutritional 2003; 133:3204-3214
Bassaganya-Riera J, Hontecillas-Magarzo
R, Bregendahl K, Wannemuehler MJ,
Zimmerman DR. Effects of dietary conjugated
linoleic acid in nursery pigs of dirty and clean
environments on growth, empty body
composition, and immune competence.
American society of animal science
2001;79:714-721
Bassaganya-Riera J, Reynolds K, Martino-Catt
S, Cui Y, Hennighausen L, Gonzalez F, Rohrer
J, Benninghoff AU, Hontecillas R. Activation of
PPAR y and b by Conjugated Linoleic Acid
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Mediates Protection From Experimental
Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Gastroenterology
2004; 127: 777-791
Body fat/muscle
composition
31 January 2008
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Published
meta-analysis
Published Clinical Trial
Published Review
Published Research
Study
References
Claim ID
Whigham LD, Watras AC, Schoeller Da (2007)
Efficacy of conjugated linoleic acid for reducing
fat mass: a meta-analysis in humans. Am J
Clin Nutr; 85(5): 1203-1211.
Gaullier JM, Halse J, Hoivik HO et al (2007) Six
months supplementation with conjugated
linoleic acid induces regional-specific fat mass
decreases in overweight and obese. Br J Nutr;
97(3): 550-560.
Bhattacharya A, Banu J, Rahman M et al
(2006) Biological effects of conjugated linoleic
acids in health and disease. J Nutr Biochem;
17(12): 789-810.
Badinga L, Greene ES (2006) Physiological
properties of conjugated linoleic acid and
implications for human health. Nutr Clin Pract;
21(4): 367-373.
AM, Artacho R Haro, Cabrera C (2006) Linoleic
conjugated acid: current interest in human
nutrition. Med Clin; 127(13): 508-515.
Nagao K, Yanagita T (2005) Conjugated fatty
acids in food and their health benefits. J Biosci
Bioeng; 100(2): 152-157.
Thijssen MA, Malpeuch C, Gregoire S et al
(2005) Effects of specific CLA isomers on
plasma fatty acid profile and expression of
desaturases in humans. Lipids; 40(2): 137-145.
Gaullier JM, Halse J, Hoye K et al (2005)
Supplementation with conjugated linoleic acid
for 24 months is well tolerated by and reduces
body fat mass in healthy, overweight humans. J
Nutr; 135(4): 778-784.
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Rainer L, Heiss CJ (2004) Conjugated linoleic
acid: health implications and effects on body
composition. J Am Diet Assoc; 104(6):
963-968.
Wang Y, Jones PJ (2004) Dietary conjugated
linoleic acid and body composition. Am J Clin
Nutr; 79(6S): 1153-1158.
Brown JM, McIntosh MK (2003) Conjugated
linoleic acid in humans: regulation of adiposity
and insulin sensitivity. J Nutr; 133(10):
3041-3046.
Kamphuis MM, Lejeune MP, Saris WH et al
(2003) Effect of conjugated linoleic acid
supplementation after weight loss on appetite
and food intake in overweight subjects. Eur J
Clin Nutr; 57(10): 1268-1274.
Kamphuis MM, Lejeune MP, Saris WH (2003)
The effect of conjugated linoleic acid
supplementation after weight loss on body
weight regain, body composition and resting
metabolic rate in overweight subjects. Int J
Obes Relat Metab Disord; 27(7): 840-847.
Ntambi JM, Choi Y, Park Y et al (2002) Effects
of conjugated linoleic acid on immune
responses, body composition and stearoyl-CoA
desaturase. Can J Appl Physiol; 27(6):
617-628.
Noone EJ, Roche HM, Nugent AP et al (2002)
The effect of dietary supplementation using
isomeric blends of conjugated linoleic acid on
lipid metabolism in healthy human subjects. Br
J Nutr; 88(3): 243-251.
DeLaney JP, West DB (2000) Changes in body
31 January 2008
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composition with conjugated linoleic acid. J Am
Coll Nutr; 19(4): 487-493.
Pariza MW, Park Y, Cook ME (2000)
Mechanisms of action of conjugated linoleic
acid: evidence and speculation. Proc Soc Exp
Biol Med; 223(1): 8-13.
Normal immune
function
31 January 2008
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Published Review
Published Clinical Trial
References
Claim ID
Bhattacharya A, Banu J, Rahman M et al
(2006) Biological effects of conjugated linoleic
acids in health and disease. J Nutr Biochem;
17(12): 789-810.
Badinga L, Greene ES (2006) Physiological
properties of conjugated linoleic acid and
implications for human health. Nutr Clin Pract;
21(4): 367-373.
Nugent AP, Roche HM, Noone EJ et al (2005)
The effects of conjugated linoleic acid
supplementation on immune function in healthy
volunteers. Eur J Clin Nutr; 59(6): 742-750.
Nagao K, Yanagita T (2005) Conjugated fatty
acids in food and their health benefits. J Biosci
bioeng; 100(2): 152-157
Rainer L, Heiss CJ (2004) Conjugated linoleic
acid: health implications and effects on body
composition. J Am Diet Assoc; 104(6):
963-968.
O’Shea M, Bassaganya J, Mohede IC (2004)
Immunomodulatory properties of conjugated
inoleic acid. Am J Clin Nutr; 79(6S):
1199-1206.
Tricon S, Burdge GC, Kew S et al (2004)
Effects of cis-9, trans-11 and trans-10, cis-12
conjugated linoleic acid on immune cell
function in healthy humans. Am J Clin Nutr;
80(6): 1626-1633.
Albers R, van der Wielen RP, Brink EJ et al
(2003) Effects of cis-9, trans-11 and trans-10,
cis-12 conjugated linoleic acid isomers on
immune function in healthy men. Eur J Clin
Nutr; 57(4): 595-603.
31 January 2008
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References
Claim ID
Ntambi JM, Choi Y, Park Y et al (2002) Effects
of conjugated linoleic acid on immune
responses, body composition and stearoyl-CoA
desaturase. Can J Appl Physiol; 27(6):
617-628.
Banni S (2002) Conjugated linoleic acid
metabolism. Curr Opin Lipidol; 13(3): 261-266.
Pariza MW, Park Y, Cook ME (2000)
Mechanisms of action of conjugated linoleic
acid: evidence and speculation. Proc Soc Exp
Biol Med; 223(1): 8-13.
31 January 2008
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Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)
((cis-9, trans-11 conjugated linoleic
acid, and trans-10, cis-12
conjugated linoleic acid (50:50)
triglycerides)
weight
management, fat
metabolism
enhancement
Body weight
management
31 January 2008
Product-specific claim:
3.4 g CLA per day
or intake 1.7 - 3.4 g /day
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meta-analysis, human
studies
References
Claim ID
Whigham LD, Watras AC, Schoeller DA
(2007) Efficacy of conjugated linoleic acid for
reducing fat mass: a meta-analysis in humans.
Am J Clin Nutr. 2007 May;85(5):1203-11.
Individual Studies
Berven G, Bye A, Hals O, Blankson H,
Fagertun H, Thom E, Wadstein J,
Gudmundsen O. Safety of conjugated linoleic
acid (CLA) in overweight or obese human
volunteers. European J. Lipid Sci. Technol.
2000; 102: 455–462.
Blankson H, Stakkestad JA, Fagertun H,
Thom E, Wadstein J, Gudmundsen O.
Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) reduces body fat
mass in overweight and obese humans. J Nutr
2000; 130: 2943-8.
Gaullier JM, Berven G, Blankson H,
Gudmonson O. Clinical trial results support a
preference for using CLA preparations enriched
with two isomers rather than four isomers in
human studies. Lipids. 2002; 37: 1019-25.
Gaullier JM, Halse J, Hoivik HO, Hoye K,
Syvertsen C, Nurminiemi M, Hassfeld C,
Einerhand A, O'Shea M, Gudmundsen O
(2007) Six months supplementation with
conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) induces
regional-specific fat mass decreases in
overweight and obese. Br J Nutr, Volume 97,
No. 3, on pages 550 to 560.
Gaullier JM, Hasle J, Hoye K, Kristiansen
K, Halse, J, Fagertun H, Vik H, and
Gudmundsen O. Conjugated linoleic acid
supplementation for 1 y reduces body fat mass
in healthy overweight humans. Am J Clin Nutr
2004; 79: 1118-25
68
Gaullier JM, Hasle J, Hoye K, Kristiansen K,
31 January 2008
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Claim ID
Halse, J, Fagertun H, Vik H, and Gudmundsen
O. Supplementation with Conjugated Linoleic
Acid for 24 Months Is Well Tolerated by and
Reduces Body Fat Mass in Healthy,
Overweight Humans, J. Nutr 2005; 135,
778-784.
Kamphuis MMJW, Lejeune MPGM, Saris
WHM, Westerterp-Plantinga MS. The effect of
conjugated linoleic acid supplementation after
weight loss on body weight regain, body
composition, and resting metabolic rate in
overweight subjects. Int J Obesity 2003; 27:
840-847.
Kamphuis MMJW, Lejeune MPGM, Saris
WHM, Westerterp-Plantinga MS. Effect of
conjugated linoleic acid supplementation after
weight loss on appetite and food intake in
overweight subjects, Eur J Clin Nutr 2003; 57;
1268-74
Kreider RB, Ferreira MP, Greenwood M,
Wilson M, Almada AL. Effects of conjugated
linoleic acid supplementation during
resistance-training on body composition. Bone
density, strength, and selected hematological
markers. J Strength Cond Res 2002; 3: 325-34.
Larsen TM, Toubro S, Gudmundsen O,
Astrup A. Conjugated linoleic acid
supplementation for 1 y does not prevent
weight or body fat regain. Am J Clin Nutr
2006;83:606-12.
Mougios V, Matsakas A, Petridou A, Ring
S, Sagredos A, Melissopoulou A, Tsigilis N,
Nikolaidis M. Effect of supplementation with
conjugated inoleic acid on human serum lipids
and body fat. J Nutr Biochem 2001; 12: 585-94.
Pinkoski C, Chilibeck PD, Candow DG,
Esliger D, Ewaschuk JB, Facci M, Farthing JP,
Zello GA. The effects of conjugated linoleic
acid supplementation during resistance
training.GA. Med Sci Sports Exerc.
31 January 2008
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Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Claim ID
2006;38:339-48.
Riserus U, Berglund L, Vessby B.
Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) reduced
abdominal adipose tissue in obese
middle-aged men with signs of the metabolic
syndrome: a randomised controlled trial. Int J
Obes Relat. Metab Disord 2001; 25: 1129-35
Smedman A, Vessby, B. Conjugated
linoleic acid supplementation in humans Metabolic effects. Lipids 2001;36:773–8.
Taylor JS, Williams SR, Rhys R, James P,
Frenneaux MP. Conjugated Linoleic Acid
Impairs Endothelial Function. Arterioscler
Thromb Vasc Biol 2006;26:307-12.
Thom E, Wadstein J, Gudmundson O.
Conjugated linoleic acid reduces body fat in
healthy exercising humans. J Int Med Res
2001; 29: 392-6.
Watras AC, Buchholz AC, Close RN,
Zhang Z, Schoeller DA (2006) The role of
conjugated linoleic acid in reducing body fat
and preventing holiday weight gain. Int J Obes
(Lond)
Whigham LD, O'Shea M, Mohede IC,
Walaski HP, Atkinson R L, Safety profile of
conjugated linoleic acid in a 12-month trial in
obese humans, Food Chem Toxicol. 2004; 42:
1701-9.
Zambell KL, Keim NL, Van Loan MD, Gale B,
Benito P, Kelley DS, Nelson GJ. Conjugated
linoleic acid supplementation in humans:
Effects on body composition and energy
expenditure. Lipids 2000; 35: 777–82
31 January 2008
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Conditions of Use
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human studies;
meta-analysis
References
Claim ID
Atkinson R. International meeting: LIPID
FORUM, Denmark june 1999. Abstract: Clinical
implications for conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)
in the treatment of obesity
Berven G, Bye A, Hals O, Blankson H,
Fagertun H, Thom E, Wadstein J,
Gudmundsen O. Safety of conjugated linoleic
acid (CLA) in overweight or obese human
volunteers. European J. Lipid Sci. Technol.
2000; 102: 455–462.
Blankson H, Stakkestad JA, Fagertun H, Thom
E, Wadstein J, Gudmundsen O. Conjugated
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Malcolm, C.A.; Hamilton, R.; Mcculloch, D.L.;
Montgomery, C.; Weaver, L.T. 2003b.
Scotopic electroretinogram in term infants born
of mothers supplemented with
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Prescott, S.L. 2004. Fish oil supplementation
in pregnancy lowers F2-isoprostanes in
neonates at high risk of atopy. Free Radic Res
38(3):233-239.
Denburg, J.A.; Hatfield, H.M.; Cyr, M.M.;
Hayes, L.; Holt, P.G.; Sehmi, R.; Dunstan, J.A.;
Prescott, S.L. 2005. Fish oil supplementation
in pregnancy modifies neonatal progenitors at
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Dunstan, JA.; Mori, T.A.; Barden, A.; Beilin,
L.J.; Taylor, A.L.; Holt, P.G.; Prescott, S.L.
2003b. Fish oil supplementation in pregnancy
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high risk of atopy: a randomized, controlled
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Dunstan, J.A.; Roper, J.; Mitoulas, L.;
Hartmann, P.E.; Simmer, K.; Prescott, S.L..
2004a. The effect of supplementation with fish
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DHA Supplementation During Pregnancy and
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acids during pregnancy and lactation augments
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Helland, I.B.; Saugstad, O.D.; Saarem, K.; Van
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docosahexaenoic acid during pregnancy is
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Minimum 0.3 g per 100g
(15% of the 2 g RDI
suggested by SCF)
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edition, NORD 2004:13
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Docosahexaenoic acid
Cardiovascular
health
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docosahexaenoic acid lowers diastolic blood
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Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)
Brain Health and
Function
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General population
894
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Expert and Scientific
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(2003). Health Canada, Approved Biological
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Zealand including recommended dietary
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SJ, et al. Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on
Cognitive Function with Aging, Dementia, and
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df/o3cogn/o3cogn.pdf
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Function
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Expert and Scientific
Organizations;
References
Claim ID
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(2003). Health Canada, Approved Biological
Role Claims
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guide/ch8e.shtml#8.5
Institute of Medicine, National Academy of
Science (US) (2005). Dietary reference intakes
for energy, carbohydrate, fiber, fat, fatty acids,
cholesterol, protein, and amino acids
(Macronutrients). The National Academy of
Sciences Press, Washington DC, Chapter 8.
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85373. Accessed 8/17/07.
Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (UK)
(2004). Advice on fish consumption, paragraph
5.18. ISBN 0 11 243083. The Stationary Office.
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fish.pdf Accessed 8/22/07.
National Health and Medical Research Council
(Australia and New Zealand) (2005). Nutrient
reference values for Australia and New
Zealand including recommended dietary
intakes.
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s/n35.pdf
WHO/FAO Expert Committee on Fats and Oils
in Human Nutrition (1994). FAO Food and
Nutrition Paper 57. Rome: Food and
Agriculture Organization.
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tm Accessed 8/17/07.
Eye health
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85 mg per day
394
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Reviews
References
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Reviews:
Uauy, R. et al (2001).
Essential fatty acids in
visual and brain development. Lipids 36 :
885
895
Innis,
S.M.
(1993). Essential fatty acid
requirements in human nutrition. Can J Physiol
Pharmacol 71 : 699-706
Larque, E. et al (2002). Perinatal supply
and metabolism of long-chain polyunsaturated
fatty acids. Importance for the early
development of the nervous system. Ann NY
Acad Sci 967
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Jeffrey, B.G. et al (2001). The role of
docosahexaenoic acid in retinal function. Lipids
36 : 859-871
Human studies:
Colombo, J. et al (2004). Maternal DHA
and the development of attention in infancy and
toddlerhood. Child Development 75 : 12541267
Birch, E.E. et al (2002). A randomised
controlled trial of long-chain polyunsaturated
fatty acid supplementation of formula in term
infants after weaning at 6 wk of age. Am J Clin
Nutr 75
: 570-580
Makrides, M. et al (1994). Fatty acid
composition of brain, retina and erythrocytes in
breast-and formula-fed infants. Am J Clin Nutr
60 : 189-194
Innis, S.M. et al (1994). Development of
visual acuity in relation to plasma and
erythrocyte omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids
in healthy, term gestation infants. Am J Clin
Nutr 60 : 347-352
Animal studies:
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Conditions of Use
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References
Claim ID
Anderson, G.J. et al (1990).
Docosahexaenoic acid is the preferred dietary
n-3 fatty acid for the development of the brain
and retina. Pediatric Res 27 : 89-97
Mechanistic studies:
Fliesler, S.J. and Anderson, R.E. (1983).
Chemistry and metabolism of lipids in the
vertebrate retina. Prog Lipid Res 22 : 79-131
Rojas, C.V. et al (2003). Gene expression
analysis in human fetal retinal explants treated
with docosahexaenoic acid. Invest Ophthalmol
Vis Sci 44 : 3170-3177
Cognitive function in
the elderly
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720 - 1720 mg of DHA
per day.
393
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Conditions of Use
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epidemiological
studies, individual
clinical studies
References
Claim ID
Human Intervention Studies
Fontani G, Corradeschi F, Felici A, Alfatti F,
Migliorini S et al. Cognitive and physiological
effects of Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid
supplementation in healthy subjects. Eur J Clin
Invest 2005;35(11):691-9.
Freund-Levi Y, Eriksdotter M, Cederholm
T, Basun H, Faxen-Irving G, Garlind A, Vedin I,
Vessby B, Wahlund L, Palmblad J. Omega-3
fatty acid treatment in 174 patients with mild to
moderate Alzheimer Disease: OmegAD Study.
Arch Neurol 2006;63:1402-1408.
Terano T, Fujishiro S, Ban t et al.
Docosahexaenoic acid supplementation
improves the moderately severe dementia from
thrombotic cerebrovascular diseases. Lipids
1999;34 (supp):S345-S346
Epidemiological Studies
Conquer JA, Tierney MC, Zecevic J,
Bettger WJ, Fisher RH Fatty acid analysis of
blood plasma of patients with Alzheimer’s
disease, other types of dementia, and cognitive
impairment. Lipids. 2000;35(12):1305-12.
Corrigan FM, Van Rhijn A, Horrobin DF.
Essential fatty acids in Alzheimer’s disease Ann
NY Acad Sci 1991;640:250-2.
Heude B, Ducimetiere P, Berr C. Cognitive
decline and fatty acid composition of
erythrocyte membranes – the EVA study. Am J
Clin Nutr 2003;77:803-8.
Kalmijn S, van Boxtel MP, Ocke M,
Verschuren WM, Kromhout D, Launer LJ.
Dietary intake of fatty acids and fish in relation
to cognitive performance at middle age.
Neurology 2004 62(2):275-80.
Kyle DJ et al. Low serum docosahexaenoic
acid is a significant risk factor for Alzeimer’s
dementia. Lipids 1999; 34:S245.
Morris MC, Evans DA, Bienias JL, Tangney
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References
Claim ID
CC, Bennett DA, et al. Consumption of fish and
n-3 fatty acids and risk of incident of Alzheimer
disease. Arch Neurol 2003;60(7):940-6.
Morris CM, Evans DA, Tangney CC,
Bienias JL, Wilson RS. Fish consumption and
cognitive decline with age in a large community
study. Arch Neurol 2005;62:1-5.
Tully AM, Roche HM, Doyle R, Fallon C,
Bruce I et al. Low serum cholesteryl
ester¬docosahexaenoic acid levels in
Alzheimer’s disease: a case-control study.
British Journal of Nutrition 2003;89:483-489.
Whalley LJ, Fox HC, Wahle KW, Starr JM,
Deary IJ. Cognitive aging, childhood
intelligence, and the use of food supplements:
possible involvement of n-3 fatty acids. Am J
Clin Nutr 2004;80:1650-7.
Human
Neurodevelopment
31 January 2008
160 - 300 mg per day for
pregnant and lactating
women
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Nature of Evidence
authoritative
bodies/scientific
committees, textbooks,
critical reviews
References
Claim ID
Authoritative bodies and international and
national scientific committees acknowledging
the importance of DHA for neurodevelopment,
brain and visual functions
Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Guide
to Food Advertising and Labeling (2003).
Approved Biological Role Claims
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/labeti/
guide/ch8e.shtml#8.5
Institute of Medicine, National Academy of
Science (2005). Dietary reference intakes for
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women of childbearing
age, pregnant, or
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Perinatal Lipid Intake Working Group
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GE/INTERNET_PG/HOMEPAGE_MENU/ABO
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(US, 2005) Institute of Medicine, National
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Function
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Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
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Expert /Scientific
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1,591
(WHO, 1994) WHO/FAO Expert Committee on
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GE/INTERNET_PG/HOMEPAGE_MENU/ABO
UTUS1_MENU/INSTITUTIONSAPPARENTEE
S1_MENU/HOGEGEZONDHEIDSRAAD1_ME
NU/ADVIEZENENAANBEVELINGEN1_MENU/
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(US, 2005). Institute of Medicine, National
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1,590
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(UK, 2004) Scientific Advisory Committee on
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11 243083. The Stationary Office. London.
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(WHO, 1994) WHO/FAO Expert Committee on
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GE/INTERNET_PG/HOMEPAGE_MENU/ABO
UTUS1_MENU/INSTITUTIONSAPPARENTEE
S1_MENU/HOGEGEZONDHEIDSRAAD1_ME
NU/ADVIEZENENAANBEVELINGEN1_MENU/
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(BE, 2004, English Translation) Hoge
Gezondheidsraad Superior Health Council,
Advisory Report, Recommendations and claims
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GE/INTERNET_PG/HOMEPAGE_MENU/ABO
UTUS1_MENU/INSTITUTIONSAPPARENTEE
S1_MENU/HOGEGEZONDHEIDSRAAD1_ME
NU/ADVIEZENENAANBEVELINGEN1_MENU/
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(US, 2005). Institute of Medicine, National
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for energy, carbohydrate, fiber, fat, fatty acids,
cholesterol, protein, and amino acids
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1,589
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general female
population to include
women of childbearing
age, pregnant, or
nursing women
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Expert/Scientific
Organizations
References
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(UK, 2004) Scientific Advisory Committee on
Nutrition. Advice on fish consumption. ISBN 0
11 243083. The Stationary Office. London.
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Cetin I, and Brenna TJ. Dietary fat intakes for
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online by Cambridge University Press 10 Aug
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pe=RA&fileId=S0007114507764747 Accessed
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(WHO, 1994) WHO/FAO Expert Committee on
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Agriculture Organization.
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(BE, 2006) Hoge Gezondheidsraad.
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GE/INTERNET_PG/HOMEPAGE_MENU/ABO
UTUS1_MENU/INSTITUTIONSAPPARENTEE
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Conditions of Use
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References
Claim ID
S1_MENU/HOGEGEZONDHEIDSRAAD1_ME
NU/ADVIEZENENAANBEVELINGEN1_MENU/
ADVIEZENENAANBEVELINGEN1_DOCS/HG
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(BE,2004) Hoge Gezondheidsraad. Brasseur
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Omega-3 vetzuren.
https://portal.health.fgov.be/pls/portal/docs/PA
GE/INTERNET_PG/HOMEPAGE_MENU/ABO
UTUS1_MENU/INSTITUTIONSAPPARENTEE
S1_MENU/HOGEGEZONDHEIDSRAAD1_ME
NU/ADVIEZENENAANBEVELINGEN1_MENU/
ADVIEZENENAANBEVELINGEN1_DOCS/794
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n=art&art_id=3264 Accessed 8/17/07.
(BE, 2004, English Translation) Hoge
Gezondheidsraad Superior Health Council,
Advisory Report, Recommendations and claims
made on omega-3 fatty Acids (SHC 7945).
https://portal.health.fgov.be/pls/portal/docs/PA
GE/INTERNET_PG/HOMEPAGE_MENU/ABO
UTUS1_MENU/INSTITUTIONSAPPARENTEE
S1_MENU/HOGEGEZONDHEIDSRAAD1_ME
NU/ADVIEZENENAANBEVELINGEN1_MENU/
ADVIEZENENAANBEVELINGEN1_DOCS/OM
EGA-3%20ENGLISH.PDF Accessed 8/17/07.
(IT) Ministero della Salute
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/documenti/nutrizione/gravidanza_e_allattamen
to.pdf Accessed 8/17/07.
(ANZ, 2005) National Health and Medical
31 January 2008
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Component
Health
Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Claim ID
Research Council. Nutrient reference values for
Australia and New Zealand including
recommended dietary intakes.
www.nhmrc.gov.au/publications/synopses/_file
s/n35.pdf Accessed 9/5/07.
(US, 2007) Institute of Medicine, National
Academy of Sciences. Seafood Choices:
Balancing Benefits and Risks. Committee on
Nutrient Relationships in Seafood: Selections to
Balance Benefits and Risks. MC Nesheim and
AL Yakitine, eds. The National Academies
Press, Washington DC.
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(US, 2003). American Dietetic Association.
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Optimization of
brain maturation
31 January 2008
55 - 160 mg per day
392
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Conditions of Use
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bodies/scientific
committees, textbooks,
critical reviews,
individual studies
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Claim ID
Authoritative bodies and international and
national scientific committees acknowledging
the importance of DHA for proper brain
development and maturation
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Approved Biological Role Claims
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guide/ch8e.shtml#8.5
Institute of Medicine, National Academy of
Science (2005). Dietary reference intakes for
energy, carbohydrate, fiber, fat, fatty acids,
cholesterol, protein, and amino acids
(Macronutrients). The National Academy of
Sciences Press, Washington DC.
Agency for Health Care Research and
Quality (AHRQ) (2005b). Hodge W, Barnes D,
Schachter H, Pan Y, Lowcock E, Zhang L,
Sampson M, Morrison A, Tran K, Miguelez M,
Lewin G. Effects of Omega -3 Fatty Acids on
Eye Health. Evidence Report/Technology
Assessment No. 117 (Prepared by University of
Ottawa Evidence-based Practice Center under
Contract No. 290-02-0021.) AHRQ Publication
No. 05-E008-2. Rockville, MD: Agency for
Healthcare Research and Quality. February
2005.
Agency for Health Care Research and
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Echium oil
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Oil extracted from Seeds
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Arterburn LM, Bailey E, Oken H; Distribution,
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Surette M, Edens M, Chilton F, Tramposch K,
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ratio in diet: athymic mouse xenograft model
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stearidonic acid and a-linolenic acid on PGE2
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Kapoor R, Huang YS, Gamma linolenic acid;
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physiology and phatology, BiotechnoL J., 2006,
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naturally. Part II: New insights into fatty acid
supplementation and its effects on eicosanoid
production and genetic expression, Journal of
the Council on Nutrition of the American
Chiropractic Association, 2005, 28(1), 5-16
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y-linolenic acid in human health and nutrition, J.
Nutr., 1998, 128, 1411-14
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Barabino S, Rolando M, Camicione P et al.,
Systemic linoleic and gamma linolenic acid
therapy in dry eye sindrome with an
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L, Graus YMF, Calder P, The influence of
different combinations of y-linolenic acid,
stearidonic acid and EPA on immune function
in healthy young male subjects, 2004, 91,
893-903
Barham JB, Edens MB, Fonteh AN, Johnson
MM, Easter L, Chilton F, Addition of
Eicosapentaenoic to y-linolenic
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arachidonic acid accumulation in humans, J
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AN, Johnson MM, Chilton F, Metabolism of
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Kelavar UP, Hutzley J, Dhir R, Kim P, Allen
KGD, McHugh K, Prostate tumor growth and
recurrence can be modulated by the (0-6:(0-3
ratio in diet: athymic mouse xenograft model
simulating radical prostatectomy, Neoplasia,
2006, 8, 112-124
Petrik MBH, McEntee, MF, Johnson BJ,
Obukowicz MG, Whelan J, Highly unsaturated
n-3 fatty acids, but not a-I inolenic, conjugated
linoleic or y-linolenic acids, reduce
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130, 2434-2443
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Horia E, Watkins BA, Comparison of
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triglycerides
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Oil extracted from Seeds
of Echium Plantagineum
Human studies
Surette M, Edens M, Chilton F, Tramposch K,
Dietary Echium oil increases plasma and
neutrophil long-chain (n-3) fatty acids and
lowers serum triacylglycerols in
hypertriglyceridemic humans, Journal of
Nutrition, 2004, 134, 1406-1411
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Eicosapentaenoic acid
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mood
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health
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Mori TA, Woodman RJ, The independent
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docosahexaenoic acid on cardiovascular risk
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Authoritative Bodies
Authoritative Bodies
Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA; C20:5
n-3) + docosahexaenoic acid (DHA;
C22:6 n-3) or long-chain n-3
(omega 3) polyunsaturated fatty
acids (LC n-3 PUFA, LC omega 3
PUFA)
Cardiovascular
System :
maintenance and
promotion of heart
health and healthy
circulation
Providing no less than
0.2g LC n-3 PUFA per
serving
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Emulsified Cod Liver Oil
Intake of emulsified
Cod Liver Oil
improves the
digestion and
absorption of
Omega-3 Fatty
Acids
5-10ml per day
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in healthy adults indicating improved absorption
of omega-3 fatty acids by pre-emulsification.
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5-10ml per day
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in healthy adults indicating improved absorption
of omega-3 fatty acids by pre-emulsification.
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990
Emulsified Fish Oil
Intake of emulsified
Fish Oil improves
the digestion and
absorption of
Omega-3 Fatty
Acids
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Enova ™ Oil
(diacylglycerol oil
of plant origin –
Min 80%
diacylglycerols)
Weight
maintenance
31 January 2008
For total or partial
replacement of
traditional
edible oils, or for use in a
variety of foods and
beverages
(EFSA Opinion EFSA-Q2004-089)
650
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Conditions of Use
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Texbook, Human
Intervention Studies
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1. Japanese Ministry of Health, Foods for
Special Health Use (FOSHU) system,
May 1998 approved claim for Econa®
Healthy Cooking Oil*.
2. Japanese Ministry of Health, Foods for
Special Health Use (FOSHU) system,
September 2003, approved claim for
mayonnaise-type dressing with Econa®
Healthy Cooking Oil*
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brand name used in Japan for Enova ™
Oil)
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Matsuo, N., Flickinger, B.D., Tokimitsu, I.,
Matlock, M.G.
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Westerterp-Plantenga, M.S.
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7. Maki, K.C., Davidson, M.H., Tsushima,
R., Matsuo, N., Tokimitsu, I.,
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G.S., Ingram, K.A., Anderson, B.D., Frost,
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energy diet enhances loss of body weight
and fat in comparison with consumption
of a triacylglycerol control oil. Am J Clin
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Claim ID
EnovaTM Oil
(diacylglycerol oil of plant origin –
Min 80% diacylglycerols)
Postprandial serum
triglyceride
31 January 2008
For total or partial
replacement of
traditional edible oils, or
for use in a variety of
foods and beverages
(EFSA Opinion EFSA-Q2004-089)
649
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Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
Authoritative Body,
Textbook, Human
Intervention Studies
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1. Japanese Ministry of Health, Foods for
Special Health Use (FOSHU) system, May
1998 approved claim for Econa® Healthy
Cooking Oil*.
(*Econa® Healthy Cooking Oil is the brand
name used in Japan for EnovaTM
Oil)
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N., Flickinger, B.D., Tokimitsu, I., Matlock, M.G
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Nagao, T., Gotoh, N., Yasukawa, T., Tsushima,
R., Shimasaki, H., Itakura, H.
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dietary diacylglycerol on postprandial serum
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remnant-like lipoprotein particles in serum after
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311, 109-17.
8. Tomonobu, K., Hase, T., Tokimitsu, I.
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EPA and DHA Omega-3 fatty acids
Joint health
General Population.
Authoritative Body;
Minimum 15% RDI per
100g or 100kcal.
(RDI for EPA+DHA
assumed as 200mg/day)
Expert and Scientific
Organisations;
Health Canada, Natural Health Products
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Evidence Report/Tech Assessment No. 89.
http://www.ahrq.gov/downloads/pub/evidence/p
df/o3lipid/o3lipid.pdf.
Calder PC, Am J Clin Nutr 2006; 83 (suppl),
1505S-1519S. n-3 Polyunsaturated fatty acids,
inflammation, and inflammatory diseases.
Fortin PR et al, J Clin Epidemiol 1995, 48,
1379-90. Validation of a meta-analysis: The
effects of fish oil in rheumatoid arthritis.
Mood
General Population.
2,435
Minimum 15% RDI per
100g or 100kcal.
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assumed as 200mg/day)
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References
Claim ID
Fontani G et al: Eur J Clin Invest 2005; 35 (11),
691-9. Cognitive and physiological effects of
Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid
supplementation in healthy subjects.
Timonen M et al: J Affect Disord 2004; 82(3),
447-52. Fish consumption and depression: the
Northern Finland 1966 birth cohort study.
Otto SJ et al: Prostaglandins Leukot Essent
Fatty Acids 2003; 69(4), 237-43. Increased risk
of post-partum depressive symptoms is
associated with slower normalization after
pregnancy of the functional docosahexaenoic
acid status
Tiemeier H et al: Am J Clin Nutr 2003; 78 (1),
40-6. Plasma fatty acid composition and
depression are associated in the elderly: the
Rotterdam study.
Makrides M et al: Asia Pac J Clin Nutr 2003; 12
Supple S37. Docosahexanaenoic acid and
post-partum depression – is there a link?
Mamalakis G et al: Prostaglandins Leukot
Essent Fatty Acids 2002; 67 (5), 311-8.
Depression and adipose essential
polyunsaturated fatty acids.
Hibbeln JR: J Affect Disord 2002; 69 (1-3),
15-29. Seafood consumption, the DHA content
of mother’s milk and prevalence rates of
postpartum depression: a cross-national,
ecological analysis.
Tanskanen A et al: Psychiatr Serv 2001; 52 (4),
529-31. Fish consumption and depressive
symptoms in the general population in Finland.
31 January 2008
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Claim ID
Edwards R et al: J Affect Disord 1998; 48 (2-3),
149-55. Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid
levels in the diet and in red blood cell
membranes of depressed patients.
Yehuda S et al: Nutr Neurosci 2005; 8 (4),
265-7. Mixture of essential fatty acids lowers
test anxiety.
Silvers KM and Scott KM: Public Health Nutr
2002; 5 (3), 427-31. Fish consumption and
self-reported physical and mental health status.
31 January 2008
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Claim ID
Essential fatty acid Alpha-linolenic
acid (LNA - omega 3)
Blood cholesterol
31 January 2008
Scientific Body
WHO 2003. Diet, nutrition and the prevention of
chronic diseases. Report of a Joint WHO/FAO
expert consultation Geneva, World Health
Organization, 28 January - 1 February 2002
[Public Health Nutrition, Volume 7(1A),
February 2004. Special issue - Diet, nutrition
and the prevention of chronic diseases:
scientific background papers of the joint
WHO/FAO expert consultation ]
Scientific Body
Institute of Medicine Dietary Reference Intakes
Energy, Carbohydrate, Fiber, Fat, Fatty Acids,
Cholesterol, Protein, and Amino Acids
(Macronutrients) Washington D.C. National
Academy 2005.
http://books.nap.edu/openbook.php?isbn=0309
08537
164
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Bodies
Meta-Analysis
Reviews
Individual Studies
References
Claim ID
Authoritative/Scientific Bodies
EFSA 2005. Opinion of the Scientific Panel
on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies on
a request from the Commission related to
nutrition claims concerning omega-3 fatty
acids, monounsaturated fat, polyunsaturated
fat and unsaturated fat Request N° EFSA-Q2004-107)(adopted on 6 July 2005)
FDA. FDA USA Authoritative Statement on
MUFA from olive oil and CHD.
Meta-Analysis
Mensink RP et al., Effects of dietary fatty
acids and carbohydrates on the ratio of serum
total to HDL cholesterol and on serum lipids
and apolipoproteins: a meta-analysis of 60
controlled trials. Am J Clin Nutr. 2003;77:114655.
Brouwer IA, Katan MB, Zock PL. Dietary
alpha-linolenic acid is associated with reduced
risk of fatal coronary heart disease, but
increased prostate cancer risk: a
meta-analysis. J Nutr. 2004;134:919-22.
Reviews
De Lorgeril M, Salen P. Dietary prevention
of coronary heart disease: the Lyon diet heart
study and after.World Rev Nutr Diet.
2005;95:103-14. Review.
British Nutrition Foundation 2005. Stanner
S (ed) Cardiovascular Diease: Diet, Nutrition
and Emerging Risk Factors
Individual Studies
Finnegan YE, Minihane AM, Leigh-Firbank
EC et al. Plant- and marine-derived
polyunsaturated fatty acids have differential
effects on fasting and postprandial blood lipid
concentrations and on the susceptibility of LDL
to oxidative modification in moderately
31 January 2008
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hyperlipidemic subjects. Am J Clin Nutr
2003;77:783-95.
Petra L. L. Goyens and Ronald P.
MensinkThe Dietary alpha-Linolenic Acid to
Linoleic Acid Ratio Does Not Affect the Serum
Lipoprotein Profile in Humans.J. Nutr. 135:
2799–2804, 2005
Artery/Heart health
31 January 2008
Scientific Body
WHO 2003. Diet, nutrition and the prevention of
chronic diseases. Report of a Joint WHO/FAO
expert consultation Geneva, World Health
Organization, 28 January - 1 February 2002
[Public Health Nutrition, Volume 7(1A),
February 2004. Special issue - Diet, nutrition
and the prevention of chronic diseases:
scientific background papers of the joint
WHO/FAO expert consultation ]
Scientific Body
Institute of Medicine Dietary Reference Intakes
Energy, Carbohydrate, Fiber, Fat, Fatty Acids,
Cholesterol, Protein, and Amino Acids
(Macronutrients) Washington D.C. National
Academy 2005.
http://books.nap.edu/openbook.php?isbn=0309
08537
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Reviews
References
Claim ID
Authoritative/Scientific Bodies
EFSA 2005. Opinion of the Scientific Panel
on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies on
a request from the Commission related to
nutrition claims concerning omega-3 fatty
acids, monounsaturated fat, polyunsaturated
fat and unsaturated fat Request N° EFSA-Q2004-107)(adopted on 6 July 2005)
FDA. FDA USA Authoritative Statement on
MUFA from olive oil and CHD.
Meta-Analysis
Mensink RP et al., Effects of dietary fatty
acids and carbohydrates on the ratio of serum
total to HDL cholesterol and on serum lipids
and apolipoproteins: a meta-analysis of 60
controlled trials. Am J Clin Nutr. 2003;77:114655.
Brouwer IA, Katan MB, Zock PL. Dietary
alpha-linolenic acid is associated with reduced
risk of fatal coronary heart disease, but
increased prostate cancer risk: a
meta-analysis. J Nutr. 2004;134:919-22.
Reviews
De Lorgeril M, Salen P. Dietary prevention
of coronary heart disease: the Lyon diet heart
study and after.World Rev Nutr Diet.
2005;95:103-14. Review.
British Nutrition Foundation 2005. Stanner
S (ed) Cardiovascular Diease: Diet, Nutrition
and Emerging Risk Factors
Individual Studies
Finnegan YE, Minihane AM, Leigh-Firbank
EC et al. Plant- and marine-derived
polyunsaturated fatty acids have differential
effects on fasting and postprandial blood lipid
concentrations and on the susceptibility of LDL
to oxidative modification in moderately
31 January 2008
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Suggested
Conditions of Use
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References
Claim ID
hyperlipidemic subjects. Am J Clin Nutr
2003;77:783-95.
Petra L. L. Goyens and Ronald P.
MensinkThe Dietary alpha-Linolenic Acid to
Linoleic Acid Ratio Does Not Affect the Serum
Lipoprotein Profile in Humans.J. Nutr. 135:
2799–2804, 2005
31 January 2008
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Suggested
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References
Claim ID
Expert Review
National Cholesterol Education Program.
Third report of the expert panel on detection,
evaluation, and treatment of high blood
cholesterol in adults.
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/cholesterol/
atp3_rpt.htm. Bethesda, MD, National Heart,
Lung and Blood Institute
Review
Hutter CM, Austin MA, Humphries SE.
Familial hypercholesterolemia, peripheral
arterial disease, and stroke: a HuGE
minireview. Am J Epidemiol. 2004; 160(5): 430435
Clinical Trials
Arntzenius AC et al Diet, lipoproteins, and
the progression of coronary atherosclerosis.
The Leiden Intervention Trial. N Engl J Med.
1985;312:805-11.
Dayton S, Pearce ML, Hashimoto S, Dixon
WJ, Tomiyasu U. A controlled clinical trial of a
diet high in unsaturated fat in preventing
complications of atherosclerosis. Circulation
1969;40 (suppl 2):1-63.
Individual Studies
Agmon Y, Khandheria BK, Meissner I,
Schwartz GL, Petterson TM, O'Fallon WM,
Whisnant JP, Wiebers DO, Seward JB.
Relation of coronary artery disease and
cerebrovascular disease with atherosclerosis of
the thoracic aorta in the general population. Am
J Cardiol. 2002: 89(3): 262-267.
Brown AA and Hu F B (2001) Dietary
Modulation of Endothelial Function:
Implications for Cardiovascular Disease. Am J
Clin Nutr 73:673-686.
Frantz ID, Jr., Dawson EA, Ashman PL et
al. Test of effect of lipid lowering by diet on
cardiovascular risk. The Minnesota Coronary
31 January 2008
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Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Claim ID
Survey. Arteriosclerosis 1989;9:129-35.
Law MR, Wald NJ, & Thompson SG By
how much and how quickly does reduction in
serum cholesterol concentration lower risk of
ischaemic heart disease? 1994 BMJ. 308, 367372.
Leren P. The Oslo diet-heart study.
Eleven-year report. Circulation 1970;42:935-42.
Matsushima Y, Kawano H, Koide Y, Baba
T, Toda G, Seto S, Yano K. Relationship of
carotid intima-media thickness, pulse wave
velocity, and ankle brachial index to the severity
of coronary artery atherosclerosis. Clin Cardiol.
2004: 27(11): 629-634.
Nicolosi RJ, Wilson TA, Rogers EJ,
Kritchevsky D. Effects of specific fatty acids
(8:0, 14:0, cis-18:1, trans-18:1) on plasma
lipoproteins, early atherogenic potential, and
LDL oxidative properties in the hamster. J Lipid
Res. 1998;39:1972-80.
Nicolosi RJ. Experimental mechanism:
formation of atheroma. Am J Clin.Nutr.
1995;62:689S-92S.
Taniguchi H, Momiyama Y, Fayad ZA,
Ohmori R, Ashida K, Kihara T, Hara A,
Arakawa K, Kameyama A, Noya K, Nagata M,
Nakamura H, Ohsuzu F. In vivo magnetic
resonance evaluation of associations between
aortic atherosclerosis and both risk factors and
coronary artery disease in patients referred for
coronary angiography.Am Heart J. 2004:
148(1): 137-143.
Turpeinen O, Karvonen MJ, Pekkarinen M,
Miettinen M, Elosuo R, Paavilainen E. Dietary
prevention of coronary heart disease: the
Finnish Mental Hospital Study. Int.J Epidemiol.
1979;8:99-118.
Watts GF, Jackson P, Burke V, Lewis B.
Dietary fatty acids and progression of coronary
artery disease in men. Am J Clin.Nutr
31 January 2008
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References
Claim ID
1996;64:202-9.
Brain development
and maturation of
neurosensorial
functions
Molecule precursors
regulating cell
functions
(prostaglandins,
leucotrienes)
31 January 2008
Textbook
Garrow JS, James WPT, Ralph A. Human
Nutrition and Dietetics. Tenth Edition, Churchill
Livingstone (Harcourt Publishers) London,
2000.
Textbook
Gibney MJ, Voster, HH, Kok FJ (eds)
Introduction to human nutrition. Blackwell
Publishing, Oxford, 2002.
Textbook
Mann J, Truswell AS. Essentials of Human
Nutrition, 2nd ed.
Oxford University Press, 2001.
Scientific Body
Institute of Medicine Dietary Reference Intakes
Energy, Carbohydrate, Fiber, Fat, Fatty Acids,
Cholesterol, Protein, and Amino Acids
(Macronutrients) Washington D.C. National
Academy 2005.
http://books.nap.edu/openbook.php?isbn=0309
08537
Expert Reviews
WHO/FAO Fats and oils in human nutrition
Report of a joint expert consultation. Rome,
19-26 October 1993
Expert Reviews
British Nutrition Foundation (1999) Briefing
Paper: n-3 Faty Acids and Health.
Textbook
Garrow JS, James WPT, Ralph A. Human
Nutrition and Dietetics. Tenth Edition, Churchill
Livingstone (Harcourt Publishers) London,
2000.
Textbook
Gibney MJ, Voster, HH, Kok FJ (eds)
Introduction to human nutrition. Blackwell
Publishing, Oxford, 2002.
Textbook
Mann J, Truswell AS. Essentials of Human
Nutrition, 2nd ed.
Oxford University Press, 2001.
162
163
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Component
Health
Relationship
Growth and
development and
maintenance
31 January 2008
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Scientific Body
Institute of Medicine Dietary Reference Intakes
Energy, Carbohydrate, Fiber, Fat, Fatty Acids,
Cholesterol, Protein, and Amino Acids
(Macronutrients) Washington D.C. National
Academy 2005.
http://books.nap.edu/openbook.php?isbn=0309
085373
Textbook
Garrow JS, James WPT, Ralph A. Human
Nutrition and Dietetics. Tenth Edition, Churchill
Livingstone (Harcourt Publishers) London,
2000.
Textbook
Gibney MJ, Voster, HH, Kok FJ (eds)
Introduction to human nutrition. Blackwell
Publishing, Oxford, 2002.
Textbook
Mann J, Truswell AS. Essentials of Human
Nutrition, 2nd ed.
Oxford University Press, 2001.
Claim ID
161
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Claim ID
Essential fatty acid Linoleic Acid
(LA - omega 6)
Artery/ Heart health
31 January 2008
Scientific Body
WHO 2003. Diet, nutrition and the prevention of
chronic diseases. Report of a Joint WHO/FAO
expert consultation Geneva, World Health
Organization, 28 January - 1 February 2002
[Public Health Nutrition, Volume 7(1A),
February 2004. Special issue - Diet, nutrition
and the prevention of chronic diseases:
scientific background papers of the joint
WHO/FAO expert consultation ]
Scientific Body
Institute of Medicine Dietary Reference Intakes
Energy, Carbohydrate, Fiber, Fat, Fatty Acids,
Cholesterol, Protein, and Amino Acids
(Macronutrients) Washington D.C. National
Academy 2005.
http://books.nap.edu/openbook.php?isbn=0309
08537
160
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Component
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Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
Scientific Body
Reviews
References
Claim ID
Authoritative/Scientific Bodies
EFSA 2005. Opinion of the Scientific Panel
on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies on
a request from the Commission related to
nutrition claims concerning omega-3 fatty
acids, monounsaturated fat, polyunsaturated
fat and unsaturated fat Request N° EFSA-Q2004-107)(adopted on 6 July 2005)
FDA. FDA USA Authoritative Statement on
MUFA from olive oil and CHD.
Meta-Analysis
Mensink RP et al., Effects of dietary fatty
acids and carbohydrates on the ratio of serum
total to HDL cholesterol and on serum lipids
and apolipoproteins: a meta-analysis of 60
controlled trials. Am J Clin Nutr. 2003;77:114655.
Brouwer IA, Katan MB, Zock PL. Dietary
alpha-linolenic acid is associated with reduced
risk of fatal coronary heart disease, but
increased prostate cancer risk: a
meta-analysis. J Nutr. 2004;134:919-22.
Reviews
De Lorgeril M, Salen P. Dietary prevention
of coronary heart disease: the Lyon diet heart
study and after.World Rev Nutr Diet.
2005;95:103-14. Review.
British Nutrition Foundation 2005. Stanner
S (ed) Cardiovascular Diease: Diet, Nutrition
and Emerging Risk Factors
Individual Studies
Finnegan YE, Minihane AM, Leigh-Firbank
EC et al. Plant- and marine-derived
polyunsaturated fatty acids have differential
effects on fasting and postprandial blood lipid
concentrations and on the susceptibility of LDL
to oxidative modification in moderately
31 January 2008
Page 1,314 of 3,931
Category
Food
Component
Health
Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Claim ID
hyperlipidemic subjects. Am J Clin Nutr
2003;77:783-95.
Petra L. L. Goyens and Ronald P.
MensinkThe Dietary alpha-Linolenic Acid to
Linoleic Acid Ratio Does Not Affect the Serum
Lipoprotein Profile in Humans.J. Nutr. 135:
2799–2804, 2005
31 January 2008
Page 1,315 of 3,931
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Food
Component
Health
Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
Reviews
References
Claim ID
Expert Review
National Cholesterol Education Program.
Third report of the expert panel on detection,
evaluation, and treatment of high blood
cholesterol in adults.
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/cholesterol/
atp3_rpt.htm. Bethesda, MD, National Heart,
Lung and Blood Institute
Review
Hutter CM, Austin MA, Humphries SE.
Familial hypercholesterolemia, peripheral
arterial disease, and stroke: a HuGE
minireview. Am J Epidemiol. 2004; 160(5): 430435
Clinical Trials
Arntzenius AC et al Diet, lipoproteins, and
the progression of coronary atherosclerosis.
The Leiden Intervention Trial. N Engl J Med.
1985;312:805-11.
Dayton S, Pearce ML, Hashimoto S, Dixon
WJ, Tomiyasu U. A controlled clinical trial of a
diet high in unsaturated fat in preventing
complications of atherosclerosis. Circulation
1969;40 (suppl 2):1-63.
Individual Studies
Agmon Y, Khandheria BK, Meissner I,
Schwartz GL, Petterson TM, O'Fallon WM,
Whisnant JP, Wiebers DO, Seward JB.
Relation of coronary artery disease and
cerebrovascular disease with atherosclerosis of
the thoracic aorta in the general population. Am
J Cardiol. 2002: 89(3): 262-267.
Brown AA and Hu F B (2001) Dietary
Modulation of Endothelial Function:
Implications for Cardiovascular Disease. Am J
Clin Nutr 73:673-686.
Frantz ID, Jr., Dawson EA, Ashman PL et
al. Test of effect of lipid lowering by diet on
cardiovascular risk. The Minnesota Coronary
31 January 2008
Page 1,316 of 3,931
Category
Food
Component
Health
Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Claim ID
Survey. Arteriosclerosis 1989;9:129-35.
Law MR, Wald NJ, & Thompson SG By
how much and how quickly does reduction in
serum cholesterol concentration lower risk of
ischaemic heart disease? 1994 BMJ. 308, 367372.
Leren P. The Oslo diet-heart study.
Eleven-year report. Circulation 1970;42:935-42.
Matsushima Y, Kawano H, Koide Y, Baba
T, Toda G, Seto S, Yano K. Relationship of
carotid intima-media thickness, pulse wave
velocity, and ankle brachial index to the severity
of coronary artery atherosclerosis. Clin Cardiol.
2004: 27(11): 629-634.
Nicolosi RJ, Wilson TA, Rogers EJ,
Kritchevsky D. Effects of specific fatty acids
(8:0, 14:0, cis-18:1, trans-18:1) on plasma
lipoproteins, early atherogenic potential, and
LDL oxidative properties in the hamster. J Lipid
Res. 1998;39:1972-80.
Nicolosi RJ. Experimental mechanism:
formation of atheroma. Am J Clin.Nutr.
1995;62:689S-92S.
Taniguchi H, Momiyama Y, Fayad ZA,
Ohmori R, Ashida K, Kihara T, Hara A,
Arakawa K, Kameyama A, Noya K, Nagata M,
Nakamura H, Ohsuzu F. In vivo magnetic
resonance evaluation of associations between
aortic atherosclerosis and both risk factors and
coronary artery disease in patients referred for
coronary angiography.Am Heart J. 2004:
148(1): 137-143.
Turpeinen O, Karvonen MJ, Pekkarinen M,
Miettinen M, Elosuo R, Paavilainen E. Dietary
prevention of coronary heart disease: the
Finnish Mental Hospital Study. Int.J Epidemiol.
1979;8:99-118.
Watts GF, Jackson P, Burke V, Lewis B.
Dietary fatty acids and progression of coronary
artery disease in men. Am J Clin.Nutr
31 January 2008
Page 1,317 of 3,931
Category
Food
Component
Health
Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Claim ID
1996;64:202-9.
Growth and
development and
maintenance of
body functions
Brain development
and maturation of
neurosensorial
functions
Blood cholesterol
31 January 2008
Linoleic acid (omega 6)
lowers blood cholesterol.
Scientific Body
Institute of Medicine Dietary Reference Intakes
Energy, Carbohydrate, Fiber, Fat, Fatty Acids,
Cholesterol, Protein, and Amino Acids
(Macronutrients) Washington D.C. National
Academy 2005.
http://books.nap.edu/openbook.php?isbn=0309
085373
Textbook
Garrow JS, James WPT, Ralph A. Human
Nutrition and Dietetics. Tenth Edition, Churchill
Livingstone (Harcourt Publishers) London,
2000.
Textbook
Gibney MJ, Voster, HH, Kok FJ (eds)
Introduction to human nutrition. Blackwell
Publishing, Oxford, 2002.
Textbook
Mann J, Truswell AS. Essentials of Human
Nutrition, 2nd ed.
Oxford University Press, 2001.
Textbook
Garrow JS, James WPT, Ralph A. Human
Nutrition and Dietetics. Tenth Edition, Churchill
Livingstone (Harcourt Publishers) London,
2000.
Textbook
Gibney MJ, Voster, HH, Kok FJ (eds)
Introduction to human nutrition. Blackwell
Publishing, Oxford, 2002.
Textbook
Mann J, Truswell AS. Essentials of Human
Nutrition, 2nd ed.
Oxford University Press, 2001.
156
157
159
Page 1,318 of 3,931
Category
Food
Component
31 January 2008
Health
Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Scientific Body
WHO 2003. Diet, nutrition and the prevention of
chronic diseases. Report of a Joint WHO/FAO
expert consultation Geneva, World Health
Organization, 28 January - 1 February 2002
[Public Health Nutrition, Volume 7(1A),
February 2004. Special issue - Diet, nutrition
and the prevention of chronic diseases:
scientific background papers of the joint
WHO/FAO expert consultation ]
Scientific Body
Institute of Medicine Dietary Reference Intakes
Energy, Carbohydrate, Fiber, Fat, Fatty Acids,
Cholesterol, Protein, and Amino Acids
(Macronutrients) Washington D.C. National
Academy 2005.
http://books.nap.edu/openbook.php?isbn=0309
085373
Claim ID
Page 1,319 of 3,931
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Food
Component
Health
Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
Scientific Body
Reviews
References
Claim ID
Authoritative/Scientific Bodies
EFSA 2005. Opinion of the Scientific Panel
on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies on
a request from the Commission related to
nutrition claims concerning omega-3 fatty
acids, monounsaturated fat, polyunsaturated
fat and unsaturated fat Request N° EFSA-Q2004-107)(adopted on 6 July 2005)
FDA. FDA USA Authoritative Statement on
MUFA from olive oil and CHD.
WHO 2003 Diet, Nutrition and the
Prevention of Chronic Diseases. WHO
Technical Report Series, no. 916 (TRS 916).
Meta-Analysis
Mensink RP et al., Effects of dietary fatty
acids and carbohydrates on the ratio of serum
total to HDL cholesterol and on serum lipids
and apolipoproteins: a meta-analysis of 60
controlled trials. Am J Clin Nutr. 2003;77:114655.
Brouwer IA, Katan MB, Zock PL. Dietary
alpha-linolenic acid is associated with reduced
risk of fatal coronary heart disease, but
increased prostate cancer risk: a
meta-analysis. J Nutr. 2004;134:919-22.
Reviews
De Lorgeril M, Salen P. Dietary prevention
of coronary heart disease: the Lyon diet heart
study and after.World Rev Nutr Diet.
2005;95:103-14. Review.
British Nutrition Foundation 2005. Stanner
S (ed) Cardiovascular Diease: Diet, Nutrition
and Emerging Risk Factors
Individual Studies
Finnegan YE, Minihane AM, Leigh-Firbank
EC et al. Plant- and marine-derived
polyunsaturated fatty acids have differential
effects on fasting and postprandial blood lipid
31 January 2008
Page 1,320 of 3,931
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Component
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Suggested
Conditions of Use
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References
Claim ID
concentrations and on the susceptibility of LDL
to oxidative modification in moderately
hyperlipidemic subjects. Am J Clin Nutr
2003;77:783-95.
Petra L. L. Goyens and Ronald P.
MensinkThe Dietary alpha-Linolenic Acid to
Linoleic Acid Ratio Does Not Affect the Serum
Lipoprotein Profile in Humans.J. Nutr. 135:
2799–2804, 2005
Molecule precursors
regulating cell
functions
(prostaglandins,
leucotrienes)
31 January 2008
Scientific Body
Institute of Medicine Dietary Reference Intakes
Energy, Carbohydrate, Fiber, Fat, Fatty Acids,
Cholesterol, Protein, and Amino Acids
(Macronutrients) Washington D.C. National
Academy 2002.
http://books.nap.edu/openbook.php?isbn=0309
085373
Textbook
Garrow JS, James WPT, Ralph A. Human
Nutrition and Dietetics. Tenth Edition, Churchill
Livingstone (Harcourt Publishers) London,
2000.
Textbook
Gibney MJ, Voster, HH, Kok FJ (eds)
Introduction to human nutrition. Blackwell
Publishing, Oxford, 2002.
Textbook
Mann J, Truswell AS. Essentials of Human
Nutrition, 2nd ed.
Oxford University Press, 2001.
Expert Reviews
WHO/FAO Fats and oils in human nutrition
Report of a joint expert consultation. Rome,
19-26 October 1993
Expert Reviews
British Nutrition Foundation (1999) Briefing
Paper: n-3 Faty Acids and Health.
158
Page 1,321 of 3,931
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Food
Component
Health
Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Claim ID
Essential Fatty Acids
Essential fatty acids
to aid in digestive
tract function.
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No RDA / RNI
2,406
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"Wild GE, Drozdowski L, Tartaglia C, Clandinin
MT, Thomson AB. Nutritional modulation of the
inflammatory response in inflammatory bowel
disease--from the molecular to the integrative
to the clinical. World J Gastroenterol. 2007 Jan
7;13(1):1-7.
Full-text available at:
<http://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/13/1.asp>.
Meister D, Ghosh S. Effect of fish oil enriched
enteral diet on inflammatory bowel disease
tissues in organ culture: differential effects on
ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. World J
Gastroenterol. 2005 Dec 21;11(47):7466-72.
Full-text available at
<http://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/11/7466.as
p>.
Senkal M, Haaker R, Linseisen J, Wolfram G,
Homann HH, Stehle P. Preoperative oral
supplementation with long-chain Omega-3 fatty
acids beneficially alters phospholipid fatty acid
patterns in liver, gut mucosa, and tumor tissue.
JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr. 2005
Jul-Aug;29(4):236-40. Abstract available at
<http://jpen.aspenjournals.org/cgi/content/abstr
act/29/4/236>. "
1. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database
2000
2. The Complete German Commission E
Monographs Therapeutic Guide to Herbal
Medicines 1998 American Botanical Council
3. PDR for Herbal Medicines 2nd Edition 2000
Medical Economics Co. Inc.
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4. The Review of Natural Products Facts and
Comparisons Wolters Kluwer Health Inc. 2003
5. A Dictionary of Natural Products George
MacDonald Hawking, 1997 Plexus Publishing
6. The Natural Pharmacy 2nd Edition Prima
Health 1999 Healthnotes Inc.
7. Pharmacognosy and
Pharmacobiotechnology Robbers, Speedie and
Tyler. 1996 Williams and Wilkins
8. Encyclopedia of Common Natural
Ingredients used in Food, Drugs, and
Cosmetics 2nd Ed. Albert Leung and Steven
Foster 1996 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
10. J Agric Food Chem. 2006 Jun
14;54(12):4162-7 Total oxidant scavenging
capacity of Euterpe oleracea Mart. (açaí) seeds
and identification of their polyphenolic
compounds.
11. J Ethnopharmacol. 2006 Sep
19;107(2):291-6. Epub 2006 Mar 22. Inhibitory
effects of Euterpe oleracea Mart. on nitric oxide
production and iNOS expression.
12. J Agric Food Chem. 2006 Feb
22;54(4):1222-9. Açai (Euterpe oleracea Mart.)
polyphenolics in their glycoside and aglycone
forms induce apoptosis of HL-60 leukemia
cells.
13. Int J Food Sci Nutr. 2005 Feb;56(1):53-64.
Total oxidant scavenging capacities of Euterpe
oleracea Mart. (Açaí) fruits.
14. J Agric Food Chem. 2004 Mar
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24;52(6):1539-45 Phytochemical composition
and pigment stability of Açai (Euterpe oleracea
Mart.).
• Kong J. M., Chia L. S., Goh N. K., Chia T. F.,
Brouillard R. (2003). "Analysis and biological
activities of anthocyanins.". Phytochemistry 64
(5): 923-33.
DOI:10.1016/S0031-9422(03)00438-2.
• Wada L, Ou B (2002). Antioxidant activity
and phenolic content of Oregon caneberries.. J
Agric Food Chem. Jun 5;50(12):3495-500.
• Stoner GD, Wang LS, Zikri N, Chen T, Hecht
SS, Huang C, Sardo C, Lechner JF (2007).
Cancer prevention with freeze-dried berries and
berry components.. 1: Semin Cancer Biol. May
10;
• Andersen, O.M. Flavonoids: Chemistry,
Biochemistry and Applications. CRC Press,
Boca Raton FL 2006.
• G. M. Robinson, Robert Robinson (1931). "A
survey of anthocyanins. I". Biochem J. 25 (5):
1687–1705.
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Evening primrose oil
Menstrual health
Product-specific claim:
3000 mg capsules per
day
individual clinical
studies
Human Intervention Studies
Collins A, Cerin A, Colemen G, Mandgren
B. Essential fatty acids in the treatment of
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS). Obstet
Gynecol 1993;81:93-8. Puolakka J, Makarainen
L, Viinikka L and Ylikorkala O.
Biochemical and clinical effects of treating
the premenstrual syndrome with prostaglandin
synthesis precursors. The Journal of
Reproductive Medicine. 1985, Vol 30, No. 3;
pp149-153.
Ockerman PA, Bachrack I, Glans S,
Rassner S. Evening primrose oil as a treatment
of the premenstrual syndrome Recent
Advances in Clinical Nutrition. 1986, Vol 2, pp
404-405.
400
Hormonal Health
Ref 1: Twelve 500 mg
capsules per day of
EPO daily.
Human Intervention
Studies
Ref 1 - Collins A, Cerin A, Colemen G,
Mandgren B. Essential fatty acids in the
treatment of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS).
Obstet Gynecol 1993;81:93-8.
704
Ref 2 : Eight 500 mg
capsules per day of
EPO daily.
Ref 3: Six 500 mg
capsules of EPO daily.
Product-specific claim/
3000 mg capsules per
day.
Skin health
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Product-specific claim:
Ref 2- Puolakka J, Mäkäräinen L, Viinikka L
and Ylikorkala O. Biochemical and clinical
effects of treating the premenstrual syndrome
with prostaglandin synthesis precursors. The
Journal of Reproductive Medicine. 1985, Vol
30, No. 3; pp149-153
Ref 3 - Ockerman PA, Bachrack I, Glans S,
Rassner S. Evening primrose oil as a
treatment of the premenstrual syndrome.
Recent Advances in Clinical Nutrition. 1986,
Vol 2, pp 404-405
399
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3000-6000 mg capsules
per day
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Nature of Evidence
meta-analyses and
individual study
References
Claim ID
Morse NL and Clough PM. A meta-analysis
of randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trials
of Efamol evening primrose oil in atopic
eczema. Where do we go from here in light of
more recent discoveries? Current
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology 2006, 7: (6) pp
503-24
Morse PF, Horrobin DF, Manku MS,
Stewart JCM, Allen R, Littlewood S, Wright S,
Burton J, Gould DJ, Holts PJ,Jansen CT,
Mattila L, Meigel W, Dettke TH, Wexler D,
Guenther L, Bordoni A and Patrizi
A.Meta-analysis of placebo-controlled studies
of the efficacy of Epogam in The treatment of
atopic eczema. Relationship between plasma
essential fatty acid changes and clinical
response. British Journal of Dermatology 1989,
121:75-90.
Human Intervention Studies
Muggli R Systemic evening primrose oil
improves the biophysical skin parameters of
healthy adults. International Journal of
Cosmetic Science. 2005; 27:243-249.
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Evening Primrose Oil (EPO),
Oenothera spp. and Fish Oil (FO)
providing long chain omega 6 and
omega 3 fatty acids
[gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) and
eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)]
Joint Health
Ref 7 - 240 mg
eicosapentaenoic acid
from Fish Oil and 450
mg gamma-linolenic acid
from Evening Primrose
Oil per day (Note: This
is 6 g of a mixture of
80% evening primrose
oil and 20% fish oil by
weight)
Meta-Analyses of
Human Clinical Trials
and Systematic
Reviews
Ref 1 - Goldberg RJ, Katz J. A meta-analysis of
the analgesic effects of omega-3
polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation for
inflammatory joint pain. Pain. 2007
May;129(1-2):210-23.
705
Ref 2- Fortin PR, Lew RA, Liang MH, Wright
EA, Beckett LA, Chalmers TC, Sperling RI.
Validation of a meta-analysis: the effects of fish
oil in rheumatoid arthritis. J Clin Epidemiol.
1995 Nov;48(11):1379-90.
Ref 3 - Little CV & Parsons T. Herbal therapy
for treating rheumatoid arthritis. The Cochrane
Database of Systematic Reviews 2000, Issue
4, Art. No. CD002948.
DOI:10.1002/14651858.CD002948.
Ref 4 - Soeken KL, Miller SA, Ernst E. Herbal
medicines for the treatment of rheumatoid
arthritis: a systematic review. Rheumatology
2003, 42:652-659.
Ref 5 - Ernst E and Chrubasik S.
Phyto-anti-inflammatories. A systematic review
of randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind
trials. Rheumatic Diseases Clinics of North
America 26(1):13-27. Feb 2000.
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Human Clinical Studies
References
Claim ID
Ref 6 - Brzeski M, Madhok R, Capell HA.
Evening primrose oil in patients with
rheumatoid arthritis and side-effects of
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Br J
Rheumatol 1991 Oct;30(5):370-2
Ref 7 - Belch JJF et al. Effects of altering
dietary essential fatty acids on requirements for
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in
patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a
double-blind placebo controlled study. Annals
of the Rheumatic Disease 1988:47:96-104.
Ref 8 - Veale DJ, Torley HI, Richards IM,
O'Dowd A, Fitzsimons C, Belch JJ, Sturrock
RD. A double-blind placebo controlled trial of
Efamol Marine on skin and joint symptoms of
psoriatic arthritis.
Br J Rheumatol. 1994 Oct;33(10):954-8.
Ref 9 - Jantti J, Seppala E, Vapaatalo H,
Isomaki H. Evening primrose oil and olive oil in
treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Clin
Rheumatol. 1989 Jun;8(2):238-44.
Epidemiological
Studies
Ref 10 - Navarro E, Esteve M, Olive A,
Klaassen J, Cabre E, Tena X,
Fernandez-Banares F, Pastor C, Gassull MA.
Abnormal fatty acid pattern in rheumatoid
arthritis. A rationale for treatment with marine
and botanical lipids. J Rheumatol. 2000
Feb;27(2):298-303.
Ref 11 - Barham JB, Edens MB, Fonteh AN,
Johnson MM, Easter L, Chilton FH. Addition of
eicosapentaenoic acid to gamma-linolenic
acid-supplemented diets prevents serum
arachidonic acid accumulation in humans. J
Nutr. 2000 Aug;130(8):1925-31.
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References
Review Articles
Ref 12 - Belch JJ, Muir A. n-6 and n-3 essential
fatty acids in rheumatoid arthritis and other
rheumatic conditions. Proc Nutr Soc. 1998
Nov;57(4):563-9.
Text Books
Ref 13 - Belch JJ. Essential Fatty Acids and
Rheumatoid Arthritis. In: Omega 6 Essential
Fatty Acid, Pathophysiology and role in clinical
medicine. DF Horrobin (ed.) Wiley-Liss, New
York. 1990, pp. 223-237.
Claim ID
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Evening primrose oil and fish oil
Bone health
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Product-specific claim:
4-6 g of 80% EPO and
20% FO per day
401
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human studies, animal
studies
References
Claim ID
Human Intervention Studies
Bassey EJ, Littlewood JJ, Rothwell MC, Pye
DW Lack of effect of supplementation with
essential fatty acids on bone mineral
density in
healthy pre-and postmenopausal women:
two randomized controlled
trials of Efacal v
calcium alone. Br J Nutr 2000 Jun;83(6):629
35.
Belch J Ansell D, Madhok R, O’Dowd A,
Sturrock R Effects of altering dietary essential
fatty acids on requirements for non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs in patients with
rheumatoid arthritis: A double-blind,
placebo-controlled study. Annals of Rheumatic
Diseases. 1988;47:96-104
Buck AC, Smellie WS, Jenkins A, Meddins
R, James A and Horrobin DF. The treatment of
idiopathic recurrent urolithiasis with fish oil and
evening primrose oil - A double-blind study.
Urolithiasis 2, Ed. Ryall R et al. Plenum Press,
New York, 1994: 575-579.
Kruger MC, Coetzer H, DeWinter R,
Gericke G and van Papendorp DH Calcium,
gamma¬linolenic acid and eicosapentaenoic
supplementation in senile osteoporosis Aging
1998;10(5):385-94.
van Papendorp DH, Coetzer H and Kruger MC.
Biochemical profile of osteoporotic patients on
essential fatty acid Supplementation Nutrition
Research 1995; 15 (3): 325-334.
Animal Studies
Buck AC, Jackson R, Lingan K and
Horrobin D. The prevention of experimental
nephrocalcinosis with eicosapentaenoic acid
and evening primrose oil. J Urology
1993;149:499A.
Claassen N, Coetzer H, Steinmann CML
and Kruger MC The effect of different n6/n3
EFA ratios on calcium balance and bone in
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rats. Prostaglandin Leukot Essent Fatty Acids
1995;53(1):13-9.
Claassen N, Potgieter HC, Seppa M,
Vermaak WJH, Coetzer H, van Papendorp DH
andd Kruger MC Supplemented
gamma-linolenic acid and eicosapentaenoic
acid influence bone status in young male rats:
Effects on free urinary collagen crosslinks, total
urinary hydroxyproline and bone calcium
content. Bone 1995; 16(4):385S-392S.
Coetzer H, Claassen N, van Papendorp DH
and Kruger MC. Calcium transport by isolated
brush border and basolateral membrane
vesicles: role of essential fatty acid
supplementation Prostaglandins, Leukot
Essent Fatty Acids. 1994; 50 : 257-266.
Sakaguchi K, Murita I, Murota S
Eicosapentaenoic acid inhibits bone loss due to
ovariectomy in rats. Prostaglandins Leukot
Essent Fatty Acids 1994;50(2):81-4.
Sun D, Krishnan A, Zaman K, Lawrence R,
Bhattacharya A, Fernandes G Dietary n-3 fatty
acids decrease osteoclastogenesis and loss of
bone mass in ovariectomized mice. J Bone
Miner Res 2003;18(7):1206-16
Fat
Satiety
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Textbook
Biesalski et al. ‘Nutrition medicine’, 2005.
1,588
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Fats
Supply of metabolic
energy
Cell growth/cell
functioning and
structure
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Scientific Body
Institute of Medicine Dietary Reference Intakes
Energy, Carbohydrate, Fiber, Fat, Fatty Acids,
Cholesterol, Protein, and Amino Acids
(Macronutrients) Washington D.C. National
Academy 2005.
http://books.nap.edu/openbook.php?isbn=0309
085373
Textbook
Garrow JS, James WPT, Ralph A. Human
Nutrition and Dietetics. Tenth Edition, Churchill
Livingstone (Harcourt Publishers) London,
2000.
Textbook
Gibney MJ, Voster, HH, Kok FJ (eds)
Introduction to human nutrition. Blackwell
Publishing, Oxford, 2002.
Textbook
Mann J, Truswell AS. Essentials of Human
Nutrition, 2nd ed.
Oxford University Press, 2001.
Scientific Body
Institute of Medicine Dietary Reference Intakes
Energy, Carbohydrate, Fiber, Fat, Fatty Acids,
Cholesterol, Protein, and Amino Acids
(Macronutrients) Washington D.C. National
Academy 2005.
http://books.nap.edu/openbook.php?isbn=0309
085373
Textbook
Garrow JS, James WPT, Ralph A. Human
Nutrition and Dietetics. Tenth Edition, Churchill
Livingstone (Harcourt Publishers) London,
2000.
Textbook
Gibney MJ, Voster, HH, Kok FJ (eds)
Introduction to human nutrition. Blackwell
Publishing, Oxford, 2002.
149
150
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References
Textbook
Mann J, Truswell AS. Essentials of Human
Nutrition, 2nd ed.
Oxford University Press, 2001.
Scientific Body
Institute of Medicine Dietary Reference Intakes
Energy, Carbohydrate, Fiber, Fat, Fatty Acids,
Cholesterol, Protein, and Amino Acids
(Macronutrients) Washington D.C. National
Academy 2005.
http://books.nap.edu/openbook.php?isbn=0309
085373
Textbook
Garrow JS, James WPT, Ralph A. Human
Nutrition and Dietetics. Tenth Edition, Churchill
Livingstone (Harcourt Publishers) London,
2000.
Textbook
Gibney MJ, Voster, HH, Kok FJ (eds)
Introduction to human nutrition. Blackwell
Publishing, Oxford, 2002.
Textbook
Mann J, Truswell AS. Essentials of Human
Nutrition, 2nd ed.
Oxford University Press, 2001.
Claim ID
Fats (containing EFA)
Essential fatty acids
(EFA) supply
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Fats (fatty acids higher than c-10)
Absorption of fat
soluble vitamins
31 January 2008
Scientific Body
Institute of Medicine Dietary Reference Intakes
Energy, Carbohydrate, Fiber, Fat, Fatty Acids,
Cholesterol, Protein, and Amino Acids
(Macronutrients) Washington D.C. National
Academy 2005.
http://books.nap.edu/openbook.php?isbn=0309
085373
Textbook
Garrow JS, James WPT, Ralph A. Human
Nutrition and Dietetics. Tenth Edition, Churchill
Livingstone (Harcourt Publishers) London,
2000.
Textbook
Gibney MJ, Voster, HH, Kok FJ (eds)
Introduction to human nutrition. Blackwell
Publishing, Oxford, 2002.
Textbook
Mann J, Truswell AS. Essentials of Human
Nutrition, 2nd ed.
Oxford University Press, 2001.
151
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Fish oil
Brain / cognitive
function
1.5g daily of EPA/DHA is
recommended
1,064
Do not use if taking
anti-coagulant
medication (e.g. warfarin
or asprin)
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Human study
RCT
Reviews
Peer reviewed journal
References
Claim ID
Beydoun MA, Kaufman JS, Satia JA,
Rosamond W et al. Plasma n-3 fatty acids and
the risk of cognitive decline in older adults: the
Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study.
Am J Clin Nutr. 2007 Apr;85(4):1103-11
Amminger GP, Berger GE, Schafer MR, Klier C
et al. Omega-3 fatty acids supplementation in
children with autism: a double-blind,
randomised, placebo-controlled pilot study.
Biol Psychiatry. 2007 Feb 15;61(4):551-3
Freund-Levi Y, Eriksdotter-Jonhagen M,
Cederholm T, Basum H et al. Omega-3 fatty
acid treatment in 174 patients with mild to
moderate Alzheimer’s disease: OmegaAD
study: a randomised, double-blind trial. Arch
Neurol. 2006 Oct; 63(10):1402-8
Bourre JM. Dietary omega-3 fatty acids for
women. Biomed Pharmacother. 2007
Feb-Apr;61(2-3):105-12. Epub 2007 Jan 2.
Review.
Lim WS, Gammack JK, Van Niekerk J,
Dangour AD. Omega-3 fatty acids for the
prevention of dementia. Cochrane Database
Syst Rev. 2006 Jan 25;(1):CD005379
Richardson AJ, Montgomery P. The
Oxford-Durham study: a randomised, controlled
trial of dietary supplementation with fatty acids
in children with developmental coordination
disorder. Pediatrics 2005 May;115(5):1360-6
Kalmijn S, van Boxtel MP, Ocke M, Verschuren
WM et al . Dietary intake of fatty acids and fish
in relation to cognitive performance at middle
age. Neurology. 2004 Jan 27;62(2):275-80
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Morris MC, Evans DA, Bienias JL, Tangney CC
et al. Consumption of fish and n-3 fatty acids
and risk of incident Alzheimer’s disease. Arch
Neurol. 2003 Jul;60(7):940-6
Su KP, Huang SY, Chiu CC, Shen WW.
Omega-3 fatty acids in major depressive
disorder. A preliminary double-blind,
placebo-controlled trial. Eur
Neuropsychopharmacol. 2003 Aug;
13(4):267-71
Heude B, Ducimetiere P, Berr C; EVA study.
Cognitive decline and fatty acid composition of
erythrocyte membranes- the EVA study. Am J
Clin Nutr. 2003 Apr; 77(4):803-8.
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Fish oil 1
N-3 (EPA, DHA)
n-3 are essential
fatty acids and have
critical roles in the
membrane structure
and as precursors
of eicosanoids
31 January 2008
Minimum 1g fish oil
equal to on average 320
EPA and 220 DHA
1,781
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Expert
Review
Textbook
RCT
Meta analyses
Cohort
Animal study
References
Claim ID
Fats and oils in human nutrition. 1994. Food
and Agriculture Organization and World Health
Organization.
Ref Type: Report
Innis SM. Dietary (n-3) Fatty Acids and Brain
Development. J Nutr 2007;137:855-9.
Garrow JS, James WPT, Ralph A. Human
Nutrition and Dietetics. Churchill Livingstone,
2000.
Kotani S, Sakaguchi E, Warashina S et al.
Dietary supplementation of arachidonic and
docosahexaenoic acids improves cognitive
dysfunction. Neurosci Res 2006;56:159-64.
Fontani G, Corradeschi F, Felici A, Alfatti F,
Migliorini S, Lodi L. Cognitive and physiological
effects of Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid
supplementation in healthy subjects. Eur J Clin
Invest 2005;35:691-9.
Appleton KM, Hayward RC, Gunnell D et al.
Effects of n-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty
acids on depressed mood: systematic review of
published trials. Am J Clin Nutr
2006;84:1308-16.
Behan PO, Behan WM, Horrobin D. Effect of
high doses of essential fatty acids on the
postviral fatigue syndrome. Acta Neurol Scand
1990;82:209-16.
Kalmijn S, van Boxtel MP, Ocke M, Verschuren
WM, Kromhout D, Launer LJ. Dietary intake of
fatty acids and fish in relation to cognitive
performance at middle age. Neurology
2004;62:275-80.
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References
Claim ID
Freeman MP, Hibbeln JR, Wisner KL et al.
Omega-3 fatty acids: evidence basis for
treatment and future research in psychiatry. J
Clin Psychiatry 2006;67:1954-67.
Issa AM, Mojica WA, Morton SC et al. The
efficacy of omega-3 fatty acids on cognitive
function in aging and dementia: a systematic
review. Dement Geriatr Cogn Disord
2006;21:88-96.
Assisi A, Banzi R, Buonocore C et al. Fish oil
and mental health: the role of n-3 long-chain
polyunsaturated fatty acids in cognitive
development and neurological disorders. Int
Clin Psychopharmacol 2006;21:319-36.
Whalley LJ, Fox HC, Wahle KW, Starr JM,
Deary IJ. Cognitive aging, childhood
intelligence, and the use of food supplements:
possible involvement of n-3 fatty acids. Am J
Clin Nutr 2004;80:1650-7.
Heude B, Ducimetiere P, Berr C. Cognitive
decline and fatty acid composition of
erythrocyte membranes--The EVA Study. Am J
Clin Nutr 2003;77:803-8.
Hashimoto M, Hossain S, Shimada T, Shido O.
Docosahexaenoic acid-induced protective
effect against impaired learning in amyloid
beta-infused rats is associated with increased
synaptosomal membrane fluidity. Clin Exp
Pharmacol Physiol 2006;33:934-9.
Chen CC, Chaung HC, Chung MY, Huang LT.
Menhaden fish oil improves spatial memory in
rat pups following recurrent
pentylenetetrazole-induced seizures. Epilepsy
Behav 2006;8:516-21.
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References
Claim ID
Champeil-Potokar G, Chaumontet C, Guesnet
P, Lavialle M, Denis I. Docosahexaenoic acid
(22:6n-3) enrichment of membrane
phospholipids increases gap junction coupling
capacity in cultured astrocytes. Eur J Neurosci
2006;24:3084-90.
Freund-Levi Y, Eriksdotter-Jonhagen M,
Cederholm T et al. Omega-3 fatty acid
treatment in 174 patients with mild to moderate
Alzheimer disease: OmegAD study: a
randomized double-blind trial. Arch Neurol
2006;63:1402-8.
Fenton WS, Dickerson F, Boronow J, Hibbeln
JR, Knable M. A placebo-controlled trial of
omega-3 fatty acid (ethyl eicosapentaenoic
acid) supplementation for residual symptoms
and cognitive impairment in schizophrenia. Am
J Psychiatry 2001;158:2071-4.
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Fish oil 2
N-3 (EPA, DHA)
n-3 are essential
fatty acids and have
critical roles in the
membrane structure
and as precursors
of eicosanoids
31 January 2008
Minimum 3g fish oil/day
equal to on average 960
mg EPA and 660 mg
DHA/day
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Fats and oils in human nutrition. 1994. Food
and Agriculture Organization and World Health
Organization.
Ref Type: Report
Garrow JS, James WPT, Ralph A. Human
Nutrition and Dietetics. Churchill Livingstone,
2000.
Innis SM. Dietary (n-3) Fatty Acids and Brain
Development. J Nutr 2007;137:855-9.
Fortin PR, Lew RA, Liang MH et al. Validation
of a meta-analysis: the effects of fish oil in
rheumatoid arthritis. J Clin Epidemiol
1995;48:1379-90.
Adam O, Beringer C, Kless T et al.
Anti-inflammatory effects of a low arachidonic
acid diet and fish oil in patients with rheumatoid
arthritis. Rheumatol Int 2003;23:27-36.
Albertazzi P, Coupland K. Polyunsaturated fatty
acids. Is there a role in postmenopausal
osteoporosis prevention? Maturitas
2002;42:13-22.
Kremer JM. Effects of modulation of
inflammatory and immune parameters in
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Covington MB. Omega-3 fatty acids. Am Fam
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Kremer JM, Lawrence DA, Jubiz W et al.
Dietary fish oil and olive oil supplementation in
patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Clinical and
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immunologic effects. Arthritis Rheum
1990;33:810-20.
Berbert AA, Kondo CR, Almendra CL, Matsuo
T, Dichi I. Supplementation of fish oil and olive
oil in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Nutrition
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Kjeldsen-Kragh J, Lund JA, Riise T et al.
Dietary omega-3 fatty acid supplementation
and naproxen treatment in patients with
rheumatoid arthritis. J Rheumatol
1992;19:1531-6.
Kremer JM, Lawrence DA, Petrillo GF et al.
Effects of high-dose fish oil on rheumatoid
arthritis after stopping nonsteroidal
antiinflammatory drugs. Clinical and immune
correlates. Arthritis Rheum 1995;38:1107-14.
Kremer JM, Jubiz W, Michalek A et al. Fish-oil
fatty acid supplementation in active rheumatoid
arthritis. A double-blinded, controlled, crossover
study. Ann Intern Med 1987;106:497-503.
Pritchett JW. Statins and Dietary Fish Oils
Improve Lipid Composition in Bone Marrow and
Joints. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2006.
Navarro E, Esteve M, Olive A et al. Abnormal
fatty acid pattern in rheumatoid arthritis. A
rationale for treatment with marine and
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Fish oil 3
n-3 (EPA, DHA)
n-3 are essential
fatty acids and have
critical roles in the
membrane structure
and as precursors
of eicosanoids
31 January 2008
Minimum 1g fish oil
equal to on average 320
EPA and 220 DHA
1,783
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RCT negative
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SACN Scientific advisory commitee on
nutrition. Advice on fish consumption: benefits
& risks. 2004. Commitee on toxicity.
Morris MC, Sacks F, Rosner B. Does fish oil
lower blood pressure? A meta-analysis of
controlled trials. Circulation 1993;88:523-33.
Bucher HC, Hengstler P, Schindler C, Meier G.
N-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in coronary
heart disease: a meta-analysis of randomized
controlled trials. Am J Med 2002;112:298-304.
He K, Song Y, Daviglus ML et al. Accumulated
evidence on fish consumption and coronary
heart disease mortality: a meta-analysis of
cohort studies. Circulation 2004;109:2705-11.
Whelton SP, He J, Whelton PK, Muntner P.
Meta-analysis of observational studies on fish
intake and coronary heart disease. Am J
Cardiol 2004;93:1119-23.
Leaf A. Omega-3 fatty acids and prevention of
arrhythmias. Curr Opin Lipidol 2007;18:31-4.
Lee S, Gura KM, Kim S, Arsenault DA, Bistrian
BR, Puder M. Current clinical applications of
omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids. Nutr Clin
Pract 2006;21:323-41.
Wang C, Harris WS, Chung M et al. n-3 Fatty
acids from fish or fish-oil supplements, but not
alpha-linolenic acid, benefit cardiovascular
disease outcomes in primary- and
secondary-prevention studies: a systematic
review. Am J Clin Nutr 2006;84:5-17.
Balk EM, Lichtenstein AH, Chung M, Kupelnick
B, Chew P, Lau J. Effects of omega-3 fatty
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acids on serum markers of cardiovascular
disease risk: a systematic review.
Atherosclerosis 2006;189:19-30.
Marchioli R, Levantesi G, Macchia A et al.
Antiarrhythmic mechanisms of n-3 PUFA and
the results of the GISSI-Prevenzione trial. J
Membr Biol 2005;206:117-28.
Leaf A, Xiao YF, Kang JX, Billman GE.
Prevention of sudden cardiac death by n-3
polyunsaturated fatty acids. Pharmacol Ther
2003;98:355-77.
Brouwer IA, Geelen A, Katan MB. n-3 Fatty
acids, cardiac arrhythmia and fatal coronary
heart disease. Prog Lipid Res 2006;45:357-67.
Hooper L, Thompson RL, Harrison RA et al.
Risks and benefits of omega 3 fats for
mortality, cardiovascular disease, and cancer:
systematic review. BMJ 2006;332:752-60.
Burr ML, shfield-Watt PA, Dunstan FD et al.
Lack of benefit of dietary advice to men with
angina: results of a controlled trial. Eur J Clin
Nutr 2003;57:193-200.
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Fish oil, omega 3 fatty acids
Joint health
Min. 2 g DHA and/or
EPA daily
Min. 2.6 g fish oil daily
Scientific
body,Accepted by
National Institute of
Health (US-NIH),
Meta-analysis
1MedlinePlus, a service of the US National
Library of Medicine and the National Institutes
of Health
(http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/n
atural/patient-fishoil.html)
507
2 Fortin PR, Lew RA, Liang MH, Wright EA,
Beckett LA, Chalmers TC, Sperling RI.:
Validation of a meta-analysis: the effects of fish
oil in rheumatoid arthritis. J Clin Epidemiol
1995; 48:1379-1390
Review, Randomized
placebo-controlled
parallel design,
Randomized
double-blind,
placebo-controlled
clinical trial,
Randomized
double-blind,
placebo-controlled
clinical trial
3 Stamp LK, James MJ, Cleland LG.: Diet and
Rheumatoid. Arthritis: A review of the literature.
Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism (2005):
77 94. Elsevier Inc.
4 Berbert AA, Kondo CR, Almendra CL,
Almendra, CL, Matsuo T, Dichi I:
Supplementation of fish oil and olive oil in
patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Nutrition
2005;21:131-136
5 Volker D, Fitzgerald P, Major G,Garg M:
Efficacy of fish oil concentrate in the treatment
of rheumatoid arthritis. J. Rheumatol. 2000; 27:
2343-2436
6 Remans PHJ, Sont JK, Wagenaar LW,
Woutres-Wesseling W, Zuijderduin WM,
JongmaA, Breedveld FC, van Laar JM: Nutrient
supplementation with polyunsaturated fatty
acids and micronutrients in rheumatoid arthritis:
clinical and biochemical effects. Eur. J. Clin.
Nutr. 2004; 58: 839-845.
(Results contradictive with other evidence
presented)
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Fish oils / Omega 3 fatty acids
Blood lipids
31 January 2008
Adults: typical dosage
should be 300-500 mg of
fish-derived Omega-3
oils daily (as per WHO
recommendations),
typically comprised of
around an approximate
60:40 ratio EPA:DHA.
Dosages of up to 2 g
Omega-3 may be used,
although long-term use
of high doses is not
recommended.
Long-term intake of fish
oils may reduce vitamin
E absorption, so fish oil
products should include
vitamin E (preferably
natural, full spectrum
forms containing mixed
tocopherols/tocotrienols)
.
Oily fish which naturally
contain high levels of
Omega-3 fatty acids
include anchovy, black
cod, bluefish, halibut,
kipper, mackerel,
mehaden, mullet,
herring, pilchard, sable
fish, salmon, sardine,
seal blubber, sturgeon,
trout, tuna, and whale
blubber. Therefore on
days when whole fish is
consumed, fish oil
RCTs
Harris WS. n-3 fatty acids and serum
lipoproteins: human studies. Am J Clin Nutr
1997;65(5 Suppl):1645S-1654S.
Sanders TA, Oakley FR, Miller GJ, et al.
Influence of n-6 versus n-3 polyunsaturated
fatty acids in diets low in saturated fatty acids
on plasma lipoproteins and hemostatic factors.
Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol
1997;17(12):3449-3460.
Harris WS, Dujovne CA, Zucker M, et al.
Effects of a low saturated fat, low cholesterol
fish oil supplement in hypertriglyceridemic
patients. A placebo-controlled trial. Ann Intern
Med 1988;109(6):465-470.
Roche HM, Gibney MJ. Postprandial
triacylglycerolaemia: the effect of low-fat dietary
treatment with and without fish oil
supplementation. Eur J Clin Nutr
1996;50(9):617-624.
Grimsgaard S, Bonaa KH, Hansen JB, et al.
Highly purified eicosapentaenoic acid and
docosahexaenoic acid in humans have similar
triacylglycerol-lowering effects but divergent
effects on serum fatty acids. Am J Clin Nutr
1997;66(3):649-659.
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supplementation is not
necessary.
Precautions: Do not
exceed recommended
dosage; total intakes of
EPA and DHA in excess
of 3000 mg daily may
lead to internal bleeding.
GAMMA LINOLENIC ACID
GLA reduces
regaining weight in
overweight
individuals
31 January 2008
890 mg/d of GLA in the
form of borage oil (5 g/d)
for 1 year
Human RCTs
Marie A. Schirmer and Stephen D. Phinney.
Y-Linolenate Reduces Weight Regain in
Formerly Obese Humans. J. Nutr.
137:1430-1435, June 2007.
1,053
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Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA; C18:
3n-6/C18: 3?6) provided by evening
primrose oil and/or borage
(starflower) oil
Skin health
31 January 2008
Minimum 33mg GLA/d
487
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References
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Human Studies
Morse, P.F., Horrobin, D.F., Manku, M.S.,
Stewart, J.C.M. et al (1989). Meta-analysis of
placebo-controlled studies of the efficacy of
Epogam in the treatment of atopic eczema.
Relationship between plasma essential fatty
acid changes and clinical response.
Br J Dermatol 121: 75-90
Schalin-Karrila, M., Mattila, L. & Jansen, C.T.
(1987). Evening primrose oil in the treatment
of atopic eczema: effect on clinical status,
plasma phospholipids fatty acids and circulating
blood prostaglandins.
Br J Dermatol 117: 11-19
Hederos, C.A. & Berg, A. (1996). Epogam
evening primrose oil treatment in atopic
dermatitis and asthma.
Arch Dis Child 75: 494-497
Van Gool, C.J., Thijs, C., Henquet, C.J., Van
Houwelingen, A.C., Dagnelie, P.C. et al (2003).
Gamma-linolenic acid supplementation for
prophylaxis of atopic dermatitis: a randomised,
controlled trial in infants at high familial risk.
Am J Clin Nutr 77: 943-951
Wright, S. and Burton, J.L. (1982). Oral
evening primrose oil improves atopic eczema.
Lancet 2: 1120-1122
Andreassi, M., Forleo, P., Di Lorio, A., Masci,
A., Abate, G. & Amerio, P. (1997). Efficacy of
gamma-linolenic acid in the treatment of
patients with atopic dermatitis.
J Intern Med Res 25: 266-274
Lovell, C.R., Burton, J.L. & Horrobin, D.F.
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(1981). Treatment of atopic eczema with
evening primrose oil.
Lancet 1: 278
Nissen, H.P., Wehrmann, W., Kreysel, J.W.,
Morse, P.F. & Horrobin, D.F. (1988). Objective
assessment of the effects of Epogam on skin
smoothness as assessed by prolifometry in
both normal controls and patients with atopic
eczema.
Fat Sci Technol 7: 268-271
Reviews
Horrobin, D.F. (2000). Essential fatty acid
metabolism and its modification in atopic
eczema.
Am J Clin Nutr 71 (suppl): 367S-372S
Ziboh, V.A., Miller, C.C. & Cho, Y. (2000).
Metabolism of polyunsaturated fatty acids by
skin epidermal enzymes: generation of
anti-inflammatory and antiproliferative
metabolites.
Am J Clin Nutr 71 (suppl): 361S-366S
Kerscher, M.J. and Korting, H.C. (1992).
Treatment of atopic eczema with evening
primrose oil: rationale and clinical results.
Clin Invest 70: 167-171
Wright, S. (1991). Essential fatty acids and the
skin.
Br J Dermatol 125: 503-515
Animal Study
Miller, C.C. and Ziboh, V.A. (1988).
Gamma-linolenic acid-enriched diet alters
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cutaneous eicosanoids.
Bioch Bioph Res Com 154: 967-974
General
Fan, Y. – Y. & Chapkin, R.S. (1998).
Importance of dietary ?-linolenic acid in human
health and nutrition.
J Nutr 128: 1411-1414
Horrobin, D.F. (1992). Nutritional and medical
importance of gamma-linolenic acid.
Progr Lipd Res 31: 163-194
Horrobin, D.F. (1993). Fatty acid metabolism in
health and disease: the role of
delta-6-desaturase.
Am J Clin Nutr 57: 732S-737S
Barre, D. E. (2001). Potential of evening
primrose, borage, blackcurrant and fungal oil in
human health.
Ann Nutr Metab 45: 47-57
Joint health
31 January 2008
Minimum 33mg GLA/d
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References
Claim ID
Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) and joint health
Human Studies
Belch, J.J.F., Ansell, D., Madhok, R., O’Dowd,
A & Sturrock, R.D. (1988). The effects of
altering dietary essential fatty acids on
requirements for non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs in patients with
rheumatoid arthritis.
Ann Rheum Dis 47: 96-104
Hansen, T.M., Lerche, A., Kassis, V. et al
(1983). Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with
prostaglandin E1 precursors cis-linoleic acid
and gamma-linolenic acid.
Scand J Rheumatol 12: 85-88
Janntti, J., Seppala, E. & Vapaatalo, H. (1989).
Evening primrose oil and olive oil in the
treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
Clin Rheumatol 8: 238-244
Leventhall, L.J., Boyce, E.G., Zurier, R.B.
(1994). Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with
blackcurrant seed oil.
Br J Rheumatol 33: 847-852
Leventhall, L.J., Boyce, E.G., Zurier, R.B.
(1993). Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with
gamma-linolenic acid.
Ann Intern Med 119: 867-873
Brzeski, M., Madhok, R., Capell, H.A. (1991).
Evening primrose oil in patients with
rheumatoid arthritis and side effects of
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
Br J Rheumatol 30: 370-372
Tate, G., Mandell, B.F., Laposta, M., Ohliger,
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D. et al (1989). Suppression of acute and
chronic inflammation by dietary
gamma-linolenic acid.
J Rheumatol 16: 729-734
Zurier, R.B., Rossetti, R.G., Jacobson, E.W.,
Demarco, D.M. et al (1996). Gamma-linolenic
acid treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
Arthritis Rheumatism 39: 1808-1817
Reviews
Belch, J.J.F. & Hill, A. (2000). Evening
primrose oil and borage oil in rheumatologic
conditions.
Am J Clin Nutr 71 (suppl): 352S-356S
Calder, P.C. & Zurier, R.B. (2001).
Polyunsaturated fatty acids and rheumatoid
arthritis
Curr Opinion Clin Nutr Metab Care 4: 115-121
Setty, A.R. & Sigal, L.H. (2005). Herbal
medications commonly used in the practice of
rheumatology: mechanisms of action, efficacy
and side effects.
Seminars Arthritis Rheum 34: 773-784
Mechanisms/General
Pullman-Mooar, S., Laposta, M., Lem, D.,
Holman, R.T. et al (1990). Alterations of the
cellular fatty acid profile and the production of
eicosanoids in human monocytes by
gamma-linolenic acid.
Arthritis Rheumatism 33: 1526-1533
Zurier, R.B. (1991). Essential fatty acids and
inflammation.
Annals Rheum Dis 50: 745-746
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Furse, R.K., Rossetti, R.G., Zurier, R.B. (2001).
Gammalinolenic acid, an unsaturated fatty acid
with anti-inflammatory properties, blocks
amplification of IL-I? production by human
monocytes.
J Immumol 167: 480-496
Fan, Y.-Y. & Chapkin, R.S. (1998). Importance
of dietary ?-linolenic acid in human health and
nutrition.
J Nutr 128: 1411-1414
Horrobin, D.F. (1992). Nutritional and medical
importance of gamma-linolenic acid.
Progr Lipid Res 31: 163-194
Horrobin, D.F. (1993). Fatty acid metabolism in
health and disease: the role of
delta-6-desaturase.
Am J Clin Nutr 57: 732S-737S
Barre, D.E. (2001). Potential of evening
primrose, borage, blackcurrant and fungal oils
in human health.
Ann Nutr Metab 45: 47-57
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Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA; C18:
3n-6/C18: 3?-6) provided by
evening primrose oil and/or borage
(starflower) oil.
Menstrual health
31 January 2008
Minimum 33mg GLA/d
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Human Studies
Puolakka, J., Makarainen, L., Viinikka, L. &
Ylikorkala, O. (1985). Biochemical and clinical
effects of treating the premenstrual syndrome
with prostaglandin synthesis precursors.
J Reprod Med 30: 149-153
Ockerman, P.A., Bachrack, I., Glans, S. &
Rassner, S. (1986). Evening primrose oil as
treatment of the premenstrual syndrome.
Recent Adv Clin Nutr 2: 404-405
Brush, M.G., Watson, S.J., Horrobin, D.F. &
Manku, M.S. (1984) Abnormal essential fatty
acid levels in plasma of women with
premenstrual syndrome.
Am J Obstet Gynecol 150: 363-366
Larsson, B., Jonasson, A. & Fianu, S. (1989).
Evening primrose oil in the treatment of
pre-menstrual syndrome: a pilot study.
Curr Ther Res 46: 58-63
Collins, A., Cerin, A., Coleman, G. & Landgren,
B.M. (1993). Essential fatty acids in the
treatment of premenstrual syndrome.
Obstet Gynecol 81: 93-98
Cerin, A., Collins, A., Landgren, B.M. &
Eneroth, P. (1993). Hormonal and biochemical
profiles of premenstrual syndrome. Treatment
with essential fatty acids.
Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 72: 337-343
Khoo, S.K., Munro, C. & Battistutta, D. (1990).
Evening primrose oil and treatment of
premenstrual syndrome.
Med J Aust 153: 630-631
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Steinbrunn, B.S., Zera, R.T. & Rodriguez, J.L.
(1997). Mastalgia-tailoring treatment to type of
breast pain.
Postgrad Med 102: 183-188
Meta-analysis
Budeiri, D., Li Wan Po, A. & Dornan, J.C.
(1996). Is evening primrose oil of value in the
treatment of premenstrual syndrome?
Control Clin Trials 17: 60-68
Reviews
Horrobin, D.F. (1983). The role of essential
fatty acids and prostaglandins in the
premenstrual syndrome.
J Reprod Med 28: 465-468
Horrobin, D.F. & Manku, M.S. (1989).
Premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual
breast pain (cyclical mastalgia): disorders of
essential fatty acid metabolism.
Prostaglandins Leukotrienes EFA 37: 255-261
Horrobin, D.F. (1990). Evening primrose oil
and premenstrual syndrome.
Med J Aust 153: 630-631
Kleijnen, J. (1994). Evening primrose oil.
Br Med J 309: 824-825
Fan, Y.-Y. & Chapkin, R.S. (1998). Importance
of dietary ?-linolenic acid in human health and
nutrition.
J Nutr 128: 1411-1414
Dickerson, L.M., Mazyck, P.J. & Hunter, M.H.
(2003). Premenstrual syndrome – practical
therapeutics.
Am Family Physician 67: 1743-1752
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Horrobin, D.F. (1992). Nutritional and medical
importance of gamma-linolenic acid
Progr Lipid Res 31: 163-194
Horrobin, D.F. (1993). Fatty acid metabolism in
health and disease: the role of
delta-6-desaturase.
Am J Clin Nutr 57: 732S-737S
Mechanisms & General
Horrobin, D.F., Manku, M.S. & Huang, Y.S.
(1984). Effects of essential fatty acids on
prostaglandin biosynthesis.
Biomed Biochim Acta 43: S114-120
Barre, D.E. (2001). Potential of evening
primrose, borage, blackcurrant, and fungal oils
in human health.
Ann Nutr Metab 45: 47-57
Ziboh, V.A. & Fletcher, M.P. (1992).
Dose-response effect of dietary
gamma-linolenic acid enriched oils on human
polymorphonuclear neutrophil biosynthesis of
leukotriene B4.
Am J Clin Nutr 55: 39-45
Miller, C.C. & Ziboh, V.A. (1988).
Gamma-linolenic acid-enriched diet alters
cutaneous eicosanoids
Biochem Biophys Res Comm 154: 967-974
Barham, J.B., Edens, M.B., Fonteh, A.N.,
Johnson, M.M. et al (2000). Additions of
eicosapentaenoic acid to ?-linolenic acid
supplemented diets prevents serum
arachidonic acid accumulation in humans.
J Nutr 130: 1925-1931
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Hemp seed oil
Beautifies the skin
from inside and out
31 January 2008
Seed
0.5-10g/day
Report
Deferne, J.L. and D. W. Pate, 1996. Hemp
seed oil: A source of valuable essential fatty
acids. Journal of the International Hemp
Association 3(1): 1, 4-7.
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Long Chain Fatty Acids (EPA/DHA)
Immune Function
5-10ml per day
Human Intervention
Studies
Calder PC, Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and
Inflammation. Biochem Soc Trans. 33(2),
423-427 (Apr 2005)
988
Calder PC, Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and
Immunity. World Rev Nutr Diet. 88, 109-116
(2201)
Calder PC, Dietary Modification of Inflammation
with Lipids. Proc Nutr Soc. 61(3), 345-358 (Aug
2002)
Schubert R et al., Influence of low dose
polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation on
the inflammatory response of healthy adults.
Nutition. 23, 724-730 (2007)
Brain Function
5-10ml per day
Human Intervention
Studies
Kendall-Tackett K. A new paradigm for
depression in new mothers: the central role of
inflammation and how breastfeeding and
anti-inflammatory treatments protect maternal
mental health. Int Breastfeed J. 30,2:6 (Mar
2007)
989
Hibbeln JR et al: Maternal seafood
consumption in pregnancy and
neurodevelopmental outcomes in childhood
(ALSPAC study): an observational cohort study.
Lancet 369, 578-85 (2007).
Eilander A et al. Effects of n-3 long chain
polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation on
visual and cognitive development throughout
childhood: a review of human studies.
Brain and Eye
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5-10ml per day
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Function
Nature of Evidence
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Studies
References
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Bazan NG. Omega-3 fatty acids,
pro-inflammatory signaling and
neuroprotection. Curr Opin Clin Nutr Matab
Care. 10(2),136-141 (2007)
Alan DD et al. A randomised controlled trial
investigating the effect of n-3 long-chain
polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation on
cognitive and retinal function in cognitively
healthy older people: the Older People and n-3
long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (OPAL)
study protocol. Nutr J. 31,5:20 (2006)
Joint Mobility
5-10ml per day
Human Intervention
Study; Double- Blind
RCT
Moyad MA. An introduction to
dietary/supplemental omega-3 fatty acids for
general health and prevention: part II. Urol
Oncol. 23(1), 36-48 (2005)
985
Kremer JL et al. Dietary fish oil and olive oil
supplementation in patients with rheumatoid
arthritis. Clinical and immunologic effects.
Arthritis Rheum. 33(6), 810-820 (1990)
Goldberg RJ, Katz J. A meta-analysis of the
analgesic effects of omega-3 polyunsaturated
fatty acid supplementation for inflammatory
joint pain. Pain. 129, 210-223 (2007)
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Long Chain n-3 poly
unsaturated fatty acids
Brain development
in the foetus
Each serving must
contain no less than 0.2g
Long Chain n-3 PUFA.
DoH DRV report
Nutrition text book
BNF briefing paper
Department of Health. (1991) Report on Health
and Social Subjects. Dietary reference values
for food, energy and nutrients in the United
Kingdom.
2,513
Human Nutrition and Dietetics. 10th edition. JS
Garrow, WPT James, A Ralph. Churchill
Livingstone 2000.
British Nutrition Foundation (1999) Briefing
paper. N-3 fatty acids and health
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References
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Long chain Omega 3 fatty acids
Normal immune
system function
Brain development,
cognitive
development and
cognitive function
Reviews
Calder, PC. Polyunsaturated fatty acids and
inflammation. Biochem Soc Trans. 2005 Apr;33
(Pt 2):423-7. Review.
Reviews
Calder, PC.Polyunsaturated fatty acids,
inflammation and immunity.World Rev Nutr
Diet. 2001;88:109-16. Review
Reviews
Calder, PC.Dietary modification of inflammation
with lipids. Proc Nutr Soc. 2002
Aug;61(3):345-58. Review.
Textbooks
Garrow JS, James WPT, Ralph A. Human
Nutrition and Dietetics. Tenth Edition, Churchill
Livingstone (Harcourt Publishers) London,
2000.
172
167
Gibney MJ, Voster, HH, Kok FJ (eds)
Introduction to human nutrition. Blackwell
Publishing, Oxford, 2002.
Mann J, Truswell AS. Essentials of Human
Nutrition, 2nd ed.
Oxford University Press, 2001.
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Bodies
Individual Studies
References
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Authoritative/Scientific Bodies
Voedingsnormen. Energie, eiwitten, vetten
en verteerbare koolhydraten. The Netherlands,
2001.
SACN 2004. Scientific Advisory Committee
on Nutrition .Advice on Fish Consumption.
Benefits and Risks
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Individual Studies
Bakker EC, Ghys AJA, Kester ADM et al.
Long-chain plyunsaturated fatty acids at birth
and cognitive function at 7 y of age. European
Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2003;57:89-95.
Brenna JT. Efficiency of conversion of
alpha-linolenic acid to long chaing n-3 fatty
acids in man. Current Opinion in Clinical
Nutrition and Metabolic Care 2002;5:127-32.
Hirayama S, Hamazaki T, Terasawa K.
Effect of docosahexaenoic acid-containing food
administration on symptoms of
attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder- a
placebo- controlled double-blind study.
European Journal of Clinical Nutrition
2004;58:467-73.
Hulshof KFAM et al. Intake of fatty acids in
Western Europe with emphasis on trans fatty
acids: The TRANSFAIR study. European
Journal of Clinical Nutrition 1999; 53 (2), 143157.
Kretchmer, N, Beard JL, Carlson S. The
role of nutrition in the development of normal
cognition. Am J Clin Nutr 1996;63:997S-1001S.
Richardson AJ, Puri BK. A randomized
double-blind, placebo controlled study of he
effects of supplementation with highly
unsaturated fatty acids on ADHD-related
symptoms in children with specific learning
difficulties. Progress in
Neuro-Psychopharmacology & Biological
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Psychiatry 2002;26:233-9.
Richardson AJ, Montgomery P. The
Oxford-Durham study: a randomized, controlled
trial of dietary supplementation with fatty acids
in children with developmental coordination
disorder. Pediatrics 2005;115:1360-6.
Richardson AJ & Puri BK. The potential
role of fatty acids in
attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Essential
Fatty Acids 2000;63: 79-87.
Stevens L, Zhang W, Peck L et al. EFA
supplementation in children with inattention,
hyperactivity, and other disruptive behaviors.
Lipids 2003; 38:1007-21/
Uauy R, Mena P, Valenzuela A. Essential
fatty acids as determinants of lipid
requirements in infants, children and adults.
European Journal of Clinical Nutrition
1999;53:S66-S77.
Voigt RG, Llorente AM, Jensen CL, Fraley
JK, Berretta MC, Heird WC. A randomized,
double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of
docosahexaenoic acid supplementation in
children wiht attention¬deficit/hyperactivity
disorder. Journal of Pediatrics 2001;139:18996.
Wainwright P. Nutrition and behaviour: The
role of n-3 fatty acids in cognitive function. Br J
Nutr 2000;83:337-9.
Lowering of both
fasting and
postprandial levels
of blood
triglycerides
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>1.5g per day
(BNF CVD 2005 p.217)
Reviews
British Nutrition Foundation 2005. Stanner S
(ed) Cardiovascular Diease: Diet, Nutrition and
Emerging Risk Factors
Reviews
Wijendran V, Hayes KC.Dietary n-6 and n-3
fatty acid balance and cardiovascular health.
Annu Rev Nutr. 2004;24:597-615
170
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Health
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Nature of Evidence
References
Individual Studies
Baro L, Fonolla J, Pena JL, Martinez-Ferez A,
Lucena A, Jimenez J, Boza JJ, Lopez-Huertas
E.n-3 Fatty acids plus oleic acid and vitamin
supplemented milk consumption reduces total
and LDL cholesterol, homocysteine and levels
of endothelial adhesion molecules in healthy
humans.Clin Nutr. 2003 Apr;22(2):175-82.
Individual Studies
Carrero JJ, Lopez-Huertas E, Salmeron LM,
Baro L, Ros EDaily supplementation with (n-3)
PUFAs, oleic acid, folic acid, and vitamins B-6
and E increases pain-free walking distance and
improves risk factors in men with peripheral
vascular disease. J Nutr. 2005
Jun;135(6):1393-9
Individual Studies
Carrero JJ, Baro L, Fonolla J,
Gonzalez-Santiago M, Martinez-Ferez A,
Castillo R, Jimenez J, Boza JJ, Lopez-Huertas
E.Cardiovascular effects of milk enriched with
omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, oleic acid,
folic acid, and vitamins E and B6 in volunteers
with mild hyperlipidemia. Nutrition. 2004
Jun;20(6):521-7
Individual Studies
Harris WS : n-3 fatty acids and serum
lipoproteins: human studies. Am J Clin Nutr,
1997, 65: 1645S-1654S
Individual Studies
Visioli F, et al Very low intakes of n-3 fatty acids
incorporated into bovine milk reduce plasma
triacylglycerol and increase HDL-cholesterol
concentrations in healthy subjects. Pharmacol
Res, 2000, 41: 571-576
Individual Studies
Zampelas A, et al. : Polyunsaturated fatty acids
of the n-6 and n-3 series : effects on
postprandial lipid and apoprotein levels in
healthy men. Eur J Clin Nutr, 1994, 48:
842-848
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Health
Relationship
Endothelial
function/arterial
function
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Suggested
Conditions of Use
>1.5g per day
(BNF CVD 2005 p.217)
Nature of Evidence
References
Individual Studies
Zampelas A, Roche H, Knapper JM et al.:
Differences in postprandial lipemic response
between Northern and Southern Europeans.
Atherosclerosis, 1998, 139: 83-93
Authoritative/Scientific
Bodies
Health Council of the Netherlands. Guidelines
for a healthy diet 2006. The Hague: Health
Council of the Netherlands, 2006; publication
no. 2006/21. http://www.gr.nl/pdf.php?ID=1479
or http://www.gr.nl/referentie.php?ID=1481
Authoritative/Scientific
Bodies
Lichtenstein AH, Appel LJ, Brands M, et al. Diet
and lifestyle recommendations revision 2006. A
scientific statement from the American Heart
Association Nutrition Committee. Circulation
2006;114:82-96.
http://circ.ahajournals.org/cgi/reprint/114/1/82.p
df
Authoritative/Scientific
Bodies
Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition
(SACN). Advice on fish consumption: benefits
& risks. London, TSO, 2004.
http://www.sacn.gov.uk/reports/#
Authoritative/Scientific
Bodies
World Health Organization. Diet, nutrition and
the prevention of chronic diseases. WHO
Technical Report Series 916. Geneva, 2003.
http://www.who.int/hpr/NPH/docs/who_fao_exp
ert_report.pdf
Reviews
Brown AA, Hu FB; Am J Clin Nutr 2001; 73:673
Dietary modulation of endothelial function:
implications for cardiovascular disease. Am J
Clin Nutr. 2001 Apr;73(4):673-86.
Reviews
Mozaffarian D, Rimm B: Fish intake,
contaminants, and human health: evaluating
the risks and the benefits. JAMA. 2006 Oct
18;296(15):1885-99. (Erratum in: JAMA. 2007
Feb 14; 297(6):590 JAMA. 2006;
296(15):1885.)
Claim ID
171
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References
Human Intervention
Studies
Engler MM, Engler MB, Malloy M, Chiu E,
Besio D, Paul S, Stuehlinger M, Morrow J,
Ridker P, Rifai N, Mietus-Snyder M;
Docosahexaenoic acid restores endothelial
function in children with hyperlipidemia: results
from the EARLY study. Int J Clin Pharmacol
Ther. 2004 Dec;42(12):672-9.
Human Intervention
Studies
Fleischhauer FJ, Yan WD, Fischell TA.; Fish oil
improves endothelium-dependent coronary
vasodilation in heart transplant recipients; J Am
Coll Cardiol. 1993 Mar 15;21(4):982-9.
Human Intervention
Studies
Goodfellow J, Goodfellow J, Bellamy MF,
Ramsey MW, Jones CJ, Lewis MJ.; Dietary
supplementation with marine omega-3 fatty
acids improve systemic large artery endothelial
function in subjects with hypercholesterolemia:
J Am Coll Cardiol. 2000 Feb;35(2):265-70.
Human Intervention
Studies
Khan F, Elherik K, Bolton-Smith C, Barr R, Hill
A, Murrie I, Belch JJ. The effects of dietary fatty
acid supplementation on endothelial function
and vascular tone in healthy subjects;
Cardiovasc Res. 2003 Oct 1;59(4):955-62
Human Intervention
Studies
McVeigh GE, Brennan GM, Johnston GD,
McDermott BJ, McGrath LT, Henry WR,
Andrews JW, Hayes JR.;Dietary fish oil
augments nitric oxide production or release in
patients with type 2 (non¬insulin-dependent)
diabetes mellitus.; Diabetologia. 1993
Jan;36(1):33-8
Human Intervention
Studies
Mita T, Watada H, Ogihara T, Nomiyama T,
Ogawa O, Kinoshita J, Shimizu T, Hirose T,
Tanaka Y, Kawamori R.; Eicosapentaenoic
acid reduces the progression of carotid
intima-media thickness in patients with type 2
diabetes.; Atherosclerosis. 2007
Mar;191(1):162-7. Epub 2006 Apr 17
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Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Human Intervention
Studies
Mori TA, Watts GF, Burke V, Hilme E, Puddey
IB, Beilin LJ. Differential effects of
eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic
acid on vascular reactivity of the forearm
microcirculation in hyperlipidemic, overweight
men; Circulation. 2000 Sep 12;102(11):1264-9.
Human Intervention
Studies
Woodman RJ, Mori TA, Burke V, Puddey IB,
Barden A, Watts GF, Beilin LJ. Effects of
purified eicosapentaenoic acid and
docosahexaenoic acid on platelet, fibrinolytic
and vascular function in hypertensive type 2
diabetic patients.; Atherosclerosis. 2003
Jan;166(1):85-93.
Observational Studies
Nishizawa H, Hamazaki K, Hamazaki T,
Fujioka S, Sawazaki S. The relationship
between tissue RBC n-3 fatty acids and pulse
wave velocity. In Vivo. 2006
Mar-Apr;20(2):307-10.
Observational Studies
Sondergaard E, Moller JE, Egstrup K.; Effect of
dietary intervention and lipid-lowering treatment
on brachial vasoreactivity in patients with
ischemic heart disease and
hypercholesterolemia.; Am Heart J. 2003
May;145(5):E19.
Claim ID
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Claim ID
Long chain Omega 3 fatty acids
(EPA/DPA/DHA)
Joint health
31 January 2008
Authoritative bodies
Health Canada. Fish oil monograph (August
2006)
www.hc-sc.qc.ca/dhp-mps/prodnatur/applicatio
ns/licen
prod/monoqraph/mono fish oil huile Poisson
e.html
Claim for products providing 2800-3000 mg
EPA+DHA in a daily dose and containing a
ratio of EPA:DHA between 0.5:1 and 2:1.
In conjunction with conventional therapy, helps
reduce the pain of rheumatoid arthritis
Meta-analyses
Goldberg RJ, Katz J, A meta-analysis of the
analgesic effects of omega-3 polyunsaturated
fatty acid supplementation for inflammatory
joint pain, Pain, 2007, 129, 210-223 - Fortin
PR, Lew RA, Liang MH, Wright EA, Beckett LA,
Chalmers TC et al., Validation of a
meta-analysis: the effects of fish oil in
rheumatoid arthritis, Journal of Clinical
Epidemiology, 1995, 48, 1379-90
852
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Component
Health
Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
Reviews
References
Claim ID
Ramsbottom H, Lockwood B, Nutraceuticals for
healthy joints, The Pharmaceutical Journal,
2006, 277, 740-746
Desai S, Lockwood B„ Nutraceuticals in joint
health. Mode of action, Nutrafoods, 2006, 5,
20-33.
Cleland LG, James MJ, Proudman SM, The
role of fish oils in the treatment of rheumatoid
arthritis, Drugs, 2003, 63, 845-53
Calder PC, Zurier RB, Polyunsaturated fatty
acids and rheumatoid arthritis. Curr Opin Clin
Nutr Metab Care, 2001, 4, 115-21
Kremer JM, n-3 fatty acid supplements in
rheumatoid arthritis, Am J Clin Nutr, 2000,
71(suppl), 349S-51S.
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Health
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Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
Human studies
References
Claim ID
Proudman SM, Keen HI, Stamp LK, Lee AT,
Goldblatt F, Ayres OC, Rischmueller M, James
MJ, Hill CL, Caughey GE, Cleland LG,
Response-driven combination therapy with
conventional Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic
Drugs can achieve high responses rates in
early Rheumatoid Arthritis with minimal
Glucocorticoid and Nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs use, Semin, Arhtritis
Rheum, 2007, in press.
Cleland LG, Caughey GE, James MJ,
Proudman SM, Reduction of cardiovascular
risk factor with longterm fish oil treatment in
early rheumatoid arthritis, J Rheumatol, 2006,
33, 1973-9
Bebert AA, Kondo CRM, Almendra CL, Matsuo
T, Dichi I, Supplementation of fish oil and olive
oil in patients with rheumatoid arthritis,
Nutrition, 2005, 21, 131-136
Volker D, Fitzgerald P, Major G, Garg M,
Efficacy of fish oil concentrate in the treatment
of rheumatoid arthritis, J Rheumatol, 2000, 27,
2343-2346.
Lau CS, Morley KD, Belch JJ, Effect of fish oil
supplementation on non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory drug requirement in patients
with mild rheumatoid arthritis – a double-blind
placebo controlled study, Br J Rheumatol,
1993, 32, 982-9.
Kremer JM, Jubiz W, Michalek A, Rynes RI,
Bartholomew LE, Bigaouette J, Timchalk M,
Beeler D, lininger L, Fish-oil fatty acid
supplementation in active rheumatoid arthritis.
A double-blinded, controlled, crossover study,
Ann Intern Med, 1987, 106, 497-503
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Component
Health
Relationship
Cardiovascular/
heart health
Suggested
Conditions of Use
0.43g per day (serving 1/3 to 1/4 of this)
3g weekly or .45g daily
31 January 2008
Nature of Evidence
Meta-analysis dossier
of evidence submitted
for previous national
approval of an identical
claim.
References
Baldwin N, Rice R, A Generic Health Claim
Submission by Omega-3 health claim
consortium to the JHCI, May 2004
http://www.jhci.org.uk/approv/omega.htm
Claim ID
168
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Authoritative bodies
References
Claim ID
Opinion of the scientific panel on contaminants
in the food chain on a request from the
European Parliament related to the safety
assessment of wild and farmed fish, the EFSA
Journal (2005), 236, 1-118. Question N°
EFSA-Q-2004-22 adopted on 22 June 2005
Agency for Health Care Research and Quality
AHRQ; Effects of Omega-3 Fatty acids on
Cardiovascular Disease, Evidence Report
/Technology Assessment No. 94, 2004
http://www.ahrq.gov/downloads/pub/evidence/p
df/o3cardio/o3cardio.pdf
US FDA Heart Health Claim: Omega-3 fatty
acids and Reduced Risk of Coronary Hearth
Disease. Docket No 2003Q-0401 (9/8/2004)
UK NICE report 2007 Post MI: secondary
prevention in primary and secondary care for
patients following a myocardial infarction.
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/page.aspx?o=43101
9
UK Nutrition Intake Recommendation:
Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition.
Advise of fish consumption: benefits and risk.
2004
(www.food.pov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/fishreport20
0401.pdf)
General/CHD 450 mg n-3 LCPUFA (EPA,
DHA, DPAn-3) per day from two servings of
fish per week
UK JHCI Heart Health Claim (2005). See
references in Generic Health Claim Submission
by the Omega-3 Health Claim Consortium to
the JHCI for Consideration of the JHCI Expert
Committee,
http://www.ihci.orp.uk/approv/omepa.htm
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Claim ID
Eating 3g weekly, or 0.45g daily, long chain
omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, as part of
a healthy lifestyle, helps maintain heart health
The claim relates only to very long chain
polyunsaturated fatty acids (of chain length 20
carbons or above) including EPA, DPA and
DHA (i.e. 20:3n-3, 20:4n-3, 20:5n-3, 22:5n-3
and 22:6n-3), and not all long chain
polyunsaturated fatty acids, such as
alpha-linolenic acid (i.e. 18:3n-3 and 18:4n-3)
AFSSA
The omega 3 fatty acids and the cardiovascular
system: nutritional benefits and claims
www.afssa.fr/ftp/afssa/39490-39491.pdf
Approved claim: "Omega-3 fatty acids
contribute to or support healthy cardiovascular
function"
WHO/FAO Joint Expert Consultation on Diet,
Nutrition and the Prevention of Chronic Disease
(2003). Report of a Joint FAO/WHO Expert
Consultation. Technical Report Series 916.
Convincing associations for reduced risk of
CVD include consumption of ... fish and fish
oils (eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and
docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)...
Meta-analyses
31 January 2008
Bucher, H.C., Hengstler, P., Schindler, C., and
Meier, G., n-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in
Coronary Heart Disease: A Meta-Analysis of
Randomized Controlled Trials, Am. J. Med.,
2002, 112,298-304.
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Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
Reviews
References
Claim ID
Schmier J K, Rachman N J, Halpern M T, The
cost-effectiveness of omega-3 supplements for
prevention of secondary coronary events,
Managed Care, 2006; 15(4), 43-50 - Block R,
Pearson TA; The cardiovascular implications of
omega-3 fatty acids, Folia Cardiol., 2006, 13,
557-569
Wang C, Harris WS, Chung M, Lichtenstein
AH, Balk EM, Kupelnick B, Jordan HS, Lau J;
n-3 fatty acids from fish oil or fish-oil
supplements, but not a-linolenic acid, benefit
cardiovascular disease outcomes in primaryand secondary-prevention studies: a systematic
review, Am J Clin Nutr, 2006, 84, 5-17
von Schacky C; A review of omega-3 ethyl
esters for the cardiovascular prevention and
treatment of increased blood triglyceride levels,
Vascular Health and Risk Management, 2006,
2(3), 251-262
Calder PC, n-3 fatty acids and cardiovascular
disease: evidence explained and mechanisms
explored, Clinical Science, 2004, 107, 1-11.
Din JH, Newby DE, Flapan AD, Omega-3 fatty
acids and cardiovascular disease-fishing for a
natural treatment, British Med J, 2004, 328,
30-35.
Harris WS, Von Schacky C, The omega-3
index: a new risk factor for death from coronary
hearth disease ?, Prey. Med., 2004, 39,
212-20.
Weisman D, Motro M, Schwammenthal E,
Fisman EZ, Tenenbaum A, Tanne D, Adler Y;
Efficacy of Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation
in primary and secondary prevention of
Coronary Hearth Disease, lsr Med Assoc J,
31 January 2008
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Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
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2004, 6, 227-232
Holub B; Clinical nutrition: 4. Omega-3 fatty
acids in cardiovascular care; Canadian Medical
Association Journal, 2002, 166(5), 608-15
Kris-Etherton PM, Harris W, Appel, L; Fish
consumption, fish oil, omega-3 fatty acids, and
cardiovascular disease, Circulation, 2002, 106,
2747-2757
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Health
Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
Human studies
References
Claim ID
Yokoyama M et aL; Effects of
eicosapentaenoic acid on major coronary
events in hypercholesterolaemic patients
(JELIS): a randomised open-label, blinded
endpoint analysis, Lancet, 2007, 369, 1090-98
Rissanen T, Voutilainen S, NyyssOnen K,
Lakka TA, Salonen JT, Fish-oil derived fatty
acids, docosahexaenoic acid and
docosapentaenoic acid and the risk of acute
coronary events. The Kuopio Ischaemic Heart
Disease Risk Factor Study, Circulation, 2000,
102, 2677-2679.
von Schacky C, Angerer P, Kothny W, Theisen
K, Mudra H; The effect of dietary n-3 fatty acids
on coronary atherosclerosis. A randomized,
double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial, Ann.
Intern. Med., 1999, 130, 554-562.
GISSI investigators; Dietary supplementation
with n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and vitamin
E after myocardial infarction: results of the
GISSI-Prevenzione trial. Gruppo Italiano per lo
Studio della Soprawivenza nell'Infarto
miocardico, Lancet , 1999, 354, 447-455.
Burr ML, Fehily AM, Gilbert JF, Rogers S,
Holliday RM, Sweetnam PM, et al., Effects on
changes in fat, fish, and fibre intakes on death
and myocardial reinfarction: diet and
reinfarction trial (DART), Lancet , 1989, 334,
757-61.
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Claim ID
Long chain omega-3 fatty acids
EPA and DHA
Healthy triglyceride
levels
The effective dose
required to maintain
healthy triglyceride levels
is estimated to be 500
mg n-3 LC-PUFAs per
day. To carry the claim,
a product should contain
=30 mg n-3 LC-PUFAs
per 100 g or 100 kcal, in
accordance with the
Update of the ANNEX of
the Regulation
1924/2006 (e.g., 1% or
2% DHA milk provides
?40 mg DHA per 100 g
and 77 mg DHA per 100
kcal, and so would
qualify to carry the
claim).
General Population.
901
Minimum 15% RDI per
100g or 100kcal.
(RDI for EPA+DHA
assumed as 200mg/day)
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Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
Authoritative Bodies;
Expert and Scientific
Organisations;
Published research
References
Claim ID
Agency for Healthcare Research Quality (US)
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Effects of omega-3 fatty acids on
cardiovascular risk factors and intermediate
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Grimsgaard et al, Am J Clin Nutr 1997; 66,
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docosahexaenoic acid in humans have similar
triacylglycerol-lowering effects but divergent
effects on serum fatty acids.
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Harris WS, Am J Clin Nutr, 1997; 65 (Suppl):
1645S-54S. n-3 Fatty acids and serum
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Hu, F.B.; Willett, W.C. 2002. Optimal diets for
prevention of coronary heart disease. Journal
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0/2569
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&sectionId=686&subSectionId=341&parentSect
ion=303&which=6#1171. Accessed 9/10/2007.
Health Canada, Natural Health Products
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Directorate, Fish Oil Monograph, 2006.
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/alt_formats/hp
fb-dgpsa/pdf/prodnatur/mono_fish_oil_huile_po
isson_e.pdf
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International Society for the Study of Fatty
Acids and Lipids, 2004
ISSFAL. 2004. Recommendations for Intake
of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Healthy
Adults (Report of the Sub-Committee).
International Society for Study of Fatty Acids
and Lipids (ISSFAL); Tiverton, Devon, Engl.
ISSFAL Policy Statement No. 3. Available
from:
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y-statements/issfal-policy-statement-3.html.
Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition,
2004
SACN. 2004. Advice on Fish Consumption:
Benefits and Risks. U.K. Food Standards
Agency (FSA) & U.K. Department of Health,
Committee on Toxicity (COT), Scientific
Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN);
London, Engl. Available from:
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ort2004full.pdf.
FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Fats and Oils
in Human Nutrition, 2003
FAO/WHO. 2003. Diet, Nutrition and the
Prevention of Chronic Diseases. Report of a
Joint WHO/FAO Expert Consultation, Jan.
28-Feb. 1, 2002, Geneva, Switz. World Health
Organization (WHO); Geneva, Switz. WHO
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from:
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European Society of Cardiology, 2003
European Society of Cardiology. 2003.
Management of acute myocardial infarction in
patients presenting with ST-segment elevation.
The Task Force on the Management of Acute
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Myocardial Infarction of the European Society
of Cardiology. Eur Heart J 24(1):28-66.
Available from:
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ll/24/1/28.
American Heart Association, 2002
Kris-Etherton, P.M.; Harris, W.S.; Appel, L.J.;
(for the American Heart Association Nutrition
Committee). 2002. Fish consumption, fish oil,
omega-3 fatty acids, and cardiovascular
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[Erratum, 107(3):512]. Available from:
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1/2747.
American Heart Association, 2006
Lichtenstein, A.H.; Appel, L.J.; Brands, M.;
Carnethon, M.; Daniels, S.; Franch, H.A.;
Franklin, B.; Kris-Etherton, P.; Harris, W.S.;
Howard, B.; Karanja, N.; Lefevre, M.; Rudel, L.;
Sacks, F.; Van Horn, L.; Winston, M.;
Wylie-Rosett, J. 2006. Summary of American
Heart Association Diet and Lifestyle
Recommendations revision 2006. Arterioscler
Thromb Vasc Biol 26(10):2186-2191. Available
from:
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/2186.
US National Academies of Science, Institute of
Medicine, 2005
IOM. 2005. Macronutrients and healthful diets.
In: Dietary Reference Intakes for Energy,
Carbohydrate, Fiber, Fat, Fatty Acids,
Cholesterol, Protein, and Amino Acids
(Macronutrients). Institute of Medicine (IOM) of
the National Academies / The National
Academy Press (NAP); Washington, DC.
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Available from:
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10490&page=769.
Health Council of the Netherlands, 2001
Spaaij, C.J.; Pijls, L.T. 2004. New dietary
reference intakes in the Netherlands for
energy, proteins, fats and digestible
carbohydrates. Eur J Clin Nutr 58(1):191-194.
Available from:
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601788a.html.
Eurodiet – Nutrition and Diet for Healthy
Lifestyles, 2000
Eurodiet. 2000. EURODIET Core Report.
University of Crete, Eurodiet Project; Crete,
Greece (Sponsored by the European
Commission, Directorate General for Health &
Consumer Protection (Unit F/3), and the Greek
Ministry of Health). Available from:
http://eurodiet.med.uoc.gr/.
UK Committee on Medical Aspects of Food
Policy, 1994
Stockley, L. 1996. Nutritional Aspects of
Cardiovascular Disease (Nutrition Briefing
Paper based on the 1994 Report of the
Cardiovascular Review Group, Committee on
Medical Aspects of Food Policy [COMA]).
Prepared for the U.K. Health Education
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British Nutrition Foundation Task Force on
Unsaturated Fatty Acids, 1992
BNF. 1999. n-3 Fatty Acids and Health. British
Nutrition Foundation (BNF); London, Engl.
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McKenny, J.M.; Sica, D. 2007. Prescription
omega-3 fatty acids for the treatment of
hypertriglyceridemia. American Journal of
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Undeland, I.; Ellegård, L.; Sandberg, A-S.
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Scandinavian Journal of Nutrition
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Randomized Controlled
Trials – Favourable
Effects on
Triglycerides3
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Browning, L.M.; Krebs, J.D.; Moore, C.S.;
Mishra, G.D.; O’Connell, M.A.; Jebb, S.A.
2007. The impact of long chain n-3
polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation on
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a group of overweight women with an
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Bryhn, M.; Hansteen, H.; Schanche, T.; Aakre,
S.E. 2006. The bioavailability and
pharmacodynamics of different concentrations
of omega-3 acid ethyl esters. Prostaglandins,
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Buckley, R.; Shewring, B.; Turner, R.; Yaqoob,
P.; Minihane, A.M. 2004. Circulating
triacylglycerol and apoE levels in response to
EPA and docosahexaenoic acid
supplementation in adult human subjects.
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Chan, D.C.; Watts, G.F.; Mori, T.A.; Barrett,
P.H.R.; Beilin, L.J.; Redgrave, T.G. 2002.
Factorial study of the effects of atorvastatin and
fish oil on dyslipidaemia in visceral obesity.
European Journal of Clinical Investigation
32:429-436.
Dyerberg, J.; Eskesen, D.C.; Andersen, P.W.;
Astrup, A.; Buemann, B.; Christensen, J.H.;
Clausen, P.; Rasmussen, B.F.; Schmidt, E.B.;
Tholstrup, T.; Toft, E.; Toubro, S.; Stender, S.
2004. Effects of trans and n-3 unsaturated
fatty acids on cardiovascular risk markers in
healthy males. An 8 weeks dietary intervention
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58:1062-1070.
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Hamazaki, K.; Itomura, M.; Huan, M.;
Nishizawa, H.; Watanabe, S.; Hamazaki, T.;
Sawazaki, S.; Terasawa, K.; Nakajima, S.;
Terano, T.; Hata, Y.; Fujishiro, S. 2003. n-3
long chain FA decrease serum levels of TG
and remnant-like particle-cholesterol in
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Hill, A.M.; Buckley, J.D.; Murphy, K.J.; Howe,
P.R.C. 2007. Combining fish-oil supplements
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Krebs, J.D.; Browning, L.M.; McLean, N.K.;
Rothwell, J.L.; Mishra, G.D.; Moore, C.S.; Jebb,
S.A. 2006. Additive benefits of long-chain n-3
polyunsaturated fatty acids and weight-loss in
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Lara, J.J.; Economou, M.; Wallace, A.M.;
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Sattar, N.; Lean, M.E.J. 2007. Benefits of
salmon eating on traditional and novel vascular
risk factors in young, non-obese healthy
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Leigh-Firbank, E.C.; Minihane, A.M.; Leake,
D.S.; Wright, J.W.; Murphy, M.C.; Griffin, B.A.;
Williams, C.M. 2002. Eicosapentaenoic acid
and docosahexaenoic acid from fish oils:
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Liu, M.; Wallmon, A.; Wallin, R.; Saldeen, T.
2003. Effects of stable fish oil and simvastatin
on plasma lipoproteins in patients with
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hyperlipidemia. Nutrition Research
23:1027-1034.
Lovegrove, J.A.; Lovegrove, S.S.; Lesauvage,
S.V.M.; Brady, L.M.; Saini, N.; Minihane, A.M.;
Williams, C.M. 2004. Moderate fish-oil
supplementation reverses low-platelet,
long-chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid status
and reduces plasma triacylglycerol
concentrations in British Indo-Asians.
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
79:974-982.
Maki, K.C.; Van Elswyk, M.E.; McCarthy, D.;
Seeley, M.A.; Veith, P.E.; Hess, S.P.; Ingram,
K.A.; Halvorson, J.J.; Calaguas, E.M.;
Davidson, M.H. 2003. Lipid responses in
mildly hypertriglyceridemic men and women to
consumption of docosahexaenoic
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Maki, K.C.; Van Elswyk, M.E.; McCarthy, D.;
Hess, S.P.; Veith, P.E.; Bell, M.; Subbaiah, P.;
Davidson, M.H. 2005. Lipid responses to a
dietary docosahexaenoic acid supplement in
men and women with below average levels of
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Stark, K.D.; Holub, B.J. 2004. Differential
eicosapentaenoic acid elevations and altered
cardiovascular disease risk factor responses
after supplementation with docosahexaenoic
acid in postmenopausal women receiving and
not receiving hormone replacement therapy.
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
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Woodman, R.J.; Mori, T.A.; Burke, V.; Puddey,
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I.B.; Watts, G.F.; Beilin, L.J. 2002. Effects of
purified eicosapentaenoic and
docosahexaenoic acids on glycemic control,
blood pressure, and serum lipids in type 2
diabetic patients with treated hypertension.
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
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Wu, W.H.; Lu, S.C.; Wang, T.F.; Jou, H.J.;
Wang, T.A. 2006. Effects of docosahexaenoic
acid supplementation on blood lipids, estrogen
metabolism, and in vivo oxidative stress in
postmenopausal vegetarian women. European
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Observational Studies
– Cross-Sectional3
Okuda, N.; Ueshima, H.; Okayama, A.; Saitoh,
S.; Nakagawa, H.; Rodriguez, B.L.; Sakata, K.;
Choudhury, S.R.; Curb, J.D.; Stamler, J. (for
the INTERLIPID Research Group) 2005.
Relation of long-chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty
acid intake to serum high density lipoprotein
cholesterol among Japanese men in Japan and
Japanese-American men in Hawaii: the
INTERLIPID study. Atherosclerosis
178:371-379.
Panagiotakos, D.B.; Zeimbekis, A.; Boutziouka,
V.; Economou, M.; Kourlaba, G.; Toutouzas,
P.; Polychronopoulos, E.. 2007. Long-term
fish intake is associated with better lipid profile,
arterial blood pressure, and blood glucose in
elderly people from Mediterranean islands
(MEDIS epidemiological study). Medical
Science Monitor 13(7):307-312.
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The effective dose
required to maintain
heart health is estimated
to be 500 mg n-3
LC-PUFAs per day. To
carry the claim, a
900
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product should contain
=30 mg n-3 LC-PUFAs
per 100 g or 100 kcal, in
accordance with the
Update of the ANNEX of
the Regulation
1924/2006 (eg., 1% or
2% DHA milk provides
?40 mg DHA per 100 g
and 77 mg DHA per 100
kcal, and so would
qualify to carry the
claim).
5-10ml per day
General Population.
Minimum 15% RDI per
100g or 100kcal.
(RDI for EPA+DHA
assumed as 200mg/day)
Nature of Evidence
Authoritative Bodies;
Expert and Scientific
Organisations;
References
Claim ID
ISSFAL (1999). Simopoulos AP, Leaf A, Salem
N. Workshop on the Essentiality of and
Recommended Dietary Intakes for Omega-6
and Omega-3 Fatty Acids. J Am Coll Nutr
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Committee on Medical Aspects of Food Policy
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Prepared for the U.K. Health Education
Authority (HEA); London, Engl. Available from:
http://www.nice.org.uk/page.aspx?o=502129.
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Cardiovascular System :Nutritional benefits and
claims]. (FR) (2003).
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British Nutrition Foundation (2000). Briefing
paper ‘n-3 Fatty Acids and Health’.
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&sectionId=686&subSectionId=341&parentSect
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Expert Workshop of the European Academy of
Nutritional Sciences (1998). de Deckere EA,
Korver O, Verschuren PM, Katan MB. Health
aspects of fish and n-3 polyunsaturated fatty
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Excellence, Clinical Guideline number 48
(2007). Secondary prevention in primary and
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Health Canada, Natural Health Products
Directorate, Fish Oil Monograph, 2006.
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fb-dgpsa/pdf/prodnatur/mono_fish_oil_huile_po
isson_e.pdf
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Authoritative Body –
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References
Claim ID
International Society for the Study of Fatty
Acids and Lipids, 2004
ISSFAL. 2004. Recommendations for Intake
of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Healthy
Adults (Report of the Sub-Committee).
International Society for Study of Fatty Acids
and Lipids (ISSFAL); Tiverton, Devon, Engl.
ISSFAL Policy Statement No. 3. Available
from:
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y-statements/issfal-policy-statement-3.html.
Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition,
2004
SACN. 2004. Advice on Fish Consumption:
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FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Fats and Oils
in Human Nutrition, 2003
FAO/WHO. 2003. Diet, Nutrition and the
Prevention of Chronic Diseases. Report of a
Joint WHO/FAO Expert Consultation, Jan.
28-Feb. 1, 2002, Geneva, Switz. World Health
Organization (WHO); Geneva, Switz. WHO
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from:
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.
European Society of Cardiology, 2003
European Society of Cardiology. 2003.
Management of acute myocardial infarction in
patients presenting with ST-segment elevation.
The Task Force on the Management of Acute
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Myocardial Infarction of the European Society
of Cardiology. Eur Heart J 24(1):28-66.
Available from:
http://eurheartj.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/fu
ll/24/1/28.
American Heart Association, 2002
Kris-Etherton, P.M.; Harris, W.S.; Appel, L.J.;
(for the American Heart Association Nutrition
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omega-3 fatty acids, and cardiovascular
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American Heart Association, 2006
Lichtenstein, A.H.; Appel, L.J.; Brands, M.;
Carnethon, M.; Daniels, S.; Franch, H.A.;
Franklin, B.; Kris-Etherton, P.; Harris, W.S.;
Howard, B.; Karanja, N.; Lefevre, M.; Rudel, L.;
Sacks, F.; Van Horn, L.; Winston, M.;
Wylie-Rosett, J. 2006. Summary of American
Heart Association Diet and Lifestyle
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Thromb Vasc Biol 26(10):2186-2191. Available
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/2186.
US National Academies of Science, Institute of
Medicine, 2005
IOM. 2005. Macronutrients and healthful diets.
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Carbohydrate, Fiber, Fat, Fatty Acids,
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the National Academies / The National
Academy Press (NAP); Washington, DC.
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Available from:
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10490&page=769.
Health Council of the Netherlands, 2001
Spaaij, C.J.; Pijls, L.T. 2004. New dietary
reference intakes in the Netherlands for
energy, proteins, fats and digestible
carbohydrates. Eur J Clin Nutr 58(1):191-194.
Available from:
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601788a.html.
Eurodiet – Nutrition and Diet for Healthy
Lifestyles, 2000
Eurodiet. 2000. EURODIET Core Report.
University of Crete, Eurodiet Project; Crete,
Greece (Sponsored by the European
Commission, Directorate General for Health &
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http://eurodiet.med.uoc.gr/.
UK Committee on Medical Aspects of Food
Policy, 1994
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Cardiovascular Disease (Nutrition Briefing
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Nutrition Foundation (BNF); London, Engl.
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JHCI. 2005. [Final Report - Generic Health
Claim for LC n-3 PUFA and Heart Health].
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Swedish Nutrition Foundation, 2004
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arteries - Omega-3 fatty acids. In: Health
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U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 2004 (for
food)
FDA. 2004. Letter Responding to Health
Claim Petition dated November 3, 2003
(Martek Petition): Omega-3 Fatty Acids and
Reduced Risk of Coronary Heart Disease
(Docket No. 2003Q-0401) dated Sep. 8, 2004.
Food and Drug Administration, U.S. (FDA),
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
(CFSAN), Office of Nutritional Products,
Labeling, and Dietary Supplements; College
Park, Maryland. Available from:
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U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 2002 (for
supplements)
FDA. 2002. Letter Responding to a Request to
Reconsider the Qualified Claim for a Dietary
Supplement Health Claim for Omega-3 Fatty
Acids and Coronary Heart Disease (Docket No.
91N-0103) dated February 8, 2002. Food and
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Drug Administration, U.S. (FDA), Center for
Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN),
Office of Nutritional Products, Labeling, and
Dietary Supplements; College Park, Maryland.
Available from:
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/ds-ltr28.html.
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Meta-Analyses/Critical
Review3
References
Claim ID
Balk, E.M.; Lichtenstein, A.H.; Chung, M.;
Kupelnick, B.; Chew, P.; Lau, J. 2006. Effects
of omega-3 fatty acids on serum markers of
cardiovascular disease risk: A systematic
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Calder, P.; 2004. n-3 fatty acids and
cardiovascular disease: evidence explained
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Dickinson, H.O.; Mason, J.M.; Nicolson, D.J.;
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metaregression analysis of randomized trials.
Journal of Hypertension 20:1493-1499.
Geleijnse, J.M.; Grobbee, D.E.; Kok, F.J.
2005. Impact of dietary and lifestyle factors on
the prevalence of hypertension in Western
populations. Journal of Human Hypertension
19:S1-S4.
He, K.; Song, Y.; Daviglus, M.L.; Liu, K.; Van
Horn, L.; Dyer, A.R.; Greenland, P. 2004.
Accumulated evidence on fish consumption
and coronary heart disease mortality: A
meta-analysis of cohort studies. Circulation
109:2705-2711.
Hu, F.B.; Willett, W.C. 2002. Optimal diets for
prevention of coronary heart disease. Journal
of the American Medical Association
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288:2568-2578.
McKenny, J.M.; Sica, D. 2007. Prescription
omega-3 fatty acids for the treatment of
hypertriglyceridemia. American Journal of
Health-System Pharmacists 64:595-605.
Undeland, I.; Ellegård, L.; Sandberg, A-S.
2004. Fish and cardiovascular health.
Scandinavian Journal of Nutrition
48(3):119-130.
Whelton, S.P.; He, J.; Whelton, P.K.; Muntner,
P. 2004. Meta-analysis of observational
studies on fish intake and coronary heart
disease. American Journal of Cardiology
93:1119-1123.
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Randomized Controlled
Trials – Favourable
Effects on Blood
Lipids3
References
Claim ID
Browning, L.M.; Krebs, J.D.; Moore, C.S.;
Mishra, G.D.; O’Connell, M.A.; Jebb, S.A.
2007. The impact of long chain n-3
polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation on
inflammation, insulin sensitivity and CVD risk in
a group of overweight women with an
inflammatory phenotype. Diabetes, Obesity
and Metabolism 9:70-80.
Bryhn, M.; Hansteen, H.; Schanche, T.; Aakre,
S.E. 2006. The bioavailability and
pharmacodynamics of different concentrations
of omega-3 acid ethyl esters. Prostaglandins,
Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids
75:19-24.
Buckley, R.; Shewring, B.; Turner, R.; Yaqoob,
P.; Minihane, A.M. 2004. Circulating
triacylglycerol and apoE levels in response to
EPA and docosahexaenoic acid
supplementation in adult human subjects.
British Journal of Nutrition 92:477-483.
Chan, D.C.; Watts, G.F.; Mori, T.A.; Barrett,
P.H.R.; Beilin, L.J.; Redgrave, T.G. 2002.
Factorial study of the effects of atorvastatin and
fish oil on dyslipidaemia in visceral obesity.
European Journal of Clinical Investigation
32:429-436.
Dyerberg, J.; Eskesen, D.C.; Andersen, P.W.;
Astrup, A.; Buemann, B.; Christensen, J.H.;
Clausen, P.; Rasmussen, B.F.; Schmidt, E.B.;
Tholstrup, T.; Toft, E.; Toubro, S.; Stender, S.
2004. Effects of trans and n-3 unsaturated
fatty acids on cardiovascular risk markers in
healthy males. An 8 weeks dietary intervention
study. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition
58:1062-1070.
31 January 2008
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Claim ID
Hamazaki, K.; Itomura, M.; Huan, M.;
Nishizawa, H.; Watanabe, S.; Hamazaki, T.;
Sawazaki, S.; Terasawa, K.; Nakajima, S.;
Terano, T.; Hata, Y.; Fujishiro, S. 2003. n-3
long chain FA decrease serum levels of TG
and remnant-like particle-cholesterol in
humans. Lipids 38(4):353-358.
Hill, A.M.; Buckley, J.D.; Murphy, K.J.; Howe,
P.R.C. 2007. Combining fish-oil supplements
with regular aerobic exercise improves body
composition and cardiovascular disease risk
factors. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
85:1267-1274.
Krebs, J.D.; Browning, L.M.; McLean, N.K.;
Rothwell, J.L.; Mishra, G.D.; Moore, C.S.; Jebb,
S.A. 2006. Additive benefits of long-chain n-3
polyunsaturated fatty acids and weight-loss in
the management of cardiovascular disease risk
in overweight hyperinsulinaemic women.
International Journal of Obesity 30:1535-1544.
Lara, J.J.; Economou, M.; Wallace, A.M.;
Rumley, A.; Lowe, G.; Slater, C.; Caslake, M.;
Sattar, N.; Lean, M.E.J. 2007. Benefits of
salmon eating on traditional and novel vascular
risk factors in young, non-obese healthy
subjects. Atherosclerosis 193:213-221.
Leigh-Firbank, E.C.; Minihane, A.M.; Leake,
D.S.; Wright, J.W.; Murphy, M.C.; Griffin, B.A.;
Williams, C.M. 2002. Eicosapentaenoic acid
and docosahexaenoic acid from fish oils:
differential associations with lipid responses.
British Journal of Nutrition 87:435-445.
Liu, M.; Wallmon, A.; Wallin, R.; Saldeen, T.
2003. Effects of stable fish oil and simvastatin
on plasma lipoproteins in patients with
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Claim ID
hyperlipidemia. Nutrition Research
23:1027-1034.
Lovegrove, J.A.; Lovegrove, S.S.; Lesauvage,
S.V.M.; Brady, L.M.; Saini, N.; Minihane, A.M.;
Williams, C.M. 2004. Moderate fish-oil
supplementation reverses low-platelet,
long-chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid status
and reduces plasma triacylglycerol
concentrations in British Indo-Asians.
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
79:974-982.
Maki, K.C.; Van Elswyk, M.E.; McCarthy, D.;
Seeley, M.A.; Veith, P.E.; Hess, S.P.; Ingram,
K.A.; Halvorson, J.J.; Calaguas, E.M.;
Davidson, M.H. 2003. Lipid responses in
mildly hypertriglyceridemic men and women to
consumption of docosahexaenoic
acid-enriched eggs. International Journal for
Vitamin and Nutrition Research 73(5):357-368.
Maki, K.C.; Van Elswyk, M.E.; McCarthy, D.;
Hess, S.P.; Veith, P.E.; Bell, M.; Subbaiah, P.;
Davidson, M.H. 2005. Lipid responses to a
dietary docosahexaenoic acid supplement in
men and women with below average levels of
high density lipoprotein cholesterol. Journal of
the American College of Nutrition
24(3):189-199.
Stark, K.D.; Holub, B.J. 2004. Differential
eicosapentaenoic acid elevations and altered
cardiovascular disease risk factor responses
after supplementation with docosahexaenoic
acid in postmenopausal women receiving and
not receiving hormone replacement therapy.
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
79:765-773.
Woodman, R.J.; Mori, T.A.; Burke, V.; Puddey,
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References
Claim ID
I.B.; Watts, G.F.; Beilin, L.J. 2002. Effects of
purified eicosapentaenoic and
docosahexaenoic acids on glycemic control,
blood pressure, and serum lipids in type 2
diabetic patients with treated hypertension.
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
76:1007-1015.
Wu, W.H.; Lu, S.C.; Wang, T.F.; Jou, H.J.;
Wang, T.A. 2006. Effects of docosahexaenoic
acid supplementation on blood lipids, estrogen
metabolism, and in vivo oxidative stress in
postmenopausal vegetarian women. European
Journal of Clinical Nutrition 60:386-392.
Randomized Controlled
Trials – Favourable
Effects on Blood
Pressure3
Dyerberg, J.; Eskesen, D.C.; Andersen, P.W.;
Astrup, A.; Buemann, B.; Christensen, J.H.;
Clausen, P.; Rasmussen, B.F.; Schmidt, E.B.;
Tholstrup, T.; Toft, E.; Toubro, S.; Stender, S.
2004. Effects of trans and n-3 unsaturated
fatty acids on cardiovascular risk markers in
healthy males. An 8 weeks dietary intervention
study. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition
58:1062-1070.
Theobald, H.E.; Goodall, A.H.; Sattar, N.;
Talbot, D.C.S.; Chowienczyk, P.J.; Sanders,
T.A.B. 2007. Low-dose docosahexaenoic acid
lowers diastolic blood pressure in middle-aged
men and women. The Journal of Nutrition
137:973-978.
Lara, J.J.; Economou, M.; Wallace, A.M.;
Rumley, A.; Lowe, G.; Slater, C.; Caslake, M.;
Sattar, N.; Lean, M.E.J. 2007. Benefits of
salmon eating on traditional and novel vascular
risk factors in young, non-obese healthy
subjects. Atherosclerosis 193:213-221.
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Observational Studies
– Prospective Cohort
Studies3
References
Claim ID
Albert, C.M.; Campos, H.; Stampfer, M.J.;
Ridker, P.M.; Manson, J.E.; Willett, W.C.; Ma,
J. 2002. Blood levels of n-3 fatty acids and the
risk of sudden death. New England Journal of
Medicine 346(15):1113-1118.
He, K.; Rimm, E.B.; Merchant, A.; Rosner,
B.A.; Stampfer, M.J.; Willett, W.C.; Ascherio, A.
2002. Fish consumption and risk of stroke in
men. American Medical Association
288:3130-3136.
Hu, F.B.; Bronner, L.; Willett, W.C.; Stampfer,
M.J.; Rexrode, K.M.; Albert, C.M.; Hunter, D.;
Manson, J.E. 2002. Fish and omega-3 fatty
acid intake and risk of coronary heart disease
in women. Journal of the American Medical
Association 287(14):1815-1821.
Iso, H.; Kobayashi, M.; Ishihara, J.; Sasaki, S.;
Okada, K.; Kita, Y.; Kokubo, Y.; Tsugane, S.;
for the JPHC Study Group. 2006. Intake of
fish and n3 fatty acids and risk of coronary
heart disease among Japanese: The Japanese
Public Health Center-Based (JHPC) Study
Cohort I. Circulation 113:195-202.
Mozaffarian, D.; Ascherio, A.; Hu, F.B.;
Stampfer, M.J.; Willett, W.C.; Siscovick, D.S.;
Rimm, E.B. 2005. Interplay between different
polyunsaturated fatty acids and risk of coronary
heart disease in men. Circulation 111:157-164.
Mozaffarian, D.; Lemaitre, R.N.; Kuller, L.H.;
Burke, G.L.; Tracy, R.P.; Siscovick, D.S. 2003.
Cardiac benefits of fish consumption may
depend on the type of fish consumed: The
cardiovascular health study. Circulation
107:1372-1377.
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Observational Studies
– Cross-Sectional3
References
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Chrysohoou, C.; Panagiotakos, D.B.; Pitsavos,
C.; Skoumas, J.; Krinos, X.; Chloptsios, Y.;
Nikolaou, V.; Stefanadis, C. 2007. Long-term
fish consumption is associated with protection
against arrhythmia in healthy persons in a
Mediterranean region – the ATTICA study.
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
85:1385-1391.
Mozaffarian, D.; Prineas, R.J.; Stein, P.K.;
Siscovick, D.S. 2006. Dietary fish and n-3 fatty
acid intake and cardiac electrocardiographic
parameters in humans. Journal of the
American College of Cardiology 48:478-484.
Okuda, N.; Ueshima, H.; Okayama, A.; Saitoh,
S.; Nakagawa, H.; Rodriguez, B.L.; Sakata, K.;
Choudhury, S.R.; Curb, J.D.; Stamler, J. (for
the INTERLIPID Research Group) 2005.
Relation of long-chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty
acid intake to serum high density lipoprotein
cholesterol among Japanese men in Japan and
Japanese-American men in Hawaii: the
INTERLIPID study. Atherosclerosis
178:371-379.
Panagiotakos, D.B.; Zeimbekis, A.; Boutziouka,
V.; Economou, M.; Kourlaba, G.; Toutouzas,
P.; Polychronopoulos, E.. 2007. Long-term
fish intake is associated with better lipid profile,
arterial blood pressure, and blood glucose in
elderly people from Mediterranean islands
(MEDIS epidemiological study). Medical
Science Monitor 13(7):307-312.
Ueshima, H.; Stamler, J.; Elliott, P.; Chan, Q.;
Brown, I.J.; Carnethon, M.R.; Daviglus, M.L.;
He, K.; Moag-Stahlberg, A.; Rodriguez, B.L.;
Steffen, L.M.; Van Horn, L.; Yarnell, J.; Zhou,
B. (INTERMAP Research Group). 2007.
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Food omega-3 fatty acid intake of individuals
(total, linolenic acid, long-chain) and their blood
pressure: INTERMAP study. Hypertension
50(2):313-319.
Observational Studies
– Case-Control3
Guallar, E.; Sanz-Gallardo, I.; van’t Veer, P.;
Bode, P.; Aro, A.; Gómez-Aracena, J.; Kara,
J.D.; Riemersma, R.A.; Martin-Moreno, J.M.;
Kok, F.J. (For the Heavy Metals and Myocardial
Infarction Study Group). 2002. Mercury, fish
oils, and the risk of myocardial infarction. New
England Journal of Medicine 347:1747-1754.
Lemaitre, R; King, I; Mozaffarian, D; Kuller, L;
Tracy, R; Siscovick, D. 2003. n-3
polyunsaturated fatty acids, fatal ischemic heart
disease, and nonfatal myocardial infarction in
older adults: the Cardiovascular Health Study.
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
77:319-325.
Rozenn, N.L.; King, I.B.; Mozaffarian, D.;
Kuller, L.H.; Tracy, R.P.; Siscovick, D.S. 2003.
n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, fatal ischemic
heart disease, and nonfatal myocardial
infarction in older adults: The Cardiovascular
Health Study. American Journal of Clinical
Nutrition 77:319-325.
Tavani, A.; Bertuzzi, M.; Gallus. S.; Negri, E.;
La Vecchia, C. 2004. Risk factors for non-fatal
myocardial infarction in Italian women.
Preventative Medicine 39:128-134.
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Studies
References
Claim ID
Jacobson TA. Beyond lipids: the role of
omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil in the
prevention of coronary heart disease. Curr
Artheroscler Rep. 9(2), 145-153 (2007)
De Lorgeril M. Essential polyunsaturated fatty
acids, inflammation, atherosclerosis and
cardiovascular diseases. Subcell Biochem. 42,
283-297 (2007)
Lamotte M et al. A multi-country
health-economic evaluation of highly
concentrated n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in
the secondary prevention after myocardial
infarction. Herz. 31, 3,74-82 (Dec 2006)
HDL (good)
cholesterol
31 January 2008
The effective dose
required to maintain
healthy HDL cholesterol
levels is estimated to be
500 mg n-3 LC-PUFAs
per day. To carry the
claim, a product should
contain =30 mg n-3
LC-PUFAs per 100 g or
100 kcal, in accordance
with the Update of the
ANNEX of the
Regulation 1924/2006
(eg., 1% or 2% DHA milk
provides ?40 mg DHA
per 100 g and 77 mg
DHA per 100 kcal, and
so would qualify to carry
the claim).
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Recommended Intakes
References
Claim ID
International Society for the Study of Fatty
Acids and Lipids, 2004
ISSFAL. 2004. Recommendations for Intake
of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Healthy
Adults (Report of the Sub-Committee).
International Society for Study of Fatty Acids
and Lipids (ISSFAL); Tiverton, Devon, Engl.
ISSFAL Policy Statement No. 3. Available
from:
http://www.issfal.org.uk/lipid-matters/issfal-polic
y-statements/issfal-policy-statement-3.html.
Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition,
2004
SACN. 2004. Advice on Fish Consumption:
Benefits and Risks. U.K. Food Standards
Agency (FSA) & U.K. Department of Health,
Committee on Toxicity (COT), Scientific
Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN);
London, Engl. Available from:
http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/fishrep
ort2004full.pdf.
FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Fats and Oils
in Human Nutrition, 2003
FAO/WHO. 2003. Diet, Nutrition and the
Prevention of Chronic Diseases. Report of a
Joint WHO/FAO Expert Consultation, Jan.
28-Feb. 1, 2002, Geneva, Switz. World Health
Organization (WHO); Geneva, Switz. WHO
Technical Report Series, No. 916. Available
from:
http://whqlibdoc.who.int/trs/WHO_TRS_916.pdf
.
European Society of Cardiology, 2003
European Society of Cardiology. 2003.
Management of acute myocardial infarction in
patients presenting with ST-segment elevation.
The Task Force on the Management of Acute
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Myocardial Infarction of the European Society
of Cardiology. Eur Heart J 24(1):28-66.
Available from:
http://eurheartj.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/fu
ll/24/1/28.
American Heart Association, 2002
Kris-Etherton, P.M.; Harris, W.S.; Appel, L.J.;
(for the American Heart Association Nutrition
Committee). 2002. Fish consumption, fish oil,
omega-3 fatty acids, and cardiovascular
disease. Circulation 106(21):2747-2757 &
[Erratum, 107(3):512]. Available from:
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1/2747.
American Heart Association, 2006
Lichtenstein, A.H.; Appel, L.J.; Brands, M.;
Carnethon, M.; Daniels, S.; Franch, H.A.;
Franklin, B.; Kris-Etherton, P.; Harris, W.S.;
Howard, B.; Karanja, N.; Lefevre, M.; Rudel, L.;
Sacks, F.; Van Horn, L.; Winston, M.;
Wylie-Rosett, J. 2006. Summary of American
Heart Association Diet and Lifestyle
Recommendations revision 2006. Arterioscler
Thromb Vasc Biol 26(10):2186-2191. Available
from:
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/2186.
US National Academies of Science, Institute of
Medicine, 2005
IOM. 2005. Macronutrients and healthful diets.
In: Dietary Reference Intakes for Energy,
Carbohydrate, Fiber, Fat, Fatty Acids,
Cholesterol, Protein, and Amino Acids
(Macronutrients). Institute of Medicine (IOM) of
the National Academies / The National
Academy Press (NAP); Washington, DC.
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Available from:
http://books.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=
10490&page=769.
Health Council of the Netherlands, 2001
Spaaij, C.J.; Pijls, L.T. 2004. New dietary
reference intakes in the Netherlands for
energy, proteins, fats and digestible
carbohydrates. Eur J Clin Nutr 58(1):191-194.
Available from:
http://www.nature.com/ejcn/journal/v58/n1/full/1
601788a.html.
Eurodiet – Nutrition and Diet for Healthy
Lifestyles, 2000
Eurodiet. 2000. EURODIET Core Report.
University of Crete, Eurodiet Project; Crete,
Greece (Sponsored by the European
Commission, Directorate General for Health &
Consumer Protection (Unit F/3), and the Greek
Ministry of Health). Available from:
http://eurodiet.med.uoc.gr/.
UK Committee on Medical Aspects of Food
Policy, 1994
Stockley, L. 1996. Nutritional Aspects of
Cardiovascular Disease (Nutrition Briefing
Paper based on the 1994 Report of the
Cardiovascular Review Group, Committee on
Medical Aspects of Food Policy [COMA]).
Prepared for the U.K. Health Education
Authority (HEA); London, Engl. Available from:
http://www.nice.org.uk/page.aspx?o=502129.
British Nutrition Foundation Task Force on
Unsaturated Fatty Acids, 1992
BNF. 1999. n-3 Fatty Acids and Health. British
Nutrition Foundation (BNF); London, Engl.
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Component
Health
Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
Randomized Controlled
Trials – Favourable
Effects on HDL-C3
References
Claim ID
Chan, D.C.; Watts, G.F.; Mori, T.A.; Barrett,
P.H.R.; Beilin, L.J.; Redgrave, T.G. 2002.
Factorial study of the effects of atorvastatin and
fish oil on dyslipidaemia in visceral obesity.
European Journal of Clinical Investigation
32:429-436.
Hill, A.M.; Buckley, J.D.; Murphy, K.J.; Howe,
P.R.C. 2007. Combining fish-oil supplements
with regular aerobic exercise improves body
composition and cardiovascular disease risk
factors. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
85:1267-1274.
Krebs, J.D.; Browning, L.M.; McLean, N.K.;
Rothwell, J.L.; Mishra, G.D.; Moore, C.S.; Jebb,
S.A. 2006. Additive benefits of long-chain n-3
polyunsaturated fatty acids and weight-loss in
the management of cardiovascular disease risk
in overweight hyperinsulinaemic women.
International Journal of Obesity 30:1535-1544.
Lara, J.J.; Economou, M.; Wallace, A.M.;
Rumley, A.; Lowe, G.; Slater, C.; Caslake, M.;
Sattar, N.; Lean, M.E.J. 2007. Benefits of
salmon eating on traditional and novel vascular
risk factors in young, non-obese healthy
subjects. Atherosclerosis 193:213-221.
Lovegrove, J.A.; Lovegrove, S.S.; Lesauvage,
S.V.M.; Brady, L.M.; Saini, N.; Minihane, A.M.;
Williams, C.M. 2004. Moderate fish-oil
supplementation reverses low-platelet,
long-chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid status
and reduces plasma triacylglycerol
concentrations in British Indo-Asians.
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
79:974-982.
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Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
Observational Studies
– Cross-Sectional3
31 January 2008
References
Claim ID
Okuda, N.; Ueshima, H.; Okayama, A.; Saitoh,
S.; Nakagawa, H.; Rodriguez, B.L.; Sakata, K.;
Choudhury, S.R.; Curb, J.D.; Stamler, J. (for
the INTERLIPID Research Group) 2005.
Relation of long-chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty
acid intake to serum high density lipoprotein
cholesterol among Japanese men in Japan and
Japanese-American men in Hawaii: the
INTERLIPID study. Atherosclerosis
178:371-379.
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Long chain omega-3
polyunsaturated fatty acids
Heart health
31 January 2008
The claim relates only to
very long chain
polyunsaturated fatty
acids (of chain length 20
carbons or above)
including EPA, DPA and
DHA (i.e. 20:3n-3,
20:4n-3, 20:5n-3,
22:5n-3 and 22:6n-3),
and not all long chain
polyunsaturated fatty
acids, such as
alpha-linolenic acid (i.e.
18:3n-3 and 18:4n-3).
The ratio of EPA and
DHA should reflect that
which occurs naturally in
oily fish.
Must be accompanied by
a statement to the effect
that 3g must be
consumed weekly, or
0.45g daily, as part of a
healthy lifestyle.
When a product is
presented as a stand
alone serving, then each
serving must contain no
less than 0.2g LC n-3
PUFA.
When a product carries
a recommendation for a
number of portions per
day or week then the
total LC n-3 PUFA
content of the daily
JHCI
Joint Health Claims Initiative, 2004
(http://www.jhci.org.uk/approv/JHCIDossier.pdf)
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recommendation (daily
serving) must be greater
than 0.2g.
Not personalise the
claim to the individual,
e.g. "provides half your
daily needs".
State the proportion (i.e.
a ‘quarter’, ‘third’, ‘half’
etc) of the 0.45g daily
intake, or 3g weekly
intake, in each serving or
portion.
Clarify to consumers
when products have
been fortified with LC n-3
PUFA and make clear to
consumers the origin of
the oil.
Products containing
significant amounts of
contaminants (identified
by the SACN/COT
Inter-Committee
Subgroup to be marlin,
swordfish, shark and, to
a lesser extent, tuna)
carrying the claim should
also carry a warning for
pregnant women and
children
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Claim ID
Long-chain omega 3 (n-3)
polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC
omega 3 PUFA, LCn-3 PUFA) or
EPA and DHA or docosahexaenoic
acid (DHA; C22-6n-3) or omega 3
fish oils
Brain development
and function
55 mg/day minimum
488
Applicable to adults and
children
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Nature of Evidence
Textbooks
Reviews
Randomised trials
epidemiology
References
Claim ID
Consensus Statement
Koletzko, B., Cetin, I., Brenna, J. T. for the
Perinatal Lipid Intake Working Group (2007).
Dietary fat intakes for pregnant and lactating
women.
Br J Nutr doi: 10.1017/S0007114507764747
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Farquharson, J., Jamieson, E.C., Abbasi, A.K.,
Patrick, W.J.A., Logan, R.W. & Cockburn, F.
(1995). Effect of diet on the fatty acid
composition of the major phospholipids of
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Olsen, S.F., Sorensen, J.D., Secher, N.J.,
Hedegaard, M., Henriksen, T.B., Hansen, A.S.
& Grant, A. (1992). Randomised, controlled
trial of the effect of fish oil supplementation on
pregnancy duration.
Lancet 339 : 1003-1007
Voigt, R.G., Jensen, C.L., Fraley, J.K., Rozelle,
J.C., Brown III, F.R. & Heird, W.C. (2002).
Relationship between ?3 long-chain
polyunsaturated fatty acid status during early
infancy and neurodevelopmental status at 1
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Willatts, P., Forsyth, J.S., DiModugno, M.K.,
Varma, S. & Colvin, M. (1998). Effect of
long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in infant
formula on problem solving at 10 months of
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Fawcett, S.L., Birch, D.G. & Uauy, R. (2002). A
randomised controlled trial of long-chain
polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation of
formula in term infants after weaning at 6 wk of
age
Am J Clin Nutr 75 : 570-580
Bouwstra, H., Dijck-Brouwer, D.A.J.,
Wildeman, J.A.L., Tjoonk, H.M., van der Heide,
J.C., Boersma, E.R. et al (2003). Long-chain
polyunsaturated fatty acids have a positive
effect on the quality of general movements of
healthy term infants.
Am J Clin Nutr 78 : 313-318
Makrides M., Neuman, M.A., Byard, R.W.,
Simmer, K. & Gibson, R.A. (1994). Fatty acid
composition of brain, retina and erythrocytes in
breast- and formula-fed infants.
Am J Clin Nutr 60 : 189-194
Helland, I.B., Smith, L., Saarem, K., Saugstad,
O.D. & Drevon, C.A. (2003). Maternal
supplementation with very-long-chain n-3 fatty
acids during pregnancy and lactation augments
children’s IQ at 4 years of age.
Pediatrics 111 : e39-e44
Colombo, J., Kannass, K.N., Shaddy, D.J.,
Kundurthi, S., Maikranz, J.M., Anderson, C.J. et
al (2004). Maternal DHA and the development
of attention in infancy and toddlerhood.
Child Development 75: 1254-1267
Auestad, N., Scott, D.T., Janowsky, J.S.,
Jacobsen, C., Carroll, R.E., Montalto, M.B.,
Halter, R. et al (2003). Visual, cognitive and
language assessment at 39 months: a
follow-up study of children fed formulas
containing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty
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acids to 1 year of age.
Pediatrics 112: e177-e183
Morris, M. C., Evans, D.A., Tangney, C.C.,
Bienias, J.L. & Wilson, R.S. (2005). Fish
consumption and cognitive decline with age in
a large community study.
Arch Neurol 62: 1849-1853
Freund-Levi, Y. Eriksdotter-Jönhagen, M.,
Cederholm, T., Basun, H., Faxèn-Irving, G.,
Garlind, A., Vedin, I., Vessby, B. et al (2006).
?3 Fatty acid treatment in 174 patients with
mild to moderate Alzheimer disease: OmegAD
Study.
Arch Neurol 63: 1402-1408
Schaefer, E. J., Bongard, V., Beiser, A.S.,
Lamon-Fava, S., Robins, S.J., Au, R., Tucker,
K.L., Kyle, D.J. et al (2006). Plasma
phosphatidylcholine docosahexaenoic acid
content and risk of dementia and Alzheimer
disease.
Arch Neurol 63: 1545-1550
Van Gelder, B. M., Tijhuis, M., Kalmijn, S. &
Kromhout, D. (2007). Fish consumption, n-3
fatty acids and subsequent 5-y cognitive
decline in elderly men: the Zutphen Elderly
Study.
Am J Clin Nutr 85: 1142-1147
Jensen, C. L., Voigt, T.C., Prager, T.C., Zou,
Y.L., Fraley, J.K., Rozelle, J.C. et al (2005).
Effects of maternal docosahexaenoic acid
intake on visual function and
neurodevelopment in breastfed term infants.
Am J Clin Nutr 82: 125-132
Birch, E. E., Garfield, S., Castaneda, Y.,
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Hughbanks-Wheaton, D., Uauy, R. & Hoffman,
D. (2007). Visual acuity and cognitive outcomes
at 4 years of age in a double-blind, randomised
trial of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty
acid-supplemented infant formula.
Early Human Development 83: 279-284
Lauritzen, L., Jargensen, M.H., Olsen, S.F.,
Straarup, E.M. & Michaelsen, K.F. (2005).
Maternal fish oil supplementation in lactation:
effect on developmental outcome in breast-fed
infants.
Reprod Nutr Dev 45: 535-547
Freemantle, E., Vandal, M., Tremblay-Mercier,
J., Tremblay, S., Blachere, J.-C., Begin, M.E.,
Brenna, J.T. et al. (2006). Maternal fish oil
supplementation in lactation: effect on
developmental outcome in breast-fed infants.
Prostaglandins Leukotrienes EFA 75: 213-220
Dunstan, J. A., Simmer, K., Dixon, G. &
Prescott, S.L. (2006). Cognitive assessment at
2½ years following fish oil supplementation in
pregnancy: a randomised controlled trial.
Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. Published
on-line doi: 10.11.36/adc.2006.099085
Judge, M. P.Harel, O. & Lammi-Keefe, C.J.
(2007). Maternal consumption of a
docosahexaenoic acid-containing functional
food during pregnancy: benefit for infant
performance on problem solving but not on
recognition memory tasks at age 9 mo.
Am J Clin Nutr 85: 1572-1577
Whalley, L.F., Fox, H.C., Wahle, K.W., Starr,
J.M. & Deary, I.J. (2004). Cognitive aging,
childhood intelligence, and the use of food
supplements: possible involvement of n-3 fatty
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acids.
Am J Clin Nutr 80: 1650-1657
Richardson, A.J. & Montgomery, P. (2005).
The Oxford-Durham Study: a randomised,
controlled trial of dietary supplementation with
fatty acids in children with development
coordination disorder.
Pediatrics 115: 1360-1366
Sinn, N. & Bryan, J. (2007). Effect of
supplementation with polyunsaturated fatty
acids and micronutrients on learning and
behaviour problems associated with child
ADHD.
J Development Behavioral Pediatrics 28: 82-91
Montgomery, C., Speake, B.K., Cameron, A.,
Sattar, N. & Weaver, L.T. (2003). Maternal
docosahexaenoic acid supplementation and
fetal accretion.
Br J Nutr 90: 135-145
Epidemiological Studies
Hibbeln, J.R., Davis, J.M., Steer, C., Emmett,
P., Rogers, I., Williams, C. & Golding J. (2007).
Maternal seafood consumption in pregnancy
and neurodevelopmental outcomes in
childhood (ALSPAC Study) : an observational
cohort study.
Lancet 369 : 578-585
Ghys, A., Bakker, E., Hornstra, G. & van den
Hout, M. (2002). Red blood cell and plasma
phospholipid arachidonic and docosahexaenoic
acid levels at birth and cognitive development
at 4 years of age.
Early Human Development 69 : 83-90
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Daniels, J.L., Longnecker, M.P., Rowland, A.S.,
Golding, J. (2004). Fish intake during
pregnancy and early cognitive development of
offspring.
Epidemiol 15 : 394-402
Kalmijn, S., van Boxtel, M.P.J., Ocké, M.,
Verschuren, W.M.M., Kromhout, D. & Launer,
L.J. (2004). Dietary intake of fatty acids and fish
in relation to cognitive performance at middle
age.
Neurology 62: 275-280
Cheruku, S. R., Montgomery-Downs, H.E.,
Farkas, S.L., Thoman, E.B. & Lammi-Keefe,
C.J. (2002). Higher maternal plasma
docosahexaenoic acid during pregnancy is
associated with more mature neonatal
sleep-state patterning.
Am J Clin Nutr 76: 608-613
Engelhart, M. J., Geerlings, M.I., Ruitenberg,
A., van Swieten, J.C., Hofman, A., Witteman,
J.M.C. & Breteler, M.M.B. (2002). Diet and risk
of dementia: does fat matter? The Rotterdam
Study.
Neurology 59: 1915-1921
Morris, M. C., Evans, D.A., Bienias, J.L.,
Tangney, C.C., Bennett, D.A., Willon, R.S. et al
(2003). Consumption of fish and n-3 fatty acids
and risk of incident Alzheimer disease.
Arch Neurol 60: 940-946
Conklin, S. M., Gianaros, P.J., Brown, S.M.,
Yao, J.K., Hariri, A.R., Manuck, S.B., Muldoon,
M.F. (2007). Long-chain omega-3 fatty acid
intake is associated positively with corticolimbic
gray matter volume in healthy adults.
Neurosci Lett 421: 209-212
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Reviews
Salem N. Jr., Litman, B., Kim, H.-Y. &
Gawrisch, K. (2001). Mechanisms of action of
docosahexaenoic acid in the nervous system.
Lipids 36 : 945-959
FAO/WHO (1994). FAO Food Nutr Pap 57 :
1-147
Simopoulos, A.P., Leaf, A. & Salem Jr., N
(1999). Workshop on the essentiality of and
recommended dietary intakes for omega-6 and
omega-3 fatty acids.
J Am Coll Nutr 18 : 487-489
Larque, E., Demmelmair, H. & Koletzko, B.
(2002). Perinatal supply and metabolism of
long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids.
Importance for the early development of the
nervous system.
Ann NY Acad Sci 967 : 299-310
Muskiet, F. A. J., Fokkema, M.R., Schaafsma,
A., Boersma, E.R. & Crawford, M.A. (2004). Is
docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) essential?
Lessons from DHA status regulation, our
ancient diet, epidemiology and randomised,
controlled trials.
J Nutr 134: 183-186
Connor, W. E. and Connor, S. L. (2007). The
importance of fish and docosahexaenoic acid in
Alzheimer disease.
Am J Clin Nutr 85: 929-930
Muskiet, F. A. J., van Goor, S.A., Kuipers, R.S.,
Velzing-Aarts, F.V., Smit, E.N., Bouwstra, H. et
al (2006). Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty
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acids in maternal and infant nutrition.
Prostaglandins Leukotrienes EFA 75: 135-144
Koletzko, B., Agostoni, C., Carlson, S.E.,
Clandinin, T., Hornstra, G. et al (2001).
Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids
(LC-PUFA) and perinatal development.
Acta Pediatrica 90: 460-464
Cheatham, C. L., Colombo, J. & Carlson, S.E.
(2006). n-3 Fatty acids and cognitive function
and visual acuity development: methodologic
and conceptual considerations.
Am J Clin Nutr 83(suppl): 1458S-1466S
Johnson, E. J. and Schaefer, E. J. (2006).
Potential role of dietary n-3 fatty acids in the
prevention of dementia and macular
degeneration.
Am J Clin Nutr 83(suppl): 1494S-1498S
Animal Studies
Calderon, F. and Kim, H.Y. (2004).
Docosahexaenoic acid promotes neurite
growth in hippocampal neurons
J Neurochem 90 : 979-988
(erratum : J Neurochem 2004 ; 90 : 1540)
Dyall, S. C., Michael, G.J., Whelpton, R., Scott,
A.G. & Michael-Titus, A.T. (2007). Dietary
enrichment with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty
acids reverses age-related decreases in the
GluR2 and NR2B glutamate receptor subunits
in rat forebrain.
Neurobiol of Aging 28: 424-439
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Long-chain omega-3 (n-3)
polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC
omega-3 PUFA, LC n-3 PUFA) or
docosahexaenoic acid or
eicosapentaenoic acid or omega-3
fish oils
Building block for
lipids in the retina’s
photoreceptors; Eye
Health
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Applicable to adults and
children
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Human Studies
Birch, E.E., Hoffman, D.R., Castaneda, Y.S.,
Fawcett, S.L., Birch, D.G. & Uauy, R. (2002). A
randomised controlled trial of long-chain
polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation of
formula in term infants after weaning at 6 wk of
age.
Am J Clin Nutr 75 : 570-580
Makrides, M., Neuman, M.A., Byard, R.W.,
Simmer, K. & Gibson, R.A. (1994). Fatty acid
composition of brain, retina and erythrocytes in
breast- and formula-fed infants.
Am J Clin Nutr 60 : 189-194
Montgomery, C. et al (2003). Br J Nutr 90:
135-145
Innis, S.M., Nelson, C.M., Rioux, M.F. & King,
D.J. (1994). Development of visual acuity in
relation to plasma and erythrocyte omega-6
and omega-3 fatty acids in healthy, term
gestation infants.
Am J Clin Nutr 60 : 347-352
Auestad, N., Scott, D.T., Janowsky, J.S.,
Jacobsen, C., Carroll, R.E., Montalto, M.B.,
Halter, R. et al (2003). Visual, cognitive and
language assessment at 39 months: a
follow-up study of children fed formulas
containing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty
acids to 1 year of age.
Pediatrics 112: e117-e183
Williams, C., Birch, E.E., Emmett, P.M. &
Northstone, K. (2001). Stereoacuity at age 3.5 y
in children born full-term is associated with
prenatal and postnatal dietary factors: a report
from a population-based cohort study.
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Am J Clin Nutr 73: 316-322
Judge, M. P., Harel, O., Lammi-keefe, C.J.
(2007). A docosahexaenoic acid-functional
food during pregnancy benefits infant visual
acuity at four but not six months of age.
Lipids 42: 117-122
Jensen, C. L., Voigt, T.C., Prager, T.C., Zou,
Y.L., Fraley, J.K., Rozelle, J.C. et al. (2005).
Effect on maternal docosahexaenoic acid
intake on visual function and
neurodevelopment in breastfed term infants.
Am J Clin Nutr 82: 125-132
Birch, E. E., Garfield, S., Castaneda, Y.S.,
Hughbanks-Wheaton, D., Uauy, R. & Hoffman,
D.R. (2007). Visual acuity and cognitive
outcomes at 4 years of age in a double-blind,
randomised trial of long-chain polyunsaturated
fatty acid-supplemented infant formula.
Early Human Development 83: 279-284
Lauritzen, L., Jørgensen, M.H., Mikkelsen,
T.B., Skovgaard, I.M., Straarup, E.M., Olsen,
S.F. et al (2004). Maternal fish oil
supplementation in lactation: effect on visual
acuity and n-3 fatty acid content of infant
erythrocytes.
Lipids 39: 195-206
Malcolm, C. A., Hamilton, R., McCulloch, D.L.,
Montgomery, C. & Weaver, L.T. (2003).
Scotopic electroretinogram in term infants born
of mothers supplemented with
docosahexaenoic acid during pregnancy.
Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 44: 3685-3691
Consensus Statement
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Koletzko, B., Cetin, I., Brenna, J. T. for the
Perinatal Lipid Intake Working Group (2007).
Dietary fat intakes for pregnant and lactating
women.
Br J Nutr doi: 10.1017/S0007114507764747
Reviews
Uauy, R., Hoffman, D.R., Peirano, P., Birch,
D.G. & Birch, E.E. (2001). Essential fatty acids
in visual and brain development.
Lipids 36 : 885-895
Innis, S.M. (1993). Essential fatty acid
requirements in human nutrition.
Can J Physiol Pharmacol 71 : 699-706
Larque, E., Demmelmair, H. & Koletzko, B.
(2002). Perinatal supply and metabolism of
long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids.
Importance for the early development of the
nervous system.
Ann NY Acad Sci 967 : 299-310
Jeffrey, B.G., Weisinger, H.S., Neuringer, M. &
Mitchell, D.C. (2001). The role of
docosahexaenoic acid in retinal function.
Lipids 36 : 859-871
Cheatham, C. L., Colombo, J. & Carlson, S.E.
(2006). n-3 Fatty acids and cognitive function
and visual acuity development: methodologic
and conceptual considerations.
Am J Clin Nutr 83(suppl): 1458S-1466S
Johnson, E. J. and Schaefer, E. J. (2006).
Potential role of dietary n-3 fatty acids in the
prevention of dementia and macular
degeneration.
Am J Clin Nutr 83(suppl): 1494S-1498S
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SanGiovanni, J. P and Chew, E. Y. (2005). The
role of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in
health and disease of the retina.
Progr Retin Eye Res 24: 87-138
Animal/Ex-Vivo Studies
Anderson, G.J. et al (1990). Docosahexaenoic
acid is the preferred dietary n-3 fatty acid for
the development of the brain and retina.
Pediatric Res 27 : 89-97
Diau, G.-Y., Loew, E.R., Wijendran, V.,
Sarkadi-Nagy, E., Nathanielsz, P.W. & Brenna,
J.T. (2003). Docosahexaenoic and arachidonic
acid influence on preterm baboon retinal
composition and function.
Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 44: 4559-4566
Connor, K. M., SanGiovanni, J.P., Lofqvist, C.,
Aderman, C.M., Chen, J., Higuchi, A., Hong, S.
et al (2007). Increased dietary intake of ?-3
polyunsaturated fatty acids reduces
pathological retinal angiogenesis.
Nature Medicine 13: 868-873
Rojas, C.V., Martinez, J.I., Flores, I., Hoffman,
D.R. & Uauy, R. (2003). Gene expression
analysis in human fetal retinal explants treated
with docosahexaenoic acid.
Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 44 : 3170-3177
Mechanisms
Fliesler, S.J. and Anderson, R.E. (1983).
Chemistry and metabolism of lipids in the
vertebrate retina.
Prog Lipid Res 22 : 79-131
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Long-chain omega-3 fatty acids
EPA and DHA
Brain, eye and
nerve development
and function
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General population
896
Minimum 15% RDI per
100g or 100kcal.
(RDI for EPA+DHA
assumed as 200mg/day)
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Maternal Health;
Pregnancy and
nursing
Minimum 15% RNI per
100g or 100kcal or
Or amount to provide
minimum 200 mg DHA/d
300-400mg DHA,
36-60mg EPA per day
897
General Population.
Minimum 15% RDI per
100g or 100kcal.
(RDI for EPA+DHA
assumed as 200mg/day)
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243083. The Stationary Office. London.
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and Dietitians of Canada: Vegetarian Diets,
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ISSFAL (2004). Simopoulos AP, Leaf A, Salem
N. Workshop on the Essentiality of and
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Nutrient Relationships in Seafood: Selections to
Balance Benefits and Risks. MC Nesheim and
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CS
Cohort Study
Scientific Review
References
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Helland et al. 2006: Supplementation of n-3
fatty acids during pregnancy and laCSation
reduces maternal plasma lipid levels and
provides DHA to the infants. J Matern Fetal
Neonatal Med 19: 397
Fidler et al., 2000: Docosahexaenoic acid
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with very long chain n-3 fatty acids during
pregnancy and lactation augments children´s
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supplementation in lactation and growth during
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Jorgensen et al., 2001: Is there a relation
between docohexaenoic acid concentration in
mothers milk and visual development in term
infants? J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 32: 293
Agostoni, C., F. Marangoni, et al. (2001).
"Prolonged breast-feeding (six months or more)
and milk fat content at six months are
associated with higher developmental scores at
one year of age within a breast-fed population."
Adv Exp Med Biol 501: 137-41.
Auestad, N., R. Halter, et al. (2001). "Growth
and development in term infants fed long-chain
polyunsaturated fatty acids: a double-masked,
randomized, parallel, prospective, multivariate
study." Pediatrics 108(2): 372-81.
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Birch, E. E., S. Garfield, et al. (2007). "Visual
acuity and cognitive outcomes at 4 years of age
in a double-blind, randomized trial of long-chain
polyunsaturated fatty acid-supplemented infant
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Boris, J., B. Jensen, et al. (2004). "A
randomized controlled trial of the effect of fish
oil supplementation in late pregnancy and early
lactation on the n-3 fatty acid content in human
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Fidler, N., T. Sauerwald, et al. (2000).
"Docosahexaenoic acid transfer into human
milk after dietary supplementation: a
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1376-83.
Brenna, J. T., B. Varamini, et al. (2007).
"Docosahexaenoic and arachidonic acid
concentrations in human breast milk
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Decsi, T. and B. Koletzko (2005). "N-3 fatty
acids and pregnancy outcomes." Curr Opin Clin
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Arterburn, L. M., E. B. Hall, et al. (2006).
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response of n-3 fatty acids in humans." Am J
Clin Nutr 83(6 Suppl): 1467S-1476S.
Helland, I. B., O. D. Saugstad, et al. (2006).
"Supplementation of n-3 fatty acids during
pregnancy and lactation reduces maternal
plasma lipid levels and provides DHA to the
infants." J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 19(7):
397-406.
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Helland, I. B., O. D. Saugstad, et al. (2001).
"Similar effects on infants of n-3 and n-6 fatty
acids supplementation to pregnant and
lactating women." Pediatrics 108(5): E82.
Hibbeln, J. R. (2002). "Seafood consumption,
the DHA content of mothers' milk and
prevalence rates of postpartum depression: a
cross-national, ecological analysis." J Affect
Disord 69(1-3): 15-29.
Hoppu, U., M. Rinne, et al. (2005). "Breast milk
fatty acid composition is associated with
development of atopic dermatitis in the infant."
J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 41(3): 335-8.
Innis, S. M. (2000). "Essential fatty acids in
infant nutrition: lessons and limitations from
animal studies in relation to studies on infant
fatty acid requirements." Am J Clin Nutr 71(1
Suppl): 238S-44S.
Innis, S. M. (2003). "Perinatal biochemistry and
physiology of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty
acids." J Pediatr 143(4 Suppl): S1-8.
Innis, S. M. (2004). "Polyunsaturated fatty acids
in human milk: an essential role in infant
development." Adv Exp Med Biol 554: 27-43.
Jorgensen, M. H., P. K. Nielsen, et al. (2006).
"The composition of polyunsaturated fatty acids
in erythrocytes of lactating mothers and their
infants." Matern Child Nutr 2(1): 29-39.
Marangoni, F., C. Agostoni, et al. (2000).
"Polyunsaturated fatty acid concentrations in
human hindmilk are stable throughout
12-months of lactation and provide a sustained
intake to the infant during exclusive
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breastfeeding: an Italian study." Br J Nutr 84(1):
103-9.
O'Connor, D. L., R. Hall, et al. (2001). "Growth
and development in preterm infants fed
long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids: a
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Smit, E. N., M. Koopmann, et al. (2000). "Effect
of supplementation of arachidonic acid (AA) or
a combination of AA plus docosahexaenoic
acid on breastmilk fatty acid composition."
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Smit, E. N., E. A. Oelen, et al. (2000). "Breast
milk docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) correlates
with DHA status of malnourished infants." Arch
Dis Child 82(6): 493-4.
Willatts, P. (2002). "Long chain polyunsaturated
fatty acids improve cognitive development." J
Fam Health Care 12(6 Suppl): 5.
Xiang, M., L. S. Harbige, et al. (2005).
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Chinese and Swedish mothers: diet, breast
milk and infant growth." Acta Paediatr 94(11):
1543-9.
Yuhas, R., K. Pramuk, et al. (2006). "Human
milk fatty acid composition from nine countries
varies most in DHA." Lipids 41(9): 851-8.
Innis, S.M., (2007). “Dietary (n-3) Fatty Acids
and Brian Development.” American Society for
Nutrition. J. Nutr. 137: 855–859, 2007.
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Low or reduced saturated fat (hard
fat) or replacement of saturated fat
with MUFA PUFA (soft fat) low
cholesterol
Lowers LDL
cholesterol Arterial/
heart Health
Must meet minimum
requirements, as per
Annex to Regulation
1924/2006.
Authoritative Body
Scientific Boday
JHCI – Joint Health Claims Initiative – Final
Technical Report – A List of Well Established
Nutrient Function Statements
http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/jhci_he
althreport.pdf
327
NFA – Terveysvaitteiden valvontaopas,
Finnish Food Authority Control guides number
2/2002
http://www.palvelu.fi/evi/evi_material.php
SNF – Swedish Nutrition Foundation
http://www.snf.ideon.se/snf/en/rh/Healh_claims
_FF.htm
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Marine oils such as cod liver oil
and fish oil containing
eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA :
C20:5 n-3) + docosahexaenoic acid
(DHA; C22:6 n-3) or long-chain n-3
(omega 3) polyunsaturated fatty
acids (LC n-3 PUFA, LC omega 3
PUFA) or ‘Omega 3’
Joint health
31 January 2008
Up to 2800 mg LC
omega-3 PUFA/day
490
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Meta-analysis,
randomised controlled
trials, reviews,
mechanistic research,
medical expert opinion.
References
Claim ID
Human Studies
Kjeldsen-Kragh, J., Lund, J.A., Riise, T.,
Finnanger, B. et al (1992). Dietary omega 3
fatty acid supplementation and naproxen
treatment in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
J Rheumatol 19: 1531-1536
Skoldstam, L., Borjesson, O., Kjallman, A.,
Seiving, B. & Akesson, B. (1992). Effects of six
months of fish oil supplementation in stable
rheumatoid arthritis. A double-blind, controlled
study.
Scand J Rheumatol 21: 178-185
Van der Tempel, H., Tulleken, J.E., Linburg,
J.C., Muskiet, A.J. & Van Rijswijk, M.H. (1990).
Effects of fish oil supplementation in
rheumatoid arthritis.
Ann Rheum Dis 49: 76-80
Geusens, P., Wouters, D., Nijs, J., Jiang, Y. &
Dequeker, J. (1994). Long-term effect of
omega 3 fatty acid supplementation in active
rheumatoid arthritis.
Arthritis Rheumatism 37: 824-829
Lau, D.S., Morley, K.D. & Belch, J.J.F. (1993).
Effects of fish oil supplementation on
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
requirement in patients with mild rheumatoid
arthritis – a double-blind placebo study.
Br J Rheumatol 32: 982-989
Kremer, J.M., Jubiz, W., Michalek, A.V., Rynes,
R.I. et al (1987). Fish oil supplementation in
active rheumatoid arthritis: a double blinded,
controlled cross-over study.
Ann Intern Med 106: 497-503
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Gruenwald, J., Graubaum, H.J. & Harde, A.
(2002). Effect of cod liver oil on symptoms of
rheumatoid arthritis.
Advances in Therapy 19: 101-107
Eriksen, W., Sandvik, L. & Bruusgaard, D.
(1996). Does dietary supplementation of cod
liver oil mitigate musculoskeletal pain?
Eur J Clin Nutr 50: 689-693
Volker, D., Fitzgerald, P., Major, G & Garg, M.
(2000). Efficacy of fish oil concentrate in the
treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
J Rheumatol 27: 2343-2346
Kremer, J.M., Lawrence, D.A., Jubiz, W.,
Digiacomo, R. et al (1990). Dietary fish oil and
olive oil supplementation in patients with
rheumatoid arthritis.
Arthritis Rheumatism 33: 810-820
Cleland, L.G., French, J.K., Betts, W.H.,
Murphy, G.A. & Elliott, M.J. ((1988). Clinical
and biochemical effects of dietary fish oil
supplements in rheumatoid arthritis.
J Rheumatol 15: 1471-1475
Nielsen, G.L., Faarvang, K.L., Thomsen, B.S.,
Telglbjaerg, K.L. et al (1992). The effects of
dietary supplementation with n-3
polyunsaturated fatty acids in patients with
rheumatoid arthritis: a randomised,
double-blind trial.
Eur J Clin Invest 22: 687-691
Kremer, J.M., Malamood, H., Maliakkal, B.,
Rodgers, J.B. et al (1996). Fish oil dietary
supplementation for prevention of
indomethacin-induced gastric and small bowel
toxicity in healthy volunteers
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J Rheumatol 23: 1770-1773
Remans, P.H.J., Sont, J.K., Wagenaar, L.W.,
Wouters-Wesseling, W. et al. (2004). Nutrient
supplementation with polyunsaturated fatty
acids and micro-nutrients in rheumatoid
arthritis: clinical and biochemical effects.
Eur J Clin Nutr 58: 839-845
Meta-Analyses
Fortin, P.R., Lew, R.A., Liang, M.H., Sperling,
R.I. et al (1995). Validation of a meta-analysis:
the effects of fish oil in rheumatoid arthritis.
J Clin Epidemiol 48: 1379-1390
Goldberg, R.J. & Katz, J. (2007). A
meta-analysis of the analgesic effects of
omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid
supplementation for inflammatory joint pain.
Pain 129: 210-223
Reviews
Calder, P.C. The scientific basis for fish oil
supplementation in rheumatoid arthritis. In
Food and Nutritional Supplements – Their role
in health and disease, pp 175-197.
J.K. Ransley, J.K. Donnelly, N.W. Read,
Editors. Berlin: Springer (2000).
Calder, P.C. & Field, C.J. Fatty acids,
inflammation and immunity. In Nutrition and
Immune Function, pp 57-92. P.C. Calder, C.J.
Fields and H.S. Gill, Editors.
Wallingford: CABI Publishing (2002).
Watkins, B.A., Li, Y., Lippman, H.E. & Seifert,
M.F. (2001). Omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty
acids and skeletal health.
Exp. Biol Med 226: 485-497
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Rennie, K.L., Hughes, J., Lang, R. & Jebb, S.A.
(2003). Nutritional management of rheumatoid
arthritis: a review of the evidence
J Hum Nutr Dietet 16: 97-109
Ariza-Ariza, R., Mestanza-Peralta, M. & Cardiel,
H.H. (1998). Omega 3 fatty acids in
rheumatoid arthritis: an overview
Semin Arhtritis Rheum 27: 366-370
Adam, O. (1995). Anti-inflammatory diet in
rheumatic diseases.
Eur J Clin Nutr 49: 703-717
Calder, P.C. (2006). N-3 Polyunsaturated fatty
acids, inflammation and inflammatory diseases.
Am J Clin Nutr 83(suppl): 1505S-1519S
Mechanisms/General
Arita, M., Bianchini, F., Aliberti, J., Sher, A. et al
(2005). Stereochemical assignment,
anti-inflammatory properties and receptor for
omega-3 lipid mediator resolvin E1.
J Exp Med 201: 713-722
James, M.J. & Cleland, L.G. (1997). Dietary
n-3 fatty acids and therapy for rheumatoid
arthritis.
Semin Arthritis Rheum 27: 85-97
Stulnig, T.M. (2003). Immunomodulation by
polyunsaturated fatty acids: mechanisms and
effects.
Int Arch Allergy Immunol 132: 310-321
Sperling, R.I., Benincaso, A.I., Knoell, C.T. &
Larkin, J.K. (1993). Dietary n-3
polyunsaturated fatty acids inhibit
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phosphoinositide formation and chemotaxis in
neutrophils.
J Clin Invest 91: 651-660
Cleland, L.G., James, M.J., Neumann, M.A., D’
Angelo, M. & Gibson, R.A. (1992). Linoleate
inhibits EPA in corporation from dietary fish oil
supplements in human subjects.
Am J Clin Nutr 55: 395-399
Ferrucci, L., Cherubini, A., Bandinelli, S.,
Bartali, B., Corsi, A. et al (2006). Relationship
of plasma polyunsaturated fatty acids to
circulating inflammatory markers.
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 91: 439-446
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Monounsaturated fatty acids from
tallow
(cetyl myristate, cetyl myristoleate,
cetyl palmitoleate, cetyl laurate,
cetyl palmitate, cetyl oleate)
[Celadrin TM]
Joint health and
mobility
31 January 2008
Minimum of 832mg
cetylated fatty acids (as
Celadrin TM) per day
567
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Human intervention
studies (oral)
Human studies (topical
application)
Animal studies
References
Claim ID
Hesslink R, Armstrong D, Nagendran MV,
Sreevatsan S, Barathur R. Cetylated fatty acids
improve knee function in patients with
osteoarthritis. J Rheumatology 2002, 29:
1708-1712
(Summary 2).
http://www.celadrininfo.com/studies/EfficacyRh
eumatol.pdf
Kraemer WJ, Ratamess NA, Anderson JM,
Maresh CM, Tiberio DP, Joyce ME et al. Effect
of a cetylated fatty acid topical cream on
functional mobility and quality of life of patients
with osteoarthritis. J Rheumatol 2004; 31:
767-774. (Summary 3).
http://www.celadrininfo.com/studies/EfficacyRh
eumatolCream.pdf
Kraemer WJ, Ratamess NA, Maresh CM,
Anderson JA, Tiberio DP, Joyce ME et al.
Effects of treatment with a cetylated fatty acid
topical cream on static postural stability and
plantar pressure distribution in patients with
knee osteoarthritis. J Strength Cond Res
2005a; 19: 115-121. (Summary 4).
http://www.celadrininfo.com/studies/2005-Krae
meretal.pdf
Kraemer WJ, Ratamess NA, Maresh CM,
Anderson JA, Volek JS, Tiberio DP et al. A
cetylated fatty acid topical cream with menthol
reduces pain and improves functional
performance in individuals with arthritis. J
Strength Cond Res 2005b; 19: 475-480.
(Summary 5).
http://www.celadrininfo.com/studies/2005Mar-K
raemeretal.pdf
Diehl, H. W. and E. L. May. Cetyl myristoleate
isolated from Swiss albino mice: an apparent
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protective agent against adjuvant arthritis in
rats. J Pharm Sci 1994, 83: 296-299.
(Summary 6).
Hunter, K. W., Jr., R. A. Gault, et al. Synthesis
of cetyl myristoleate and evaluation of its
therapeutic efficacy in a murine model of
collagen-induced arthritis. Pharmacol Res
2003, 47: 43-47. (Summary 7).
Omega
Heart health
31 January 2008
Minimum 0.3 g per 100g
(15% of the 2 g RDI
suggested by SCF)
Authoritative guidelines
Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2004
Integrating nutrition and physical activity, 4th
edition, NORD 2004:13
746
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Omega 3 fatty acids
Anti-angiogenic
properties
Normal brain
development and
function
31 January 2008
Survey articles
* SanGiovanni JP et al., Retinal and Eye
Research 2487–138 (2005) :The role of
omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids
in health and disease of the retina ;
Connor W.E. Am J Clin Nutr 71 (1 Suppl)
171S-5S (2000):The importance of n3 fatty
acids in health and disease;
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496
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Published Review
References
Claim ID
Crawford MA (2006) Docosahexaenoic acid in
neural signaling systems. Nutr Health; 18(3):
263-276.
Koletzko B, Larque E, Demmelmair H (2007)
Placental transfer of long chain polyunsaturated
fatty acids. J Perinatal Med; 35: 5-11.
Bourre JM(2006) Effects of nutrients in food on
the structure and function of the nervous
system: update on dietary requirements for
brain. J Nutr Health Aging; 1(5); 386-399.
Assisi A, Banzi R, Buonocore C et al (2006)
Fish oil and mental health: the role of n-3 long
chain fatty acids in cognitinve development. Int
Clin Psychopharmacol; 21(6); 319-336.
McNamara RK, Carlson SE (2006) Role of
omega 3 fatty acids in brain development and
function. Prostaglandins Leuk Essent Fatty
Acids; 75(4): 329-349.
Uauy R, Dangour AD (2006) Nutrition in brain
development and aging: role of essential fatty
acids. Nutr Rev; 64(5): 24-33.
DHA, fatty acid interacting proteins and
neuronal function: breast milk and fish are good
for you. Ann Rev Cell Dev Biol; 21: 633-657.
Is DHA required for development of normal
brain function? An overview of evidence from
cognitive and behavioral tests in humans and
animals. Am J Clin Nutr; 82(2): 281-295.
Heird WC, Lapillonne A (2005) The role of
essential fatty acids in development. Ann Rev
Nutr; 25: 549-571.
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Singh M (2005) Essential fatty acids, DHA and
human brain. Indian J Pediatr; 72(30: 239-242.
Haag M (2003) Essential fatty acids and the
brain. Can J Psychiatry; 48(3): 195-203.
Eye health
31 January 2008
125 - 500 mg
Studies
*Cho E et al. Am J Clin Nutr. 73/2):209-18
(2001):no title;
*Seddon JM et al. Arch Ophthalmol 119 (8)
1191-9 (2001):Dietry fat and risk for advanced
age related macular degeneratoion;
*Smith W et al. (2000): Dietry fat and fish
intake and age related maculopathy
* Ouchi M et al. Ophthalmologica 216 (5) 363-7
(2002):A novel relation of fatty acid with age
related macular degeneration;
* Bazan N.G.; Brain Pathol 15 (2) 159-66
(2005) A DHA derived mediator that protects
brain and retina against cell injury induced
oxidative stress * Busik, J. V., W. Chen, SO
Iovs. 46(Suppl. S) 1097 (2005);
* SanGiovanni JP et al., Retinal and Eye
Research 2487–138 (2005) :The role of
omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids
in health and disease of the retina ;
* Rotstein et al., Investigative Ophthalmology
and Visual Science.44:2252-2259
(2003):Protective effect of docosahexaenoic
acid on oxidative stress induced apoptosis of
retina photoreceptors;
* Bazan et al. Trends in Neurosciences
29(5):263-71 (2006): Cell survival
matters:docosahexaenoic acid signalling,
neuroprotection and photoreceptors;
Rotstein N.P. et al., Lipids 34 (Suppl) S115
(1999):Essentiallity of docosahexaenoic acid in
retina photoreceptor cell development Lipids;
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Relationship
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function
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Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Survey articles
Textbook
Connor W.E. Am J Clin Nutr 71 (1 Suppl)
171S-5S (2000) :The importance of n3 fatty
acids in health and disease;
Authoratives bodies,
Scientific committees,
textbooks
ISSFAL-International Society for the Study of
Fatty Acids and Lipids - Dosage
recommendations 2004
Simopoulos AP., et al. Workshop on the
essentiality of and recommended dietary
intakes for Omega-6 and Omega-3 fatty acids.
J Am Coll Nutr 1999;18(5):487-489
Claim ID
495
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Blumer N, Renz H (2007) Consumption of
omega 3 fatty acids during perinatal life: role in
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Kontogianni MD, Zampelas A, Tsigos C (2006)
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Grimble RF (2005) Immunonutrition. Curr Opin
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Bansal V, Syres KM, Makarenkova V et al
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Mori TA, Beilin LJ (2004) Omega 3 fatty acids
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Zamaria N (2004) Alteration of polyunsarurated
fatty acid status and metabolism in health and
disease. Reprod Nutr Dev; 44(3): 273-282.
Davidson A (2004) The pharmacological
effects of novel nutrients on the immune
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Calder PC (2003) N-3 polyunsaturated fatty
acids and inflammation: from molecular biology
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to the clinic. Lipids; 38(4): 434-352.
Anderson M, Fritsche KL (2002) n-3 fatty acids
and infectious disease resistance. J Nutr;
132(12): 3566-3576.
Kelley DS (2001) Modulation of human immune
and inflammatory responses by dietary fatty
acids. Nutrition; 17(7): 669-673.
Wu D, Meydani SN (1998) n-3 polyunsaturated
fatty acids and immune function. Proc Nutr
Soc; 57(4): 503-509.
Normal
cardiovascular
function
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References
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Biscione F, Pignalberi C, Totteri A et al (2007)
Cardiovascular effects of omega 3 free fatty
acids. Curr Vasc pharmacol; 5(2): 163-172.
Robinson JG, Stone NJ (2006)
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of omega 3 fatty acids. Am J Cardiol; 94(4):
39-49.
Gazi I, Liberpoulos EN, Saougos VG et al
(2006) Beneficial effects of omega 3 fatty acids:
the current evidence. Hellenic J Cardiol; 47(4):
223-231.
Engler MM, Engler MB (2006) Omega 3 fatty
acids: role in cardiovascular health and
disease. J Cardiovasc Nurs; 21(1): 17-24.
Abeywardena MY, Head RJ (2001) Long chain
n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and blood
vessel function. Cardiovasc Res; 52(3):
361-371.
Mori TA, Baeilin LJ (2001) Long chain omega 3
fatty acids, blood lipids and cardiovascular risk
reduction. Curr Opin Lipidiol; 12(1): 11-17.
Bruckner G (1997) Microcirculation, vitamin E
and omega 3 fatty acids: an overview. Adv Exp
Med Biol; 415: 195-208.
DHA protects
photoreceptors
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Studies, survey articles
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References
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* Rotstein et al., Investigative Ophthalmology
and Visual Science.44:2252-2259 (2003)
Protective effect of docosahexaenoic acid on
oxidative stress induced apoptosis of retina
photoreceptors;
* Bazan et al. Trends in Neurosciences
29(5):263-71 (2006) Cell survival
matters:docosahexaenoic acid signalling,
neuroprotection and photoreceptors;
*SanGiovanni JP et al. Retinal and Eye
Research 24 87-138 (2005) :The role of
omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids
in health and disease of the retina;
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Omega 3 fatty acids
(DHA/EPA)
Eye health
31 January 2008
150-350mg DHA,
36-100mg EPA per day
1,149
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Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
RCT
Animal Study
Scientific Paper
Systematic Review
Cohort Study
References
Claim ID
Cangemi, F. E. (2007). "TOZAL Study: an open
case control study of an oral antioxidant and
omega-3 supplement for dry AMD." BMC
Ophthalmol 7: 3.
Suh, M. and M. T. Clandinin (2005). "20:5n-3
but not 22:6n-3 is a preferred substrate for
synthesis of n-3 very-long- chain fatty acids
(C24-C36) in retina." Curr Eye Res 30(11):
959-68.
German, O. L., M. F. Insua, et al. (2006).
"Docosahexaenoic acid prevents apoptosis of
retina photoreceptors by activating the
ERK/MAPK pathway." J Neurochem 98(5):
1507-20.
Connor et al.; 1992: Essential fatty acids: the
importance of n-3 fatty acids in the retina and
brain. Nutr Rev 50: 21.
Hodge et al. 2007: Evidence for the effect of
?-3 fatty acids on progression of age-related
macular degeneration. RETINA 27: 216 – 221
Hodge et al. 2006: The evidence for efficacy of
omega-3 fatty acids in preventing or slowing
progression of renitis pigmentosa. Can J
Ophtal 41:481
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16883366&ordinalpos=2&itool=EntrezSystem2.
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ed_RVDocSum
Cho et al. 2001: Prospective study of dietary fat
and the risk of age-related macular
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Ngyen et al. 2007: Dietary omega 3 fatty acids
decrease intraocular pressure with age by
increasing aqueous outflow. Invest Ophtal Vis
Sci 48: 756.
Heinemann, K. M., M. K. Waldron, et al. (2005).
"Long-chain (n-3) polyunsaturated fatty acids
are more efficient than alpha-linolenic acid in
improving electroretinogram responses of
puppies exposed during gestation, lactation,
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Jump, D. B. (2002). "The biochemistry of n-3
polyunsaturated fatty acids." J Biol Chem
277(11): 8755-8.
Moriguchi, T., S. Y. Lim, et al. (2004). "Effects
of an n-3-deficient diet on brain, retina, and
liver fatty acyl composition in artificially reared
rats." J Lipid Res 45(8): 1437-45.
Nishizawa, C., J. Y. Wang, et al. (2003). "Effect
of dietary DHA on DHA levels in retinal rod
outer segments in young versus mature rats."
Int J Vitam Nutr Res 73(4): 259-65.
Uauy, R. and A. D. Dangour (2006). "Nutrition
in brain development and aging: role of
essential fatty acids." Nutr Rev 64(5 Pt 2):
S24-33; discussion S72-91.
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Omega 6 fatty acids
Normal immune
function
31 January 2008
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Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
Published Review
References
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Kapoor R, Huang YS (2006) Gamma linolenic
acid: an anti-inflammatory omega 6 fatty acid.
Curr Pharm Biotechnol; 7(6): 531-534.
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Calder PC, Grimble RF (2002) Polyunsaturated
fatty acids, inflammation and immunity. Eur J
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Kelley DS (2001) Modulation of human immune
and inflammatory responses by dietary fatty
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Rothman D, DeLuca P, Zurier RB (1995)
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immune responses and rheumatoid arthritis.
Semin Arthritis Rheum; 25(2): 87-96.
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Conditions of Use
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Horrobin DF (1992) Nutritional and medical
importance of gamma linolenic acid. Prog Lipid
Res; 31(2): 163-194.
Tear production
Published Research
Study
Macri A, Giuffrida S, Amico V et al (2003)
Effect of linoleic acid and gamma linoleic acid
on tear production, tear clearance and on
ocular surface after photorefractive
keratectomy. Graefes Arch Clin Exp
Ophthalmol; 241(7): 561-566.
498
Aragona P, Bucolo C, Spinella R et al (2005)
Systemic omega 6 essential fatty acid
treatment and PGE 1 tear content in Sjogren’s
syndrome patients. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci;
46(12): 4474-4479.
Barabino S, Rolando M, Camicione P et al
(2003) Systemic linoleic and gamma linolenic
acid therapy in dry eye syndrome with an
inflammatory component. Cornea; 22(2):
97-101.
Normal skin
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Ziboh VA, Cho Y, Mani I (2002) Biological
significance of essential fatty acids/
prostanoids/lipoxygenase-derived monohydroxy
fatty acids in skin. Arch Pharm Res; 26(6):
747-758.
Horrobin DF (2000) Essential fatty acid
metabolism and its modification in atopic
eczema. Am J Clin Nutr; 71(1S): 367-372.
Ziboh VA, Miller CC, Cho Y (2000) Metabolism
of polyunsaturated fatty acids by skin epidermal
enzymes: generation of anti-inflammatory and
antiproliferative metabolites. Am J Clin Nutr;
71(1S): 361-366.
Horrobin DF (1993) Fatty acid metabolism in
health and disease: the role of delta 6
desaturase. Am J Clin Nutr; 57(5S): 732-736.
Normal central
nervous system
function
Published Monograph
Published Review
Gamma linolenic acid. Altern Med Rev; 9(1):
70-78.
497
Uauy R, Dangour AD (2006) Nutrition in brain
development and aging: role of essential fatty
acids. Nutr Rev; 64(5): 24-33.
Bourre JM (2006) Effects of nutrients on the
structure and function of the nervous system:
update on dietary requirements for brain. J Nutr
Health Aging; 10(5): 386-399.
Singh M (2005) Essential fatty acids, DHA and
human brain. Indian J Pediatr; 72(3): 239-242.
Haag M (2003) Essential fatty acids and the
brain. Can J Psychiatry; 48(3): 195-203.
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Claim ID
Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids
(GLA)
Women´s health
31 January 2008
400 – 1000mg DHA +
EPA
1-3g EPO per day
corresponds to
90-330mg GLA per day
1,153
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Conditions of Use
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RCT
Cohort study
CS
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Saldeen P, Saldeen T, 2004: Women and
omega-3 fatty acids. Obstet Gynecol Surv. 59:
722.
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polyunsaturated fatty acids in the management
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(PUFAs) might reduce hot flushes: an
indication from two controlled trials on soy
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women correlated with low n-3 polyunsaturated
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cyclical breast pain. Brit J Hosp Med 43: 330.
Gateley CA et al., 1992: Drug treatments for
mastalgia: 17 years experience in Cardiff
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anti-inflammatory drugs versus oil of evening
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acid from evening primrose oil on menopausal
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Component
Health
Relationship
Brain Function
(Adult & Children)
Suggested
Conditions of Use
100-3000mg EPA+DHA
per day
Nature of Evidence
RCT
Scientific Review
Animal Study
References
Auestad, N. et. al. (2003) “Visual, Cognitive,
and Language Assessments at 39 Months: A
Follow-up Study of Children Fed Formulas
Containing Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty
Acids to 1 Year of Age.” PEDIATRICS Vol. 112
No. 3 September 2003
Claim ID
1,154
Scientific Review
CS
Connor et al.; 1992: Essential fatty acids: the
importance of n-3 fatty acids in the retina and
brain. Nutr Rev 50: 21.
Moriguchi, T., S. Y. Lim, et al. (2004). "Effects
of an n-3-deficient diet on brain, retina, and
liver fatty acyl composition in artificially reared
rats." J Lipid Res 45(8): 1437-45.
Uauy, R. and A. D. Dangour (2006). "Nutrition
in brain development and aging: role of
essential fatty acids." Nutr Rev 64(5 Pt 2):
S24-33;
Innis, S.M., (2007). “Dietary (n-3) Fatty Acids
and Brain Development.” American Society for
Nutrition. J. Nutr. 137: 855–859, 2007.
Haag, M. (2003). “Essential fatty acids and the
brain.” Canadian Journal of Psychiatry
48:195-203; 2003.
Morris, M. C., et. Al. (2003). “Consumption of
fish and n-3 fatty acids and risk of incident
Alzheimer disease. Archives of Neurology
60:940-946; 2003.
Yehuda, S. Rabinovitz, S. Mostofsky, D.
(2005). Essential fatty acids and the brain:
From infancy to aging. Neurobiology of Aging,
26S, S98–S102
Lauritzen, L., Hansen, H. S., Jorgensen, M. H.
31 January 2008
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& Michaelsen, K. F. (2001). The essentiality of
long chain n-3 fatty acids in relation to
development and function of the brain and
retina. Progress in Lipid Research, 40, 1-94.
Salem N Jr, Moriguchi T, Greiner RS, McBride
K, Ahmad A, Catalan JN, Slotnick B. (2001).
Alterations in brain function after loss of
docosahexaenoate due to dietary restriction of
n-3 fatty acids. Journal of Molecular
Neuroscience, 16, 209-307
Omega-3 fatty acids
31 January 2008
Brain development,
and maturation of
neurosensorial
functions
Review
Reference book
SanGiovanni JP And Chew EY (2005) The role
of omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty
acids in health and disease of the retina. Progr
Ret Eye Res 24, 87 -138
505
Retinal structure
and function
Review
Reference book
SanGiovanni JP And Chew EY (2005) The role
of omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty
acids in health and disease of the retina. Progr
Ret Eye Res 24, 87 -138
506
Growth and
development and
maintenance
Review
Reference book
SanGiovanni JP And Chew EY (2005) The role
of omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty
acids in health and disease of the retina. Progr
Ret Eye Res 24, 87 -138
504
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Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Claim ID
Omega-3 fatty acids (incl. DHA)
For cardiovascular
system, metabolism
(cholesterin,
triglycerides)
31 January 2008
75-150 mg
125 - 500 mg
2,486
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Conditions of Use
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Authoratives bodies,
Scientific committees,
textbooks
References
Claim ID
ISSFAL - International Society for the Study
of Fatty Acids and Lipids - Dosage
recommendations 2004
Simopoulos AP., et al. Workshop on the
essentiality of and recommended dietary
intakes for Omega-6 and Omega-3 fatty acids.
J Am Coll Nutr 1999;18(5):487-489
1.
Unknown: Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA).
In: PDR for Nutritional Supplements. 1st Ed.
Montvale, Medical Economics Company, Inc.
2001; 136-138
2.
Birch EE, Garfield S, Hoffman DR, Uauy
R, Birch DG. A randomized controlled trial of
early dietary supply of long-chain
polyunsaturated fatty acids and mental
development in term infants. Dev Med Child
Neurol 2000;42:174-181.
3.
Montgomery C, Speake BK, Cameron A,
Sattar N, Weaver LT. Maternal
docosahexaenoic acid supplementation and
foetal accretion. British Journal of Nutrition
2003;90:135:145.
4.
Sanjurjo P, Ruiz-Sanz JI, Jimeno P,
Aldamiz-Echevarria L, Aquino L, Matorras R,
Esteban J, Banque M. Supplementation with
docosahexaenoic acid in the last trimester of
pregnancy: maternal-fetal biochemical findings.
J Perinat Med 2004;32(2): 132-136.
5.
Helland IB, Smith L, Saarem K, Saugstad
OD, Drevon CA. Maternal supplementation with
very-long-chain n-3 fatty acids during
pregnancy and lactation augments children's IQ
at 4 years of age. Pediatrics 2003;111(1):
39-44.
31 January 2008
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Category
Food
Component
Health
Relationship
Support of human
neurodevelopment
Suggested
Conditions of Use
125 - 500 mg
Nature of Evidence
Authoratives bodies,
Scientific committees,
textbooks
References
ISSFAL - International Society for the Study
of Fatty Acids and Lipids - Dosage
recommendations 2004
Simopoulos AP., et al. Workshop on the
essentiality of and recommended dietary
intakes for Omega-6 and Omega-3 fatty acids.
J Am Coll Nutr 1999;18(5):487-489
Claim ID
2,488
1.
Unknown: Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA).
In: PDR for Nutritional Supplements. 1st Ed.
Montvale, Medical Economics Company, Inc.
2001; 136-138
2.
Birch EE, Garfield S, Hoffman DR, Uauy
R, Birch DG. A randomized controlled trial of
early dietary supply of long-chain
polyunsaturated fatty acids and mental
development in term infants. Dev Med Child
Neurol 2000;42:174-181.
3.
Montgomery C, Speake BK, Cameron A,
Sattar N, Weaver LT. Maternal
docosahexaenoic acid supplementation and
foetal accretion. British Journal of Nutrition
2003;90:135:145.
4.
Sanjurjo P, Ruiz-Sanz JI, Jimeno P,
Aldamiz-Echevarria L, Aquino L, Matorras R,
Esteban J, Banque M. Supplementation with
docosahexaenoic acid in the last trimester of
pregnancy: maternal-fetal biochemical findings.
J Perinat Med 2004;32(2): 132-136.
5.
Helland IB, Smith L, Saarem K, Saugstad
OD, Drevon CA. Maternal supplementation with
very-long-chain n-3 fatty acids during
pregnancy and lactation augments children's IQ
at 4 years of age. Pediatrics 2003;111(1):
39-44.
31 January 2008
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Category
Food
Component
Health
Relationship
Optimisation of
brain maturation
Suggested
Conditions of Use
125 - 500 mg
Nature of Evidence
Authoratives bodies,
Scientific committees,
textbooks
References
ISSFAL - International Society for the Study
of Fatty Acids and Lipids - Dosage
recommendations 2004
Simopoulos AP., et al. Workshop on the
essentiality of and recommended dietary
intakes for Omega-6 and Omega-3 fatty acids.
J Am Coll Nutr 1999;18(5):487-489
Claim ID
2,489
1.
Unknown: Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA).
In: PDR for Nutritional Supplements. 1st Ed.
Montvale, Medical Economics Company, Inc.
2001; 136-138
2.
Birch EE, Garfield S, Hoffman DR, Uauy
R, Birch DG. A randomized controlled trial of
early dietary supply of long-chain
polyunsaturated fatty acids and mental
development in term infants. Dev Med Child
Neurol 2000;42:174-181.
3.
Montgomery C, Speake BK, Cameron A,
Sattar N, Weaver LT. Maternal
docosahexaenoic acid supplementation and
foetal accretion. British Journal of Nutrition
2003;90:135:145.
4.
Sanjurjo P, Ruiz-Sanz JI, Jimeno P,
Aldamiz-Echevarria L, Aquino L, Matorras R,
Esteban J, Banque M. Supplementation with
docosahexaenoic acid in the last trimester of
pregnancy: maternal-fetal biochemical findings.
J Perinat Med 2004;32(2): 132-136.
5.
Helland IB, Smith L, Saarem K, Saugstad
OD, Drevon CA. Maternal supplementation with
very-long-chain n-3 fatty acids during
pregnancy and lactation augments children's IQ
at 4 years of age. Pediatrics 2003;111(1):
39-44.
31 January 2008
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Category
Food
Component
Health
Relationship
To fulfil increased
omega-3 fatty acids
need during
pregnancy
Suggested
Conditions of Use
125 - 500 mg
Nature of Evidence
Authoratives bodies,
Scientific committees,
textbooks
References
ISSFAL - International Society for the Study
of Fatty Acids and Lipids - Dosage
recommendations 2004
Simopoulos AP., et al. Workshop on the
essentiality of and recommended dietary
intakes for Omega-6 and Omega-3 fatty acids.
J Am Coll Nutr 1999;18(5):487-489
Claim ID
2,487
1.
Unknown: Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA).
In: PDR for Nutritional Supplements. 1st Ed.
Montvale, Medical Economics Company, Inc.
2001; 136-138
2.
Birch EE, Garfield S, Hoffman DR, Uauy
R, Birch DG. A randomized controlled trial of
early dietary supply of long-chain
polyunsaturated fatty acids and mental
development in term infants. Dev Med Child
Neurol 2000;42:174-181.
3.
Montgomery C, Speake BK, Cameron A,
Sattar N, Weaver LT. Maternal
docosahexaenoic acid supplementation and
foetal accretion. British Journal of Nutrition
2003;90:135:145.
4.
Sanjurjo P, Ruiz-Sanz JI, Jimeno P,
Aldamiz-Echevarria L, Aquino L, Matorras R,
Esteban J, Banque M. Supplementation with
docosahexaenoic acid in the last trimester of
pregnancy: maternal-fetal biochemical findings.
J Perinat Med 2004;32(2): 132-136.
5.
Helland IB, Smith L, Saarem K, Saugstad
OD, Drevon CA. Maternal supplementation with
very-long-chain n-3 fatty acids during
pregnancy and lactation augments children's IQ
at 4 years of age. Pediatrics 2003;111(1):
39-44.
31 January 2008
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Component
Health
Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Claim ID
Omega-3 fatty acids
(EPA/DHA)
Skin health
200-500mg EPA,
50-250mg DHA per day
RCT
Scientific Review
CS
Rhodes LE et al., 2003: Effects of
eicosapentaenoic acid, an omega-3
polyunsaturated fatty acid, on UVR-ralated
cancer risk in humans. An assessment of early
genotoxic markers. Carcinogenesis 24: 919.
1,151
Black HS, Rhodes, LE 2006: The potential of
omega-3 fatty acids in the prevention of
non-melanoma skin cancer. Cancer Detect
Prev 30: 224.
Mayser P et al., 2002: n-3 fatty acids in
psoriasis. Br J Nutr 87: S77.
Burton JL, 1989: Dietary fatty acids and
inflammatory skin disease. Lancet 27.
Rhodes, LE et al., 1995: Dietary fish oil reduces
basal and ultraviolet B-generated PGE2 levels
in skin and increases the threshold to
provocation of polymorphic light eruption. J
Invest Dermatol 105: 532.
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Food
Component
Health
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Claim ID
OMEGA-3 FISH BODY OIL - PUFAs
Skin and digestive
tract epithelial cells
maintenance
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Usual consumption as
traditional foodstuff in a
normal diet.
340mg total Omega 3
fatty acids daily.
1,036
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various ulcerogenic and necrotizing agents in
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Immunity
maintenance and
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Usual consumption as
traditional foodstuff in a
normal diet.
340mg total Omega 3
fatty acids daily.
1,035
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Human and animal
trials and reviews
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Heart and
circulation
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traditional foodstuff in a
normal diet.
340mg total Omega 3
fatty acids daily.
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Promotion, Office of Public Health and Science,
Office of the Secretary, U.S. Dept. of Health
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Omega-3 stable fish body oil
Cardiovascular/Hea
rt Health
Daily intake of 1.5g of
stabilised omega-3 fish
oil from the flesh of the
fish and not the liver.
Meta-analyses
Case control
observational/ studies
Lipid Forum 1993
Review
Human study
EFSA opinion
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Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Dietetic
Products, Nutrition and Allergies on a request
from the Commission related to nutrition claims
concerning omega-3 fatty acids,
monounsaturated fat, polyunsaturated fat and
unsaturated fat
(Request N° EFSA-Q-2004-107)
(adopted on 6 July 2005)
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fish oil on lipid peroxidation and prostanoids in
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EPA/DHA 130mg/kg of
stabilised omega-3 fish
oil from the flesh of the
fish and not the liver.
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Phosphatidyl choline / lecithin
Cholesterol / heart
health
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1.2-6g per day
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Spiers, P., Myers, D., Hochanadel, G.,
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"Citicoline improves verbal memory in aging."
Arch. Neurol. 53(5): 441-8.
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Tees, R. C. (1999). "The influences of
rearing environment and neonatal choline
dietary supplementation on spatial learning and
memory in adult rats." Behav Brain Res 105(2):
173-88.
Tees, R. C. (1999). "The influences of sex,
rearing environment, and neonatal choline
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Trommer, B. A., Schmidt, D. E. and
Wecker, L. (1982). "Exogenous choline
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Blusztajn, J. K. (1989). "Choline increases
acetylcholine release and protects against the
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van Praag, H., Kempeffilann, G. and Gage, F.
H. (1999). "Running increases cell proliferation
and neurogenesis in the adult mouse dentate
gyrus [see comments]." Nat Neurosci 2(3):
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Weinstein, H. C., Teunisse, S. and van
Gool, W. A. (1991). "Tetrahydroaminoacridine
and lecithin in the treatment of Alzheimer's
disease. Effect on cognition, functioning in daily
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in Alzheimer disease." Ann NeuroI 13(2): 2102.
Williarns, C. L., Meck, W. H., Heyer, D. D.
and Loy, R. (1998). "Hypertrophy of basal
forebrain neurons and enhanced visuospatial
memory in perinatally choline-supplemented
rats." Brain Res 794(2): 225-38.
Zeisel, S. H. and Blusztajn, J. K. (1994).
"Choline and human nutrition." Ann. Rev.
Nutr.14:269-296.
Zeisel, S.H. (1999) Choline and
phosphatidylcholine in Modern Nutrition in
Health and Disease, pp. 513-523, 9th edition,
Shils et al., Williams and Wilkins eds.
Baltimore.
Zeisel, S.H. and Holmes-McNary, M.
(2001) Handbook of vitamins; 3rd ed, revised
and expanded. Marcel Dekker Inc, New York,
chapter 14, pp 513-528.
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Phosphatidyl serine
Mental health /
Cognitive function
31 January 2008
300-400 mg per day
429
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RCTs, endorsement by
national experts,
clinical reviews,
individual human
clinical studies
References
Claim ID
Review
Kidd, Parris M; A Review of Nutrients and
Botanicals in the Integrative Management of
Cognitive Dysfunction. Altern Med Rev, Vol. 4,
Iss. 3, 144:161, 1999
Text Books
Endorsement by National Expert
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/ds-ltr36.html.
This link provides the full FDA review of claim
substantiation including all published human
clinical studies.
Review articles
McDaniel, M.A., S.F. Maier, and G.O.
Einstein, "Brain-specific" nutrients: a memory
cure? Nutrition, 2003. 19(11-12): p. 957-75.
Filburn, C., Dietary supplementation with
phospholipids and docohexaenoic acid for
age-related cognitive impairment. JANA, 2000.
3(3): p. 45-55.
Kidd, P.M., A review of nutrients and
botanicals in the integrative management of
cognitive dysfunction. Altern Med Rev, 1999.
4(3): p. 144-61.
FDA:
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/ds-ltr36.html.
This link provides the full FDA review of claim
substantiation including all published human
clinical studies.
Human Intervention Studies
Hellhammer, J., E. Fries, C. Buss, et al.,
Effects of soy lecithin phosphatidic acid and
phosphatidylserine complex (PAS) on the
endocrine and psychological responses to
mental stress. Stress, 2004. 7(2): p. 119-26.
Benton, D., R.T. Donohoe, B. Sillance, et
al., The influence of phosphatidylserine
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supplementation on mood and heart rate when
faced with an acute stressor. Nutr Neurosci,
2001. 4(3): p. 169-78.
Monteleone, P., M. Maj, L. Beinat, et al.,
Blunting by chronic phosphatidylserine
administration of the stress-induced activation
of the hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal axis in
healthy men. Eur J Clin Pharmacol, 1992.
42(4): p. 385-8.
Monteleone, P., L. Beinat, C. Tanzillo, et
al., Effects of phosphatidylserine on the
neuroendocrine response to physical stress in
humans. Neuroendocrinology, 1990. 52(3): p.
243-8.
Jorissen, B.L., F. Brouns, M.P. Van Boxtel,
et al., The influence of soy-derived
phosphatidylserine on cognition in
age-associated memory impairment. Nutr
Neurosci, 2001. 4(2): p. 121-34.
Heiss, W.D., J. Kessler, R. Mielke, et al.,
Long-term effects of phosphatidylserine,
pyritinol, and cognitive training in Alzheimer's
disease. A neuropsychological, EEG, and PET
investigation. Dementia, 1994. 5(2): p. 88-98.
Cenacchi, T., T. Bertoldin, C. Farina, et al.,
Cognitive decline in the elderly: a double-blind,
placebo-controlled multicenter study on efficacy
of phosphatidylserine administration. Aging
(Milano), 1993. 5(2): p. 123-33.
Engel, R.R., W. Satzger, W. Gunther, et
al., Double-blind cross-over study of
phosphatidylserine vs. placebo in patients with
early dementia of the Alzheimer type. Eur
Neuropsychopharmacol, 1992. 2(2): p. 149-55.
Crook, T., W. Petrie, C. Wells, et al.,
Effects of phosphatidylserine in Alzheimer's
disease. Psychopharmacol Bull, 1992. 28(1): p.
61-6.
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Crook, T.H., J. Tinklenberg, J. Yesavage,
et al., Effects of phosphatidylserine in
age-associated memory impairment.
Neurology, 1991. 41(5): p. 644-9.
Maggioni, M., G.B. Picotti, G.P. Bondiolotti,
et al., Effects of phosphatidylserine therapy in
geriatric patients with depressive disorders.
Acta Psychiatr Scand, 1990. 81(3): p.265-70.
Individual Studies
Amaducci, Crook Lippi Bracco Baldereschi
Latorraca Piersanti Tesco; Use of
Phosphatidylserine in Alzheimeris disease.
Annals N Y Academy of Sciences, Vol. 640,
1991
Bracco, L.; Clinical studies on the activity of
phosphatidylserine (PS). Aging Brain and
Dementia: New Trends in Diagnosis and
Therapy591:602, 1990
Carol Paton, Dip. Clin. Pharm. MRPharmS;
Advances in the treatment of Alzheimer's
disease. The Pharmaceutical Journal, Vol 259,
pp 693-697 Pharmaceutical:697, 1997
Cenacchi, T.; Cognitive decline in the
elderly: A double-blind, placebo-controlled
multicenter study on efficiacy of
phosphatidylserine administration. Aging Clin
Exp Res, Vol. 5123:133, 1993
Cohen, S. A.; Age-related alteration of
NMDA-receptor properties in the mouse
forebrain: partial restoration by chronic
phosphatidylserine treatment. Brain Research,
584, pp 174-180Research, 584, pp:Research,
584,180, 1992
Crook, T. H.; Effects of phosphatidylserine
in age-associated memory impairment.
Neurology 41, pp 644-64941, pp:41,649, 1991
Crook, T. H.; Treatment of Age-Related
Cognitive Decline: Effects of
Phosphatidylserine. Anti-Aging Medical
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Therapeutics Vol II, (Eds ) Klatz, Goldman, Iss.
Eds., Klatz, Goldmann, 1998
Funfgeld, E. W.; Double-blind study with
phosphatidylserine (PS) in Parkinsonian
patients with senile dementia of Alzheimer's
disease Alzheimer's Disease and Related
Disorders1235:1246, 1989
Gelbmann, C. M. and Mueller, W. E.;
Chronic treatment with phosphatidylserine
restores muscarinic cholinergic receptor
deficits in the aged mouse brain. Neurobiol
Aging, Vol. 13(1)45:50, 1992
Guido Rosadini, Walter G. S.;
Phosphatidylserine: Quantitative EEG effects in
healthy volunteers. Neuropsychobiology, 24, pp
42-4824, pp:48, 1990
Heiss, Kessler Mielke Szelies Herholz;
Long-Term Effects of Phosphatidylserine,
Pyritinol, and Cognitive Training in Alzheimeris
Disease. Dementia, 55, 1994
Hershkowitz, Diver; Long-Term Traetment
of Dementia Alzheimer Type with
Phosphatidylserine: Effect on Receptors and
Microviscosity of Lymphocyte and Trombocyte
Membrane. Phospholipids and Nervous
System: Biochemical and Molecular
Pathologyand, 1989
Jorissen, B. L, Brouns, F, Van Boxtel, MPJ,
and Riedel, WJ; Safety of soy-derived
phosphatidylserine in elderly people. Nutritional
Neuroscience, Vol. 5, Iss. 5, 337:343, 2002
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remarkable brain cell nutrient Bibliography.
Lucas Meyer Brochure, 1996
Kidd, Parris M.; Phosphatidylserine: The
remarkable brain cell nutrient. Nutritional News,
Vol 11, No 6News, Vol, 1997
Luigi Amaducci, M. D.; Phosphatidylserine
in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease:
Results of a Multicenter study.
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Psychopharmacology Bulletin, Vol 24, No 1, pp
130-134Bulletin, Vol:134, 1988
Monteleone, P.; Blunting by chronic
phosphatidylserine administration of the
stress-induced activation of the
hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal axis in healthy
men. Eur J Clin Pharmacol , 41:385-388J:388,
1992
Palmiero Monteleone, Lucia Beinat Carla
Tanzillo Mario Maj Dargut Kemali; Effects of
phosphatidylserine on the neuroendocrine
response to physical stress in humans.
Neuroendocrinology, 52, pp 243-24852,
pp:52,248, 1990
Rabboni, Maggioni; Neuroendocrine and
behavioural effects of phosphatidylserine in
elderly patients with abiotrophic or vascular
dementia or mild depression. Clinical Trials
Journal Vol 27, No 3Trials, 1990
Rolf, R. Engel; Double-blind cross-over
study of phosphatidylserine vs. placebo in
patients with early dementia of the Alzheimer
type.European Neuropsychopharmacology,
Vol. 2149:155, 1992
Sakai, Masashi, Yamatoya, Hideyuki, and
Kudo, Satoshi; Pharmacological effects of
phosphatidylserine enzymatically synthesized
from soybean lecithin on brain functions in
rodents. J Nutr Sci Vitaminol, Vol. 42, Iss. 1,
47:54, 1996
Thomas Crook, PhD. William Petrie;
Effects of phosphatidylserine in Alzheimer's
disease. Psychopharmacology Bulletin, Vol 28,
No 1, pp 61-66Bulletin, Vol:66, 1992
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Phosphatidylserine
Memory and
cognitive functioning
in the elderly
The product should
contain at least 15% of
the minimum effective
dose, which is 300
mg/day. Thus, products
containing =45 mg
phosphatidyl-serine per
100 g or 100 mL would
qualify to carry the
proposed claims.
Studies demonstrating
efficacy ranged in
duration from 6 weeks to
6 months. While, in
some studies, efficacy,
improvements were
noted after 3 weeks, the
majority of studies
reported improvement
after 6 weeks; thus, an
intake of 300 mg/day
phosphatidyl-serine for a
minimum of 6 weeks is
recommended.
Authoritative Body –
Approved Claims
Federal Ministry of Social Safety and
Generations, Austria
1,100
FDA, 2003. Phosphatidylserine and Cognitive
Dysfunction and Dementia (Qualified Health
Claim: Final Decision Letter).
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA),
CFSAN/Office of Nutritional Products,
Labeling, and Dietary Supplements; Bethesda,
Maryland, May 13, 2003.
Available from
http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/ds-ltr36.html.
No adverse effects are
associated with
phosphatidyl-serine
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Clinical Studies:
Randomized,
controlled,
double-blinded trials
(pivotal supporting
data, as cited in
Independent Critical
Scientific Review)
References
Claim ID
Cenacchi, T.; Bertoldin, T.; Farina, C.; Fiori,
M.G.; Crepaldi, G. 1993. Cognitive decline in
the elderly: a double-blind, placebo-controlled
multicenter study on efficacy of
phosphatidylserine administration. Aging
(Milano) 5(2):123-133.
Crook, T.H.; Tinklenberg, J.; Yesavage, J.;
Petrie, W.; Nunzi, M.G.; Massari, D.C. 1991.
Effects of phosphatidylserine in age-associated
memory impairment. Neurology 41(5):644-649.
Delwaide, P.J.; Gyselynck-Mambourg, A.M.;
Hurlet, A.; Ylieff, M. 1986. Double-blind
randomized controlled study of
phosphatidylserine in senile demented patients.
Acta Neurol Scand 73(2):136-140.
Palmieri, G.; Palmieri, R.; Inzoli, M.R.;
Lombardi, G.; Sottini, C.; Tavolato, B.;
Giometto, G. 1987. Double-blind controlled
trial of phosphatidylserine in patients with senile
mental deterioration. Clin Trials J 24(1):73-83.
Villardita, C.; Grioli, S.; Salmeri, G.; Nicoletti,
F.; Pennisi, G. 1987. Multicentre clinical trial of
brain PS in elderly patients with intellectual
deterioration. Clin Trials J 24(1):84-93.
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Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
Clinical Studies: Open
label trials (supporting
data, as cited in
Independent Critical
Scientific Review)
References
Claim ID
Allegro, L.; Favaretto, V.; Ziiliotto, G. 1987.
Oral phosphatidylserine in elderly patients with
cognitive deterioration: an open study. Clin
Trials J 24(1):104-108.
Caffarra, P.; Santamaria, V. 1987. The effects
of phosphatidylserine in patients with mild
cognitive decline: an open trial. Clin Trials J
24(1):109-114.
Crook, T.H. 1998. Treatment of age-related
cognitive decline: effects of phosphatidylserine.
In: Klatz, R.M.; Goldman, R. (Eds.). Anti-Aging
Medical Therapeutics, Vol II. Health Quest
Publications; Marina del Rey, California, pp.
20-28.
Granata, Q.; Di Michele, J.D. 1987.
Phosphatidylserine in elderly patients: an open
trial. Clin Trials J 24(1):99-103.
Puca, F.M.; Savarese, M.A.; Minervini, M.G.
1987. Exploratory trial of phosphatidylserine
efficacy in mildly demented patients. Clin Trials
J 24(1):94-98.
Schreiber, S.; Kampf-Sherf, O.; Gorfine, M.;
Kelly, D.; Oppenheim, Y.; Lerner, B. 2000. An
open trial of plant-source derived
phosphatidylserine for treatment of age-related
cogntive decline. Isr J Psychiatry Relat Sci
37(4):302-307.
Sinforiani, E.; Agostinis, C.; Merlo, P.; Gualteri,
S.; Mauri, M.; Mancuso, A. 1987. Cognitive
decline in ageing brain: Therapeutic approach
with phosphatidylserine. Clin Trials J
24(1):115-124.
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Preclinical Studies:
Animal studies
providing evidence for
the biological mode of
action (supporting data,
as cited in Independent
Critical Scientific
Review)
References
Claim ID
Ammassari-Teule, M.; Fagioli, S.; Maritati, M.;
Populin, R.; Pavone, F. 1990. Chronic
administration of phosphatidylserine during
ontogeny enhances subject-environment
interactions and radial maze performance in
C57BL/6 mice. Physiol Behav 47(4):755-760.
Fagioli, S.; Castellano, C.; Oliverio, A.; Pavone,
F.; Populin, R.; Toffano, G. 1989.
Phosphatidylserine administration during
postnatal development improves memory in
adult mice. Neurosci Lett 101(2):229-233.
Furushiro, M.; Suzuki, S.; Shishido, Y.; Sakai,
M.; Yamatoya, H.; Kudo, S.; Hashimoto, S.;
Yokokura, T. 1997. Effects of oral
administration of soybean lecithin
transphosphatidylated phosphatidylserine on
impaired learning of passive avoidance in mice.
Jpn J Pharmacol 75(4):447-450.
Nunzi, M.G.; Guidolin, D.; Petrelli, L.; Potato,
P.; Zanotti, A. 1992. Behavioral and
morpho-functional correlates of brain aging: a
preclinical study with phosphatidylserine. In:
Bazan, N.G.; Murphy, M.G.; Toffano, G. (Eds.).
Neurobiology of Essential Fatty Acids:
Proceedings of a Symposium on the Essential
Fatty Acids, July 10-12, 1981, Palm Cove, Far
North Queensland, Australia. Plenum Press;
New York, Advances in Experimental Medicine
and Biology, Vol. 318, pp. 393-398.
Suzuki, S.; Yamatoya, H.; Sakai, M.; Kataoka,
A.; Furushiro, M.; Kudo, S. 2001. Oral
administration of soybean lecithin
transphosphatidylated phosphatidylserine
improves memory impairment in aged rats. J
Nutr 131(11):2951-2956.
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Cognitive function
(Memory)
Suggested
Conditions of Use
200 mg/day
Nature of Evidence
Authoritative Body
Human Studies
Animal Studies
References
Authoritative Body
FDA. 2003. Phosphatidylserine
and Cognitive Dysfunction and
Dementia (Qualified Health
Claim: Final Decision Letter).
U.S. Food and Drug
Administration (FDA),
CFSAN/Office of Nutritional
Products, Labeling, and Dietary
Supplements; Bethesda,
Maryland, May 13, 2003.
Available from
http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/ds-ltr36.html.
Claim ID
685
Human Studies (pivotal – cited in Critical
Review)
Amaducci, L.; SMID Group. 1988.
Phosphatidylserine in the treatment of
alzheimer's disease: results of a multicenter
study. Psychopharmacol Bull 24(1):130-134.
Cenacchi, T.; Bertoldin, T.; Farina, C.; Fiori,
M.G.; Crepaldi, G. 1993. Cognitive decline in
the elderly: a double-blind, placebo-controlled
multicenter study on efficacy of
phosphatidylserine administration. Aging
(Milano) 5(2):123-133.
Crook, T.H.; Tinklenberg, J.; Yesavage, J.;
Petrie, W.; Nunzi, M.G.; Massari, D.C. 1991.
Effects of phosphatidylserine in age-associated
memory impairment. Neurology 41(5):644-649.
Crook, T.; Petrie, W.; Wells, C.; Massari, D.C.
1992. Effects of phosphatidylserine in
Alzheimer's disease. Psychopharmacol Bull
28(1):61-66.
.
Heiss, W.D.; Kessler, J.; Mielke, R.; Szelies, B.;
Herholz, K. 1994. Long-term effects of
phosphatidylserine, pyritinol, and cognitive
training in Alzheimer's disease. a
neuropsychological, EEG, and PET
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investigation. Dementia 5(2):88-98.
Villardita, C.; Grioli, S.; Salmeri, G.; Nicoletti,
F.; Pennisi, G. 1987. Multicentre clinical trial of
brain PS in elderly patients with intellectual
deterioration. Clin Trials J 24(1):84-93.
Animal Studies (supporting data – cited in
Critical Review)
Aporti, F.; Rubini, R.; Zanotti, S.; Toffano, G.
1985. EEG and behavioural patterns in aging
rats: effect of brain phosphatidylserine.
Electroencephalogr Clin Neurophysiol
61(3):156. Cited In: Caffara and Santamaria,
1987.
Drago, F.; Toffano, G.; Catalano Rossi Danielli,
L.; et al. 1983. Phosphatidylserine facilitates
learning and memory processes in aged rats. .
Cited In: Caffara and Santamaria, 1987.
Nunzi, M.G.; Milan, F.; Guidolin, D.; Toffano, G.
1987. Dendritic spine loss in hippocampus of
aged rats. effect of brain phosphatidylserine
administration. Neurobiol Aging 8(6):501-510.
Vannucchi, M.G.; Pepeu, G. 1987. Effect of
phosphatidylserine on acetylcholine release
and content in cortical slices from aging rats.
Neurobiol Aging 8(5):403-407. Cited In:
Cenacchi et al., 1993.
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Claim ID
Phospholipids (Phosphatidyl
choline, Phosphatidyl
ethanolamine, Phosphatidyl
inositol, Lysophosphatidyl cholin)
Liver health
31 January 2008
Min 1 g per day
430
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Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
human study, review,
animal study
References
Claim ID
Review
Ilic V, Kordac V, Alvarez SZ. Clinical
experience with long-term administration of
"essential" phospholipids in chronic active
hepatitis. Review of 3 double-blind studies. Cas
Lek Cesk. 1992 Dec 17;131(26):801-4.
Canty DJ, Zeisel SH. Lecithin and choline in
human health and disease. Nutr Rev. 1994
Oct;52(10):327-39.
Human studies
Jenkins PJ, Portmann BP, Eddleston AL,
Williams R. Use of polyunsaturated
phosphatidyl choline in HBsAg negative chronic
active hepatitis: results of prospective
double-blind controlled trial. Liver. 1982
Jun;2(2):77-81.
Niederau C, Strohmeyer G, Heintges T,
Peter K, Gopfert E. Polyunsaturated
phosphatidyl¬choline and interferon alpha for
treatment of chronic hepatitis B and C: a
multi-center,
randomized,
double-blind,
placebo-controlled
trial.
Leich
Study
Group. Hepatogastroenterology. 1998
May-Jun;45(21):797-804.
Atoba MA, Olubuyide IO. The effects of
essential phospholipid choline in HBs-Ag
negative acute hepatitis. West Afr J Med. 1989
Oct-Dec;8(4):284-7.
Singh NK, Prasad RC. A pilot study of
polyunsaturated phosphatidyl choline in
fulminant and subacute hepatic failure. J Assoc
Physicians India. 1998 Jun;46(6):530-2.
Animal studies
Li Z, Agellon LB, Allen TM, Umeda M,
Jewell L, Mason A, Vance DE. The ratio of
phosphatidylcholine to
phosphatidylethanolamine influences
membrane integrity and steatohepatitis. Cell
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Claim ID
Metab. 2006 May;3(5):321-31.
Phytostanols / sterols
Heart health
At least 800mg
stanols/sterols per daily
dose
Individual studies and
review
1) Hendriks HF, Weststrate JA, van Vliet T,
Meijer GW. Spreads enriched with three
different levels of vegetable oil sterols and the
degree of cholesterol lowering in
normocholesterolaemic and mildly
hypercholesterolaemic subjects. Eur J Clin
Nutr. 1999;53: 319-327.
591
2) Vanhanen HT, Kajander J, Lehtovirta H,
Miettinen TA. Serum levels, absorption
efficiency, faecal elimination and synthesis of
cholesterol during increasing doses of dietary
sitostanol esters in hypercholesterolaemic
subjects. Clin Sci (Lond). 1994;87:61-67
3) Hallikainen MA, Sarkkinen ES, Uusitupa MI.
Plant stanol estersaffect serum cholesterol
concentrations of hypercholesterolemic men
and women in a dose-dependent manner. J
Nutr. 2000;130:767-776.
4) Katan, M.B.; Grundy, S.M.; Jones, P.; Law,
M.; Miettinen, T. and Paoletti, R. Efficacy and
Safety of Plant Stanols and Sterols in the
Management of Blood Cholesterol Levels Mayo
Clin Proc. 2003;78:965-978
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Claim ID
Phytosterols
Phytosterols to help
maintain normal
cholesterol levels.
31 January 2008
No RDA / RNI
2,407
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Conditions of Use
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Claim ID
"Acuff RV, Cai DJ, Dong ZP, Bell D. The lipid
lowering effect of plant sterol ester capsules in
hypercholesterolemic subjects. Lipids Health
Dis. 2007 Apr 9;6:11.
Colgan HA, Floyd S, Noone EJ, Gibney MJ,
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K, Miyajima E, Mizuno K, Mori K, Obata T,
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Phytosterols (mixture of
Beta-sitosterol, Campesterol,
Stigmasterol, Brassicasterol,
Stigmastanol, Ergostanol,
Campestanol)
Cholesterol
metabolism
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Min. 1 g per day
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Prostate health
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280 mg/day
432
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vitro study
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Coleman et al.(2002): The effect of
phytosterols on quality of life in the treatment of
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Pine nut oil
Satiety
3 g per occasion
human studies
Scott, C. et al., W. Pasman, J. Heimerikx, C.
Rubingh, R. van den Berg, M. O’Shea, L.
Gambelli, H. Hendriks, L. Mennen and A.
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Pasman, W, J. Heimerikx, C. Rubingh, R. van
den Berg, M.
Einerhand, Alexandra Wilhelmina, Wilrike
Pasman, Carina Rubingh, Rene van den Berg,
Marianne O’Shea, Luisa Gambelli, and Henk
Hendriks. Korean pine nut fatty
acids affect appetite sensations, plasma CCK
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http://www.fasebj.org/cgi/content/meeting_abstr
act/20/5/A829c?maxtoshow=&HITS=10&hits=10&RESULTF
ORMAT=&author1=Einerhand&andore
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Plant stanol ester
Lowers blood
cholesterol levels
Consume 2g of plant
stanol, provided as plant
stanol ester, per day
preferably with a meal.
1,682
Consumption at the
recommended intake.
Mandatory labelling
statements required as
per Commission
Regulation EC No
608/2004:
Intended exclusively for
people who want to
lower their cholesterol
level; patients on
cholesterol lowering
medication should only
consume the product
under medical
supervision; products
may not be nutritionally
appropriate for pregnant
and breast feeding
women and children
under the age of 5 years;
the product is to be used
as part of a balanced
and varied diet, including
regular consumption of
fruit and vegetables to
help maintain carotenoid
levels; consumption of
more than 3g/d should
be avoided).
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Mensink RP, Ebbing S, Lindhout M, Plat J, van
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Hallikainen MA, Sarkkinen ES, Gylling H,
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Katan, M Grundy, S, Jones P, Law M, Miettinen
T Paoletti R, For the Stressa Workshop
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Joint Health Claims Initiative. UK. Consuming
1.6g of plant sterols per day, as part of a
healthy diet and lifestyle, is proven to help
lower blood cholesterol Approved April 2005.
(Dossier archived FSA)
Joint Health Claims Initiative. UK. Lowering
blood cholesterol can help maintain a healthy
heart. Approved September 2005. (Dossier
archived FSA)
Third report of the National Cholesterol
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International Atherosclerosis Society Executive
Board. International Atherosclerosis Society
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of Atherosclerotic Vascular Disease. March
2003
Helps maintain
arterial health by
lowering cholesterol
Consume 2g of plant
stanol, provided as plant
stanol ester, per day
preferably with a meal.
1,681
Consumption at the
recommended intake.
Mandatory labelling
statements required as
per Commission
Regulation EC No
608/2004:
Intended exclusively for
people who want to
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lower their cholesterol
level; patients on
cholesterol lowering
medication should only
consume the product
under medical
supervision; products
may not be nutritionally
appropriate for pregnant
and breast feeding
women and children
under the age of 5 years;
the product is to be used
as part of a balanced
and varied diet, including
regular consumption of
fruit and vegetables to
help maintain carotenoid
levels; consumption of
more than 3g/d should
be avoided).
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Guidelines
Papers outlining
theoretical basis for the
claim
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Component
Health
Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Claim ID
Raitakari O, Salo P, Ahotupa M. Carotid Artery
compliance in users of plant stanol ester
margarine. European Journal of Clinical
Nutrition. 2007 March, 1-7
Hallikainen M, Lyyra-Laitinen T, Laitinen T,
Agren J, Pihlajamaka J, Rauramaa R, Miettinen
T, Gylling H. Endothelial function in
hypercholesterolemic subjects: effects of plant
stanol and sterol esters. Atherosclerosis 2006.
188, 425-432.
Helps maintain a
healthy heart due to
LDL cholesterol
lowering effect
Consume 2g of plant
stanol, provided as plant
stanol ester, per day
preferably with a meal.
1,680
Consumption at the
recommended intake.
Mandatory labelling
statements required as
per Commission
Regulation EC No
608/2004:
Intended exclusively for
people who want to
lower their cholesterol
level; patients on
cholesterol lowering
medication should only
consume the product
under medical
supervision; products
may not be nutritionally
appropriate for pregnant
and breast feeding
women and children
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under the age of 5 years;
the product is to be used
as part of a balanced
and varied diet, including
regular consumption of
fruit and vegetables to
help maintain carotenoid
levels; consumption of
more than 3g/d should
be avoided).
Nature of Evidence
Authorative Statement
Recommendation
Review
Report
Guideline
Authorative statements/
Health claims
References
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Lichenstein AH, Deckelbaum RJ. AHA Science
Advisory. Stanol/sterol ester-containing foods
and blood cholesterol levels. A statement for
healthcare professionals from the Nutrition
Committee of the Council on Nutrition, Physical
Activity, and Metabolism of the American Heart
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Lichtenstein AH, Appel LJ, Brands M,
Carnethon M, Daniels S, Franch HA, Franklin
B, Kris-Etherton P, Harris WS, Howard B,
Karanja N, Lefevre M, Rudel L, Sacks F, Van
Horn L, Winston M, Wylie-Rosett J. Diet and
lifestyle recommendations revision 2006. A
scientific statement from the American Heart
Association Nutrition Committee. Circulation
2006; 114: 82-96.
Schneeman B. FDA’s review of scientific
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Third report of the National Cholesterol
Education Program (NCEP) Expert Panel on
Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High
Blood Cholesterol in Adults (Adult Treatment
Panel III) Final report. Circulation 2002; 106:
3143-3421.
Grundy SM, Cleeman JI, Merz CNB, Brewer
HB, Clark LT, Hunninghake DB, Pasternak RC,
Smith SC, Stone NJ for the Coordinating
Committee of the National Cholesterol
Education Program. Implications of recent
clinical trials for the National Cholesterol
Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III
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De Backer G, Ambrosioni E, Borch-Johnsen K,
Brotons C, Cifkova R, Dallongeville J, Ebrahim
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S, Faergeman O, Graham I, Mancia G, Cats
VM, Orth-Gomer K, Perk J, Pyorala K, Rodicio
JL, Sans S, Sansoy V, Sechtem U, Silber S,
Thomsen T, Wood D. European guidelines on
cardiovascular disease prevention in clinical
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Preventionand Rehabilitation 2003; 10 (Suppl
1): S1-S78.
JBS 2: Joint British Societies’ guidelines on
prevention of cardiovascular disease in clinical
practice. Heart 2005; 91: 1-52
Smith S, Allen J, Blair SN, Bonow RO, Brass
LM, Fonarow GC, Grundy SM, Hiratzka L,
Jones D, Krumholz HM, Mosca L, Pasternak
RC, Pearson T, Pfeffer MA, Taubert KA.
AHA/ACC guidelines for secondary prevention
for patients with coronary and other
atherosclerotic vascular disease: 2006 update:
endorsed by the National Heart, Lung, and
Blood Institute. Circulation 2006; 113: 2363-72.
Joint WHO/FAO Expert Consultation on Diet,
Nutrition and the Prevention of Chronic
Diseases 2002: Geneva, Switzerland.
http://whqlibdoc.who.int/trs/WHO TRS 916.pdf).
Joint Health Claims Initiative. UK. Consuming
1.6g of plant sterols per day, as part of a
healthy diet and lifestyle, is proven to help
lower blood cholesterol Approved April 2005.
(Archived FSA, UK)
Joint Health Claims Initiative. UK. Lowering
blood cholesterol can help maintain a healthy
heart. Approved September 2005. (Archived
FSA, UK)
FDA authorizes new coronary heart disease
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health claim for plant sterol and stanol esters.
Sept 5th, 2000.
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~lrd/tpsterol.html
Grundy SM. Stanol esters as a component of
maximal dietary therapy in the National
Cholesterol Education Program Adult
Treatment Panel III report. American Journal of
Cardiology 2005; 96(suppl): 47D-50D.
Katan MB, Grundy SM, Jones P et al, for the
Stresa Workshop Participants.
Efficacy and safety of plant stanols and sterols
in the management of blood cholesterol levels.
Mayo Clinic Proceedings 2003; 78: 965-978.
Inhibits the
absorption of
cholesterol
Consume 2g of plant
stanol, provided as plant
stanol ester, per day
preferably with a meal.
1,679
Consumption at the
recommended intake.
Mandatory labelling
statements required as
per Commission
Regulation EC No
608/2004:
Intended exclusively for
people who want to
lower their cholesterol
level; patients on
cholesterol lowering
medication should only
consume the product
under medical
supervision; products
may not be nutritionally
appropriate for pregnant
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Conditions of Use
and breast feeding
women and children
under the age of 5 years;
the product is to be used
as part of a balanced
and varied diet, including
regular consumption of
fruit and vegetables to
help maintain carotenoid
levels; consumption of
more than 3g/d should
be avoided).
Nature of Evidence
Comparative study
Infusion study
Dose study
Absorption study
RCT
Experimental trial
Review
Thesis
References
Claim ID
Sudhop T, Lutjohann D, Agna M, von Ameln C
Prange W, von Bergmann K. Comparison of
the effects of sitostanol, sitostanol acetate and
sitostanol oleate on the inhibition of cholesterol
absorption in normolipemic healthy male
volunteers. Arzneimittel-Forschung 2003; 53:
10:708-713.
Normen L, Dutta P, lia A, Andersson H. Soy
sterol esters and beta-sitostanol ester as
inhibitors of cholesterol absorption in human
small bowel. American Journal of Clinical
Nutrition 2000; 71 4: 908-913
Nissinen M, Gylling H, Vuoristo M, Miettinen
TA. Micellar distribution of cholesterol and
phytosterols after duodenal plant stanol ester
infusion. American Journal of PhysiologyGastrointestinal and Liver Physiology
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Vanhanen HT, Kajander J, Lehtovirta H,
Miettinen TA. Serum levels, absorption
efficiency, faecal elimination and synthesis of
cholesterol during increasing doses of dietary
sitostanol esters in hypercholesterolaemic
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Gylling H, Miettinen TA. Effects of inhibiting
cholesterol absorption and synthesis on
cholesterol and lipoprotein metabolism in
hypercholesterolaemic non-insulin-dependent
diabetic men. Journal of Lipid Research
1996;37:1776-85.
Gylling H, Radhakrishnan R, Miettinen TA.
Reduction of serum cholesterol in
postmenopausal women with previous
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myocardial infarction and cholesterol
malabsorption induced by dietary sitostanol
ester margarine. Circulation 1977, 96; 42264231.
http://circ.ahajournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/9
6/12/4226
Miettinen TA, Vuoristo M, Nissinen M, Jarvinen
HJ, Gylling H. Serum, biliary, and faecal
cholesterol and plant sterols in colonectomised
patients before and during consumption of
plant stanol ester margarine. American Journal
of Clinical Nutrition 2000; 71, 1095-1102.
Miettinen TA, Gylling H. Regulation of
cholesterol metabolism by dietary plant sterols.
Current Opinion in Lipidology 1999;10:9-14.
Plat J, Mensink RP. Plant stanol and sterol
esters in the control of blood cholesterol levels:
mechanism and safety aspects. American
Journal of Cardiology 2005;96:15D-22D.
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Plant sterols
Cholesterol levels
200-300mg is the daily
minimum dose
recommended from
dietary sources for
optimum health. The
most recent study used
1.3g. A meta-analysis of
41 trails
Should be used with
caution with patients on
immuno-suppressant
medication
Meta-analysis
Double-blind,
placebo-controlled,
sequential trial
Randomised,
placebo-controlled trial
Katan MB, Grundy SM, Jones P, Law M, et al.
Efficacy and safety of plant sterols and sterols
in the management of blood cholesterol levels.
Mayo Clin Proc. 2003 Aug;78(8):965-78.
1,078
Acuff RV, Cai DJ, Dong ZP, Bell D. The lipid
lowering effect of plant sterol ester capsules in
hypercholesterolemic subjects. Lipids Health
Dis. 2007 Apr 9;6:11.
Lau VW, Journoud M, Jones PJ. Plant sterols
are efficacious in lowering plasma LDL and
non-LDL cholesterol in hypercholesterolemic
type 2 diabetic and non-diabetic persons. Am J
Clinical Nutri. 2005 Jun; 81 (6):1351-8.
De Jongh S, Vissers MN, Rol P, Bakker HD et
al. Plant sterols lower LDL cholesterol without
improving endothelial function in prepubertal
children with familial hypercholesterolaemia. J
Inherit Metab Dis. 2003;26(4):343-51.
Homma Y, Ikeda I, Ishikawa T, Tateno M et al.
Decrease in plasma low-density lipoprotein
cholesterol, apolipoprotein B, cholesteryl ester
transfer protein, and oxidised low-density
lipoprotein by plant sterol ester-containing
spread: a randomised, placebo-controlled trial.
Nutrition.2003 Apr; 19(4):369-74
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(1) Lowers blood
cholesterol, which
(2) helps to
maintain a healthy
heart
Suggested
Conditions of Use
1.6g per day
Nature of Evidence
Part 1 of health
relationship:
Systematic reviews and
meta-analyses;
Reviews; Human
intervention studies;
Observational study.
References
Systematic Reviews/Meta-analyses
Katan, M., Grundy, SM, Jones, P, Law, M,
Miettinen, T, Paoletti, R. Efficacy and safety of
plant stanols and sterols in the management of
blood cholesterol levels. Mayo Clin Proc 2003,
78(8): 965-78.
Claim ID
2,395
Law, M. Plant sterol and stanol margarines and
health. British Med Journal 2000, 320: 861-864.
Reviews
Lichtenstein AH. Plant sterols and blood lipid
levels. Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care 2002,
5(2): 147-52.
Human Intervention Trials (included in
meta-analysis in Danone Dossier, October
2004)
Ayesh R et al.
Safety evaluation of
phytosterol esters. Part 5. Faecal short chain
fatty acid and microflora content, faecal
bacterial enzyme activity and serum female sex
hormones in healthy normolipidaemic
volunteers consuming a controlled diet either
with or without a phytosterol ester enriched
margarine. Food Chem Toxicol 1999, 37(12):
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Christiansen LI et al. Cholesterol-lowering
effect of spreads enriched with microcrystalline
plant sterols in hypercholesterolaemic subjects.
Eur J Nutr 2001, 40: 66-73.
Cleghorn CL et al. Plant sterol enriched spread
enhances the cholesterol lowering potential of a
fat. Eur J Clin Nutr 2003, 57: 170-6.
Davidson MH et al. Safety and tolerability of
esterified phytosterols administered in reduced
fat spread and salad dressing to healthy adult
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men and women. J Am Coll Nutr 2001, 20(4):
307-19.
Devaraj SI et al. Plant sterol fortified orange
juice effectively lowers cholesterol levels in
mildly hypercholesterolaemic healthy
individuals. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol
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Geelen A et al. Apolipoprotein E polymorphism
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Hendriks HF et al. Spreads enriched with three
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Jones PJ et al. Modulation of plasma lipid
levels and cholesterol kinetics by phytosterol
versus phytostanol esters. J Lipid Res 2000,
41(5): 697-705.
Jones PJ et al. Phytosterols in low and nonfat
beverages as part of a controlled diet fail to
lower plasma lipid levels. J Lipid Res 2003,
44(9): 1713-9.
Judd JT et al. Plant sterol esters lower plasma
lipids and most carotenoids in mildly
hypercholesterolaemic adults. Lipids 2002, 37:
33-42.
Lottenberg AM et al. The human cholesteryl
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ester transfer protein I405V polymorphism is
associated with plasma cholesterol
concentration and its reduction by dietary
phytosterol esters. J Nutr 2003, 133: 1800-5.
Maki KC et al. Lipid responses to plant sterol
enriched reduced-fat spreads incorporated into
a National Cholesterol Education Program Step
I diet. Am J Clin Nutr 2001, 74: 33-43.
Matvienko OA et al. A single daily dose of
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serum total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol in
young, mildly hypercholesterolaemic men. Am
J Clin Nutr 2002, 76(1): 57-64.
Mussner MJ et al. Effects of phytosterol ester
enriched margarine on plasma lipoproteins in
mild to moderate hypercholesterolemia are
related to basal cholesterol and fat intake.
Metabolism 2002, 51(2): 189-94.
Noakes M et al. An increase in dietary
carotenoids when consuming plant sterols or
stanols is effective in maintaining plasma
carotenoid concentrations. Am J Clin Nutr
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Noakes M et al. Plant sterol ester enriched milk
and yoghurt effectively reduce serum
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Ntanios FY et al. A spread enriched with plant
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lipoproteins without affecting vitamins A and E
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2002,
132: 3650-5.
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Pelletier X et al. A diet moderately enriched in
phytosterols lowers plasma cholesterol
concentrations in normocholesterolaemic
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Quilez J et al. Bakery products enriched with
phytosterol esters, alphaocopherol and
beta-carotene decrease plasma
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Seki S et al. Effects of phytosterol ester
enriched vegetable oil on plasma lipoproteins in
healthy men. Asia Pac J Clin Nutr 2003, 12(3):
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Sierksma A et al. Spreads enriched with plant
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Temme EH et al. Effects of a plant sterol
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Thomsen AB et al. Effect of free plant sterols in
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Tikkanen MJ et al. Effect of a diet based on
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and stanols lower LDL cholesterol
concentrations equivalently in
hypercholesterolaemic persons. Am J Clin Nutr
2002, 76(6): 1272-8.
Vissers MN et al. Effect of plant sterols from
rice bran oil and triterpene alcohols from
sheanut oil on serum lipoprotein concentrations
in humans. Am J Clin Nutr 2000, 72(6): 1510-5.
Volpe, R, et al. Effects of yoghurt enriched with
plant sterols on serum lipids in patients with
moderate hypercholesterolaemia. Br J Nutr
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Weststrate, J.A. &. Meijer, G.W. Plant sterol
enriched margarines and reduction of plasma
total and LDL cholesterol concentrations in
normocholesterolaemic and mildly
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Single blind study (not included in
meta-analysis in Danone Dossier, October
2004)
Clifton PM, Noakes M, Sullivan D, Erichsen N,
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effects of plant sterol esters differ in milk,
yoghurt, bread and cereal." Eur J Clin Nutr
58(3): 503-9.
Observational Study
Andersson, S., Skinner, J, Ellegrd, L, Welch, A
A, Bingham, S, Mulligan, A, Andersson, H,
Khaw, K-T. Intake of dietary plant sterols is
inversely related to serum cholesterol
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RECENT REFERENCES (SINCE OCTOBER
2004)
Systematic Reviews/Meta-analyses
Chen, J. T., R. Wesley, et al. Meta-analysis of
natural therapies for hyperlipidemia: plant
sterols and stanols versus policosanol.
Pharmacotherapy 2005, 25(2): 171-83.
Moruisi, K. G., W. Oosthuizen, et al.
Phytosterols/stanols lower cholesterol
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subjects: a systematic review with
meta-analysis. J Am Coll Nutr 2006, 25(1):
41-8.
Reviews
Miettinen TA, Gylling H. Plant stanol and sterol
esters in prevention of cardiovascular diseases:
a review. Int J Clin Pharmacol Ther 2006;
44(6): 247-50.
Plat J, Mensink R. P. Plant stanol and sterol
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mechanism and safety aspects. Am J Cardiol
2005, 96(1A): 15D-22D.
Human Intervention Trials
Devaraj, S., B. C. Autret, et al. Reduced-calorie
orange juice beverage with plant sterols lowers
C-reactive protein concentrations and improves
the lipid profile in human volunteers. Am J Clin
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Doornbos, A. M., E. M. Meynen, et al. Intake
occasion affects the serum cholesterol lowering
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Korpela R, Tuomilehto J, et al. Safety aspects
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Lau VW, Journoud M, et al. Plant sterols are
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Trials with Danacol
Hansel B, Nicolle C, Lalanne F, Tondu F,
Lassel T, Donazzolo Y, Ferrieres J, Krempf M,
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86:790-96
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Nature of Evidence
Part 2 of health
relationship:
Textbooks;
Authoritative reports;
Systematic reviews and
meta-analyses; Human
intervention trials.
References
Claim ID
Text Books
Berdanier CD (Ed). CRC Handbook of Nutrition
and Food; CRC Press, 2002.
Gibney MJ et al (Eds). Introduction to Human
Nutrition; Oxford: Blackwell Science, 2002.
Law M. Lipids and Cardiovascular Disease, in
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Books: 2003, 121-129.
Sadler MJ et al (Eds). Encyclopedia of Human
Nutrition; London: Academic Press, 1999.
Authoritative Reports
Department of Health. Nutritional Aspects of
Cardiovascular Disease; COMA report 46.
London: HMSO, 1994.
FDA. Food Labeling: Health Claims; Plant
Sterol/Stanol Esters and Coronary Heart
Disease. FDA Federal Register interim final
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Hornstra G et al. Functional Food Science and
the Cardiovascular System. Brit J Nutr 1998,
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Mensink RP et al. PASSCLAIM – Diet-related
cardiovascular disease. European Journal of
Nutrition 2003, 42, Suppl 1: 6-27.
Stanner S (Ed). Cardiovascular Disease – Diet,
nutrition and emerging risk factors; Report of
the BNF Task Force; Oxford: Blackwell
Publishing, 2005.
WHO. Diet Nutrition and Chronic diseases;
WHO Technical Report Series 916, 2003.
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Hooper L et al. Dietary fat intake and
prevention of cardiovascular disease:
systematic review. BMJ 2001, 322: 757-763.
Katerndahl DA and Lawler WR. Variability in
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A meta-meta-analysis. Am J Epidemiol
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Law et al. By how much and how quickly does
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lower risk of ischaemic heart disease. BMJ
1994, 308: 367-372.
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses: Statin
trials
LaRosa JC et al. Effects of statins on risk of
coronary disease - A meta-analysis of
randomized controlled trials. JAMA 1999, 282:
2340-6.
Pignone M et al. Use of lipid lowering drugs for
primary prevention of coronary heart disease:
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321: 1-5.
FURTHER SUPPORTING EVIDENCE (TO
THAT CITED IN DANONE DOSSIER, 2005)
Meta-analyses
Baigent C.A, Keech, et al. Efficacy and safety
of cholesterol-lowering treatment: prospective
meta-analysis of data from 90,056 participants
in 14 randomised trials of statins. Lancet 2005,
366 (9493): 1267-78.
Human Intervention Trials
Scandinavian Simvastatin Survival Study
Group. Randomised trial of cholesterol lowering
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in 4444 patients with coronary heart disease:
the Scandinavian Simvastatin Survival Study
(4S). Lancet 1994, 344(8934): 1383-9.
Shepherd J, Cobbe SM et al. Prevention of
coronary heart disease with pravastatin in men
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Heart Health
1300mg/day
Human Intervention
Study
Hansell B, Effect of low fat fermented milk
enrisched with plant sterols on serum lipid
profile and oxidative stress in moderate
hypercholesterolemia. Am J Clin Nutr, 86 (3),
790-796 (2007)
956
Acuff RV, The lipid lowering effect of plant
sterol ester capsules in hypercholesterolemic
subjects. Lipids Health Dis, 9, 6:11 (2007)
Patch CS et al,Vasc, Plant Sterols as dietary
adjuvants in the reduction of cardiovascular
risk: theory and evidence. Health Risk Manag.
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Saturated fats/fatty acids
(decrease)
Blood cholesterol
and artery/heart
health
31 January 2008
.
Authoritative Body
JHCI - Joint Health Claims Initiative - Final
Technical Report - A List of Well Established
Nutrient Function Statements
http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/jhci_he
althreport.pdf
Authoritative Body
SNF - Swedish Nutrition Foundation
http://www.snf.ideon.se/snf/en/rh/Healh_claims
_FF.htm
Authoritative Body
NFA - Terveysvaitteiden valvontaopas, Finnish
Food Authority Control guides number 2/2002
http://www.palvelu.fi/evi/evi_material.php
Scientific Body
Institute of Medicine Dietary Reference Intakes
Energy, Carbohydrate, Fiber, Fat, Fatty Acids,
Cholesterol, Protein, and Amino Acids
(Macronutrients) Washington D.C. National
Academy 2005.
http://books.nap.edu/openbook.php?isbn=0309
085373
Scientific Body
WHO 2003. Diet, nutrition and the prevention of
chronic diseases. Report of a Joint WHO/FAO
expert consultation Geneva, World Health
Organization, 28 January - 1 February 2002
[Public Health Nutrition, Volume 7(1A),
February 2004. Special issue - Diet, nutrition
and the prevention of chronic diseases:
scientific background papers of the joint
WHO/FAO expert consultation ]
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References
Claim ID
Stearic acid
Lipid metabolism
31 January 2008
Up to 5% daily energy
intake as stearic acid
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monographs,
peer-reviewed
publications, WHO
technical report
References
Claim ID
Monographs:
Joint WHO/FAO Expert Consultation
(2003). Diet, Nutrition and the Prevention of
Chronic Diseases, World Health Organization,
Geneva. WHO Technical Report Series 916,
pp. 147-148 (2003).
Total and LDL cholesterol levels. Institute
of Medicine (2002). Dietary Reference Intakes
for Energy, Carbohydrate, Fiber, Fat, Fatty
Acids, Cholesterol, Protein, and Amino Acids
(Macronutrients) , Chapter 8, National
Academy Press, Washington, D.C. , p. 483
Critical Reviews
Kris-Etherton PM, Mustad VA (1994).
Chocolate feeding studies: a novel approach
for evaluating the plasma lipid effects of stearic
acid. Am. J. Clin. Nutr. 60(Suppl.): 1029S –
36S.
Kris-Etherton PM, Yu S. Am J Clin Nutr.
1997 Individual fatty acid effects on plasma
lipids and lipoproteins: human studies.
May;65(5 Suppl):1628S-1644S
Kris-Etherton PM, Griel AE, Psota TL,
Gebauer SK, Zhang J, Etherton TD (2005)
Dietary stearic acid and risk of cardiovascular
disease: intake, sources, digestion, and
absorption. Lipids.;40:1193-2000..
Mensink RP , Effects of stearic acid on
plasma lipid and lipoproteins in humans. Lipids.
2005 40(12):1201-5.
Peer-reviewed publications:
Yu S., et al. (1995) Plasma
cholesterol-predictive equations demonstrate
that stearic acid is neutral and
monounsaturated fatty acids are
hypocholesterolemic. Am. J. Clin. Nutr., 61 :
1129 1139.
Tholstrup T et al. (1994) Fat High in Stearic
31 January 2008
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Claim ID
Acid Favorably Affects Blood Lipids and Factor
Thijssen M.A., Mensink R.P. (2005). Small
differences in the effects of stearic acid, oleic
acid, and linoleic acid on the serum lipoprotein
profile of humans. Am. J. Clin. Nutr., 82(3): 510
-516.
Bonanome A & Grundy SM (1988). Effect
of dietary stearic acid on plasma cholesterol
and lipoprotein levels. New Eng. J. Med. 318:
1244-1248.
Grande, F, Anderson, JT, Keys A. (1970).
Comparison of Effects of Palmitic and Stearic
Acids in the Diet on Serum Cholesterol in Man.
Am J. Clin. Nutr. 23 1184-1193
Denke, MA and Grundy SM (1991). Effects
of fats high in stearic acid on lipid and
lipoprotein concentrations in men Am. J. Clin.
Nutr. 54 1036-1040.
31 January 2008
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Claim ID
Sterols/ stanols and their esters
Heart health and
artery health
because of LDL
cholesterol lowering
31 January 2008
See reference section
450
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authoritative body,
scientific body, expert
panel, meta-analysis
References
Claim ID
Note: where conditions of use are
recommended these are given after the
reference
Authoritative/Scientific Bodies
AHA. Diet and lifestyle recommendations
revision 2006: a scientific statement from the
American Heart Association Nutrition
Committee.. Lichtenstein AH et al. Circulation
2006; 114: 82-96 [Recommend 2g
Sterols/Stanols per day]
Australia – New Zealand. National Heart
Foundation of Australia, Cardiac Society of
Australia and New Zealand, Australian
Atherosclerosis Society, National Stroke
Foundation, Internal Medicine Society of
Australia and New Zealand, The Royal
Australian College of General Practitioners.
The Medical Journal of Australia 2001, volume
175, supplement
http://www.heartfoundation.com.au/downloads/
Guideline_Lipid_Mgt_2001.pdf [Recommend 23g Sterols per day]
EU Regulation 608/2004 concerning the
labelling of foods and food ingredients with
added phytosterols, phytosterol esters,
phytostanols and/or phytostanol esters. [For
food labelling purposes up to 3 g
Sterols/Stanols may be provided per portion or
per 3 portions. NOTE This is a regulatory
requirement and not a recommended level of
intake]
FDA (2000). 21 CFR Part 101. Food
labelling: health claims; plant sterol/stanol
esters and coronary heart diseases. Federal
Register: September 8, 2000 (Volume 65,
Number 175); also FDA Letter of Discretion
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/ds-ltr30.html
[Approved 800mg free phytosterols per day]
Flemish Dietetic Association. Intervention
31 January 2008
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Conditions of Use
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References
Claim ID
protocol for dyslipidemia published by the
VVVD (Flemish Dietetic Association), 2002
[Recommend 2-3g Sterols/Stanols per day]
International Atherosclerosis Society
Executive Board (IAS). International
Atherosclerosis Society Harmonised Clinical
Guidelines on Prevention of Atherosclerotic
Vascular Disease. March 2003. [Recommend
2g Sterols/Stanols per day]
JHCI 2005 Approval of product specific
claim in relation to plant sterols and blood
cholesterol “Consuming 1.6g of plant sterols
per day, as part of a healthy diet and lifestyle, is
proven to help lower blood cholesterol”
[Approved 1.6g sterols/stanols per day]
NCEP. Expert Panel on Detection,
Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood
Cholesterol in Adults Executive Summary of
the Third Report of the National Cholesterol
Education Program (NCEP) Expert Panel on
Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High
Blood Cholesterol in Adults (Adult Treatment
Panel III) JAMA, May 2001; 285: 2486 - 2497.
[Recommend 2g Sterols/Stanols per day ]
SCF (Scientific Committee on Food)
(2002). General view on the long-term effects
of the intake of elevated levels of phytosterols
from multiple dietary sources, with particular
attention to the effects on R-carotene. Opinion
adopted by the SCF on 26 September 2002.
[opinion that 1-3g Sterols/Stanols per day was
effective]
Swedish Nutrition Foundation. Product specific
claims. Voedingscentrum. Product specific
claims. Meta-Analysis
Martijn B. Katan, Scott M. Grundy, Peter
Jones, Malcolm Law, Tatu Miettinen and
Rodolfo Paoletti, for the Stresa Workshop
Participants. Efficacy and Safety of Plant
Stanols and Sterols in the Management of
31 January 2008
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Component
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Relationship
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Conditions of Use
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References
Claim ID
Blood Cholesterol Levels Mayo Clin Proc.
2003;78:965-978. [Meta-analysis suggests 2g
per day for 10% lowering of LDL cholesterol]
31 January 2008
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References
Claim ID
Unsaturated fats/ fatty acids (poly
and/or monounsaturates)
Blood cholesterol
and artery/heart
health
31 January 2008
Authoritative/Scientific
Bodies
Institute of Medicine. Dietary Reference Intakes
for Energy, Carbohydrate, Fiber, Fat, Fatty
acids, Cholesterol, Protein, and Amino Acids.
2002. National Academy of Sciences,
Washington, DC.
Authoritative/Scientific
Bodies
EFSA 2005. Opinion of the Scientific Panel on
Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies on a
request from the Commission related to
nutrition claims concerning omega-3 fatty
acids, monounsaturated fat, polyunsaturated
fat and unsaturated fat Request N°
EFSA-Q-2004-107)(adopted on 6 July 2005)
Authoritative/Scientific
Bodies
FDA. FDA USA Authoritative Statement on
MUFA from olive oil and CHD.
Authoritative/Scientific
Bodies
WHO 2003 Diet, Nutrition and the Prevention of
Chronic Diseases. WHO Technical Report
Series, no. 916 (TRS 916).
Meta-Analysis
Mensink RP et al., Effects of dietary fatty acids
and carbohydrates on the ratio of serum total to
HDL cholesterol and on serum lipids and
apolipoproteins: a meta-analysis of 60
controlled trials. Am J Clin Nutr.
2003;77:1146-55.
Meta-Analysis
Brouwer IA, Katan MB, Zock PL. Dietary
alpha-linolenic acid is associated with reduced
risk of fatal coronary heart disease, but
increased prostate cancer risk: a
meta-analysis. J Nutr. 2004;134:919-22.
Reviews
De Lorgeril M, Salen P. Dietary prevention of
coronary heart disease: the Lyon diet heart
study and after.World Rev Nutr Diet.
2005;95:103-14. Review.
154
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Conditions of Use
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References
Reviews
British Nutrition Foundation 2005. Stanner S
(ed) Cardiovascular Diease: Diet, Nutrition and
Emerging Risk Factors
Individual Studies
Finnegan YE, Minihane AM, Leigh-Firbank EC
et al. Plant- and marine-derived
polyunsaturated fatty acids have differential
effects on fasting and postprandial blood lipid
concentrations and on the susceptibility of LDL
to oxidative modification in moderately
hyperlipidemic subjects. Am J Clin Nutr
2003;77:783-95.
Individual Studies
Petra L. L. Goyens and Ronald P. MensinkThe
Dietary alpha-Linolenic Acid to Linoleic Acid
Ratio Does Not Affect the Serum Lipoprotein
Profile in Humans.J. Nutr. 135: 2799–2804,
2005
Scientific Body
Institute of Medicine Dietary Reference Intakes
Energy, Carbohydrate, Fiber, Fat, Fatty Acids,
Cholesterol, Protein, and Amino Acids
(Macronutrients) Washington D.C. National
Academy 2005.
http://books.nap.edu/openbook.php?isbn=0309
085373
Textbook
Garrow JS, James WPT, Ralph A. Human
Nutrition and Dietetics. Tenth Edition, Churchill
Livingstone (Harcourt Publishers) London,
2000.
Textbook
Gibney MJ, Voster, HH, Kok FJ (eds)
Introduction to human nutrition. Blackwell
Publishing, Oxford, 2002.
Textbook
Mann J, Truswell AS. Essentials of Human
Nutrition, 2nd ed.
Oxford University Press, 2001.
Claim ID
Unsaturated fats/fatty acids
Function of the cell
membrane
31 January 2008
155
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Claim ID
FIBRE
31 January 2008
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Claim ID
Acacia gum (gum arabic)
Improved intestinal
conditions (pH,
SCFA production)
and intestinal
functions
31 January 2008
Where a daily value is
indicated the amount per
serving is typicaly 25%
unless otherwise stated
10g/day
Authoritative/Scientific
Body
AFSSA Opinion 23 April 2001
http://www.afssa.fr/ftp/afssa/basedoc/NUT2000
sa0138.pdf
Individual Studies
Bliss, D. Z., Jung, H. J., Savik, K., Lowry, A.,
LeMoine, M., Jensen, L., Werner, C., &
Schaffer, K. 2001, "Supplementation with
dietary fiber improves fecal incontinence",
Nurs.Res., vol. 50, no. 4, pp. 203-213.
Individual Studies
Bliss, D. Z., Stein, T. P., Schleifer, C. R., &
Settle, R. G. 1996, "Supplementation with gum
arabic fiber increases fecal nitrogen excretion
and lowers serum urea nitrogen concentration
in chronic renal failure patients consuming a
low-protein diet", Am.J.Clin.Nutr., vol. 63, no. 3,
pp. 392-398.
Individual Studies
Campbell, J. M., Fahey, G. C., Jr., Demichele,
S. J., & Garleb, K. A. 1997a, "Metabolic
characteristics of healthy adult males as
affected by ingestion of a liquid nutritional
formula containing fish oil, oligosaccharides,
gum arabic and antioxidant vitamins", Food
Chem.Toxicol., vol. 35, no. 12, pp. 1165-1176.
Individual Studies
Cherbut, C., Michel, C., Raison, V.,
Kravtchenko, T. P., & Meance, S. 2003,
"Acacia gum is a bifidogenic dietary fiber with
high digestive tolerance in healthy humans",
Microbial Ecol Health Dis, vol. 15, pp. 43-50.
Individual Studies
Codipilly, C. N., Teichberg, S., & Wapnir, R. A.
2006, "Enhancement of absorption by gum
arabic in a model of gastrointestinal
dysfunction", J.Am.Coll.Nutr., vol. 25, no. 4, pp.
307-312.
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Health
Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Individual Studies
Codipilly, C. N. & Wapnir, R. A. 2004,
"Proabsorptive action of gum arabic in isotonic
solutions orally administered to rats. II. Effects
on solutes under normal and secretory
conditions", Dig.Dis.Sci., vol. 49, no. 9, pp.
1473-1478.
Individual Studies
McLean Ross, A. H., Eastwood, M. A., Brydon,
W. G., Anderson, J. R., & Anderson, D. M.
1983, "A study of the effects of dietary gum
arabic in humans", Am.J.Clin.Nutr., vol. 37, no.
3, pp. 368-375.
Individual Studies
Rehman, K. U., Codipilly, C. N., & Wapnir, R.
A. 2004, "Modulation of small intestinal nitric
oxide synthase by gum arabic", Exp.Biol.Med.
(Maywood.), vol. 229, no. 9, pp. 895-901.
Individual Studies
Rehman, K. U., Wingertzahn, M. A., Harper, R.
G., & Wapnir, R. A. 2001, "Proabsorptive action
of gum arabic: regulation of nitric oxide
metabolism in the basolateral potassium
channel of the small intestine",
J.Pediatr.Gastroenterol.Nutr., vol. 32, no. 5, pp.
529-533.
Individual Studies
Rehman, K. U., Wingertzahn, M. A., Teichberg,
S., Harper, R. G., & Wapnir, R. A. 2003, "Gum
arabic (GA) modifies paracellular water and
electrolyte transport in the small intestine",
Dig.Dis.Sci., vol. 48, no. 4, pp. 755-760.
Individual Studies
Teichberg, S., Wingertzahn, M. A., Moyse, J., &
Wapnir, R. A. 1999, "Effect of gum arabic in an
oral rehydration solution on recovery from
diarrhea in rats", J.Pediatr.Gastroenterol.Nutr.,
vol. 29, no. 4, pp. 411-417.
Individual Studies
Tulung, B., Remesy, C., & Demigne, C. 1987,
"Specific effect of guar gum or gum arabic on
adaptation of cecal digestion to high fiber diets
in the rat", J.Nutr., vol. 117, no. 9, pp.
1556-1561.
Claim ID
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Relationship
Prebiotic action:
increase in
beneficial bacteria
in the colon
31 January 2008
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Where a daily value is
indicated the amount per
serving is typicaly 25%
unless otherwise stated
6g/day
Nature of Evidence
References
Individual Studies
Turvill, J. L., Wapnir, R. A., Wingertzahn, M. A.,
Teichberg, S., & Farthing, M. J. 2000, "Cholera
toxin-induced secretion in rats is reduced by a
soluble fiber, gum arabic", Dig.Dis.Sci., vol. 45,
no. 5, pp. 946-951.
Individual Studies
Wapnir, R. A., Teichberg, S., Go, J. T.,
Wingertzahn, M. A., & Harper, R. G. 1996,
"Oral rehydration solutions: enhanced sodium
absorption with gum arabic", J.Am.Coll.Nutr.,
vol. 15, no. 4, pp. 377-382.
Individual Studies
Wapnir, R. A., Wingertzahn, M. A., Moyse, J., &
Teichberg, S. 1997, "Gum arabic promotes rat
jejunal sodium and water absorption from oral
rehydration solutions in two models of
diarrhea", Gastroenterology, vol. 112, no. 6, pp.
1979-1985.
Individual Studies
Wingertzahn, M. A., Teichberg, S., & Wapnir,
R. A. Jejunal nitric oxide (NO) levels are
reduced by gum arabic (GA). J.Am.Coll.Nutr.
Abstract 52, 509. 1998.
Individual Studies
Wingertzahn, M. A., Teichberg, S., & Wapnir,
R. A. 2001, "Stimulation of
non-sodium-dependent water, electrolyte, and
glucose transport in rat small intestine by gum
arabic", Dig.Dis.Sci., vol. 46, no. 5, pp.
1105-1112.
Individual Studies
Wyatt, G. M., Bayliss, C. E., & Holcroft, J. D.
1986, "A change in human faecal flora in
response to inclusion of gum arabic in the diet",
Br.J.Nutr., vol. 55, no. 2, pp. 261-266.
Authoritative/Scientific
Body
AFSSA opinion 2005-SA-0008 AFSSA opinion
23 April 2001
http://www.afssa.fr/ftp/afssa/basedoc/NUT2000
sa0138.pdf
http://www.afssa.fr/Ftp/Afssa/31119-31120.pdf)
Claim ID
179
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Health
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Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Individual Studies
Adiotomre J, Eastwood MA, Edwards CA,
Brydon WG. Dietary fiber: in vitro methods that
anticipate nutrition and metabolic activity in
humans. Am.J.Clin.Nutr. 1990;52:128-34.
Individual Studies
Annison G, Trimble RP, Topping DL. Feeding
Australian Acacia gums and gum arabic leads
to non-starch polysaccharide accumulation in
the cecum of rats. J.Nutr. 1995;125:283-92.
Individual Studies
Bliss DZ, Stein TP, Schleifer CR, Settle RG.
Supplementation with gum arabic fiber
increases fecal nitrogen excretion and lowers
serum urea nitrogen concentration in chronic
renal failure patients consuming a low-protein
diet. Am.J.Clin.Nutr. 1996;63:392-8.
Individual Studies
Bourquin LD, Titgemeyer EC, Fahey GC, Jr.,
Garleb KA. Fermentation of dietary fibre by
human colonic bacteria: disappearance of,
short-chain fatty acid production from, and
potential water-holding capacity of, various
substrates. Scand.J.Gastroenterol.
1993;28:249-55.
Individual Studies
Cherbut C, Michel C, Raison V, Kravtchenko T,
Meance S. Acacia gum is a bifidogenic dietary
fiber with high digestive tolerance in healthy
humans. Microbial Ecology in Health and
Disease 2003;15:43-50.
Individual Studies
Crociani F, Alessandrini A, Mucci MM, Biavati
B. Degradation of complex carbohydrates by
Bifidobacterium spp. Int.J.Food Microbiol.
1994;24:199-210.
Individual Studies
May T, Mackie RI, Fahey GC, Jr., Cremin JC,
Garleb KA. Effect of fiber source on short-chain
fatty acid production and on the growth and
toxin production by Clostridium difficile.
Scand.J.Gastroenterol. 1994;29:916-22.
Claim ID
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31 January 2008
Health
Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Individual Studies
McLean Ross AH, Eastwood MA, Brydon WG,
Anderson JR, Anderson DM. A study of the
effects of dietary gum arabic in humans.
Am.J.Clin.Nutr. 1983;37:368-75.
Individual Studies
McLean Ross AH, Eastwood MA, Brydon WG,
Busuttil A, McKay LF. A study of the effects of
dietary gum arabic in the rat. Br.J.Nutr.
1984;51:47-56.
Individual Studies
Meance S. Acacia gum (FIBREGUM), a very
well tolerated specific natural prebiotic having a
wide range of food applications - Part 1.
AgroFood Industry Hi-tech:24-28, 2004.
Individual Studies
Michel C, Kravtchenko T, David A, Gueneau S,
Kozlowski F, Cherbut C. In vitro prebiotic
effects of Acacia gums onto the human
intestinal microbiota depends on both botanical
origin and environmental pH. Anaerobe
1998;4:257-66.
Individual Studies
Mortensen PB, Hove H, Clausen MR, Holtug K.
Fermentation to short-chain fatty acids and
lactate in human faecal batch cultures. Intraand inter-individual variations versus variations
caused by changes in fermented saccharides.
Scand.J.Gastroenterol. 1991;26:1285-94.
Individual Studies
Rochat, F., Ballevre, O, and Jann, A. Nutritional
Composition. NESTLE, S. A. 00115850.0(EP 1
175 905 A1), 1-12. 30-1-2002. Suisse (CH).
24-7-2000.
Individual Studies
Salyers AA, Palmer JK, Wilkins TD.
Degradation of polysaccharides by intestinal
bacterial enzymes. Am.J.Clin.Nutr.
1978;31:S128-S130.
Claim ID
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Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Individual Studies
Storer GB, Illman RJ, Trimble RP, Snoswell
AM, Topping DL. Plasma and caecal volatile
fatty acids in male and female rats : effects of
dietary gum arabic and cellulose. Nutrition
Research 1984;4:701-7.
Individual Studies
Titgemeyer EC, Bourquin LD, Fahey GC, Jr.,
Garleb KA. Fermentability of various fiber
sources by human fecal bacteria in vitro.
Am.J.Clin.Nutr. 1991;53:1418-24.
Individual Studies
Tomlin J. Which fibre is best for the colon?
Scand.J.Gastroenterol.Suppl 1987;129:100-4.
Individual Studies
Topping DL, Mock S, Trimble RP, Storer GB,
Illman RJ. Effects of varying the content and
proportions of gum arabic and cellulose on
caecal volatile fatty acid concentrations in the
rat. Nutrition Research 1988;8:1013-20.
Individual Studies
Tulung B, Remesy C, Demigne C. Specific
effect of guar gum or gum arabic on adaptation
of cecal digestion to high fiber diets in the rat.
J.Nutr. 1987;117:1556-61.
Individual Studies
Walter DJ, Eastwood MA, Brydon WG, Elton
RA. Fermentation of wheat bran and gum
arabic in rats fed on an elemental diet.
Br.J.Nutr. 1988;60:225-32.
Individual Studies
Wyatt GM, Bayliss CE, Holcroft JD. A change
in human faecal flora in response to inclusion
of gum arabic in the diet. Br.J.Nutr.
1986;55:261-6.
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Claim ID
Barley/ barley beta-glucan
Blood cholesterol
levels
31 January 2008
Where a daily value is
indicated the amount per
serving is typicaly 25%
unless otherwise stated
3g/day
Authoritative/Scientific
Bodies
FDA - Interim final rule: Federal Register:
December 23, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 246,
Page 76150-76162)
http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/fedreg/a05
1223c.htmlhttp://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/
2422/01jan20051800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/
2005/pdf/05-24387.pdf
Authoritative/Scientific
Bodies
FDA - Final rule Federal Register: May 22,
2006 (Volume 71, Number 98, Page
29248-29250]
http://www.fda.gov/OHRMS/DOCKETS/98fr/064703.h
Individual Studies
Behall, K. M., Scholfield, D. & Hallfrisch, J.
(2003). Barley consumption lowers cholesterol
in men and overweight women. FASEB
Journal, 17, A1.1,
Individual Studies
Behall, K. M., Scholfield, D. J. & Hallfrisch, J.
G. (2004a). Lipids significantly reduced by diets
containing barley in moderately
hypercholesterolemic men. J Am Coll Nutr, 23,
55-62. ,
Individual Studies
Behall, K. M., Scholfield, D. & Hallfrisch, J.
(2004b). Diets containing barley reduce lipids
significantly in mildly hypercholesterolemic men
and women. Am J Clin Nutr, 80(5):1185-93.,
Individual Studies
Hallfrisch, J., Scholfield, D. J. & Behall, K. M.
(2002). Increasing whole grain foods (barley or
wheat and rice) in a Step 1 diet lowers blood
pressure in moderately hypercholesterolemic
men. The FASEB Journal, 16, A655.1,
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31 January 2008
Health
Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Individual Studies
Hallfrisch, J., Scholfield, D. J. & Behall, K. M.
(2003). Blood pressure reduced by whole grain
diet containing barley or whole wheat and
brown rice) in moderately hypercholesterolemic
men. Nutrition Research, 23, 1631-1642.,
Individual Studies
Keenan JM, Goulson M, Shamliyan T, Knutson
N, Kolberg L & Curry L (2007) The effects of
concentrated barley R-glucan on blood lipids in
a population of hypercholesterolaemic men and
women. Br J Nutr, 97 (6), 1162-68
Individual Studies
Keogh, G. F., Cooper, G. J. S., Mulvey, T. B.,
McArdle, B. H., Coles, G. D., Monro, J. A. &
Poppitt, S. D. (2003). Randomized controlled
crossover study of the effect of a highly
R-glucan-enriched barley on cardiovascular
disease risk factors in mildly
hypercholesterolemic men. Am J Clin Nutr, 78,
711-718.,
Individual Studies
Li, J., Kaneko, T., Qin, L., Wang, J. & Wang, Y.
(2003). Effects of barley intake on glucose
tolerance, lipid metabolism, and bowel function
in women. Nutrition, 19, 926-929.,
Individual Studies
McIntosh, G. H., Whyte, J., McArthur, R. &
Nestel, P. J. (1991). Barley and wheat foods:
influence on plasma cholesterol concentrations
in hypercholesterolemic men. Am J Clin Nutr,
53, 1205-1209.1,
Individual Studies
Newman, R. K., Newman, C. W. & Graham, H.
(1989). The hypocholesterolemic function of
barley beta-glucans. Cereal Foods World, 34,
883-886.1,
Individual Studies
Yang, J. L. & Moon, Y. K. (2002). Effects of
waxy barley and barley 13-glucan on serum
and liver cholesterol concentrations in rats fed
a high cholesterol diet. The FASEB Journal, 16,
A655.1,
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31 January 2008
References
Claim ID
Yang, J.-L., Kim, Y.-H., Lee, H.-S., Lee, M.-S. &
Moon, Y.-K. (2003). Barley R-glucan lowers
serum cholesterol based on the up-regulation
of cholesterol 7a-hydroxylase activity and
mRNA abundance in cholesterol-fed rats. J
Nutr Sci Vitaminol, 49, 381-387.
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BarleyTrim™ Barley Bran
Contribution to the
maintenance of
healthy blood
cholesterol levels
1,904
5 grams of BarleyTrim®
Barley Bran per serving
provides 0.75 grams of
beta-glucan barley
soluble fiber
20 grams of BarleyTrim
™ Barley Bran per day
provides 3 grams
beta-glucan barly soluble
fiber
Barley Soluble Fiber =
15%
Insoluble Dietary Fiber =
5%
Total Dietary Fiber =
20%
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Federal Register U.S.
Department of Health
and Human Services
Food and Drug
Administration
References
U.S. Patent #6,060,519
http://www.uspto.gov/
Claim ID
“Food Labeling: Health Claims; Soluble Dietary
Fiber from Certain Foods and Coronary Heart
Disease, Final Rule.” United States Federal
Register 70:246 (23 December 2005) p. 76150
Scientific Journal
Behall KM, Scholfield DJ & Hallfrisch J (2004)
Diets containing barley significantly reduce
lipids in mildly hypercholesterolemic men and
women. Am J Clin Nutr 80, 1185-1193.
Behall KM, Scholfield DJ & Hallfrisch J (1997)
Effect of beta-glucan level in oat fiber extracts
on blood lipids in men and women. J Am Coll
Nutr 16, 46-51.
Kays SE & Barton FE (2002) Near-infrared
analysis of soluble and insoluble dietary fiber
fractions of cereal food products. J Agric Food
Chem 50, 3024-3029.
McCarty MF (2005) Nutraceutical resources for
diabetes prevention--an update. Med
Hypotheses 64, 151-158.
Queenan KM, Stewart ML, Smith KN, Thomas
W, Fulcher RG & Slavin JL (2007)
Concentrated oat beta-glucan, a fermentable
fiber, lowers serum cholesterol in
hypercholesterolemic adults in a randomized
controlled trial. Nutr J 6, 6.
Reyna-Villasmil N, Bermudez-Pirela V,
Mengual-Moreno E, et al. (2007) Oat-derived
beta-glucan significantly improves HDLC and
31 January 2008
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diminishes LDLC and non-HDL cholesterol in
overweight individuals with mild
hypercholesterolemia. Am J Ther 14, 203-212.
Contribution to the
maintenance of
healthy blood
glucose levels
5 grams of BarleyTrim®
Barley Bran per serving
provides 0.75 grams of
beta-glucan barley
soluble fiber
1,893
20 grams of BarleyTrim
™ Barley Bran per day
provides 3 grams
beta-glucan barly soluble
fiber
Barley Soluble Fiber =
15%
Insoluble Dietary Fiber =
5%
Total Dietary Fiber =
20%
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Federal Register
U.S. Department of
Health and Human
Services Food and
Drug Administration
References
Claim ID
“Food Labeling: Health Claims; Oats and
Coronary Heart Disease, Final Rule.” United
States Federal Register 62:15 (23 January
1997) p. 15343
http://www.uspto.gov/
U.S. Patent #6,060,519
Scientific Journal
Behall KM, Scholfield DJ & Hallfrisch J (2004)
Diets containing barley significantly reduce
lipids in mildly hypercholesterolemic men and
women. Am J Clin Nutr 80, 1185-1193.
Bjorck I & Elmstahl HL (2003) The glycaemic
index: importance of dietary fibre and other
food properties. Proc Nutr Soc 62, 201-206.
Bourdon I, Yokoyama W, Davis P, Hudson C,
Backus R, Richter D, Knuckles B &
Schneeman BO (1999) Postprandial lipid,
glucose, insulin, and cholecystokinin responses
in men fed barley pasta enriched with
beta-glucan. Am J Clin Nutr 69, 55-63.
Fluckiger-Isler R, Morikofer-Zwez S, Kahn JM
& Walter P (1994) Dietary components of malt
extract such as maltodextrins, proteins and
inorganic salts have distinct effects on glucose
uptake and glycogen concentrations in rats. J
Nutr 124, 1647-1653.
Granfeldt Y, Liljeberg H, Drews A, Newman R
& Bjorck I (1994) Glucose and insulin
responses to barley products: influence of food
structure and amylose-amylopectin ratio. Am J
Clin Nutr 59, 1075-1082.
Hong H & Jai MW (2004) Effects of malted
barley extract and banaba extract on blood
glucose levels in genetically diabetic mice. J
Med Food 7, 487-490.
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References
Claim ID
Kay M.Behall, Daniel J.Scholfield & Judith
G.Hallfrisch (2006) Barley ß-glucan reduces
plasma glucose and insulin responses
compared with resistant starch in men.
Nutrition Research 26, 644-650.
Li J, Kaneko T, Qin LQ, Wang J & Wang Y
(2003) Effects of barley intake on glucose
tolerance, lipid metabolism, and bowel function
in women. Nutrition 19, 926-929.
Li J, Kaneko T, Qin LQ, Wang J, Wang Y &
Sato A (2003) Long-term effects of high dietary
fiber intake on glucose tolerance and lipid
metabolism in GK rats: comparison among
barley, rice, and cornstarch. Metabolism 52,
1206-1210.
Liljeberg HGM, Granfeldt YE & Bjorck IME
(1996) Products Based on a High Fiber Barley
Genotype, but Not on Common Barley or Oats,
Lower Postprandial Glucose and Insulin
Responses in Healthy Humans. J Nutr 126,
458-466.
McCarty MF (2005) Nutraceutical resources for
diabetes prevention--an update. Med
Hypotheses 64, 151-158.
Naismith DJ, Mahdi GS & Shakir NN (1991)
Therapeutic value of barley in the management
of diabetes. Ann Nutr Metab 35, 61-64.
Ostman EM, Liljeberg Elmstahl HG & Bjorck IM
(2002) Barley bread containing lactic acid
improves glucose tolerance at a subsequent
meal in healthy men and women. J Nutr 132,
1173-1175.
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Claim ID
Shukla K, Narain JP, Puri P, Gupta A, Bijlani
RL, Mahapatra SC & Karmarkar MG (1991)
Glycaemic response to maize, bajra and barley.
Indian J Physiol Pharmacol 35, 249-254.
31 January 2008
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CalorieControl Trim® Oat Bran
20%
Contribution to the
maintenance of
healthy blood
cholesterol levels
3.25 grams of Calorie
ControlTrim® Oat Bran
per serving provides
0.75 grams of
beta-glucan oat soluble
fiber.
2,519
15 grams of Calorie
ControlTrim® per day
provides 3 grams
beta-glucan oat soluble
fiber
Oat Beta Glucan Soluble
Fiber = 20%
Insoluble Fiber = 6%
Total Dietary Fiber =
26%
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References
Federal Register U.S.
Department of Health
and Human Services
Food and Drug
Administration
“Food Labeling: Health Claims; Oats and
Coronary Heart Disease, Final Rule.” United
States Federal Register 62:15 (23 January
1997) p. 15343
Scientific Dossier
submitted to JCHI
“The inclusion of at least 3 grams of oat beta
glucan per day as part of a diet low in saturated
fat and a health lifestyle can help reduce blood
cholesterol.” Scientific Dossier Submitted to the
UK Joint Health Claims Initiative. (29 January
2004).
Claim ID
http://www.uspto.gov/
U.S. Patent #6,060,519
Scientific Journal
Behall KM, Scholfield DJ & Hallfrisch J (2004)
Diets containing barley significantly reduce
lipids in mildly hypercholesterolemic men and
women. Am J Clin Nutr 80, 1185-1193.
Behall KM, Scholfield DJ & Hallfrisch J (1997)
Effect of beta-glucan level in oat fiber extracts
on blood lipids in men and women. J Am Coll
Nutr 16, 46-51.
Kays SE & Barton FE (2002) Near-infrared
analysis of soluble and insoluble dietary fiber
fractions of cereal food products. J Agric Food
Chem 50, 3024-3029.
McCarty MF (2005) Nutraceutical resources for
diabetes prevention--an update. Med
Hypotheses 64, 151-158.
Queenan KM, Stewart ML, Smith KN, Thomas
W, Fulcher RG & Slavin JL (2007)
Concentrated oat beta-glucan, a fermentable
fiber, lowers serum cholesterol in
hypercholesterolemic adults in a randomized
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controlled trial. Nutr J 6, 6.
Reyna-Villasmil N, Bermudez-Pirela V,
Mengual-Moreno E, et al. (2007) Oat-derived
beta-glucan significantly improves HDLC and
diminishes LDLC and non-HDL cholesterol in
overweight individuals with mild
hypercholesterolemia. Am J Ther 14, 203-212
Contribution to the
maintenance of
healthy blood
cholesterol levels
3.25 grams of Calorie
ControlTrim® Oat Bran
per serving provides
0.75 grams of
beta-glucan oat soluble
fiber.
1,892
15 grams of Calorie
ControlTrim® per day
provides 3 grams
beta-glucan oat soluble
fiber
Oat Beta Glucan Soluble
Fiber = 20%
Insoluble Fiber = 6%
Total Dietary Fiber =
26%
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Department of Health
and Human Services
Food and Drug
Administration
Scientific Dossier
submitted to JCHI
References
Claim ID
CalorieControl Trim® Oat Bran 20%
Contribution to the maintenance of healthy
blood cholesterol levels
3.25 grams of Calorie ControlTrim® Oat Bran
per serving provides 0.75 grams of beta-glucan
oat soluble fiber.
15 grams of Calorie ControlTrim® per day
provides 3 grams beta-glucan oat soluble fiber
U.S. Patent #6,060,519
Oat Beta Glucan Soluble Fiber = 20%
Insoluble Fiber = 6%
Total Dietary Fiber = 26%
Federal Register U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services Food and Drug
Administration
Scientific Journal
Scientific Dossier submitted to JCHI
U.S. Patent #6,060,519
Scientific Journal
“Food Labeling: Health Claims; Oats and
Coronary Heart Disease, Final Rule.” United
States Federal Register 62:15 (23 January
1997) p. 15343
“The inclusion of at least 3 grams of oat beta
glucan per day as part of a diet low in saturated
fat and a health lifestyle can help reduce blood
cholesterol.” Scientific Dossier Submitted to the
31 January 2008
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Claim ID
UK Joint Health Claims Initiative. (29 January
2004).
http://www.uspto.gov/
Behall KM, Scholfield DJ & Hallfrisch J (2004)
Diets containing barley significantly reduce
lipids in mildly hypercholesterolemic men and
women. Am J Clin Nutr 80, 1185-1193.
Behall KM, Scholfield DJ & Hallfrisch J (1997)
Effect of beta-glucan level in oat fiber extracts
on blood lipids in men and women. J Am Coll
Nutr 16, 46-51.
Kays SE & Barton FE (2002) Near-infrared
analysis of soluble and insoluble dietary fiber
fractions of cereal food products. J Agric Food
Chem 50, 3024-3029.
McCarty MF (2005) Nutraceutical resources for
diabetes prevention--an update. Med
Hypotheses 64, 151-158.
Queenan KM, Stewart ML, Smith KN, Thomas
W, Fulcher RG & Slavin JL (2007)
Concentrated oat beta-glucan, a fermentable
fiber, lowers serum cholesterol in
hypercholesterolemic adults in a randomized
controlled trial. Nutr J 6, 6.
Reyna-Villasmil N, Bermudez-Pirela V,
Mengual-Moreno E, et al. (2007) Oat-derived
beta-glucan significantly improves HDLC and
diminishes LDLC and non-HDL cholesterol in
overweight individuals with mild
hypercholesterolemia. Am J Ther 14, 203-212.
The inclusion of 3 grams oat beta glucan
31 January 2008
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soluble fiber per day from Calorie ControlTrim®
Oat Bran, as part of a diet low in saturated fat
and a healthy lifestyle, can help maintain
healthy blood cholesterol levels.
Oat beta glucan soluble fiber from Calorie
ControlTrim® Oat Bran, as part of a diet low in
saturated fat and a healthy lifestyle, can help
maintain healthy blood cholesterol levels.
Calorie ControlTrim® Oat Bran helps maintain
healthy blood cholesterol levels.
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Claim ID
Chicory inulin/oligofructose
Blood
glucose/insulin
levels
Alles, M.S., de Roos, N.M., Baks, J.C., van de
Lisdonk, E., Zock, P.L., Hautvast, J.G. 1999.
Consumption of fructooligosaccharides does
not favorably affect blood glucose and serum
lipid concentrations in patients with type 2
diabetes. Am. J. Clin. Nutr. 69, 64-69.
453
Brighenti, F., Casiraghi, M.C., Canzi, E. and
Ferrari, A. 1999. Effect of consumption of a
ready-to-eat breakfast cereal containing inulin
on the intestinal milieu and blood lipids in
healthy male volunteers. Eur. J. Clin. Nutr. 53,
726-733.
Jackson, K.G., Taylor, G.R.J., Clohessy, A.M.,
Williams, C.M. 1999. The effect of daily intake
of inulin on fasting lipid, insulin and glucose
concentrations in middle-aged men and
women. Br. J. Nutr. 82, 23-30.
Van Dokkum, W., Wezendonk, B., Srikumar,
T.S., van den Heuvel, E.G. 1999. Effect of
nondigestible oligosaccharides on large-bowel
functions, blood lipid concentrations and
glucose absorption in young healthy male
subjects. Eur. J. Clin. Nutr. 53, 1-7
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Chicory oligofructose
Increased inner
protection/
resistance
31 January 2008
Where a daily value is
indicated the amount per
serving is typicaly 25%
unless otherwise stated
12g/day
DIETARY FIBRE Inulin from Chicory 8
Oligofructose:
Increased inner
protection/resistance
Clinical Studies
-Bunout D., Barrera G., Hirsch S.; Gattas V.; de
la Maza M.; Haschke F.; Steenhout P.; Klassen
P.; Hager C.; Avendano M.; Petermann M.;
Munoz C.; 2004; "Effects of a Nutritional
Supplement on the Immune Response and
Cytokine Production in Free-Living Chilean
Elderly"; J. Parenteral & Enteral Nut.; 28; 5;
348-354.
Clinical Studies
-Cummings J., Christie S., 2001; "A study of
fructo oligosaccharides in the prevention of
travellers’ diarrhoea"; aliment Pharmacol Ther,
15, pp. 1139-1145.
Clinical Studies
-Jain P.; McNaught C.; Anderson A.; MacFie J.;
Mitchell C.; 2004; "Influence of Synbiotic
containing Lactobacillus acidophilus La5,
Bifidobacterium Bb12, Streptococcus
thermidophilus, Lactobacillus bulharicus and
oligofructose on gut barrier function and sepsis
in critically ill patients: a randomised controlled
trial"; Clin. Nut.; 23; 467-475.
Clinical Studies
-Lewis S.; Burmeister S.; Brazier J.; 2005;
"Effect of the Prebiotic Oligofructose on
Relapse of Clostridium difficile-Associated
diarrhoea: A Randomised, Controlled Study";
Clin. Gastroent. And Hepat.; 3; 442-448.
Clinical Studies
-Lindsay J.; Whelan K.; Stagg A.; Gobin P.;
Al-Hassi H.; Rayment N.; Kamm M.; Knight S.;
Forbes A.; 2006; "Clinical, microbiological, and
immunological effects of
fructo-oligosaccharides in patients with Crohn’s
disease"; Gut; 55; 348-355.
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Suggested
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References
Clinical Studies
-Orrhage K.. Sjostedt S.; Nord C.; 2000; "Effect
of supplements with lactic acid bacteria and
oligofructose on the intestinal microflora during
administration of cefpodoxime proxetil"; J.
Antimicrobial Chemotherapy; 46; 603-611.
Clinical Studies
-Saavedra J. M.; Tschernia A..; 2002; "Human
studies with probiotics and prebiotics: clinical
implications"; BJN; 87; Suppl. 2; S241-S246.
Clinical Studies
-Waligora-Dupriet A.; Campeotto F.; Nicolis I.;
Bonet A.; Soulaines P.; Dupont C.; Butel M.;
2006; "Effects of oligofructose supplementation
on gut microflora and well-being in young
children attending a day care centre"; Int J of
Food Microbiology;
doi:10.1016/ijffoodmicro.2006.07.009.
Animal Studies
-Bomba A.; Nemcova R.; Gancarcikova S.;
Herich R.; Guba P.. Mudronova D.; 2002;
"Impovement of the probiotic effect of
micro-organisms by their combination with
maltodextrins, fructo¬oligosaccharides and
polyunsaturated fatty acids"; BJN; 88; S1;
S95-S99.
Animal Studies
-Buddington K.; DonahooJ.; Buddington, R.;
2002, "Dietary oligofructose and inulin protect
mice from enteric and systemic pathogens and
tumor inducers", J Nutr, vol. 132; pp. 472-477.
Animal Studies
-Butel M.; Catala I.; Waligora-Dupriet A.; Taper
H.; Tessedre A.; Durao J.; Szylit O.; 2001;
"Protective effect of dietary oligofructose
against cecitis by Clostridia in gnotobiotic
quails"; Microbial Ecology in Health & Disease;
13; 166-172.
Claim ID
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References
Animal Studies
-Catala I., Butel M.-J., Bensaada M., Popot F.,
Tessedre A.C., Rimbault A., Szylit 0.; 1999;
"Oligofructose contributes to the protective role
of bifidobacteria on experimental necrotising
colitis in gnotoxenic quails.", J. Med.
Microbiology, 48, 89-94.
Animal Studies
-Kelly-Quagliana K.; Nelson P.; Buddington R.;
2003; "Dietary oligofructose and inulin
modulate immune functions in mice"; Nut.
Research; 23; 257-267.
Animal Studies
-Manhart N.; Spittler A.; Bergmeister H.;
Mittlbock M.; Roth E.; 2003; "Influence of
fructooligosaccharides on Peyer’s patch
lymphocyte numbers in healthy and
endotoxemic mice"; Nutrition; 19; 657-660;
Elsevier.
Animal Studies
-Oli M.; Petschow B.; Buddington R.; 1998;
"Evaluation of fructooligosaccharide
supplementation of oral electrolytre solutions
for treatment of diarrhoea"; Digestive Disease
& Science; 43, 1, 138-147.
Claim ID
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Claim ID
Dietary fibre
Bowel
function/Normal
gastrointestinal
function/colonic
function
31 January 2008
Where a daily value is
indicated the amount per
serving is typicaly 25%
unless otherwise stated
Conditions of "source of"
from HC regulation
1924/2006, specific
condtions of use are
listed in
the list of references
Authoritative Body
SNF - Swedish Nutrition Foundation
http://www.snf.ideon.se/snf/en/rh/Healh_claims
_FF.htm
Authoritative Body
NHPD - Health Canada Permitted Health
Claims http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/F-27/C.R.C.
-c.870/236932.html#Section-B.01.603
Authoritative Body
JHCI - Joint Health Claims Initiative - Final
Technical Report - A List of Well Established
Nutrient Function Statements
http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/jhci_he
althreport.pdf
Authoritative Body
NFA - Terveysvaitteiden valvontaopas, Finnish
Food Authority Control guides number 2/2002
http://www.palvelu.fi/evi/evi_material.php
Authoritative/Scientific
Bodies (INULIN OLIGOFRUCTOSE
and Bowel Function)
AFSSA. 2005. Effects of probiotics and
prebiotics on flora and immunity in adults
Books (INULIN OLIGOFRUCTOSE
and Bowel Function)
Roberfroid, M. B. 2005. Inulin-type fructans,
functional food ingredients. CRC Press, Boca
Raton, FL.
Reviews (INULIN OLIGOFRUCTOSE
and Bowel Function)
Flamm G, Glinsmann W, Kritchevsky D, Prosky
L, Roberfroid M. Inulin and oligofructose as
dietary fiber: a review of the evidence. Crit Rev
Food Sci Nutr. 2001 Jul;41(5):353-62.
Reviews (INULIN OLIGOFRUCTOSE
and Bowel Function)
Gibson, G., and M. Roberfroid. 1995. Dietary
modulation of the human colonic microbiota:
Introducing the concept of prebiotics. J. Nutr.
125:(6) 1401-1412.
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References
Reviews (INULIN OLIGOFRUCTOSE
and Bowel Function)
Gibson, G. R., H. Probert, J. van Loo, R. A.
Rastall, and M. B. Roberfroid. 2004. Dietary
modulation of the human colonic microbiota:
Updating the concept of prebiotics. Nutr. Res.
Rev. 17:(2) 259-275.
Clinical Studies
(INULIN OLIGOFRUCTOSE
and Bowel Function)
Den Hond E., Geypens B., Ghoos Y., 2000;
“Effect on high performance chicory inulin on
constipation”; Nut. Res. 20,5, pp. 731-736.
Clinical Studies
(INULIN OLIGOFRUCTOSE
and Bowel Function)
Gibson, G.R., Beatty, E.R., Wang, X. and
Cummings, J.H. 1995. Selective stimulation of
bifidobacteria in the human colon by
oligofructose and inulin. Gastroenterolgy 108,
975-982.
Clinical Studies
(INULIN OLIGOFRUCTOSE
and Bowel Function)
Kleessen B., Sykura B., Zunft H., Blaut M.,
1997; “Effects of inulin and lactose on fecal
microflora, microbial activity, and bowel habit in
elderly constipated persons”; Am. J; Clin. Nutr.,
65, 1397-1402.
Clinical Studies
(INULIN OLIGOFRUCTOSE
and Bowel Function)
Menne, E., Guggenbuhl, N. and Roberfroid, M.
2000. Chicory inulin hydrolysate has a prebiotic
effect in humans. J. Nutrition 130, 1197-1199.
Authoritative/Scientific
Bodies
(FRUCTO-OLIGOSAC
CHARIDES FROM
SUCROSE and Bowel
Function (transit))
AFSSA. February 2005. Effects of probiotics
and prebiotics on flora and immunity in adults.
p 98.
http://www.afssa.fr/Object.asp?IdObj=28184&P
ge=0&CCH=060314094213:26:4&cwSID=E881
3D 883E014BF1A75E3341A1807E1D&AID=0
Individual Studies
(FRUCTO-OLIGOSAC
CHARIDES FROM
SUCROSE and Bowel
Function (transit))
Hidaka, H., T. Eida, T. Takizawa, T. Tokunaga,
and Y. Tashiro. 1986. Effects of
fructo¬oligosaccharides on intestinal flora and
human health. Bifidobacteria Microflora
5:37-50.
Claim ID
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Nature of Evidence
References
ndividual Studies
(FRUCTO-OLIGOSAC
CHARIDES FROM
SUCROSE and Bowel
Function (transit))
Tahiri, M., Tressol, J.C., Arnaud, J., Bornet, F.,
Bouteloup-Demange, C., Feillet-Coudray, C.,
Ducros, V., Pepin, D., Brouns, F., Rayssiguier,
A.M. and Coudray, C. 2001. Five-week intake
of short-chain fructo-oligosaccharides
increases intestinal absorption and status of
magnesium in postmenopausal women.
Journal of Bone Mineral Research. 11,
2152-2160.
Clinical Trial
(RESISTANT STARCH
and Bowel Function)
Grubben MJ, van den Braak CC, Essenberg M
et al. Effect of resistant starch on potential
biomarkers for colonic cancer risk in patients
with colonic adenomas: a controlled trial. Dig
Dis Sci 2001;46:750-6.
Individual Studies
(RESISTANT STARCH
and Bowel Function)
Cummings JH, Beatty ER, Kingman SM,
Bingham SA, Englyst HN. Digestion and
physiological properties of resistant starch in
the human large bowel. Br J Nutr
1996;75:733-47.
Individual Studies
(RESISTANT STARCH
and Bowel Function)
Heijnen ML, van Amelsvoort JM, Deurenberg
P, Beynen AC. Limited effect of consumption of
uncooked (RS2) or retrograded (RS3) resistant
starch on putative risk factors for colon cancer
in healthy men. Am J Clin Nutr 1998;67:322-31.
Individual Studies
(RESISTANT STARCH
and Bowel Function)
Jenkins DJ, Vuksan V, Kendall CW et al.
Physiological effects of resistant starches on
fecal bulk, short chain fatty acids, blood lipids
and glycemic index. J Am Coll Nutr
1998;17:609-16.
Individual Studies
(RESISTANT STARCH
and Bowel Function)
Muir JG, Yeow EG, Keogh J et al. Combining
wheat bran with resistant starch has more
beneficial effects on fecal indexes than does
wheat bran alone. Am J Clin Nutr
2004;79:1020-8.
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Component
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Health
Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Individual Studies
(RESISTANT STARCH
and Bowel Function)
Phillips J, Muir JG, Birkett A et al. Effect of
resistant starch on fecal bulk and
fermentation-dependent events in humans. Am
J Clin Nutr 1995;62:121-30.
Individual Studies
(RESISTANT STARCH
and Bowel Function)
Raghupathy P, Ramakrishna BS, Oommen SP
et al. Amylase-resistant starch as adjunct to
oral rehydration therapy in children with
diarrhea. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr
2006;42:362-8.
Individual Studies
(RESISTANT STARCH
and Bowel Function)
Van M, I, Tangerman A, Nagengast FM. Effect
of resistant starch on colonic fermentation, bile
acid metabolism, and mucosal proliferation. Dig
Dis Sci 1994;39:834-42.
Individual Studies
(RESISTANT STARCH
and Bowel Function)
Van M, I, Nagengast FM. The role of
carbohydrate fermentation in colon cancer
prevention. Scand J Gastroenterol Suppl
1993;200:80-6.:80-6.
Human Studies
(SUGAR BEET FIBRE
and Bowel Function)
Hamberg, O; Rumessen, J; Gudmand-Hoyer, E
(1989): Inhibition of starch absorption by dietary
fibre. A comparative study of wheat bran,
sugar-beet fibre and pea fibre. Scandinavian
Journal of Gastroenterology, 24, 103-109.
Animal Studies
(SUGAR BEET FIBRE
and Bowel Function)
Nyman, M; Asp, N G (1982): Fermentation of
dietary fibre components in the rat intestinal
tract. British Journal of Nutrition, 47, 357-366.
Authoritative/Scientific
Body (DIETARY FIBRE
(SOLUBLE) and
Colonic Function)
ILSI (2006) - Dietary Fibre, Definition, Analysis
& Health. ILSI Europe Concise Monongraph
Series, 35 pages
Review (DIETARY
FIBRE (SOLUBLE) and
Colonic Function)
Topping D. L., Clifton P. M. Short-Chain Fatty
Acids and Human Colonic Function: Roles of
Resistant Starch and Non starch
Polysaccharides Physiological Review, 2001,
81, 1031-1064.
Claim ID
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Food
Component
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Health
Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Individual Studies
(DIETARY FIBRE
(SOLUBLE) and
Colonic Function)
Brown I.L. Applications and uses of resistant
starch Journal of AOAC International, 2004, 87,
3, 727-732;
Individual Studies
(DIETARY FIBRE
(SOLUBLE) and
Colonic Function)
Brown I.L., Wang X., Topping D.L., Playne
M.J., Conway .L. High amylose maize starch as
a versatile prebiotic for use with probiotic
bacteria. Food Australia, 1998, 50, 12,
603-610;
Individual Studies
(DIETARY FIBRE
(SOLUBLE) and
Colonic Function)
Conway P.L. (2001) Prebiotics and human
health: the state-of-the-art and future
perspectives. Scandinavian Journal of Nutrition
45: 13-21.
Individual Studies
(DIETARY FIBRE
(SOLUBLE) and
Colonic Function)
Gibson G.R., Roberfroid M. B. (1995) Dietary
modulation of the human colonic microbiota:
introducing the concept of prebiotics. Journal of
Nutrition 125: 1401-12.
Individual Studies
(DIETARY FIBRE
(SOLUBLE) and
Colonic Function)
Lim C.C., Ferguson L.R., Tannock G.W.
Dietary fibres as “prebiotics”: Implications for
colorectal cancer Molecular Nutrition Food
Research, 2005, 49, 609-619;
Individual Studies
(DIETARY FIBRE
(SOLUBLE) and
Colonic Function)
Nugent A. P. Health properties of resistant
starch. Nutrition Bulletin, British Nutrition
Foundation, 2005, 30, 27-54
Individual Studies
(DIETARY FIBRE
(SOLUBLE) and
Colonic Function)
Queiroz-Monici K., Costa G.E.A., Silva N., Reis
S.M., Oliveira A.C. Bifidogenic effect of dietary
fiber and resistant starch from leguminous on
the intestinal microbiota of rats Nutrition, 2005,
21, 602-605
Individual Studies
(DIETARY FIBRE
(SOLUBLE) and
Colonic Function)
Roberfroid M., Slavin J.L. Resistant
oligosaccharides Handbook of dietary fiber,
2001, chap. 8, 125-145
Claim ID
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Component
31 January 2008
Health
Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Individual Studies
(DIETARY FIBRE
(SOLUBLE) and
Colonic Function)
Satouchi M., Wakabayashi S., Ohkuma K.,
Tsuji K. Effect of depolymerized pyrodextrin on
human intestinal flora Biosci Microflora, 1996,
15, 2, 93-101
Individual Studies
(DIETARY FIBRE
(SOLUBLE) and
Colonic Function)
Wang X., Brown I.L., Evans A.J., Conway P.L.
The protective effects of high amylose maize
(amylomaize) starch granules on the survival of
Bifidobacterium spp. in the mouse intestinal
tract Journal of Applied Microbiology, 1999, 87,
631-639
Individual Studies
(PECTINS)
Cummings JH, Southgate DA, Branch WJ,
Wiggins HS, Houston H, Jenkins DJ, Jivraj T,
Hill MJ, The digestion of pectin in the human
gut and its effect on calcium absorption and
large bowel function, Br. J. Nutr. 1979 May,
41(3): 477-85
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Health
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Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
Published Review
Published Research
Study
References
Claim ID
Escudero E, Gonzalez P (2006) Dietary fibre.
Nutr Hosp; 21(2): 61-72.
Trepel F (2004) Dietary fibre: more than a
matter of dietetics. Compounds, properties,
physiological effects. Wien Klin Wochenschr;
116(14): 465-476.
Edwards CA, Parrett AM (2003) Dietary fibre in
infancy and childhood. Proc Nutr Soc; 62(1):
17-23.
James SL, Muir JG, Curtis SL et al (2003)
Dietary fibre: a roughage guide. Intern Med J;
33(7): 291-296.
Gomez C, de Cos Blanco AI, Iglesias C (2002)
Fibre and enteral nutrition. Nutr Hosp; 17(2):
30-40.
Bianchi M, Capurso L (2002) Effects of guar
gum, ispaghula and microcrystalline cellulose
on abdominal symptoms, gastric emptying,
abdominal symptoms, gastric emptying,
orocaecal transit time and gas production in
healthy volunteers. Dig Liver Dis; 34(2):
129-133.
Scheppach W, Luehrs H, Menzel T (2001)
Beneficial health effects of low digestible
carbohydrate consumption. Br J Nutr; 85(1):
23-30.
Chen HL, Haack VS, Janecky CW et al (1998)
Mechanisms by which wheat bran and oat bran
increase stool weight in humans. Am J Clin
Nutr; 68(3): 711-719.
Williams CL (1995) Importance of dietary fibre
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Conditions of Use
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in childhood. J Am Diet Assoc; 95(10):
1140-1146.
Vincent R, Roberts A, Frier M et al (1995)
Effect of bran particle size on gastric emptying
and small bowel transit in humans. Gut; 37(2):
216-219.
Roberfroid M (1993) Dietary fibre, inulin and
oligofrucyose: a review comparing their
physiological effects. Crit Rev Food Sci; 33(2):
103-148.
Reports, Scientific
Reviews and Dietary
Reference Values from
Authoritative and other
Scientific Bodies
Institute of Medicine Dietary Reference Intakes
Energy, Carbohydrate, Fiber, Fat, Fatty Acids,
Cholesterol, Protein, and Amino Acids
(Macronutrients) Washington D.C. National
Academy
2005.
http://books.nap.edu/openbook.php?isbn=0309
085373
Textbooks
Encyclopedia of Human Nutrition 2nd Edition.
Editor-in-chief, Michele J. Sadler, editors, J.J.
Strain,
Benjamin Caballero. San Diego : Academic
Press, 1999.
Garrow JS, James WPT, Ralph A. Human
Nutrition and Dietetics. Tenth Edition, Churchill
Livingstone (Harcourt Publishers) London,
2000.
Shils M.E.; Olson, J.A.; Shike, M. and Ross,
A.C. (eds): Modern Nutrition in Health and
Disease,
9th edition. Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore,
1999.
Satiety
31 January 2008
Condition of use to meet
the defintion of "high
Books
Britt Burton-Freeman "Dietary Fiber and Energy
Regulation" Journal of Nutrition. 2000
175
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Component
Health
Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
fibre" (6g/100g) and
provide at least 5g of
total
dietary fibre per serving
of food which can
reasonably be
consumed in one day
31 January 2008
Nature of Evidence
References
Book
Diet & Health, Implications for Reducing
Chronic Disease. National Research Council.
National Academy Press. 1989, page 292.
Books
Health Council for the Netherlands : Guideline
for dietary fiber intake A high-fibre diet is
important for preventing overweight.
Books
Human Nutrition & Dietetics 9E, Edited by
J.S.Garrow. W.P.T.James. Churchill
Livingstone.1996. Page 53.
Books
Introduction to Human Nutrition. Edited on
behalf of The Nutrition Society by Michael J.
Gibney, Hester H. Vorster and Frans J. Kok.
Blackwell Science, September 2002. page 77.
Books
Manual of dietetic practice 3E. Edited by Briony
Thomas in conjunction with the British Dietetic
association. Blackwell Science 2001. page 3,
14.
Clinical Trial
Rigaud D, Ryttig KR, Leeds AR, Bard D,
Apfelbaum M (1987), Effects of a moderate
dietary fibre supplement on hunger rating,
energy input and faecal energy output in young,
healthy volunteers. A randomized, double-blind,
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Individual Studies
Astrup A, Vrist E, Quaade F (1990), Dietary
fibre added to very low calorie diet reduces
hunger and alleviates constipation, Int.J Obes.
14: 105-112
Individual Studies
Blundell JE, Burley VJ (1987), Satiation, satiety
and the action of fibre on food intake, Int.J
Obes. 11 Suppl 1: 9-25
Individual Studies
Bolton RP, Heaton KW, Burroughs LF (1981),
The role of dietary fiber in satiety, glucose, and
insulin: studies with fruit and fruit juice, Am J
Clin Nutr; 34; 211-17.
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Component
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Health
Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Individual Studies
Burley VJ, Blundell JE (1990). The action of
dietary fibre on the satiety cascade. In: Dietary
fibre. Chemistry, physiology and health effects,
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Individual Studies
Burley VJ, Leeds AR, Blundell JE (1987), The
effect of high and low-fibre breakfasts on
hunger, satiety and food intake in a subsequent
meal. Int. J. Obes, 11, Suppl 1:87-93.
Individual Studies
Burley VJ, Paul AW, Blundell JE (1992). An
investigation of the effects of a sugar beet
fibre-supplemented breakfast on energy intake
in young non-obese subjects. Int J Obes 16
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Delargy HJ, O'Sullivan KR, Fletcher RJ,
Blundell JE (1997), Effects of amount and type
of dietary fibre (soluble and insoluble) on
short-term control of appetite, Int.J Food
Sci.Nutr 48: 67-77
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Ellis PR, Apling EC, Leeds AR et al (1985).
Guar bread and satiety: effects of an
acceptable new product in overweight diabetic
patients and normal subjects. J Plant Foods; 6:
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Individual Studies
Gustafsson K, Asp NG, Hagander B, Nyman M
(1995), Satiety effects of spinach in mixed
meals: comparison with other vegetables, Int.J
Food Sci.Nutr 46: 327-334
Individual Studies
Hulshof T, De Graaf C, Weststrate JA (1993),
The effects of preloads varying in physical state
and fat content on satiety and energy intake,
Appetite; 21; 273-286.
Individual Studies
Hylander B, Rossner S (1983), Effects of
dietary fiber intake before meals on weight loss
and hunger in a weight-reducing club, Acta
Med.Scand. 213: 217-220
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Food
Component
Health
Relationship
Reduction of
glycemic response
31 January 2008
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Where a daily value is
indicated the amount per
serving is typicaly 25%
unless otherwise stated
Conditions of "source of"
from HC regulation
Nature of Evidence
References
Individual Studies
Pasman WJ, Saris WH, Wauters MA,
Westerterp-Plantenga MS (1997), Effect of one
week of fibre supplementation on hunger and
satiety ratings and energy intake, Appetite 29:
77-87
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Raben A, Christensen NJ, Madsen J, Holst JJ,
Astrup A (1994), Decreased postprandial
thermogenesis and fat oxidation but increased
fullness after a high-fiber meal compared with a
low-fiber meal, Am.J Clin.Nutr 59: 1386-1394
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Tiwary CM, Ward JA, Jackson BA (1997),
Effect of pectin on satiety in healthy US Army
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Individual Studies
Turnbull WH, Walton J, Leeds AR (1993),
Acute effects of mycoprotein on subsequent
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Individual Studies
Van Itallie T. B. Dietary fiber and obesity. Am.
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Wilmshurst P, Crawley JC (1980), The
measurement of gastric transit time in obese
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content and guar gum on gastric emptying and
satiety, Br.J Nutr 44: 1-6
Authoritative/Scientific
Bodies
(FRUCTOLIGOSACCH
ARIDES FROM
SUCROSE)
DGCCRF, 1992: 92: 5673/1 Ref:
CS/SE//BEGH-FOS
Claim ID
176
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Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
1924/2006, specific
condtions of use are
listed in the list of
references
31 January 2008
Nature of Evidence
References
Individual Studies
(FRUCTOLIGOSACCH
ARIDES FROM
SUCROSE)
Yamashita, N., K. Kawai, and M. Itakura. 1984.
Effects of fructooligosaccharides on blood
glucose and serum lipids in diabetic subjects.
Nutr. Res. 4:961-966.
Individual Studies
(FRUCTOLIGOSACCH
ARIDES FROM
SUCROSE)
Bornet, F. 1994. Undigestible sugars in food
products. Am. J. Clin. Nutr. 59:S763-S769.
Individual Studies
(ACACIA GUM)
Castellani F. Fibregum (acacia gum) helps
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Individual Studies
(ACACIA GUM)
Gee JM, Lee-Finglas WE, Wortley GM, Pell JD,
Johnson IT. Influence of non-starch
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mechanisms. Eur.J.Clin.Nutr. 1995;49 Suppl
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Individual Studies
(ACACIA GUM)
Sharma RD. Hypoglycemic effect of gum
acaccia in healthy human subjects. Nutrition
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Individual Studies
(INULIN-OLIGOFRUCT
OSE)
Alles, M.S., de Roos, N.M., Baks, J.C., van de
Lisdonk, E., Zock, P.L., Hautvast, J.G. 1999.
Consumption of fructooligosaccharides does
not favorably affect blood glucose and serum
lipid concentrations in patients with type 2
diabetes. Am. J. Clin. Nutr. 69, 64-69.
Individual Studies
(INULIN-OLIGOFRUCT
OSE)
Bornet, F. 1994. Undigestible sugars in food
products. Am. J. Clin. Nutr. 59:S763-S769.
Individual Studies
(INULIN-OLIGOFRUCT
OSE)
Brighenti, F., Casiraghi, M.C., Canzi, E. and
Ferrari, A. 1999. Effect of consumption of a
ready-to¬eat breakfast cereal containing inulin
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Food
Component
31 January 2008
Health
Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Individual Studies
(INULIN-OLIGOFRUCT
OSE)
Van Dokkum, W., Wezendonk, B., Srikumar,
T.S., van den Heuvel, E.G. 1999. Effect of
nondigestible oligosaccharides on large-bowel
functions, blood lipid concentrations and
glucose absorption in young healthy male
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Individual Studies
(INULIN-OLIGOFRUCT
OSE)
Yamashita, N., K. Kawai, and M. Itakura. 1984.
Effects of fructooligosaccharides on blood
glucose and serum lipids in diabetic subjects.
Nutr. Res. 4:961-966.
Authoritative/Scientific
Body (OAT
BETA-GLUCAN)
Primaliv/OatWell D oat bran Muesli with 4 g oat
beta-glucans lowers glucose and insulin
responses after a bread meal
http://www.hp-info.nu/prodsp/Finalreport_Prima
liv.pdf
Human Intervention
Study (OAT
BETA-GLUCAN)
Granfeldt Y, Nyberg L, and Bjorck I, 2007.
Muesli with 4 g oat beta-glucans lowers
glucose and insulin responses after a bread
meal in healthy subjects. Eur J Clin Nutr. 4
April, 1-8, online publication
doi:10.1038/sj.ejcn.1602747
Review (OAT AND
BARLEY
BETA-GLUCAN and
Blood Glucose
Lowering)
Wursch P; Pi-Sunyer FX. 1997. The role of
viscous soluble fiber in the metabolic control of
diabetes. A review with special emphasis on
cereals rich in beta-glucan. Diabetes care, Vol.
20 (11), p: 1774-80
Clinical Trial (OAT AND
BARLEY
BETA-GLUCAN and
Blood Glucose
Lowering)
Biorklund M; van Rees A; Mensink RP; Onning
G. 2005. Changes in serum lipids and
postprandial
glucose and insulin concentrations after
consumption of beverages with beta-glucans
from oats or
barley: a randomised dose-controlled trial.
European journal of clinical nutrition, Vol. 59
(11), p:
1272-81
Claim ID
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Food
Component
31 January 2008
Health
Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Individual Studies (OAT
AND BARLEY
BETA-GLUCAN and
Blood Glucose
Lowering)
Battilana, P., Ornstein, K., Minehira, K.,
Schwarz, J.M., Acheson, K., Burri, J., Jeequier,
E. and Tappy, L. 2001. Mechanisms of action
of R-glucan in postprandial glucose metabolism
in healthy men. European Journal of Clinical
Nutrition 55(5):327-333.
Individual Studies (OAT
AND BARLEY
BETA-GLUCAN and
Blood Glucose
Lowering)
Behall KM; Scholfield DJ; Hallfrisch J. 2005.
Comparison of hormone and glucose
responses of overweight women to barley and
oats. Journal of the American College of
Nutrition, Vol. 24 (3), p: 182-8.
Individual Studies (OAT
AND BARLEY
BETA-GLUCAN and
Blood Glucose
Lowering)
Behall KM; Scholfield DJ; Hallfrisch JG;
Liljeberg-Elmst6hl HG. 2006. Consumption of
both resistant starch and beta-glucan improves
postprandial plasma glucose and insulin in
women. Diabetes care, Vol. 29 (5), p: 976-81.
Individual Studies (OAT
AND BARLEY
BETA-GLUCAN and
Blood Glucose
Lowering)
Braaten, J. T., Scott, F. W., Wood, P. J.,
Riedel, K. D., Wolynetz, M. S., Brule, D. and
Collins, M. W. 1994. High R-glucan oat bran
and oat gum reduce postprandial blood glucose
and insulin in subjects with and without type 2
diabetes. Diabetic Medicine 11: 312-318.
Individual Studies (OAT
AND BARLEY
BETA-GLUCAN and
Blood Glucose
Lowering)
Braaten, J. T., Wood, P. J., Scott, F. W.,
Riedel, K. D, Poste, L. M. and Collins, M. W.
1991. Oat gum glucose and insulin after an oral
glucose load. American Journal of Clinical
Nutrition 53:1425-1430.
Individual Studies (OAT
AND BARLEY
BETA-GLUCAN and
Blood Glucose
Lowering)
Ellis PR; Roberts FG; Blake DE.1992. Effect of
oat gum on postprandial hyperglycemia. The
American journal of clinical nutrition, Vol. 55
(1): 142-4.
Individual Studies (OAT
AND BARLEY
BETA-GLUCAN and
Blood Glucose
Lowering)
Granfeldt, Y., Eliasson, A.-C., Bjorck, I. 2000.
An examination of the possibility of lowering the
glycemic index of oat and barley flakes by
minimal processing. Journal of Nutrition
130(9):2207-2214.
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Food
Component
31 January 2008
Health
Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Individual Studies (OAT
AND BARLEY
BETA-GLUCAN and
Blood Glucose
Lowering)
Hallfrisch, J., Schofield, D. J. and Behall, K. M.
2003. Physiological responses of men and
women to barley and oat extracts (Nu-trimX). II.
Comparison of glucose and insulin responses.
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Individual Studies (OAT
AND BARLEY
BETA-GLUCAN and
Blood Glucose
Lowering)
Hallfrisch, J., Scholfield, D.J., Behall, K.M.
1995. Diets containing soluble oat extracts
improve glucose and insulin responses of
moderately hypercholesterolemic men and
women. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
61(2):379-384.
Individual Studies (OAT
AND BARLEY
BETA-GLUCAN and
Blood Glucose
Lowering)
Jenkins, A.L., Jenkins, D.J.A., Zdravkovic, U.,
Wursch, P. and Vuksan, V. 2002. Depression
of the glycemic index by high levels of R-glucan
fiber in two functional foods tested in type 2
diabetes. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition
56(7):622-628.
Individual Studies (OAT
AND BARLEY
BETA-GLUCAN and
Blood Glucose
Lowering)
Kabir, M., Oppert, J.-M., Vidal, H., Bruzzo, F.,
Fiquet, C., Wursch, P., Slama, G. and Rizkalla,
S.W. 2002 Four-week low-glycemic index
breakfast with a modest amount of soluble
fibers in type 2 diabetic men. Metabolism:
Clinical and Experimental 51(7):819-826.
Individual Studies (OAT
AND BARLEY
BETA-GLUCAN and
Blood Glucose
Lowering)
Kim SY; Song HJ; Lee YY; Cho KH; Roh YK.
2006. Biomedical issues of dietary fiber
beta-glucan. Journal of Korean medical
science.
Individual Studies (OAT
AND BARLEY
BETA-GLUCAN and
Blood Glucose
Lowering)
Maki KC, Galant R, Samuel P, Tesser J,
Witchger MS, Ribaya-Mercado JD, Blumberg;
JB, Geohas J. 2006. Effects of consuming
foods containing oat beta-glucan on blood
pressure, carbohydrate metabolism and
biomarkers of oxidative stress in men and
women with elevated blood pressure. Eur J Clin
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Component
31 January 2008
Health
Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Individual Studies (OAT
AND BARLEY
BETA-GLUCAN and
Blood Glucose
Lowering)
Pick, M.E., Hawrysh, Z.J., Gee, M.I., Toth, E.,
Garg, M.L., Hardin, R.T. 1996. Oat bran
concentrate bread products improve long-term
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Individual Studies (OAT
AND BARLEY
BETA-GLUCAN and
Blood Glucose
Lowering)
Tapola, N., Karvonen, H., Niskanen, L., Mikola,
M. and Sarkkinen, E. 2005. Glycemic
responses of oat bran products in type 2
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Individual Studies (OAT
AND BARLEY
BETA-GLUCAN and
Blood Glucose
Lowering)
Tappy, L., Gugolz, E. and Wursch, P. 1996.
Effects of breakfast cereals containing various
amounts of beta-glucan fibers on plasma
glucose and insulin responses in NIDDM
subjects. Diabetes Care 19:831-834.
Individual Studies (OAT
AND BARLEY
BETA-GLUCAN and
Blood Glucose
Lowering)
Wood, P. J., Braaten, J. T., Scott, F. W.,
Riedel, K. D., Wolynetz, M. S. and Collins M.
W. 1994. Effect of dose and modification of
viscous properties of oat gum on plasma
glucose and insulin following an oral glucose
load. British Journal of Nutrition 72:731-743.
Reports, Scientific
Reviews and Dietary
Reference Values from
Authoritative and other
Scientific Bodies
Institute of Medicine Dietary Reference Intakes
Energy, Carbohydrate, Fiber, Fat, Fatty Acids,
Cholesterol, Protein, and Amino Acids
(Macronutrients) Washington D.C. National
Academy
2005.
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085373
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Food
Component
Health
Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
Textbooks
References
Claim ID
Encyclopedia of Human Nutrition 2nd Edition.
Editor-in-chief, Michele J. Sadler, editors, J.J.
Strain,
Benjamin Caballero. San Diego : Academic
Press, 1999.
Garrow JS, James WPT, Ralph A. Human
Nutrition and Dietetics. Tenth Edition, Churchill
Livingstone (Harcourt Publishers) London,
2000.
Shils M.E.; Olson, J.A.; Shike, M. and Ross,
A.C. (eds): Modern Nutrition in Health and
Disease,
9th edition. Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore,
1999.
Cholesterol level
31 January 2008
Must meet minimum
requirements for use of
the claim "source of
fibre" as per Annex to
Regulation 1924/2006.
Reports, Scientific
Reviews and Dietary
Reference Values from
Authoritative and other
Scientific Bodies
Institute of Medicine Dietary Reference Intakes
Energy, Carbohydrate, Fiber, Fat, Fatty Acids,
Cholesterol, Protein, and Amino Acids
(Macronutrients) Washington D.C. National
Academy
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Encyclopedia of Human Nutrition 2nd Edition.
Editor-in-chief, Michele J. Sadler, editors, J.J.
Strain,
Benjamin Caballero. San Diego : Academic
Press, 1999.
Garrow JS, James WPT, Ralph A. Human
Nutrition and Dietetics. Tenth Edition, Churchill
Livingstone (Harcourt Publishers) London,
2000.
Shils M.E.; Olson, J.A.; Shike, M. and
Ross, A.C. (eds): Modern Nutrition in Health
and Disease,
9th edition. Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore,
1999.
Normal
cardiovascular
function
31 January 2008
Must meet minimum
requirements for use of
the claim "source of
fibre" as per Annex to
Regulation 1924/2006
527
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Published Research
Study
Meta-analysis
References
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Wong JM, de Souza R, Kendall CW et al
(2006) Colonic health: fermentation and short
chain fatty acids. J Clin Gastroenterol; 40(3):
235-243.
Bertsias G, Linardakis M, Mammas I et al
(2005) Fruit and vegetable consumption in
relation to health and diet of medical students
in Greece. Int J Vitam Nutr Res; 75(2):
107-117.
Streppel MT, Arends LR, Veer P et al (2005)
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150-156.
Williams CM, Jackson KG (2002) Inulin and
oligofructose: effects on lipid metabolism from
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Jenkins DJ, Kendall CW, Popovich DG et al
(2001) Effect of a very high fibre vegetable, fruit
and nut diet on serum lipids and colonic
function. Metabolism; 50(4): 494-503.
Scheppach W, Luehrs H, Menzel T (2001)
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carbohydrate consumption. Br J Nutr; 85(1):
23-30.
Kritchevsky D, Tepper SA, Cassidy MM et al
(1988) Dietary fibre supplements: effects on
serum and liver lipids and on liver
phospholipids composition in rats. Lipids; 23(4):
318-321.
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and nuts on serum lipids. Metabolism; 46(5):
530-537.
Story JA (1985) Dietary fibre and lipid
metabolism. Proc Soc Exp Biol Med; 180(3):
447-452.
Mueller MA, Cleary MP, Kritchevsky D (1983)
Influence of dietary fibre on lipid metabolism in
meal fed rats. J Nutr; 113(11): 2229-2238.
Normal immune
function
Must meet minimum
requirements for use of
the claim "source of
fibre" as per Annex to
Regulation 1924/2006
Published Review
Gibson GR, McCartney AL, Rastall RA (2005)
Prebiotics and resistance to gastrointestinal
infection. Br J Nutr; 93(1): 31-34.
529
Ried K (2004) Gastrointestinal health. The role
of pro and pre biotics. Aust Fam Physician;
33(4): 253-255.
Cummings JH, MacFarlane GT (2002)
Gastrointestinal effects of prebiotics. Br J Nutr;
87(2): 145-151.
Schley PD, Field CJ (2002) The immune
enhancing effects of dietary fibres and
prebiotics. Br J Nutr; 87(2): 221-230.
Saavedra JM, Tschernia A (2002) Human
studies with probiotics and prebiotics: clinical
implications. Br J Nutr; 87(2): 241-246.
Scheppach W, Luehrs H, Menzel T (2001)
Beneficial health effects of low digestible
carbohydrate consumption. Br J Nutr; 85(1):
23-30.
Normal glucose
homeostasis
31 January 2008
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requirements for use of
the claim "source of
528
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fibre" as per Annex to
Regulation 1924/2006
Nature of Evidence
Published Review
Published Research
Study
References
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Suter PM (2005) Carbohydrates and dietary
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Beneficial health effects of low digestible
carbohydrate consumption. Br J Nutr; 85(1):
23-30.
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and the glycaemic response. Proc Soc Exp Biol
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Fibersol-2™
Brand name
Pinefiber® in
Japan
(Chemical name
in Japan:
Indigestible
dextrin.
Also called
resistant dextrin
within the
European Union)
Bowel Function
31 January 2008
For addition to food and
beverages with daily
intake in the range 4g to
30g.
Intake per consumption
occasion up to 10g.
718
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Human
intervention
studies
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References
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1. Furukawa, T., Yonekawa, S., Kurosawa, M.
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Council for Advanced Food Ingredients, 2004,
7,
55-62.
2. Inaki, M., Fujii, S., Lino, H. Effects of the
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3. Sato, M., Oishi, Y., Ohmori, T., et al. Effect
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8. Umekawa, T., Fujii, K., Matuoka, T. Effect of
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9. Unno, T., Nagata, K., Yayabe, F.,Horiguchi,
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10. Unno, T., Nagata, K., Suzuki, N., Yayabe,
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12. Satouchi, M., Wakabayashe, S., Ohkuma,
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Fibersol-2™
Brand name
Pinefiber® in
Japan
(Chemical name
in Japan:
Indigestible
.
dextrin.
Also called
resistant dextrin
within the
European Union)
Postprandial blood
glucose
31 January 2008
For addition to food and
beverages with daily
intake in the range 4g to
30g'
Intake per consumption
occasion up to 10g.
717
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intervention
studies
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18. Shoya, H., Masuo, K., Tanaka, S.,
Shimada,
Y., Shioya, K. The inhibitory effect on the
postprandial increase in blood glucose exerted
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19. Yuasa, M., Yasue, M., Ikeda, M.,
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21. Fukushima,Y., Jun, C.J., Kegai, K.,
Takahashi, Y., Effects of blend tea containing
indigestible dextrin on postprandial blood
glucose
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22. Nakagawa, M., Ohkawara, M., Kitagawa,
Y.,
Matsumoto, T. The effect of the intake of green
tea beverage containing indigestible dextrin on
postprandial blood glucose level and the
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23. Kawai, H., Takayama, K., Sasaki, T.,
Ohbayashi, K. The effect of the intake of
freezed
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Conditions of Use
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dried miso-soup (white miso) and Japanese
clear
soup both containing indigestible dextrin on
inhibition of postprandial hyperglycemia and the
safety of their long-term intake. J Nutr Food,
2003,
6(3), 129-139.
24. Sumi, R., Ima, K., Mabuchi, S., Hasegawa,
K.
The suppressive effect of the intake of soft
drink containing indigestible dextrin on the
elevation of
postprandial blood glucose level and the safety
of
its long-term intake. J Nutr Food, 2003, 6(1),
8998.
25. Fuse, T., Kumagai, T., Watanabe, T. Effect
of
cooked rice containing indigestible dextrin on
postprandial blood glucose level and the safety
of
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33. Kishimoto, Y, Wakabayashi, S., Yuba, K.
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the increase in blood glucose levels after
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Fibre
Faecal bulking
effect, fermentation
substrate
31 January 2008
Tablets 2-3 g per day
equal to 10% of
recommended intake
(NNR)
Must meet minimum
requirements for use of
the claim "source of
fibre" as per Annex to
Regulation 1924/2006.
Expert
Textbook
Review
Clinical trial
Nordic Nutrition Recommendations (NNR)
-Integrating nutrition and physical activity.
Nordic Council of Ministers, Norden, 2004.
Shils ME, Olson JA, Shike M, Ross AC.
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Fructoligosaccharides from
sucrose
Improved intestinal
conditions (pH,
SCFA production)
and intestinal
functions
31 January 2008
Where a daily value is
indicated the amount per
serving is typicaly 25%
unless otherwise stated
5g/day
DIETARY FIBRE Fructoligosaccharides
from Sucrose 2
Authoritative/Scientific
Bodies
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prebiotics on flora and immunity in adults.
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properties of short-chain
fructo-oligosaccharides. Nutr. Rev. 60:326-334.
Individual Studies
-Bornet, F., K. Meflah, and J. Menanteau. 2002.
Enhancement of gut immune functions by
short-chain fructo-oligosaccharides and
reduction of colon cancer risk. Bioscience
Microflora 21:(1) 55-62.
Individual Studies
-Roberfroid, M. 2002. Functional foods:
Concepts and application to inulin and
oligofructose. B. J. Nutr. 87:(suppl.2)
S139-S143.
Human Studies
-Bouhnik, Y. et al. 1996. Effects of
fructo-oligosaccharides ingestion on fecal
bifidobacteria and selected metabolic indexes
of colon carcinogenesis in healthy humans.
Nutr. Cancer 26:(1) 21-29.
Human Studies
-Boutron-Ruault, M. C. et al. 2005. Effects of a
3-mo consumption of short-chain
fructo¬oligosaccharides on parameters of
colorectal carcinogenesis in patients with or
without small large colorectal adenomas. Nutr.
Canc. 53:(2) 160-168.
Human Studies
-Colecchia, A., A. Vestito, et al. (2006). "Effect
of a symbiotic preparation on the clinical
manifestations of irritable bowel syndrome,
constipation-variant." Minerva Gastroenterol
Dietol 52: 349-358.
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References
Human Studies
-Hidaka, H., Y. Tashiro, et al. (1991).
"Proliferation of bifidobacteria by
oligosaccharides and their useful effects on
human health." Bifidobacteria Microflora 10(1):
65-79.
Human Studies
-Tahiri, M., J. C. Tressol, et al. (2001).
"Five-week intake of short-chain
fructo-oligosaccharides increases intestinal
absorption and status of magnesium in
postmenopausal women." Journal of Bone
Mineral Research 11(16): 2152-60.
Human Studies
-Tokunaga, T., Y. Nakada, et al. (1993).
"Effects of fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS)
intake on the intestinal microflora and
defecation in healthy volunteers." Bifidus(6):
143-150.
Animal / In-vitro Studies
-Hashizume, K., T. Tsukahara, et al. (2003).
"Megasphera elsdenii JCM 1772 normalizes
hyperlactate production in the large intestine of
fructooligosaccharide-fed rats by stimulating
butyrate production." Journal of Nutrition 133:
3187-3190.
Animal / In-vitro Studies
-Le Blay, G., C. Michel, et al. (1999).
"Prolonged intake of fructo-oligosaccharides
induces a short-term elevation of lactic
acid-producing bacteria and a persistent
increase in caecal butyrate in rats." Journal of
Nutrition 129: 2231-2235.
Animal / In-vitro Studies
-Luo, J., S. W. Rizkalla, et al. (1996). "Chronic
consumption of short-chain
fructooligosaccharides by healthy subjects
decreased basal hepatic glucose production
but had no effect on insulin-stimulated glucose
metabolism." American Journal of Clinical
Nutrition 63(6): 939-945.
Claim ID
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Food
Component
Health
Relationship
Reduction in blood
plasma lipids
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Suggested
Conditions of Use
Where a daily value is
indicated the amount per
Nature of Evidence
References
Animal / In-vitro Studies
-Perrin, P., F. Pierre, et al. (2001). "Only fibers
promoting a stable butyrate producing colonic
ecosystem decrease the rate of aberrrant crypt
foci in rats." Gut 48: 53-61.
Animal / In-vitro Studies
-Perrin, S., M. Warchol, et al. (2001).
"Fermentations of fructo-oligosaccharides and
their components by Bififdobacterium infantis
ATCC on batch culture in semi-synthetic
medium." Journal of Applied Microbiology 90:
859-865.
Animal / In-vitro Studies
-Pierre, F., P. Perrin, et al. (1997). "Short-chain
fructoligosaccharides reduce the occurence of
colon tumors and develop gut-associated
lymphoid tissue in min mice." Cancer Research
57: 225-228.
Animal / In-vitro Studies
-Sunvold, G., G. Fahey, et al. (1995). "Dietary
fiber for dogs: IV In vitro fermentation of
selected fiber sources by dog fecal inoculum
and in vivo digestion and metabolism of
fiber-supplemented diets." Journal of Animal
Science 73: 1099-1109.
Animal / In-vitro Studies
-Swanson, K., C. Grieshop, et al. (2002).
"Fructooligosaccharides and Lactobacillus
acidophilus modify gut microbial populations,
total tract digestibilities and fecal protein
catabolite in healthy adult dogs." Journal of
Nutrition 132(suppl): 3721S-3731S.
Animal / In-vitro Studies
-Tsukahara, T., Y. Iwasaki, et al. (2003).
"Stimulation of butyrate production in the large
intestine of weaning piglets by dietary
fructooligosaccharides and its influence on the
histological variables of the large intestinal
mucosa." Journal of Nutritional Science and
Vitaminology 49: 414-421.
Claim ID
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Conditions of Use
serving is typicaly 25%
unless otherwise stated
8g/day
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Nature of Evidence
References
Review
-Delzenne, N. M. and N. Kok (2001). "Effects of
fructans-type prebiotics on lipid metabolism."
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 73(2):
456S-458.
Individual Studies
-Giacco, R., G. Clemente, et al. (2004). "Effects
of short-chain fructo-oligosaccharides on
glucose and lipid metabolism in mild
hypercholsterolaemic individuals." Clinical
Nutrition 23: 331-340.
Individual Studies
-Hidaka, H., Y. Tashiro, and T. Eida. 1991.
Proliferation of bifidobacteria by
oligosaccharides and their useful effects on
human health. Bifidobacteria Microflora 10:
65-79.
Individual Studies
-Luo, J., M. Van Yperselle, et al. (2000).
"Chronic Consumption of Short-Chain
Fructooligosaccharides Does Not affect Basal
Hepatic Glucose Production or Insulin
Resistance in Type 2 Diabetics1." Journal of
Nutrition 130: 1572-1577.
Individual Studies
-Luo, J., S. W. Rizkalla, et al. (1996). "Chronic
consumption of short-chain
fructooligosaccharides by healthy subjects
decreased basal hepatic glucose production
but had no effect on insulin-stimulated glucose
metabolism." American Journal of Clinical
Nutrition 63(6): 939-945.
Individual Studies
-Yamashita, N., K. Kawai, and M. Itakura. 1984.
Effects of fructo-oligosaccharides on blood
glucose and serum lipids in diabetic subjects.
Nutrition Research 4: 961-966.
Animal Studies
-Agheli, N. et al. 1998. Plasma lipids and fatty
acid synthase activity are regulated by
short-chain fructo-oligosaccharides in
sucrose-fed insulin-resistant rats. Journal of
Nutrition 128: 1283-1288.
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Food
Component
Health
Relationship
Increase mineral
(Ca/ Mg) absorption
31 January 2008
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Where a daily value is
indicated the amount per
serving is typicaly 25%
unless otherwise stated
10g/day
Nature of Evidence
References
Animal Studies
-Jeusette, I. (2004). PhD thesis: Contribution to
the study of obesity and lipid metabolism in the
dog: relations between nutritional treatments,
body weight loss and blood parameters.
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. Liege,
University of Liege: 297p.
Animal Studies
-Jeusette, I. et al. 2004. Hypercholesterolaemia
in a family of rough collie dogs. Journal of
Small Animal Practices 45: 319-324
Animal Studies
-Zdunczyk, Z., B. krol, et al. (2005). "Biological
properties of fructooligosaccharides with
different contents of kestose and nystose in
rats." Archives of Animal Nutrition 59(4):
247-256.
DIETARY FIBREFructoligosaccharides
from Sucrose 3
Reviews
-Coxam, V. 2005. Inulin-type fructans and bone
health: State of the art and perspectives in the
management of osteoporosis. British journal of
Nutrition 93: S111-S123.
Reviews
-Scholz-Ahrens, K. E., G. Schaafsma, et al.
(2001). "Effects of prebiotics on mineral
metabolism." American Journal of Clinical
Nutrition 73(suppl2): 459S-464S
Individual Studies
-Ducros, V., J. Arnaud, et al. (2005). "Influence
of schort-chain fructo-oligosaccharides on
absorption of Cu, Zn and Se in healthy
postmenopausal women." Journal of the
American College of Nutrition 24(1): 30-37.
Individual Studies
-Tahiri, M. et al. 2003. Effect of short-chain
fructooligosaccharides on intestinal calcium
absorption and calcium status in
postmenopausal women: A stable-isotope
study. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 77:
449-457.
Claim ID
192
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Relationship
Prebiotic /
Bifidogenic
31 January 2008
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Where a daily value is
indicated the amount per
serving is typicaly 25%
unless otherwise stated
2.5g/day
Nature of Evidence
References
Individual Studies
-Tahiri, M. et al. 2001. Five-week intake of
short-chain fructo-oligosaccharides increases
intestinal absorption and status of magnesium
in postmenopausal women. Journal of Bone
Mineral Research 11: 2152-2160.
Supporting Data
-Mathey, J. et al. 2004. Fructooligosaccharides
maximize bone-sparing effects of soy
isoflavone¬enriched diet in the ovariectomized
rat. Calcified Tissue International 75: 169-179.
Supporting Data
-Mathey, J. et al., 2007. Modulation of soy
isoflafones bioavailability and subsequent
effects on bone health in ovariectomized rats:
the case for equol. Osteoporos Int. 2007. Feb
28
Supporting Data
-Ohta, A., M. Ohtsuki, M. Baba, M. Hirayama,
and A. Adachi. 1998. Comparison of the
nutritionnal effects of fructooligosaccharides of
different sugar chain length in rats. Nutrition
Research 18: 109-120.
Supporting Data
-Ohta, A. et al. 1998. Dietary
fructo-oligosaccharides increase calcium
absorption and levels of mucosal calbindin-d9k
in the large intestine of gastrectomized rats.
Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology 33:
1062-1068.
Supporting Data
-Ohta, A. et al. 1995. Calcium and magnesium
absorption from the colon and rectum are
increased in rats fed fructo-oligosaccharides.
Journal of Nutrition 125: 2417-2424.
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190
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DIETARY FIBRE
-Fructoligosaccharides
from Sucrose 1
Authoritative/Scientific
Bodies
-AFSSA Report. 2005. Effects of probiotics and
prebiotics on flora and immunity in adults.
AFSSA,
17 February 2005.
http://www.afssa.fr/Object.asp?IdObj=28184&P
ge=0&CCH=060314094213:26:4&cwSID=E881
3D
883E014BF1A75E3341A1807E1D&AID=0
Authoritative/Scientific
Bodies
-CSHPF (Conseil superieur d’hygiene publique
de France), 2 octobre 1997, Avis relatif aux
effets des fructo-oligosaccharides sur le
developpement des bifidobacteries
Reviews
-Gibson, G. R., H. Probert, J. van Loo, R. A.
Rastall, and M. B. Roberfroid. 2004. Dietary
modulation of the human colonic microbiota:
Updating the concept of prebiotics. Nutr. Res.
Rev. 17:(2) 259-275.
Reviews
-Gibson, G., and M. Roberfroid. 1995. Dietary
modulation of the human colonic microbiota:
Introducing the concept of prebiotics. J. Nutr.
125:(6) 1401-1412.
Reviews
-Roberfroid, M. B. 2005. Inulin-type fructans,
functional food ingredients. CRC Press, Boca
Raton, FL.
Individual Studies
-Bouhnik, Y. et al. 1996. Effects of
fructo-oligosaccharides ingestion on fecal
bifidobacteria and selected metabolic indexes
of colon carcinogenesis in healthy humans.
Nutr. Cancer 26:(1) 21-29.
Individual Studies
-Bouhnik, Y. et al. 1999. Short-chain
fructo-oligosaccharides administration
dose-dependently increases faecal
bifidobacteria in healthy humans. J. Nutr. 129:
(1) 113-116.
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Component
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Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Individual Studies
-Bouhnik, Y., L. Raskine, G. Simoneau, D.
Paineau, and F. Bornet. 2006. The capacity of
short-chain fructo-oligosaccharides to stimulate
fecal bifidobacteria: A dose-response
relationship study in healthy humans. Nutrition
Journal. 5:(8).
Individual Studies
-Bouhnik, Y. et al. 2004. The capacity of
nondigestible carbohydrates to stimulate fecal
bifidobacteria in healthy humans: A
double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled,
parallel-group, dose-response relation study.
Am. J. Clin. Nutr. 80:1658-1664.
Individual Studies
-Buddington, R. K., C. H. Williams, S. C. Chen,
and S. A. Witherly. 1996. Dietary supplement of
neosugar alters the fecal flora and decreases
activities of some reductive enzymes in human
subjects. Am. J. Clin. Nutr. 63:(5) 709-716.
Individual Studies
-Clavel, T. et al. 2005. Isoflavones and
functional foods alter the dominant intestinal
microbiota in postmenopausal women. J. Nutr.
135:(12) 2786-2792.
Individual Studies
-Gibson, G. R., H. Probert, J. van Loo, R. A.
Rastall, and M. B. Roberfroid. 2004. Dietary
modulation of the human colonic microbiota:
Updating the concept of prebiotics. Nutr. Res.
Rev. 17:(2) 259-275.
Individual Studies
-Gibson, G., and M. Roberfroid. 1995. Dietary
modulation of the human colonic microbiota:
Introducing the concept of prebiotics. J. Nutr.
125:(6) 1401-1412.
Individual Studies
-Mitsuoka, T., H. Hidaka, and T. Eida. 1987.
Effect of fructo-oligosaccharides on intestinal
microflora. Nahrung 31:(5-6) 427-436.
Individual Studies
-Roberfroid, M. B. 2005. Inulin-type fructans,
functional food ingredients. CRC Press, Boca
Raton, FL.
Claim ID
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Component
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Health
Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Individual Studies
-Tokunaga, T., Y. Nakada, Y. Tashiro, M.
Hirayama, and H. Hidaka. 1993. Effects of
fructooligosaccharides (fos) intake on the
intestinal microflora and defecation in healthy
volunteers. Bifidus(6) 143-150.
Animal / In-vitro Studies
-Bunce, T. J., M. D. Howard, et al. (1995).
"Protective effect of fructooligosaccharide
(FOS) in prevention of mortality and morbidity
from infectious E coli K88 challenge." Journal
of Animal Science 73(suppl 1): 69 (Abstract).
Animal / In-vitro Studies
-Cherbut, C., C. Michel, et al. (2003). "The
Prebiotic Characteristics of
Fructooligosaccharides Are Necessary for
Reduction of TNBS-Induced Colitis in Rats."
Journal of Nutrition 133(1): 21-27.
Animal / In-vitro Studies
-Howard, M. D., D. T. Gordon, et al. (1995).
"Dietary fructooligosaccharides,
xylooligosaccharides and gum arabic have
variable effects on cecal and colonic microbiota
and epithelial cell proliferation in mice and
rats." Journal of Nutrition 125: 2604-2609.
Animal / In-vitro Studies
-Hsu, C.-K., J.-W. Liao, et al. (2004).
"Xylooligosaccharides and
Fructooligosaccharides Affect the Intestinal
Microbiota and Precancerous Colonic Lesion
Development in Rats." Journal of Nutrition
134(6): 1523-1528.
Animal / In-vitro Studies
-Le Blay, G., C. Michel, et al. (1999).
"Prolonged intake of fructo-oligosaccharides
induces a short-term elevation of lactic
acid-producing bacteria and a persistent
increase in caecal butyrate in rats." Journal of
Nutrition 129: 2231-2235.
Claim ID
Page 1,641 of 3,931
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Food
Component
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Health
Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Animal / In-vitro Studies
-Perrin, S., M. Warchol, et al. (2001).
"Fermentations of fructo-oligosaccharides and
their components by Bififdobacterium infantis
ATCC on batch culture in semi-synthetic
medium." Journal of Applied Microbiology 90:
859-865.
Animal / In-vitro Studies
-Respondek, F., A. G. Goachet, et al. (2007).
"Effects of short-chain fructo-oligosaccharides
on the microbial and biochemical profiles of
different segments of the gastrointestinal tract
of horses." Pferdeheilkunde 22(2/2007):
146-150.
Animal / In-vitro Studies
-Rycroft, C. E., M. R. Jones, et al. (2001). "A
comparative in vitro evaluation of the
fermentation properties of prebiotic
oligosacharides." Journal of Applied
Microbiology 91: 878-887.
Animal / In-vitro Studies
-Sparkes, A. H., K. Papasouliotis, et al. (1998).
"Effect of dietary supplementation with
fructooligosaccharides on fecal flora of healthy
cats." American Journal of Veterinary Research
59(4): 436-440.
Animal / In-vitro Studies
-Swanson, K., C. Grieshop, et al. (2002).
"Supplemental Fructooligosaccharides and
Mannanoligosaccharides influence immune
function, ileal and tract nutrient digestibilities,
microbial populations and concentrations of
protein catabolites in the large bowel of dogs."
Journal of Nutrition 132(suppl): 980S-989S.
Animal / In-vitro Studies
-Swanson, K., C. Grieshop, et al. (2002).
"Fructooligosaccharides and Lactobacillus
acidophilus modify gut microbial populations,
total tract digestibilities and fecal protein
catabolite in healthy adult dogs." Journal of
Nutrition 132(suppl): 3721S-3731S.
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Animal / In-vitro Studies
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-Xu, Z. R., C. H. Hu, et al. (2003). "Effects of
dietary fructooligosaccharides on digestive
enzyme activities, intestinal microflora and
morphology of male broilers." Poultry Science
82(6): 1030-1036.
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Fructo-oligosaccharide
Beneficial effect on
intestinal microflora,
gut integrity,
digestion
31 January 2008
Daily Intake:
5g - 30g
714
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Textbooks & peer
reviewed journal
articles
References
Claim ID
Gibson, GR and Roberfroid, MB (eds). (1999).
Colonic Microbiota, Nutrition and health. Kluwer
Academic Publishers, Dordrecht.
Rastall, RA. (2004). Bacteria in the gut: friends
and foes and how to alter the balance. J Nutr.
2004 Aug;134(8 Suppl): 2022S-2026S
Tuohy KM, Rouzaud GC, Bruck WM and
Gibson GR. (2005). Modulation of the human
gut microflora towards improved health using
prebiotics--assessment of efficacy. Curr Pharm
Des. 2005;11(1):75-90.
Simmering R and Blaut M. (2001). Pro- and
prebiotics--the tasty guardian angels? Appl
Microbiol Biotechnol. 2001 Jan; 55(1):19-28.
Trafalska E and Grzybowska K (2004).
Probiotics--an alternative for antibiotics? Wiad
Lek. 2004;57(9-10):491-8.
Gibson, GR. (1998). Dietary modulation of the
human gut microflora using prebiotics. Br J
Nutr. 1998 Oct;80(4):S209-12
Cummings JH and Macfarlane GT. (2002).
Gastrointestinal effects of prebiotics. 38: Br J
Nutr. 2002 May;87 Suppl 2:S145-51
Mandalari G, Nueno Palop C, Tuohy K, Gibson
GR, Bennett RN, Waldron KW, Bisignano G,
Narbad A and Faulds CB. (2007) In vitro
evaluation of the prebiotic activity of a pectic
oligosaccharide-rich extract enzymatically
derived from bergamot peel. Appl Microbiol
Biotechnol. 2007 Jan;73(5):1173-9
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Tuohy KM, Kolida S, Lustenberger AM and
Gibson GR. (2001). The prebiotic effects of
biscuits containing partially hydrolysed guar
gum and fructo-oligosaccharides – a human
volunteer study. Br J Nutr. 2001
Sep;86(3):341-8
Chow, J (2002). Probiotics and prebiotics: A
brief overview. J Ren Nutr. 2002
Apr;12(2):76-86
Gibson, GR. (1999). Dietary modulation of the
human gut microflora using the prebiotics
oligofructose and inulin. J Nutr. 1999 Jul;129(7
Suppl):1438S-41S.
Int J Food Microbiol. 2006 Nov 28
Manning TS and Gibson GR. (2004).
Microbial-gut interactions in health and disease.
Prebiotics. Best Pract Res Clin Gastroenterol.
2004 Apr;18(2):287-98.
Microbiological effects of consuming a synbiotic
containing Bifidobacterium bifidum,
Bifidobacterium lactis, and oligofructose in
elderly persons, determined by real-time
polymerase chain reaction and counting of
viable bacteria. Clin Infect Dis. Jan
1;40(1):28-37. Epub 2004 Dec 6
Prebiotic Effect
31 January 2008
Daily Intake:
5g - 30g
Textbooks, peer
reviewed journal
articles and scientific
opinions by official
scientific bodies.
Gibson, GR and Roberfroid, MB. (1995).
Dietary modulation of the human colonic
microbiota: introducing the concept of
prebiotics. J Nutr. 125: 1401-12.
713
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Scientific reviews
References
Claim ID
Macfarlane S, Macfarlane GT, Cummings JH.
Review article: prebiotics in the gastrointestinal
tract.
Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2006 Sep
1;24(5):701-14. Review.
Kolida S, Tuohy K, Gibson GR Prebiotic effects
of inulin and oligofructose. Br J Nutr 2002
May;87 Suppl 2:S193-7. Review.
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Claim ID
Fructooligosaccharides from
sucrose
Intestinal
Bifidobacteria
Min. 2.5g per day
FOSHU Japan
FOSHU Japan
Several approvals as of June 1992 onwards for
Meioligo (commercial product name) Id 911107
Authoritative/
Scientific bodies
Effects of probiotics and prebiotics on flora and
immunity in adults (2005)
(http://www.afssa.fr/ftp/afssa/28176-28177.pdf)
783
AFSSA
31 January 2008
Nordic Committee of
Senior officials for Food
Issues
Safety evaluation of fructans. Nordic Council of
Ministers, 2000, Copenhagen (DK)
Textbook
Roberfroid, M. B. (2005) Inulin-type fructans,
functional food ingredients. CRC Press, Boca
Raton, FL
Reviews
Gibson, G. R., Probert H., van Loo, J., Rastall,
R. A., and Roberfroid, M. B. (2004) Dietary
modulation of the human colonic microbiota:
Updating the concept of prebiotics. Nutr. Res.
Rev. 17:(2) 259-275.
Gibson, G., and Roberfroid M. (1995) Dietary
modulation of the human colonic microbiota:
Introducing the concept of prebiotics. J. Nutr.
125:(6) 1401-1412.
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Human studies
7-day Human
intervention study,
randomised, double
blind,
placebo-controlled trial,
40 healthy volunteers
Bouhnik, Y., Raskine, L., Simoneau, G.,
Paineau, D., and Bornet, F. (2006) The
capacity of short-chain fructooligosaccharides
to stimulate fecal bifidobacteria: A
dose-response relationship study in healthy
humans. (Gastroenterology, Hôpital
Lariboisière, Paris, France) Nutrition Journal 5:
(8)
(http://www.nutritionj.com/content/5/1/8)
Objective: Detailed analysis of the dose
response relationship of FOS at doses ranging
from 2.5 to 10 g/day
2-month Human
intervention study,
randomised, double
blind,
placebo-controlled, 39
postmenopausal
women.
Clavel, T., Fallani, M., Lepage, P., Levenez, F.,
Mathey, J., Rochet, V., Serezat, M., Sutren, M.,
Henderson, G., Benneteau-Pelissero, C.,
Tondu, F., Blaut, M., Dore, J. & Coxam, V.
(2005) Isoflavones and functional foods alter
the dominant intestinal microbiota in
postmenopausal women (INRA Jouy en Josas,
France). J. Nutr. 135:(12) 2786-2792.
Objective: Evaluate the diversity and
composition of the dominant microbiota as
influenced by isoflavones alone or with FOS.
7-day Human
intervention study,
randomised on 40
healthy volunteers,
double blind,
placebo-controlled
Bouhnik, Y., Vahedi, K., Achour, L., Attar, A.,
Salfati, J., Pochart, P., Marteau, P., Flourie, B.,
Bornet, F. & Rambaud, J. C. (1999)
Short-chain fructooligosaccharides
administration dose-dependently increases
faecal bifidobacteria in healthy humans.
(INSERM, Hôpital Saint-Lazare, Paris, France).
J. Nutr. 129:(1) 113-116.
Objective: Evaluate the tolerance and threshold
dose of FOS (2.5 to 20 g) that significantly
increases faecal Bifidobacteria counts.
Claim ID
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References
42-day Human
intervention study, 12
healthy volunteers
sampled before, during
and after FOS
supplementation
Buddington, R. K., C. H. Williams, S. C. Chen,
and S. A. Witherly. (1996) Dietary supplement
of neosugar alters the fecal flora and
decreases activities of some reductive
enzymes in human subjects. (Department of
biological sciences, Mississippi State
University, USA) Am. J. Clin. Nutr. 63:(5)
709-716.
Objective: Evaluate the influence of 4 g of FOS
on the faecal flora and on activities of reductive
enzymes.
3x12-day (basal,
ingestion &
post-ingestion period)
Human intervention
study, randomised,
double blind,
placebo-controlled, 20
healthy volunteers
Bouhnik, Y., Flourie, B., Riottot, M., Bisetti, N.,
Gailing, M. F., Guibert, A., Bornet, F. &
Rambaud, J. C. (1996) (INSERM, Hôpital
Saint-Lazare, Paris, France). Effects of
fructooligosaccharides ingestion on fecal
bifidobacteria and selected metabolic indexes
of colon carcinogenesis in healthy humans.
Nutr. Cancer 26:(1) 21-29.
Objective: Evaluate the effects of 12.5 g/d of
FOS on faecal Bifidobacteria and selected
metabolic indexes involved in colonic
carcinogenesis.
3 x 2-week (basal, FOS
ingestion &
post-ingestion periods)
Human intervention
study, randomised,
double blind, 27 healthy
volunteers
Tokunaga, T., Nakada, Y., Tashiro, Y.,
Hirayama, M., and Hidaka, H. (1993) Effects of
fructooligosaccharides (FOS) intake on the
intestinal microflora and defecation in healthy
volunteers. (Biosciences Laboratories, Meiji
Seika Keisha, Japan) Bifidus (6) 143-150.
Objective: Evaluate the effects of 1, 3, or 5 g/d
of FOS on faecal microflora and pH.
2-week Human
intervention study,
randomised, 23 elderly
people (73 ± 9 years
old)
Mitsuoka, T., Hidaka, H. and Eida, T.. (1987)
Effect of fructo-oligosaccharides on intestinal
microflora. (Tokyo University, Japan) Nahrung
31:(5-6) 427-436.
Objective: Evaluate the effects of 8 g/d of FOS
on faecal Bifidobacteria counts.
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References
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Hsu, C.-K., Liao, J.-W., et al. (2004)
Xylooligosaccharides and
Fructooligosaccharides Affect the Intestinal
Microbiota and Precancerous Colonic Lesion
Development in Rats. J. Nutr. 134(6):
1523-1528.
Cherbut, C., Michel C., et al. (2003) The
Prebiotic Characteristics of
Fructooligosaccharides Are Necessary for
Reduction of TNBS-Induced Colitis in Rats. J.
Nutr. 133(1): 21-27.
Xu, Z. R., Hu, C. H., et al. (2003) Effects of
dietary fructooligosaccharides on digestive
enzyme activities, intestinal microflora and
morphology of male broilers. Poultry Science
82(6): 1030-1036.
Swanson, K., Grieshop C., et al. (2002)
Supplemental Fructooligosaccharides and
Mannanoligosaccharides influence immune
function, ileal and tract nutrient digestibilities,
microbial populations and concentrations of
protein catabolites in the large bowel of dogs. J.
Nutr. 132(suppl): 980S-989S.
Swanson, K., Grieshop, C. et al. (2002)
Fructooligosaccharides and Lactobacillus
acidophilus modify gut microbial populations,
total tract digestibilities and fecal protein
catabolite in healthy adult dogs. J. Nutr.
132(suppl): 3721S-3731S.
Rycroft, C. E., Jones, M. R., et al. (2001) A
comparative in vitro evaluation of the
fermentation properties of prebiotic
oligosacharides. J. Appl. Microbiol. 91:
878-887.
Perrin, S., Warchol, M., et al. (2001)
Fermentations of fructooligosaccharides and
their components by Bififdobacterium infantis
ATCC on batch culture in semi-synthetic
medium. J. Appl. Microbiol 90: 859-865.
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Le Blay, G., Michel, C., et al. (1999) Prolonged
intake of fructooligosaccharides induces a
short-term elevation of lactic acid-producing
bacteria and a persistent increase in caecal
butyrate in rats. J. Nutr. 129: 2231-2235.
Sparkes, A. H., Papasouliotis K., et al. (1998)
Effect of dietary supplementation with
fructooligosaccharides on fecal flora of healthy
cats. Am. J. Vet. Res. 59(4): 436-440.
Howard, M. D., Gordon, D. T., et al. (1995)
Dietary fructooligosaccharides,
xylooligosaccharides and gum arabic have
variable effects on cecal and colonic microbiota
and epithelial cell proliferation in mice and rats.
J. Nutr. 125: 2604-2609.
Bunce, T. J., M. D. Howard, et al. (1995)
Protective effect of fructooligosaccharide (FOS)
in prevention of mortality and morbidity from
infectious E coli K88 challenge. J. Anim. Sci.
73(suppl 1): 69 (Abstract).
Gastrointestinal
conditions and
functions
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Min. 5g per day
FOSHU Japan
FOSHU Japan
Several approvals as of June 1992 onwards for
Meioligo (commercial product name) Id
911107REASON: unsure if this is acceptable
AFSSA
Effects of probiotics and prebiotics on flora and
immunity in adults (2005)
(http://www.afssa.fr/ftp/afssa/28176-28177.pdf)
Nordic Committee of
Senior officials for Food
Issues
Safety evaluation of fructans. Nordic Council of
Ministers, 2000, Copenhagen (DK)
SCF
Opinion on Actilight – a fructooligosaccharide
(FOS). Annex IV to document III/5157/97 (21
March 1997)
782
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Louis, P., Scott, F., Duncan, S. H. & Flint, H. J.
(2007) Understanding the effects of diet on
bacterial metabolism in the large intestine. J.
Appl. Microbiol. 102: 1197-1208.
Macfarlane, S., Macfarlane G. T., et al. (2006)
Prebiotics in the gastrointestinal tract. Aliment.
Pharmacol. Ther. 24(5): 701-714.
Gibson, G. R., Probert H., et al. (2004) Dietary
modulation of the human colonic microbiota:
updating the concept of prebiotics. Nutrition
Research Reviews 17(2): 259-275.
Roberfroid, M. (2002) Functional foods:
Concepts and application to inulin and
oligofructose. B. J. Nutr. 87:(suppl.2)
S139-S143.
Bornet, F., and Brouns, F. (2002)
Immune-stimulating and gut health-promoting
properties of short-chain
fructooligosaccharides. Nutr. Rev. 60:326-334.
Bornet, F., Meflah, K., and Menanteau J.
(2002) Enhancement of gut immune functions
by short-chain fructooligosaccharides and
reduction of colon cancer risk. Bioscience
Microflora 21:(1) 55-62.
Gibson, G. R., Probert, H., van Loo, J., Rastall,
R. A., and Roberfroid, M. B. (2004) Dietary
modulation of the human colonic microbiota:
Updating the concept of prebiotics. Nutr. Res.
Rev. 17:(2) 259-275.
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Human studies
43-day Human
intervention study,
randomised, 105
healthy subjects
suffering from minor
digestive disorders,
double blind,
placebo-controlled
Paineau, D., Payen, F., Panserieu, S.,
Coulombier, G., Sobaszek, A., Lartigau, I.,
Brabet, M., Galmiche, J. P., Tripodi, D.,
Sacher-Huvelin, S., Chapalain, V.,
Zourabichvili, O., Respondek, F., Wagner, A. &
Bornet, F. R. (2007) Regular consumption of
short-chain fructo-oligosaccharides improves
digestive comfort with minor functional bowel
disorders. (5 different hospitals under
Nutri-Health, France coordination). Br. J. Nutr.
Aug 13:1-8 [Epub ahead of print]
Objective: Evaluate the effects of 5 g/d of FOS
on digestive comfort and quality of life
according to standardised criteria of ROME II.
36-day Human
intervention study, 636
patients (250 men, 386
women) diagnosed with
constipation-variant IBS
Colecchia, A., Vestito, A., La Rocca, A.,
Pasqui, F., Nikiforaki, A. & Festi, D. (2006)
Effect of a symbiotic preparation on the clinical
manifestations of irritable bowel syndrome,
constipation-variant (Department of Internal
Medicine and Gastroenterology, University of
Bologna, Italy). Minerva Gastroenterol. Dietol.
2006. 52: 349-358
http://www.minervamedica.it/index2.t?show=R0
8Y2006N04A0349
Objective: Evaluate the effect of 3 g/d of FOS
and a probiotic on digestive comfort according
to standardised criteria of ROME II.
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3-month Human
intervention study,
adenoma and
adenoma-free subjects,
open pilot study
Boutron-Ruault, M. C., Marteau, P.,
Lavergne-Slove, A., Myara, A., Gerhardt, M. F.,
Franchisseur, C. & Bornet, F. (2005) Effects of
a 3-mo consumption of short-chain
fructo-oligosaccharides on parameters of
colorectal carcinogenesis in patients with or
without small large colorectal adenomas
(Nutrition, Hormones and Cancer Unit, Institut
Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, France). Nutr.
Cancer. 53:(2) 160-168
Objective: Evaluate the effect of 10 g/d of FOS
on faecal concentrations of SCFA, particularly
butyrate and of bile acids
35-day Human
intervention study,
randomised, 14 healthy
postmenopausal
women, double-blind,
placebo controlled
Tahiri, M., Tressol, J. C., Arnaud, J., Bornet, F.,
Bouteloup-Demange, C., Feillet-Coudray, C.,
Ducros, V., Pepin, D., Brouns, F., Rayssiguier,
A. M. & Coudray, C. (2001) Five-week intake of
short-chain fructo-oligosaccharides increases
intestinal absorption and status of magnesium
in postmenopausal women (Nutrition Humaine,
INRA Clermont-Ferrand/Theix, St Gènes
Champanelle, France). J. Bone Min. Res.
11(16): 2152-60.
Objective: Evaluate the effect of 10 g / d of
FOS on intestinal transit time and magnesium
absorption.
3 x 12-day (basal
period, ingestion period
& post-ingestion period)
Human intervention
study, randomised on
20 healthy volunteers,
double blind,
placebo-controlled
Bouhnik, Y., Flourie, B., Riottot, M., Bisetti, N.,
Gailing, M. F., Guibert, A., Bornet, F. &
Rambaud, J. C. (1996) Effects of
fructo-oligosaccharides ingestion on fecal
bifidobacteria and selected metabolic indexes
of colon carcinogenesis in healthy humans
(INSERM, Hôpital Saint-Lazare, Paris, France).
Nutr. Cancer 26:(1) 21-29
Objective: Evaluate the effects of 12.5 g / d of
FOS on faecal Bifidobacteria and selected
metabolic indexes involved in colonic
carcinogenesis.
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3 x 2-week (basal, FOS
ingestion &
post-ingestion periods)
Human intervention
study, randomised, 27
healthy volunteers,
double blind.
Tokunaga, T., Y. Nakada, Y. Tashiro, M.
Hirayama, and H. Hidaka (1993) Effects of
fructooligosaccharides (fos) intake on the
intestinal microflora and defecation in healthy
volunteers (Biosciences Laboratories, Meiji
Seika Keisha, Japan). Bifidus. (6) 143-150.
Objective: Evaluate the effects of 1, 3, or 5 g /d
of FOS on faecal microflora and pH.
5-week Human
intervention study,
randomised, 46
hyperlipidemic patients
(20 men, 26 women),
double blind, placebo
controlled
Hidaka, H., Tashiro, Y. & Eida, T. (1991)
Proliferation of bifidobacteria by
oligosaccharides and their useful effects on
human health. Bifidobacteria Microflora 10(1):
65-79.
Objective: Evaluate the effect of 8 g / d of FOS
on intestinal microflora, fermentative
parameters and blood parameters
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References
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Tsukahara, T., Iwasaki Y., et al. (2003)
Stimulation of butyrate production in the large
intestine of weaning piglets by dietary
fructooligosaccharides and its influence on the
histological variables of the large intestinal
mucosa. J. Nutr. Sci. Vitaminol. 49: 414-421.
Hashizume, K., Tsukahara T., et al. (2003)
Megasphera elsdenii JCM 1772 normalizes
hyperlactate production in the large intestine of
fructooligosaccharide-fed rats by stimulating
butyrate production. J. Nutr. 133: 3187-3190.
Swanson, K., Grieshop C., et al. (2002)
Fructooligosaccharides and Lactobacillus
acidophilus modify gut microbial populations,
total tract digestibilities and fecal protein
catabolite in healthy adult dogs. J. Nutr.
132(suppl): 3721S-3731S.
Perrin, P., Pierre F., et al. (2001) Only fibers
promoting a stable butyrate producing colonic
ecosystem decrease the rate of aberrrant crypt
foci in rats. Gut 48: 53-61.
Perrin, S., Warchol M., et al. (2001)
Fermentations of fructo-oligosaccharides and
their components by Bififdobacterium infantis
ATCC on batch culture in semi-synthetic
medium. J. Appl. Microbiol. 90: 859-865.
Le Blay, G., Michel C., et al. (1999). Prolonged
intake of fructo-oligosaccharides induces a
short-term elevation of lactic acid-producing
bacteria and a persistent increase in caecal
butyrate in rats. J. Nutr. 129: 2231-2235.
Pierre, F., Perrin P., et al. (1997) Short-chain
fructoligosaccharides reduce the occurence of
colon tumors and develop gut-associated
lymphoid tissue in min mice." Cancer Research
57: 225-228.
Luo, J., S. Rizkalla W., et al. (1996) Chronic
consumption of short-chain
fructooligosaccharides by healthy subjects
decreased basal hepatic glucose production
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but had no effect on insulin-stimulated glucose
metabolism. Am. J. Clin. Nutr. 63(6): 939-945.
Sunvold, G., Fahey G., et al. (1995) Dietary
fiber for dogs: IV In vitro fermentation of
selected fiber sources by dog fecal inoculum
and in vivo digestion and metabolism of
fiber-supplemented diets. J. Anim. Sci. 73:
1099-1109.
Blood lipids
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Min. 8g/day
Authoritative/
Scientific bodies
Nordic Committee of Senior officials for Food
Issues. 2000. Safety evaluation of fructans.
Nordic Council of Ministers, Copenhagen, DK
Review
Delzenne, N. M. and N. Kok (2001). "Effects of
fructans-type prebiotics on lipid metabolism."
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 73(2):
456S-458.
2-month Human
intervention study,
randomised, double
blind, 30 subjects with
mild
hypercholesterolaemia,
placebo controlled,
cross-over design
Giacco, R., Clemente, G., Luongo, D.,
Lasorella, G., Fiume, I., Brouns, F., Bornet, F.,
Patti, L., Cipriano, P., Rivellese, A. A. &
Riccardi, G. (2004) (Institute of Food Science
and Technology of National Research Council,
Avellino, Italy) "Effects of short-chain
fructooligosaccharides on glucose and lipid
metabolism in mild hypercholsterolaemic
individuals." Clinical Nutrition 23: 331-340.
Objective: Evaluate the effects of 10.6 g / d of
FOS on glucose and lipid metabolism in
individuals with mild hypercholesterolaemia
780
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4-week Human
intervention study,
randomised, double
blind, 12 healthy
volunteers, placebo
controlled, cross-over
design
References
Claim ID
Luo, J., Rizkalla, S. W., Alamowitch, C.,
Boussairi, A., Blayo, A., Barry, J. L., Laffitte, A.,
Guyon, F., Bornet, F. R. J. & Slama, G. (2000)
(INSERM, Hôpital Hotel-Dieu, Paris, France)
“Chronic Consumption of Short-Chain
Fructooligosaccharides Does Not affect Basal
Hepatic Glucose Production or Insulin
Resistance in Type 2 Diabetics”. Journal of
Nutrition 130: 1572-1577.
Objective: Evaluate the effects of 20 g / d of
FOS on plasma lipids and glucose
concentrations in type 2 diabetic patients
Luo, J., Rizkalla, S. W., Alamowitch, C.,
Boussairi, A., Blayo, A., Barry, J. L., Laffitte, A.,
Guyon, F., Bornet, F. R. J. & Slama, G. (1996)
(INSERM, Hôpital Hotel-Dieu, Paris, France)
“Chronic consumption of short-chain
fructooligosaccharides by healthy subjects
decreased basal hepatic glucose production
but had no effect on insulin-stimulated glucose
metabolism." American Journal of Clinical
Nutrition 63(6): 939-945.
Objective: Evaluate the effects of 20 g / d of
FOS on plasma lipids and glucose
concentrations in healthy people
5-week Human
intervention study,
randomised, double
blind, 46 hyperlipidemic
patients, placebo
controlled, parallel
study
31 January 2008
Hidaka, H., Tashiro Y. and Eida T. (1991)
(Bioscience Laboratoires, Meiji Seika, Japan)
Proliferation of bifidobacteria by
oligosaccharides and their useful effects on
human health. Bifidobacteria Microflora 10:
65-79.
Objective: Evaluate the effect of 8 g / d of FOS
on fasting serum total cholesterol, triglycerides,
HDL-cholesterol, free fatty acids, blood
glucose, blood pressure
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14-day Human
intervention study,
RCT, double blind, 28
non-insulin dependent
diabetic subjects,
parallel study
Yamashita, N., Kawai K., and Itakura, M.
(1984) (Bioscience Laboratoires, Meiji Seika,
Japan) Effects of fructooligosaccharides on
blood glucose and serum lipids in diabetic
subjects. Nutr. Res. 4: 961-966.
Objective: Evaluate the effect of 8 g / d of FOS
on fasting serum total cholesterol, triglycerides,
HDL-cholesterol, free fatty acids, blood
glucose, blood pressure
In-vitro studies
Liong, M. T. & Shah, N. P. (2005) Production of
organic acids from fermentation of mannitol,
fructooligosaccharides and inulin by cholesterol
removing Lactobacillus acidophilus strain. J.
Appl. Microbiol. 99: 783-793.
Claim ID
Liong, M. T. & Shah, N. P. (2005) Optimization
of cholesterol removal, growth and
fermentation patterns of Lactobacillus
acidophilus ATCC 4962 in the presence of
mannitol, fructo-oligosaccharides and inulin: a
response surface methodology approach. J.
Appl. Microbiol. 98: 1115-1126.
Animal studies
Zdunczyk, Z., B. krol, et al. (2005). "Biological
properties of fructooligosaccharides with
different contents of kestose and nystose in
rats." Arch. Anim. Nutr. 59(4): 247-256.
Jeusette, I. et al. 2004. Hypercholesterolaemia
in a family of rough collie dogs. J. Small Anim.
Practic. 45: 319-324.
Agheli, N. et al. 1998. Plasma lipids and fatty
acid synthase activity are regulated by
short-chain fructo-oligosaccharides in
sucrose-fed insulin-resistant rats. J. Nutr. 128:
1283-1288.
Mineral absorption
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Min. 10 g per day
781
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Authoritative/
Scientific bodies
Nordic Committee of
Senior officials for Food
Issues
Safety evaluation of fructans. Nordic Council of
Ministers, 2000, Copenhagen (DK)
Reviews
Coxam, V. 2005. Inulin-type fructans and bone
health: State of the art and perspectives in the
management of osteoporosis. British journal of
Nutrition 93: S111-S123
Claim ID
Scholz-Ahrens, K. E., G. Schaafsma, et al.
(2001). "Effects of prebiotics on mineral
metabolism." American Journal of Clinical
Nutrition 73(suppl2): 459S-464S
Human studies
2 x 5-week Human
intervention study,
randomised, 31
postmenopausal
women, double blind,
placebo controlled
31 January 2008
Ducros, V., Arnaud, J., Tahiri, M., Coudray, C.,
Bornet, F., Bouteloup-Demange, C., Brouns,
F., Rayssiguier, Y. & Roussel, A. M. (2005)
Influence of short-chain fructo-oligosaccharides
on absorption of Cu, Zn and Se in healthy
postmenopausal women (Université Joseph
Fournier, Grenoble, France). J. Am. Col. Nutr.
2005. 24(1): 30-37.
Objective: Evaluate the effect of 10 g/d of FOS
on Cu, Zn and Se absorption
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5-week Human
intervention study,
randomised, 12 healthy
postmenopausal
women, double blind
cross-over, placebo
controlled.
Tahiri, M., Tressol, J. C., Arnaud, J., Bornet, F.
R., Bouteloup-Demange, C., Feillet-Coudray,
C., Brandolini, M., Ducros, V., Pepin, D.,
Brouns, F., Roussel, A. M., Rayssiguier, Y. &
Coudray, C. (2003) Effect of short-chain
fructooligosaccharides on intestinal calcium
absorption and calcium status in
postmenopausal women: A stable-isotope
study (Nutrition Humaine, INRA
Clermont-Ferrand/Theix, St Gènes
Champanelle, France) Am. J. Clin. Nutr. 2003.
77: 449-457
Objective: Evaluate the effect of 10 g/d of FOS
on calcium absorption in postmenopausal
women
35-day Human
intervention study,
randomised, 14
healthy
postmenopausal
women, double-blind,
placebo controlled
Tahiri, M., Tressol, J. C., Arnaud, J., Bornet, F.,
Bouteloup-Demange, C., Feillet-Coudray, C.,
Ducros, V., Pepin, D., Brouns, F., Rayssiguier,
A. M. & Coudray, C. (2001) Five-week intake of
short-chain fructo-oligosaccharides increases
intestinal absorption and status of magnesium
in postmenopausal women
(Nutrition Humaine, INRA
Clermont-Ferrand/Theix, St Gènes
Champanelle, France) J. Bone Min. Res. 2001.
11(16): 2152-60.
Objective: Evaluate the effect of 10 g / d of
FOS on intestinal transit time and magnesium
absorption.
Human intervention
study, randomised,
blind, 10 healthy men,
cross-over, placebo
controlled
Ohta, A., Sakai, K., Takasaki, M. & Tokunaga,
T. (1999) The advantages of calcium
supplement tablet containing
fructooligosaccharides for the healthy human
being (Biosciences Lab., Meiji Seika Kaisha).
Health Nutr. Food Res. 1999. 2: 37-43.
Objective: Evaluate the effects of 9 g of FOS
given in a single dose on calcium absorption
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Human intervention
study, blind, 5 healthy
men, cross-over,
placebo controlled
Hosono, A., Ohtsuki, M., Ohta, A. & Adachi, A.
(1999) The trial experiment of minerals
absorption as assesed by urinary excretion of
calcium and magnesium in healthy humans
ingested calcium and magnesium with
fructooligosaccharides (Biosciences Lab., Meiji
Seika Kaisha). Jap. J. S. Mg. R. 1999. 16:
87-95.
Objective: Evaluate the calcium and
magnesium absorption following a single
ingestion of 10 g of FOS
Animal studies
In-vitro studies
90-day study in rats,
parallel study against
isoflavones alone
Mathey, J., Puel, C., Kati-Coulibalys, S.,
Benneteau-Pelissero, C., Davicco, M. J.,
Lebecque, P., Horcajada, M. N. & Coxam, V.
(2004) Fructo-oligosaccharides maximize
bone-sparing effects of soy isoflavone-enriched
diet in the ovariectomized rat (Nutrition
Humaine, INRA Clermont-Ferrand/Theix, St
Gènes Champanelle, France). Calcified Tissue
Internat. 75: 169-179
Objective: Evaluate the dose-dependent bone
sparing effects of long term daily isoflavones
consumption in ovariectomized rats and test if
FOS (up to 7.5% in the diet) may improve the
effect of isoflavones
Ohta, A., Ohtsuki M., Baba M., Hirayama M.,
and Adachi A. (1998) Comparison of the
nutritional effects of fructooligosaccharides of
different sugar chain length in rats. Nutr. Res.
1998. 18: 109-120
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4-week study in
gastrectomized rats,
parallel study against
control, 7 rats per
group
Ohta, A., Motohashi, K., Sakai, K., Hirayama,
M., Adachi, A. & Sakuma, K. (1998) Dietary
fructo-oligosaccharides increase calcium
absorption and levels of mucosal calbindin-d9k
in the large intestine of gastrectomized rats
Scandinavian J. Gastroenterol. 33: 1062-1068
Objective: Evaluate the effect of 7.5% FOS in
the diet of gastrectomized rats on calcium
absorption and prevention of
postgastrectomized osteopenia
Study in healthy rats,
parallel study against a
control diet, 14 rats per
group
Ohta, A., Ohtsuki, M., Baba, S., Takizawa, T.,
Adachi, A. & Kimura, T. (1995) Calcium and
magnesium absorption from the colon and
rectum are increased in rats fed
fructo-oligosaccharides. J. Nutr. 125:
2417-2424
Objective: Evaluate the effect of 5% of FOS in
the diet of rats on calcium and magnesium
absorption from the colon and the rectum
Claim ID
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Galactoligo-saccharide
(Arabino-galactans or Gum Acacia)
31 January 2008
Contains Prebiotic/
has prebiotic effect
Daily Intake:
5g - 30g
Beneficial effect on
intestinal microflora,
gut integrity,
digestion
Daily Intake:
5g - 30g
Textbooks, peer
reviewed journal
articles and scientific
opinions by official
scientific bodies.
Gibson, GR and Roberfroid, MB. (1995).
Dietary modulation of the human colonic
microbiota: introducing the concept of
prebiotics. J Nutr. 125: 1401-12.
715
716
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Textbooks & peer
reviewed journal
articles
References
Claim ID
Gibson, GR and Roberfroid, MB (eds). (1999).
Colonic Microbiota, Nutrition and health. Kluwer
Academic Publishers, Dordrecht.
Rastall, RA. (2004). Bacteria in the gut: friends
and foes and how to alter the balance. J Nutr.
2004 Aug;134(8 Suppl): 2022S-2026S
Tuohy KM, Rouzaud GC, Bruck WM and
Gibson GR. (2005). Modulation of the human
gut microflora towards improved health using
prebiotics--assessment of efficacy. Curr Pharm
Des. 2005;11(1):75-90.
Simmering R and Blaut M. (2001). Pro- and
prebiotics--the tasty guardian angels? Appl
Microbiol Biotechnol. 2001 Jan; 55(1):19-28.
Trafalska E and Grzybowska K (2004).
Probiotics--an alternative for antibiotics? Wiad
Lek. 2004;57(9-10):491-8.
Gibson, GR. (1998). Dietary modulation of the
human gut microflora using prebiotics. Br J
Nutr. 1998 Oct;80(4):S209-12
Cummings JH and Macfarlane GT. (2002).
Gastrointestinal effects of prebiotics. 38: Br J
Nutr. 2002 May;87 Suppl 2:S145-51
Macfarlane S, Macfarlane GT and Cummings
JH. (2006). Review article: prebiotics in the
gastrointestinal tract. Aliment Pharmacol Ther.
2006 Sep 1;24(5):701-14.
Kolida S, Tuohy K and Gibson GR. (2002).
Prebiotic effects of inulin and oligofructose. Br J
Nutr. 2002 May;87 Suppl 2:S193-7.
Wisker, E. (2003). The colonic flora is thought
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to play a key role in human health. Gut bacteria
produce desirable as well as undesirable
Zentralbl Gynakol. 2003 Dec;125(12):475-9.
Chow, J (2002). Probiotics and prebiotics: A
brief overview. J Ren Nutr. 2002
Apr;12(2):76-86
Gibson, GR. (1999). Dietary modulation of the
human gut microflora using the prebiotics
oligofructose and inulin. J Nutr. 1999 Jul;129(7
Suppl):1438S-41S.
Int J Food Microbiol. 2006 Nov 28
31 January 2008
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Claim ID
Galacto-oligosaccahrides
(Prebiotic)
Improvement of
calcium absorption
31 January 2008
2,512
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Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
Textbook
Reviews
Individual study in
humans
Individual study in
animals
References
Claim ID
Improvement of calcium absorption
Schoterman HC (2001) Chapter 42
Galacto-oligosaccharides: Properties and
health aspects. In: Advanced Dietary Fibre
Technology. Eds: McCleary, B.V. & Prosky, L.
Blackwell Science Ltd. 494-502.
Bongers A & van den Heuvel EGHM (2003)
Prebiotics and the bioavailability of minerals
and trace elements. Food Reviews
International 19(4);397-422.
Sako T, Matsumoto K & Tanaka R (1999)
Recent progress on research and applications
of non-digestible galacto-oligosaccharides.
International Dairy Journal. 9, 69-80.
Heuvel van den EGHM, Schoterman MHC &
Muijs T (2000) Transgalactooligosaccharides
stimulate calcium absorption in
postmenopausal women. J Nutr 130;
2938-2942.
Chonan O & Watanuki M (1995) Effect of
galactooligosaccharides on calcium absorption
in rats. J Nutr Sci Vitaminol 41, 95-104.
Chonan O & Watanuki M (1996) The effect of
6´-galactooligosaccharides on bone
mineralization of rats adapted to different levels
of dietary calcium. Int J Vit Nutr Res. 66;
244-249.
Chonan O, Matsumoto K & Watanuki M (1995)
Effects of galactooligosaccharides on calcium
absorption and preventing bone loss in
ovariectomized rats. Biosci Biotech Biochem
59; 236-239.
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Galacto-oligosaccharides
Immune support
and immune health
Maintains a healthy
normal digestive
system
31 January 2008
The recommended
dosage for Bimuno
(Clasado Ltd
Galacto-oligosaccharide
product) is 5.5 g per day.
This is equivalent to 3.6
g per day of
galacto-oligosaccharides
.
No adverse effects
reported.
Consumers who are
lactose intolerant should
exercise caution when
taking Bimuno.
Women who are
pregnant or planning a
pregnancy should
consult a healthcare
professional before
taking any food
supplements.
Depeint, F et al (under
submission - 2007)
Prebiotic evaluation of a novel
galacto-oligosaccharide mixture produced by
the enzymatic activity of Bifidobacterium
bifidum NCIM 41171, in healthy humans: a
randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled
intervention study.
Cummings, JH et al
(2004)
PASSCLAIM – Gut Health and Immunity.
European Journal of Nutrition 43 Suppl 2 pp
118-173
Forchielli, ML; Walker,
WA (2005)
The role of gut-associated lymphoid tissues
and mucosal defence. British Journal of
Nutrition, Apr; 93 Suppl 1:S41-8. Review
de Vrese et al (2005)
Effect of Lactobacillus gasseri PA 16/8,
Bifidobacterium longum SP 07/3, B. bifidum MF
20/5 on common cold episodes: a double blind,
randomized, controlled trial. Clinical Nutrition
Aug;24(4):481-91
de Vrese et al (2006)
Probiotic bacteria reduced duration and
severity but not the incidence of common cold
episodes in a double blind, randomized,
controlled trial. Vaccine Nov
10;24(44-46):6670-4.
The recommended
dosage for Bimuno
(Clasado Ltd
Galacto-oligosaccharide
product) is 5.5 g per day.
This is equivalent to 3.6
g per day of
galacto-oligosaccharides
.
No adverse effects
reported.
Depeint, F et al (under
submission - 2007)
Prebiotic evaluation of a novel
galacto-oligosaccharide mixture produced by
the enzymatic activity of Bifidobacterium
bifidum NCIM 41171, in healthy humans: a
randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled
intervention study.
Quigley, EM; Flourie, B
(2007)
Probiotics and irritable bowel syndrome: a
rationale for their use and an assessment of
the evidence to date. Neurogastroenterology
and Motility Mar;19(3):166-72. Review
790
789
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Suggested
Conditions of Use
Consumers who have
are lactose intolerant
should exercise caution
when taking Bimuno.
Women who are
pregnant or planning a
pregnancy should
consult a healthcare
professional before
taking any food
supplements.
Helps maintain a
healthy immune
response in the
elderly
31 January 2008
The recommended
dosage for Bimuno
(Clasado Ltd
Galacto-oligosaccharide
product) is 5.5 g per day.
This is equivalent to 3.6
g per day of
galacto-oligosaccharides
.
No adverse effects
reported.
Consumers who are
lactose intolerant should
exercise caution when
taking Bimuno.
Women who are
pregnant or planning a
pregnancy should
consult a healthcare
professional before any
food supplements.
Nature of Evidence
References
Guyonnet, D et al
(2007)
Effect of a fermented milk containing
Bifidobacterium animalis DN-173 010 on the
health-related quality of life and symptoms in
irritable bowel syndrome in adults in primary
care: a multicentre, randomized, double-blind,
controlled trial. Alimentary Pharmacology and
Therapeutics. Aug 1;26(3):475-86
O'Mahony, L et al
(2005)
Lactobacillus and bifidobacterium in irritable
bowel syndrome: symptom responses and
relationship to cytokine profiles.
Gastroenterology. Mar; 128 (3): 541-51
Whorwell, PJ et al
(2006)
Efficacy of an encapsulated probiotic
Bifidobacterium infantis 35624 in women with
irritable bowel syndrome American Journal of
Gastroenterology. 101 (7):1581-90
Hamilton-Miller, JMT
(2004)
Probiotics and prebiotics in the elderly.
Postgraduate Medical Journal 80 pp 447-451
Hebuterne, X (2003)
Gut changes attributed to ageing: Effects on
intestinal microflora. Current Opinion in Clinical
Nutrition and Metabolic Care 6 (1) pp 49-54
Gill, HS et al (2001a)
Enhancement of immunity in the elderly by
dietary supplementation with the probiotic
Bifidobacteria lactis HN019. American Journal
of Clinical Nutrition 74 pp 833-839
Gill, HS et al (2001b)
Dietary probiotic supplementation enhances
natural killer cell activity in the elderly: an
investigation of age-related immunological
changes. Journal of Clinical Immunology 21 (4)
pp 264-271
Arunachalam, K et al
(2000)
Enhancement of natural immune function by
dietary composition of Bifidobacterium lactis
(HN019). European Journal of Clinical Nutrition
54 (3) pp 263-267
Claim ID
788
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Bifidogenic
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Where a daily value is
indicated the amount per
serving is typicaly 25%
unless otherwise stated
2.5g/day (0.625g per
portion)
The recommended
dosage for Bimuno
(Clasado Ltd
Galacto-oligosaccharide
product) is 5.5 g per day.
This is equivalent to 3.6
g per day of
galacto-oligosaccharides
.
Nature of Evidence
Chiang, BL et al (2000)
Enhancing immunity by dietary consumption of
a probiotic lactic acid bacterium
(Bifidobacterium lactis HN019): Optimisation
and definition of cellular immune responses.
European Journal of Clinical Nutrition 54 (11)
pp 849-855
Depeint, F et al (under
submission - 2007)
Prebiotic evaluation of a novel
galacto-oligosaccharide mixture produced by
the enzymatic activity of Bifidobacterium
bifidum NCIM 41171, in healthy humans: a
randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled
intervention study.
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No adverse effects
reported.
Consumers who are
lactose intolerant should
exercise caution when
taking Bimuno.
Women who are
pregnant or planning a
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consult a healthcare
professional before
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supplements.
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Pochart P, Gramet G, Durand M, Rambaud JC.
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Conditions of Use
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Studies
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Onodera N, Yajima T. Influence of
galactooligosaccharides on the human fecal
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Bongers A & van den Heuvel EGHM (2003)
Prebiotics
and the bioavailability of minerals and trace
elements.
Food Reviews International 19(4);397-422
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Individual Studies
References
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Heuvel van den EGHM, Schoterman MHC &
Muijs T (2000) Transgalactooligosaccharides
stimulate
calcium absorption in postmenopausal women.
J Nutr
130; 2938-2942.
Chonan O, Matsumoto K & Watanuki M (1995)
Effects
of galactooligosaccharides on calcium
absorption and
preventing bone loss in ovariectomized rats.
Biosci
Biotech Biochem 59; 236-239.
Chonan O & Watanuki M (1995) Effect of
galactooligosaccharides on calcium absorption
in rats.
J Nutr Sci Vitaminol 41, 95-104.
Chonan O & Watanuki M (1996) The effect of
6´
galactooligosaccharides on bone mineralization
of rats
adapted to different levels of dietary calcium.
Int J Vit
Nutr Res. 66; 244-249.
Scientific reviews
Macfarlane S, Macfarlane GT, Cummings JH.
Review article: prebiotics in the gastrointestinal
tract.
Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2006 Sep
1;24(5):701-14. Review.
Kolida S, Tuohy K, Gibson GR Prebiotic effects
of inulin and oligofructose. Br J Nutr 2002
May;87 Suppl 2:S193-7. Review.
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Health
Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
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Functional food properties of non-digestible
oligosaccharides: a consensus report from the
ENDO project (DGXII AIRII-CT94-1095) British
Journal of Nutrition 81: pp 121-131
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galacto-oligosaccharide on fecal
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A novel galacto-oligosaccharide mixture
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system and in the proximal colonic contents of
pigs in vivo. Journal of Nutrition 135(7) pp
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Claim ID
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Claim ID
Guar Gum
Impact on blood
glucose / Glycemic
control / Glycemic
response
31 January 2008
Single dose of 1.8 g/day
822
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AFSSA Opinion, 23 September 2002. AVIS de
l’Agence française de sécurité sanitaire des
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des denrées destinées à une alimentation
particulière, de la gomme de guar
(actuellement considérée comme additif
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alpha-amylase inactivator), guar and placebo
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O'Donovan D, Feinle-Bisset C, Chong C,
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Attenuates the Fall in Blood Pressure Induced
by Glucose in Healthy Older Adults. J Gerontol
A Biol Sci Med Sci 60, 940-946.
Parcell A, Ray M, Moss K, Ruden T, Sharp R &
King D (1999) The effect of encapsulated
soluble fiber on carohydrate metabolism during
exercise. Int J Sport Nutr 9, 13-23.
Peterson D, Ellis P, Baylis J, Fielden P, Ajodhia
J, Leeds A & Jepson E (1987) Low dose guar
in a novel food product: improved metabolic
control in non-insulin-dependent diabetes.
Diabet Med 4, 111-115.
Requejo F, Uttenthal L & Bloom S (1990)
Effects of alpha-glucosidase inhibition and
viscous fibre on diabetic control and
postprandial gut hormone responses. Diabet
Med 7, 515-520.
Russo A, Stevens J, Wilson T, Wells F, Tonkin
A, Horowitz M & Jones K (2003) Guar
attenuates fall in postprandial blood pressure
and slows gastric emptying of oral glucose in
type 2 diabetes. Dig Dis Sci 48, 1221-1229.
Shah P, Lakhotia M, Purohit A, Jain S, Gupta S
& Bhandari P (1993) Modification in sucrose
tolerance test with acarbose, guargum and
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Sierra M, Garcia J, Fernandez N, Diez M, Calle
A & Sahagun A (2001) Effects of ispaghula
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and insulin concentrations in healthy subjects.
Eur J Clin Nutr 55, 235-243.
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Trinick T, Laker M, Johnston D, Keir M,
Buchanan K & Alberti K (1986) Effect of guar
on second-meal glucose tolerance in normal
man. Clin Sci (Lond) 71, 49-55.
Trinidad T, Perez E, Loyola A, Mallillin A,
Encabo R, Yokawa T, Aoyama N & Juneja L
(2004) Glycemic index of Sunfibre
(Cyamoposis tetragonolobus) products in
normal and diabetic subjects. International
Journal of Food Science & Technology 39,
1093-1098.
Uusitupa M, Sodervik H, Silvasti M & Karttunen
P (1990) Effects of a gel forming dietary fiber,
guar gum, on the absorption of glibenclamide
and metabolic control and serum lipids in
patients with non-insulin-dependent (type 2)
diabetes. Int J Clin Pharmacol Ther Toxicol 28,
153-157.
Uusitupa M, Tuomilehto J, Karttunen P & Wolf
E (1984) Long term effects of guar gum on
metabolic control, serum cholesterol and blood
pressure levels in type 2
(non-insulin-dependent) diabetic patients with
high blood pressure. Ann Clin Res 16 Suppl 43,
126-131.
Vaaler S, Hanssen K, Dahl-Jorgensen K,
Frolich W, Aaseth J, Odegaard B & Aagenaes
O (1986) Diabetic control is improved by guar
gum and wheat bran supplementation. Diabet
Med 3, 230-233.
Vuorinen-Markkola H, Sinisalo M & Koivisto V
(1992) Guar gum in insulin-dependent
diabetes: effects on glycemic control and
serum lipoproteins. Am J Clin Nutr 56,
1056-1060.
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Wahren J, Juhlin-Dannfelt A, Bjorkman O,
DeFronzo R & Felig P (1982) Influence of fibre
ingestion on carbohydrate utilization and
absorption. Clin Physiol 2, 315-321.
Williams JA, Lai C-S, Corwin H, Ma Y, Maki
KC, Garleb KA & Wolf BW (2004) Inclusion of
Guar Gum and Alginate into a Crispy Bar
Improves Postprandial Glycemia in Humans. J.
Nutr. 134, 886-889.
Wolever T, Jenkins D, Nineham R & Alberti K
(1979) Guar gum and reduction of
post-prandial glycaemia: effect of incorporation
into solid food, liquid food, and both. Br J Nutr
41, 505-510.
Wolf B, Wolever T, Lai C, Bolognesi C,
Radmard R, Maharry K, Garleb K, Hertzler S &
Firkins J (2003) Effects of a beverage
containing an enzymatically induced-viscosity
dietary fiber, with or without fructose, on the
postprandial glycemic response to a high
glycemic index food in humans. Eur J Clin Nutr
57, 1120-1127.
Satiety
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Provide at least 3,25
g/day
823
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Authoritative bodies
Review
Human studies
References
Claim ID
Authoritative bodies
AFSSA Opinion, 23 September 2002. AVIS de
l’Agence française de sécurité sanitaire des
aliments relatif à l’évaluation sur l’emploi, dans
des denrées destinées à une alimentation
particulière, de la gomme de guar
(actuellement considérée comme additif
technologique conformément à l’arrêté du 2
octobre 1997), en tant qu’additif à but
nutritionnel (23 septembre 2002, Saisine n°
2002-SA-0069).
Review
Slavin J and Green H (2007) Dietary fibre and
satiety. Nutrition Bulletin 32, 32-42.
Human studies
Adam, TCM, Westererp-Plantenga, MS. (2005)
Glucagon-like peptide-1 release and satiety
after a nutrient challenge in normal-weight and
obese subjects. Br J Nutr 93, 845-851
Adam, TCM, Westererp-Plantenga, MS. (2005)
Nutrient-stimulated GLP-1 release in
normal-weight men and women. Horm Metab
Res. 37, 111-117
Ellis PR, Apling EC & Leeds AR (1981) Guar
bread: acceptability and efficacy combined.
Studies on blood glucose, serum insulin and
satiety in normal subjects. British Journal of
Nutrition 46, 267-276.
Evans E., and Miller, D.S. (1975) Bulking
agents in the treatment of obesity. Nutr Metab
18:199-203.
French S & Read N (1994) Effect of guar gum
on hunger and satiety after meals of differing
fat content: relationship with gastric emptying.
Am J Clin Nutr 59, 87-91.
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Hoad CL, Rayment P, Spiller RC, Marciani L,
Alonso BdC, Traynor C, Mela DJ, Peters HPF
& Gowland PA (2004) In Vivo Imaging of
Intragastric Gelation and Its Effect on Satiety in
Humans. J. Nutr. 134, 2293-2300.
Jones K, MacIntosh C, Su Y, Wells F,
Chapman I, Tonkin A & Horowitz M (2001)
Guar gum reduces postprandial hypotension in
older people. J Am Geriatr Soc 49, 162-167.
Kovacs EM, Westerterp-Plantenga MS, Saris
WH, Goossens I, Geurten P & Brouns F (2001)
The effect of addition of modified guar gum to a
low-energy semisolid meal on appetite and
body weight loss. Int J Obes Relat Metab
Disord 25, 307-315.
Kovacs EM, Westerterp-Plantenga MS, Saris
WH, Melanson KJ, Goossens I, Geurten P &
Brouns F (2002) The effect of guar gum
addition to a semisolid meal on appetite related
to blood glucose, in dieting men. Eur J Clin Nutr
56, 771-778.
Krotkiewski M (1984) Effect of guar gum on
body-weight, hunger ratings and metabolism in
obese subjects. British Journal of Nutrition 52,
97-105.
Lavin J & Read N (1995) The effect on hunger
and satiety of slowing the absorption of
glucose: relationship with gastric emptying and
postprandial blood glucose and insulin
responses. Appetite 25, 89-96.
Russo A, Stevens J, Wilson T, Wells F, Tonkin
A, Horowitz M & Jones K (2003) Guar
attenuates fall in postprandial blood pressure
and slows gastric emptying of oral glucose in
type 2 diabetes. Dig Dis Sci 48, 1221-1229.
Wilmshurst P and Crawley J. (1980) The
measurement of gastric transit time in obese
subjects using 24Na and the effects of energy
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content and guar gum on gastric emptying and
satiety. Br J Nutr. 44: 1-6.
Wolf B, Wolever T, Lai C, Bolognesi C,
Radmard R, Maharry K, Garleb K, Hertzler S &
Firkins J (2003) Effects of a beverage
containing an enzymatically induced-viscosity
dietary fiber, with or without fructose, on the
postprandial glycemic response to a high
glycemic index food in humans. Eur J Clin Nutr
57, 1120-1127.
Cholesterol lowering
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10 g/day
821
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Meta-analysis
Review
Human studies
References
Claim ID
Meta-analysis
Brown L, Rosner B, Willett WW & Sacks FM
(1999) Cholesterol-lowering effects of dietary
fiber: a meta-analysis. Am J Clin Nutr 69,
30-42.
Review
Truswell AS & Beynen AC (1992) Dietary fibre
and plasma lipids: potential for prevention and
treatment of hyperlipidaemias. In Dietary
Fibre-A Component of Food Nutritional
Function in Health and Disease., pp. 295-332
[TF Schweizer and CA Edwards, editors]:
Springer Verlag, London,UK.
Human studies
Anderson J & Tietyen-Clark J (1986) Dietary
fiber: hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and
coronary heart disease. Am J Gastroenterol 81,
907-919.
Aro A, Uusitupa M, Voutilainen E, Hersio, K &
Korhonen T. (1981) Improved diabetes control
and hypocholesterolaemic effect induced by
long-term dietary supplementation with guar
gum in type 2 diabetes (insulin-dependant)
diabetes. Diabetologia 21:29-33.
Aro A, Uusitupa M, Voutilainen E & Korhonen T
(1984) Effects of guar gum in male subjects
with hypercholesterolemia. Am J Clin Nutr 39,
911-916.
Chuang L, Jou T, Yang W, Wu H, Huang S, Tai
T & Lin B (1992) Therapeutic effect of guar
gum in patients with non-insulin-dependent
diabetes mellitus. J Formos Med Assoc 91,
15-19.
Fuessl, HS, Williams, G., Adrian, TE., Bloom
SR (1987) Guar sprinkled on food; effect on
glycaemic control, plasma lipids and gut
hormonesin non-insluin dependant diabetic
patients. Diabet. Med. 4:463-468.
Holman R, Steemson J, Darling P & Turner R
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Conditions of Use
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References
Claim ID
(1987) No glycemic benefit from guar
administration in NIDDM. Diabetes Care 10,
68-71.
Jenkins D, Newton C, Leeds A & Cummings J
(1975) Effect of pectin, guar gum, and wheat
fibre on serum-cholesterol. Lancet 1,
1116-1117.
Khan, AR., Khan, GY., Mitchel, A., Qadeer,
MA. (1981) Effect of guar gum on blood lipids.
Am J Clin Nutr. 34:2446-2449
Lalor B, Bhatnagar D, Winocour P, Ishola M,
Arrol S, Brading M & Durrington P (1990)
Placebo-controlled trial of the effects of guar
gum and metformin on fasting blood glucose
and serum lipids in obese, type 2 diabetic
patients. Diabet Med 7, 242-245.
Landin, K., Holm, G., Tenborn, L., Smith U.
(1992) Guar gum improves insulin sensitivity,
blood lipids, blood pressure, and fibrinolysis in
healthy men. Am J Clin Nutr 56:1061-1065
McIvor, ME., Cummings, CC., Van Duyn, MA.,
Leo, TH., Margolis, S., Behall, KM.,
Michnowski, JE., Mendeloff, AI. (1986) Long
term effects of guar gum on blood lipids.
Atheroschlerosis 60:7-13
Niemi, MK., Keinanen-Kiukaanniemi, SM.,
Salmela PI. (1988) Long-term effects of guar
gum and microcrystalline cellulose on
glycaemic control and serum lipids in type 2
diabetes. Eur J Pharmacol 34:427-429.
Penagini R, Velio P, Vigorelli R, Bozzani A,
Castagnone D, Ranzi T & Bianchi P (1986) The
effect of dietary guar on serum cholesterol,
intestinal transit, and fecal output in man. Am J
Gastroenterol 81, 123-125.
Requejo F, Uttenthal L & Bloom S (1990)
Effects of alpha-glucosidase inhibition and
viscous fibre on diabetic control and
postprandial gut hormone responses. Diabet
Med 7, 515-520.
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Claim ID
Suprko HR, Haskell, WL., Sawrey-Kubicek, L.,
Farquhar, JW. (1988) Effect of solid and liquid
guar gum on plasma cholesterol and
triglyceride concentrations in moderate
hypercholesterolemia. Am J Cardiol 62:51-55.
Tuomilehto, J., Silvasti, M,., Manninen, V.,
Uusitupa, M., Aro, A., (1989) Guar gum and
gemfibrozil – an effective combnination in the
treatment of hypercholesterolemia.
Atheroschlerosis 76:71-77.
Turner, PR., Tuomilehto, J., Happonen, P., La
Ville, AE., Shaikh, M., Lewis, B. (1990)
metabolic studies on the hypolipidaemic effect
of guar gum. Atheroschlerosis 81:145-150.
Uusitupa M, Tuomilehto J, Karttunen P & Wolf
E (1984) Long term effects of guar gum on
metabolic control, serum cholesterol and blood
pressure levels in type 2
(non-insulin-dependent) diabetic patients with
high blood pressure. Ann Clin Res 16 Suppl 43,
126-131.
Uusitupa M, Siitonen, O., Savolainen, K.,
Silvastri, M., Penttila, I., Parvianen, M. (1989)
metabolic and nutritional effects of long-term
use of guar gum in the treatment of
noninsulin-dependant diabetes of poor
metabolic control. Am J Ciln Nutr 49:345-351
Vaaler S, Hanssen K, Dahl-Jorgensen K,
Frolich W, Aaseth J, Odegaard B & Aagenaes
O (1986) Diabetic control is improved by guar
gum and wheat bran supplementation. Diabet
Med 3, 230-233.
Vuorinen-Markkola H, Sinisalo M & Koivisto V
(1992) Guar gum in insulin-dependent
diabetes: effects on glycemic control and
serum lipoproteins. Am J Clin Nutr 56,
1056-1060
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Guar gum partially hydrolyzed
Prebiotic/Bifidogenic
Must meet minimum
requirements for use of
the claim "Source of
fibre" as per Annex to
Regulation 1924/2006.
3- 22 g/day
Human study
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2.5 – 20g/day
1,715
Tuohy KM, Kolida S, Lustenberger AM, Gibson
GR. 2001. The prebiotic effects of biscuits
containing partially hydrolysed guar gum and
fructo-oligosaccharides. a human volunteer
study. Br. J. Nutr. 86; 341-348.
In vitro study
Glycemic response
Takahashi H, Wako N, Okubo T, Ishihara N,
Yamanaka J, Yamamoto T. 1994. Influence of
partially hydrolyzed guar gum on constipation in
women. J. Nutr. Sci. Vitaminol. 40; ,251-259.
Effect of Oligosaccharides and Fibre
Substitutes on Short-chain Fatty Acid
Production by Human Faecal Microflora
Velázquez M, Davies C, Marett R, Slavin JL,
Feirtag JM
Anaerobe 6(2):87-92, 2000
1,717
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Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
Human study
References
Claim ID
Golay A, Schneider H, Bloise D, Vadas L, Assal
JPh. 1995. The effect of a liquid supplement
containing guar gum and fructose on glucose
tolerance in non-insulin-dependent diabetic
patients. Nutr. Metab. Cardiovasc. Dis. 5;
141-148.
Trinidad T, Perez E, Loyola A, Mallillin A,
Encabo R, Yokawa T, Aoyama N, Juneja L.
2004. Glycemic index of Sunfiber (Cyamoposis
tetragonolobus) products in normal and
diabetic subjects. Int. J. Food Sci. Technol.
39(10); 1093-1098.
Gu YH, Yamashita T, Suzuki I, Juneja LR,
Yokawa T. 2003. Effect of enzyme hydrolyzed
guar gum on the elevation of blood glucose
levels after meal. Medicine and Biology. 147
(2); 19-24.
Improved intestinal
conditions (pH,
SCFA production)
and intestinal
function.
Mineral (calcium
and Megnesium)
absorption
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Must meet minimum
requirements for use of
the claim "Source of
fibre" as per Annex to
Regulation 1924/2006.
In vitro
Velazquez M, Davies C, Marett R, Slavin JL,
Feirtag JM. 2000. Effect of commercial
oligosaccharides and fiber substitutes on
short-chain fatty acid production by human
fecal microflora and the growth of probiotic
organisms during in vitro fermentation.
Anaerobe 6; 87-92.
1,716
1,719
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Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
Human study
Animal study
References
Claim ID
Takahashi H, Yang SI, Hayashi C, Kim M,
Yamanaka J, Yamamoto T. 1993.Effect of
partially hydrolyzed guar gum on fecal output in
human volunteers. Nutr. Res.13(6); 649-657.
Takahashi H, Yang SI, Ueda Y, Kim M,
Yamamoto T. 1994. Influence of intact and
partially hydrolyzed guar gum on iron utilization
in rats fed on iron-deficient diets. Comp.
Biochem. Physiol. 109A(1); 75-82.
Karine de Cássia Freitasa, Olga Maria Silvério
Amancioa, Neil Ferreira Novob, c, Ulysses
Fagundes-Netoa and Mauro Batista de Morais.
Partially hydrolyzed guar gum increases
intestinal absorption of iron in growing rats with
iron deficiency. Clinical Nutrition
N.H. Alam, R. Meier, T. Rausch, B.
Meyer-Wyss, P. Hildebrand, H. Schneider, C.
Bachmann, E. Minder, B. Fowler and K. Gyr.
Effects of a partially hydrolyzed guar gum on
intestinal absorption of carbohydrate, protein
and fat: a double-blind controlled study in
volunteers . Clinical Nutrition 17 (3):125-129.
Hara H, Nagata M, Ohta A, Kasai T. 1996.
Increases in calcium absorption with ingestion
of soluble dietary fibre, guar-gum hydrolysate,
depend on the caecum in partially
nephrectomized and normal rats. Br. J. Nutr.
76; 773-784.
Lipid management
31 January 2008
4 – 15g/day
1,718
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Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
Human study
References
Claim ID
Takahashi H, Yang SI, Hayashi C, Kim M,
Yamanaka J, Yamamoto T. 1993. Effect of
partially hydrolyzed guar gum on fecal output in
human volunteers. Nutr. Res. 13(6); 649-657..
Yamatoya K, Kuwano K, Suzuki J. 1997.
Effects of hydrolyzed guar gum on cholesterol
and glucose in humans. Food Hydrocolloids.
Food Hydrocoloids 11; 239-242.
Kondo S, Xiao JZ, Takahashi N, Miyaji K,
Iwatsuki K, Kokubo S.2004. Suppressive
effects of dietary fiber in yogurt on the
postprandial serum lipid levels in healthy adult
male volunteers. Biosci. Biotechnol. Biochem.
68; 1135-1138.
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Claim ID
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose
(HPMC)
Dietary fibre
Bowel function
Conditions of "source of"
(3g/100g)
from Health Claims
regulation
1924/2006, specific
conditions of use are
listed in the list of
references.
There is no upper safe
limit.
HPMC Acceptable Daily
Intake (ADI) is “not
specified” as adopted in
1994 by the Scientific
Committee on Food for
five closely related
cellulose derivatives,
including hydroxypropyl
methyl cellulose.
Authoritative Body
JHCI – Joint Health Claims Initiative – Final
Technical Report – A List of Well Established
Nutrient Function Statements
http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/jhci_he
althreport.pdf
1,147
NFA – Terveysvaitteiden valvontaopas,
Finnish Food Authority Control guides number
2/2002
http://www.palvelu.fi/evi/evi_material.php
NHPD – Health Canada Permitted Health
Claims http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/F-27/C.R.C.
-c.870/236932.html#Section-B.01.603
SNF – Swedish Nutrition Foundation
http://www.snf.ideon.se/snf/en/rh/Healh_claims
_FF.htm
A 2007 ‘Safety
assessment of
hydroxypropyl
methylcellulose as a
food ingredient’ by G.A.
Burdock published in
Food and Chemical
Toxicology (Elsevier)
states that "These data
indicate that at the
current level of intake,
HPMC does not pose a
health risk to humans."
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Uniform blood sugar
levels
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Products carrying the
claim should contain a
single serving of 1 gram
per serving.
Recommended daily use
is 2 grams per day.
There is no upper safe
limit.
HPMC Acceptable Daily
Intake (ADI) is “not
specified” as adopted in
1994 by the Scientific
Committee on Food for
five closely related
cellulose derivatives,
including hydroxypropyl
methyl cellulose.
A 2007 ‘Safety
assessment of
hydroxypropyl
methylcellulose as a
food ingredient’ by G.A.
Burdock published in
Food and Chemical
Toxicology (Elsevier)
states that "These data
indicate that at the
current level of intake,
HPMC does not pose a
health risk to humans."
Nature of Evidence
Human Intervention
Study
Supporting Study
(Animal)
References
D.J.A. Jenkins, T.M.S. Wolever, A.R. Leeds,
M.A. Gassull, P. Haisman, J. Dilawari, D.V.
Goff, G.L. Metz, K.G. Alberti, Dietary Fibres,
Fibre Analogues, And Glucose Tolerance:
Importance Of Viscosity, Br. Med. J. 1978, 1,
1392-1394.
Claim ID
1,145
C. Reppas, C.H. Adair, J.L. Barnett, R.R.
Berardi, D. DuRoss, S.Z. Swidan, P.F. Thill,
S.W. Tobey, J.B. Dressman, High Viscosity
Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose Reduces
Postprandial Blood Glucose Concentrations In
NIDDM Patients, Diabetes Res. Clin. Pract.
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D.L. Topping, D. Oakenfull, R.P. Trimble, R.J.
Illman, A Viscous Fibre (Methylcellulose)
Lowers Blood Glucose And Plasma
Triacylglycerols And Increases Liver Glycogen
Independently Of Volatile Fatty Acid Production
In The Rat, British Journal of Nutrition 1988,
59, 21-30.
C. Reppas, J.B. Dressman, Viscosity
Modulates Blood Glucose Response To
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Pract. 1992, 17, 81-88.
C. Reppas, J.H. Meyer, P.J. Sirois, J.B.
Dressman, Effect Of
Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose On
Gastrointestinal Transit And Luminal Viscosity
In Dogs, Gastroenterology 1991, 100,
1217-1223.
C. Reppas, D.E. Greenwood, J.B. Dressman,
Longitudinal Versus Radial Effects Of
Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose On
Gastrointestinal Glucose Absorption In Dogs,
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Claim ID
Eur. J. Pharm. Sci. 1999, 8, 211-219.
K.C. Maki, M.L. Carson, M.P. Miller, M.
Turowski, M. Bell, D.M.Wilder, M.S. Reeves,
High-Viscosity Hydroxypropylmethylycellulose
Blunts Postprandial Glucose and Insulin
Responses, Diabetes Care., Vol. 30, No. 5,
May 2007, 1039-1043.
EFSA Report
Published toxicology
summary
EU Scientific Committee on Food (SCF),
Reports of the Scientific Committee for Food,
32nd series, Re-evaluation of 5
modified celluloses (Opinion expressed on 13
March 1992), 1994.
Burdock, G.A. Safety assessment of
hydroxypropyl methylcellulose as a food
ingredient, Food Chem. Toxicol. (2007),
doi:10.1016/j.fct.2007.07.001
Maintenance of
normal cholesterol
levels
Products carrying the
claim should contain a
single serving of 1.25
grams per serving.
Recommended daily use
is 2.5 grams per day.
There is no upper safe
limit.
HPMC Acceptable Daily
Intake (ADI) is “not
specified” as adopted in
1994 by the Scientific
Committee on Food for
five closely related
cellulose derivatives,
including hydroxypropyl
methyl cellulose.
Human Intervention
Study (Efficacy Trial:
DBPC*, randomised,
cross-over) (Dose
Response Study: open,
escalating dose)
(Tolerance Study:
DBPC, randomised,
cross-over)
J.B. Dressman, C.H. Adair, J.L. Barnett, R.R.
Berardi, V.A. Dunn-Kucharski, K.M. Jarvenpaa,
D.D. Parr, C.A. Sowle, S.Z. Swidan, S.W.
Tobey, High-Molecular-Weight
Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose. A
Cholesterol-Lowering Agent, Arch. Intern. Med.
1993, 153, 1345-1353
Human Intervention
Study (DBPC,
randomised,
cross-over)
S.Z. Swidan, C. Reppas, J.L. Barnett, D.E.
Greenwood, A.M. Tallman, S.W. Tobey, J.B.
Dressman, Ability Of Two Comestible
Formulations Of Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose
To Lower Serum Cholesterol Concentrations,
Eur. J. Pharm. Sci. 1996, 4, 239-245.
1,146
A 2007 ‘Safety
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assessment of
hydroxypropyl
methylcellulose as a
food ingredient’ by G.A.
Burdock published in
Food and Chemical
Toxicology (Elsevier)
states that "These data
indicate that at the
current level of intake,
HPMC does not pose a
health risk to humans."
Nature of Evidence
References
Human Intervention
Study (randomised,
open-label, parallel)
K.C. Maki, M.H. Davidson, S. Torri, K.A.
Ingram, J. O’Mullane, B.P. Daggy, H.H.
Albrecht, High-Molecular-Weight
Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose Taken With Or
Between Meals Is Hypocholesterolemic In Adult
Men, J. Nutr. 2000, 130, 1705-1710.
Human Intervention
Study (DBPC,
randomised, parallel)
K.C. Maki, M.H. Davidson, K.C. Malik, H.H.
Albrecht, J. O’Mullane, B.P. Daggy, Cholesterol
Lowering With High-Viscosity
Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, Am. J. Cardiol.
1999, 84, 1198–1203.
Supporting Study
(Animal)
D.D. Gallaher, C.A. Hassel, K.J. Lee,
Relationships Between Viscosity Of
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose And Plasma
Cholesterol In Hamsters, J. Nutr. 1993, 123,
1732-1738.
Claim ID
T.P. Carr, D.D. Gallaher, C.H. Yang, C.A.
Hassel, Increased Intestinal Contents Viscosity
Reduces Cholesterol Absorption Efficiency In
Hamsters Fed Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose,
J. Nutr. 1996 126, 1463-1469.
31 January 2008
EFSA Report
EU Scientific Committee on Food (SCF),
Reports of the Scientific Committee for Food,
32nd series, Re-evaluation of 5
modified celluloses (Opinion expressed on 13
March 1992), 1994.
Published toxicology
summary
Burdock, G.A. Safety assessment of
hydroxypropyl methylcellulose as a food
ingredient, Food Chem. Toxicol. (2007),
doi:10.1016/j.fct.2007.07.001
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References
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Inulin / FOS (beta 2-1 linked
fructans)
Prebiotic/
Bifidogenic;
Digestive Health
31 January 2008
Where a daily value is
indicated the amount per
serving is typicaly 25%
unless otherwise stated
5g/ day
Books and Review
Papers
Roberfroid, M B. Inulin-Type Fructans,
Functional Food Ingredients. CRC Press, Boca
Raton, FL, 2005.
Books and Review
Papers
Boeckner LS, Schnepf MI, Tungland BC. Inulin:
a review of nutritional and health implications.
In: Advances in Food and Nutrition Research,
volume 43. Edited by Steve L. Taylor.
Academic Press, USA. Pages 1-62, 2001.
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Papers
Bornet FRJ. Undigestible sugars in food
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Books and Review
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Bornet FRJ, Brouns F. Immune-stimulating and
gut health-promoting properties of short chain
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Books and Review
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Carabin IG, Flamm WG. Evaluation of safety of
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Egan SK, Petersen BJ. Estimated consumption
of inulin and oligofructose by the US
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Flamm G, Glinsmann W, Kritchevsky D, Prosky
L, Roberfroid M. Inulin and oligofructose as
dietary fiber: a review of the evidence. Crit Rev
Food Sci Nutr, 41:353-362, 2001.
Books and Review
Papers
Gibson GR and Roberfroid MB. Dietary
modulation of the human colonic microbiota:
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125:1401-1412, 1995.
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Books and Review
Papers
Gibson GR, Probert HM, Van Loo J, Rastall
RA, Roberfroid MB. Dietary modulation of the
human colonic microbiota: Updating the
concept of prebiotics. Nutr Res Rev,
17:259-275, 2004
Books and Review
Papers
Moshfegh AJ, Friday JE, Goldman JP, Ahuja
JKC. Presence of inulin and oligofructose in the
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Niness KR. Inulin and oligofructose: what are
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Books and Review
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Roberfroid, M. B. 2005. Inulin-type fructans,
functional food ingredients. CRC Press, Boca
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Books and Review
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Roberfroid M, Gibson GR, Delzenne N. The
biochemistry of oligofructose, a nondigestible
fiber : an approach to calculate its caloric value.
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Books and Review
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Van Loo J. The specificity of the interaction with
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Books and Review
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Human Studies
Bach Knudsen KE and Hessov I. Recovery of
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Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
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Gailing M, Guibert A, Bornet F, Rambaud J.
Effects of fructo-oligosaccharides ingestion on
fecal bifidobacteria and selected metabolic
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Human Studies
Bouhnik Y, Raskine L, Simoneau G, Paineau
D, Bornet FR. The capacity of short-chain
fructo¬oligosaccharides to stimulate faecal
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Bouhnik Y, Raskine L, Simoneau G, Vicaut E,
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capacity of nondigestible carbohydrates to
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Human Studies
Bouhnik Y, Vahedi K, Achour L, Attar A, Salfati
J, Pochart P, Marteau P, Flourie B, Bornet F,
Rambaud J. Short-chain fructo-oligosaccharide
administration dose-dependently increasese
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129:113-116, 1999.
Human Studies
Boutron-Ruault M, Marteau P, Lavergne-Slove
A, Myara A, Gerhardt M, Franchisseur C,
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Human Studies
Buddington RK, Williams CH, Chen S, Witherly
SA. Dietary supplement of neosugar alters the
fecal flora and decreases activities of some
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Human Studies
Clavel T, Fallani M, Lepage P, Levanez F,
Mathey J, Fochet V, Serezat M, Sutren M,
Henderson G, Bennetau-Pelissero C, Tondu F,
Blaut M, Dore J, Coxam V. Isoflavones and
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Animal and In-Vitro
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different chain length and type of branching on
intestinal absorption and balance of calcium
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Animal and In-Vitro
Studies
Lopez-Molina D, Navarro-Martinez MD,
Melgarejo FR, Hiner ANP, Chazarra S,
Rodriguez-Lopez JN. Molecular properties and
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Animal and In-Vitro
Studies
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Metabolization of 0-(2,6)-linked
fructose-oligosaccharides by different
bifidobacteria. Microbiol Letters 182:163-169,
2000.
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Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
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Studies
Probert HM, Apajalahti JHA, Rautonen N,
Stowell J, Gibson GR. Polydextrose, lactitol,
and fructo¬oliogosaccharide fermentation by
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Animal and In-Vitro
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vitro digestibility and fermentability of levan and
its hypocholesterolemic effects in rats. J Nutr
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Chemical Structure of
Inulin / FOS (82--+1
Linked Fructans)
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Food Products. AOAC Official Methods of
Analysis (2005).
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Inulin / FOS (82--+1
Linked Fructans)
Beck, RHF, and Praznik, W. Molecular
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Chemical Structure of
Inulin / FOS (82--+1
Linked Fructans)
Besemer, AC, and van Bekkum, H. The
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Chemical Structure of
Inulin / FOS (82--+1
Linked Fructans)
Carpita, NC, Housley, TL, Hendrix, JE. New
features of plant fructan structure revealed by
methylation analysis and C13
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Conditions of Use
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DeLeenheer, L., and Hoebregs, H. Progress in
the elucidation of the composition of chicory
inulin. Starch. 46: 193-196, 1994.
Chemical Structure of
Inulin / FOS (82--+1
Linked Fructans)
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of inulin and oligofructose by the US
population. Technical Assessment Systems
Inc. Washington DC, USA, 1992.
Chemical Structure of
Inulin / FOS (82--+1
Linked Fructans)
Jamie, L., Martin-Cabrejas, MA, Molia, E.,
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garlic fructooligosaccharides and
fructopolymers by matrix-assisted
laserdesorption ionization mass spectrometry.
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Chemical Structure of
Inulin / FOS (82--+1
Linked Fructans)
Moerman, FT, VanLeeuwen, MB, and Delcour,
JA. Enrichment of higher molecular weight
fractions in inulin. J.Agric.Food Chem. 52:
3780-3783, 2004.
Chemical Structure of
Inulin / FOS (82--+1
Linked Fructans)
Praznik, W., and Beck, RHF. Application of gel
permeation chromatographic systems to the
determination of the molecular weight of inulin.
J.Chromat. 348:187-197, 1985.
Chemical Structure of
Inulin / FOS (82--+1
Linked Fructans)
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Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
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Chemical Structure of
Inulin / FOS (82--+1
Linked Fructans)
Schutz, K., Muks, E., Carle, R., and Schieber,
A. Separation and quantification of inulin in
selected artichoke (Cynara scolymus L.)
cultivars and dandelion (Taraxacum officinale
WEB. ex WIGG.) roots by high-performance
anion exchange chromatography with pulsed
amperometric detection. Biomed. Chromat.
20:1295-1303, 2006.
Chemical Structure of
Inulin / FOS (82--+1
Linked Fructans)
Wack, M, and Blaschek, W. Determination of
the structure and degree of polymerization of
fructans from Echinacea purpurea roots.
Carbohydr.Res. 241:1147-1153, 2006.
Claim ID
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Nature of Evidence
References
Claim ID
Inulin / oligofructose /
Oligofructose-enriched inulin
(specific selection of short & long
chains) from chicory
Prebiotic /
Bifidogenic
31 January 2008
Where a daily value is
indicated the amount per
serving is typicaly 25%
unless otherwise stated
5g/ day
Authoritative/Scientific
Bodies
AFSSA. 2005. Effects of probiotics and
prebiotics on flora and immunity in adults. ISBN
2-11-095439-6
http://www.isapp.net/PDF/AFFSAprobioticprebi
oticfloraimmunity05.pdf
Authoritative/Scientific
Bodies
AFSSA Advice (France) 2004-SA-0365
http://www.afssa.fr/Object.asp?IdObj=29810&P
ge=0&CCH=060512092005:26:4&cwSID=E193
076 4922A4D3C8D41649348D811D0&AID=0
Authoritative/Scientific
Bodies
AFSSA (CSHPF) Advice (France)
2000-SA-0118
http://www.afssa.fr/ftp/afssa/basedoc/2000sa11
8.pdf
Authoritative/Scientific
Bodies
VC (the Netherlands): Assessment report of
VC on Vitaalbrood Flora
http://www.voedingscentrum.nl/NR/rdonlyres/85
938396-FFD6-44B0-8143-769E3B25A14C/0/be
oordelingsrapport_vitaalbrood_florapdf.pdf
Book
Roberfroid, M. B. 2005. Inulin-type fructans,
functional food ingredients. CRC Press, Boca
Raton, FL. ISBN 0-8493-0059-2.
Reviews
Biedrzycka, E., and M. Bielecka. 2004.
Prebiotic effectiveness of fructans of different
degrees of polymerization. Trends in Food
Science and Technology 15:170-175
Reviews
Conway, P. 2001. Prebiotics and human health
: The state-of-the-art and future perspectives.
Scan. J. Nutr. 45:13-21
Reviews
Cummings, J. H., G. T. Macfarlane, and H. N.
Englyst. 2001. Prebiotic digestion and
fermentation. Am J Clin Nutr 73:(2) 415S-420.
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Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Reviews
Gibson, G. R., H. Probert, J. van Loo, R. A.
Rastall, and M. B. Roberfroid. 2004. Dietary
modulation of the human colonic microbiota:
Updating the concept of prebiotics. Nutr. Res.
Rev. 17:(2) 259-275.
Reviews
Gibson, G. R., McCartney, A. L., and Rastall,
R. A. Prebiotics and resistance to
gastrointestinal infections British Journal of
Nutrition 2005;93:S31-S34.
Reviews
Gibson, G., and M. Roberfroid. 1995. Dietary
modulation of the human colonic microbiota:
Introducing the concept of prebiotics. J. Nutr.
125:(6) 1401-1412.
Reviews
Macfarlane S, Macfarlane GT, Cummings JH.
Review article: prebiotics in the gastrointestinal
tract. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2006 Sep
1;24(5):701-14.
Reviews
Roberfroid, M. B. 2001. Prebiotics: Preferential
substrates for specific germs? Am J Clin Nutr
73:(2) 406S-409
Reviews
Schrezenmeir, J., and M. deVrese. 2001.
Probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics
-approaching a definition. 73:(suppl 1)
361S-364S.
Reviews
Tuohy KM, Rouzaud GC, Bruck WM, Gibson
GR. Modulation of the human gut microflora
towards improved health using prebiotics-assessment of efficacy. Curr Pharm Des.
2005;11(1):75-90.
Clinical Studies
Bouhnik Y, Raskine L, Champion K, Andrieux
C, Penven S, Jacobs H, Simoneau G. 2007.
Prolonged administration of low-dose inulin
stimulates bifidobacteria growth in humans.
Nutr Res 27(4): 187-193.
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Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Clinical Studies
Brighenti F.; Casiraghi MC.; Canzi E.; Ferrari
A.; 1999; “Effect of consumption of a
ready-to-eat breakfast cereal containing inulin
on the intestinal milieu and blood lipids in
healthy volunteers”; Eur. J. Clin. Nutr., 53, pp.
726-733.
Clinical Studies
Gibson, G.R., Beatty, E.R., Wang, X. and
Cummings, J.H. 1995. Selective stimulation of
bifidobacteria in the human colon by
oligofructose and inulin. Gastroenterolgy 108,
975-982.
Clinical Studies
Harmsen H, 2002; The Effect of the Prebiotic
Inulin and the Probiotic Bifidobacterium longum
on theFaecal Microflora of Healthy Volunteers
Measured by FISH and DGGE; Microbial
Ecology in Health and Disease, 2002; 14; 212 220.
Clinical Studies
Kim SH, Lee da H, Meyer D. 2007.
Supplementation of baby formula with native
inulin has a prebiotic effect in formula-fed
babies. Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 16(1):172-7.
Clinical Studies
Kleessen B., Sykura B., Zunft H., Blaut M.,
1997; “Effects of inulin and lactose on fecal
microflora, microbial activity, and bowel habit in
elderly constipated persons”; Am. J; Clin. Nutr.,
65, 1397-1402.
Clinical Studies
Kolida S, Meyer D, Gibson GR. 2007. A
double-blind placebo-controlled study to
establish the bifidogenic dose of inulin in
healthy humans. Eur J Clin Nutr advance online
publication, 31 January 2007.
Clinical Studies
Kruse H., Kleessen B., Blaut M., 1999; “Effects
of inulin on faecal bifidobacteria in human
subjects”; BJN, 82, 375-382.
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Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Clinical Studies
Langlands S.; Hopkins M.; Coleman N.;
Cummings J. 2004 “Prebiotic carbohydrates
modify the mucosa associated microflora of the
human large bowel"; Gut; 53; 1610-1616.
Clinical Studies
Menne E., Guggenbuhl N., Roberfroid M.,
2000; “Fn-type Chicory Inulin Hydrolysate Has
a Prebiotic Effect in Humans”; J. Nutr., 130, pp.
1197-1199.
Clinical Studies
Rao V., 2001; “The prebiotic properties of
oligofructose at low intake levels”; Nutrition
Research, 21, pp. 843-848.
Clinical Studies
Tuohy K.; Finlay R.; Wynne A.; Gibson G.;
2001; “A Human Volunteer Study on the
Prebiotic Effects of HP-Inulin – Faecal Bacteria
Enumerated Using Fluorescent In Situ
Hybridisation (FISH)”; Anaerobe, 7, pp.
113-118.
Clinical Studies
Waligora-Dupriet AJ, Campeotto F, Nicolis I,
Bonet A, Soulaines P, Dupont C, Butel MJ.
2007. Effect of oligofructose supplementation
on gut microflora and well-being in young
children attending a day care centre. Int J Food
Microbio 1;113(1):108-13.
In Vitro Studies
Durieux, A., Fougnies, C., Jacobs, H., Simon,
J.-P. (2001). Metabolism of chicory
fructooligosaccharides by bifidobacteria.
Biotechnology Letters 23, 1523-1527.
In Vitro Studies
Gibson G.R. and Wang X (1994b), "Regulatory
effects of Bifidobacteria on the growth of other
colonic bacteria.", J. Appl. Bacteriology, 77,
412-420.
In Vitro Studies
Gibson G.R. and Wang X (1994c), “Bifidogenic
properties of different types of
fructo¬oligosaccharides.”, Food Microbiology,
11; 491-498.
Claim ID
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Food
Component
Health
Relationship
Improves digestive/
bowel function
31 January 2008
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Where a daily value is
indicated the amount per
serving is typicaly 25%
unless otherwise stated
8g/day
Nature of Evidence
References
In Vitro Studies
Gibson G.R. and Wang X. (1994a),
“Enrichment of Bifidobacteria from human gut
contents by oligofructose using continuous
culture.”, FEMS microbiology ecology, 118,
121-128.
In Vitro Studies
Perrin, S., Fougnies, C., Grill, J.-P., Jacobs, H.,
Schneider, F. (2002). Fermentation of chicory
fructo-oligosaccharides in mixtures of different
degrees of polymerization by three strains of
bifidobacteria. Can. J. Microbiol. 48: 759-763
In Vitro Studies
Rycroft, C. E., M. R. Jones, G. R. Gibson, and
R. A. Rastall. 2001. A comparative in vitro
evaluation of the fermentation properties of
prebiotic oligosacharides. J. Appl. Microbiol.
91:878-887.
In Vitro Studies
Van de Wiele T., Boon, N., Possemiers, S.,
Jacobs, H.,Verstraete, W. (2004). Prebiotic
effects of chicory inulin in the Simulator of the
Human Intestinal Microbial Ecosystem. FEMS
Microbiology Ecology 51, 143-153.
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Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
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Human Intervention
Studies
-Bettler J.; Euler A.; 2005; "An evaluation of the
growth of term infants fed formula
supplemented with fructo-oligosaccharide"; Int.
J. of Probiotics and Prebiotics; 1; 1; 19-26.
Human Intervention
Studies
-Castiglia-Delavaud C., Verdier E., Besle J.,
Vernet J., Boirie Y., Beaufrere B., de Baynast
R.,
Vermorel M.; 1998; "Net energy value of
non-starch polysaccharide isolates (sugarbeet
fibre and
commercial inulin) and their impact on nutrient
digestive utilization in healthy human subjects";
BJN., 80, pp. 343-352.
Human Intervention
Studies
-Causey J.; Feirtag J.; Gallaher D.; Tungland
B.; Slavin J.; 2000; "Effects of dietary inulin on
serum lipids, blood glucose and the
gastrointestinal environment in
hypercholesterolic men"; Nut Res. 20, 2, pp.
191-201.
Human Intervention
Studies
-Chen H.; Lu Y.; Lin J.; Ko L.; 2000; "Effects of
fructooligosaccharide on bowel function and
indicators of nutritional status in constipated
elderly men"; Nut. Res. 20, 12, pp. 1725-1733
Human Intervention
Studies
-Clausen M.; Jorgensen J.; Mortensen P.;
1998; "Comparison of Diarrhoea Induced by
Ingestion of Fructooligosaccharide Idolax and
Disaccharide Lactulose"; Dig. Dis. And Sc., 43,
12, pp. 2696-2707.
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Human Intervention
Studies
-Cummings J.; Christie S.; Cole T.; 2001; "A
study of fructo oligosaccharides in the
prevention of travellers’ diarrhoea"; Aliment.
Pharmacol. Ther.; 15; 1139-1145.
Human Intervention
Studies
-Den Hond E.; Geypens B.; Ghoos Y.;
2000;"Effect on high performance chicory inulin
on constipation"; Nut. Res. 20,5, pp. 731-736.
Human Intervention
Studies
-Euler A.; Mitchell D.; Kline R.; Pickering L.;
2005;"Prebiotic effect of fructo-oligosaccharide
supplemented term infant formula at two
concentrations compared with unsupplemented
formula and human milk"; J Pediatric
Gastroenterology and Nutrition;40; 157-164.
Human Intervention
Studies
-Gibson G.; Beatty E.; Wang X.; Cummings J.;
1995; "Selective Stimulation of Bifidobacteria in
the Human Colon by Oligofructose and Inulin";
Gastroenterology, 108, pp. 975-982.
Human Intervention
Studies
-Kleessen B.; Sykura B.; Zunft H.; Blaut M.;
1997; "Effects of inulin and lactose on fecal
microflora, microbial activity, and bowel habit in
elderly constipated persons"; Am. J; Clin. Nutr.,
65, 1397-1402.
Human Intervention
Studies
-Menne E.; Guggenbuhl N.; Roberfroid M.;
2000; "Fn-type Chicory Inulin Hydrolysate Has
a Prebiotic Effect in Humans"; J. Nutr., 130, pp.
1197-1199.
Human Intervention
Studies
-Moore N.; Chao C.; Yang L.; Storm H.;
Oliva-Hemker M.; Saavedra J.; 2003; "Effects
of fructo¬oligosaccharide-supplemented infant
cereal: a double-blind, randomized trial"; BJN.,
90, pp. 581-587.
Human Intervention
Studies
-Saavedra J. M.; Tschernia A..; 2002; "Human
studies with probiotics and prebiotics: clinical
implications"; BJN; 87; Suppl. 2; S241-S246.
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Studies
31 January 2008
References
Claim ID
-Waligora-Dupriet A.; Campeotto F.; Nicolis I.;
Bonet A.; Soulaines P.; Dupont C.; Butel M.;
2006; "Effects of oligofructose supplementation
on gut microflora and well-being in young
children attending a day care centre"; Int J of
Food Microbiology;
doi:10.1016/ijffoodmicro.2006.07.009.
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Inulin/oligofructose from chicory
Improved Calcium
absorption
31 January 2008
Where a daily value is
indicated the amount per
serving is typicaly 25%
unless otherwise stated
8g/day
DIETARY FIBRE- Inulin
from Chicory 5 Reviews
-Coxam V. Inulin-type fructans and bone
health: state of the art and perspectives in the
management of osteoporosis. Br J Nutr. 2005
Apr;93 Suppl 1:S111-23
Reviews
-Meyer D. & Stasse-Wolthuis M. Inulin and
bone health. 2006 Current Topics in
Nutraceutical Research; 4(3/4), 211-226
Reviews
-Scholz-Ahrens, K.E., Ade, P, Marten, B.,
Weber, P., Timm, W., Asil, Y., Glueer, C.C.
and Schrezenmeir, J. 2007. Prebiotics,
probiotics, and synbiotics affect mineral
absorption, bone mineral content, and bone
structure. J Nutr 137 (3) S838-S846
Reviews
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Heuvel EG, Schrezenmeir J. Effects of
prebiotics on mineral metabolism. Am J Clin
Nutr. 2001 Feb;73(2 Suppl):459S-464S.
Clinical Studies
-Abrams SA, Griffin IJ, Hawthorne KM, Liang L,
Gunn SK, Darlington G, Ellis KJ. A combination
of prebiotic short- and long-chain inulin-type
fructans enhances calcium absorption and
bone mineralization in young adolescents. Am
J Clin Nutr. 2005 Aug;82(2):471-6
Clinical Studies
-Coudray C, Bellanger J, Castiglia-Delavaud C,
Remesy C, Vermorel M, Rayssignuier Y. Effect
of soluble or partly soluble dietary fibres
supplementation on absorption and balance of
calcium, magnesium, iron and zinc in healthy
young men. Eur J Clin Nutr. 1997
Jun;51(6):375-80.
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References
Clinical Studies
-Griffin I, Hicks P, Heaney R, Abrams S.
Enriched chicory inulin increases calcium
absorption mainly in girls with lower calcium
absorption. Nutrition research 2003;
23(7):901-909.
Clinical Studies
-Griffin IJ, Davila PM, Abrams SA.
Non-digestible oligosaccharides and calcium
absorption in girls with adequate calcium
intakes. Br J Nutr. 2002 May;87 Suppl
2:S187-91
Clinical Studies
-Holloway L, Moynihan S, Abrams S, Kent K,
Hsu A, Fiedlander A. Effect of oligofructose
enriched inulin on calcium and magnesium
absorption and bone turnover markers in
postmenopausal women. Brit J Nutr 2006;
97(2): 365-372 .
Clinical Studies
-Kim Y-Y, Jang K-H, Lee E-Y, Cho Y, Kang S,
Ha W-K, Choue R. The effect of chicory fructan
fiber on calcium absorption and bone
metabolism in korean postmenopausal women.
Nutritional Sciences 2004; (73): 151-157.
Clinical Studies
-Maki, K.C., Dicklin, M.R., Cyrowski, M.,
Umporowicz, D.M., Nagata, Y., Moon, G.,
Forusz, S., Davidson, M.H. 2002. Improved
calcium absorption from a newly formulated
beverage compared with a calcium carbonate
tablet. Nutr. Res. 22, 1163-1176.
Clinical Studies
-Van den Heuvel EG, Muys T, van Dokkum W,
Schaafsma G. Oligofructose stimulates calcium
absorption in adolescents. Am J Clin Nutr.
1999 Mar;69(3):544-8.
Clinical Studies
-Van den Heuvel E, Schaafsma G, Muys T, van
Dokkum W. 1998; Nondigestible
oligosaccharides do not interfere with calcium
and nonheme-iron absorption in young, healthy
men. Am J Clin Nutr 67, 445-451
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References
Animal Studies
-Coudray C, Rambeau M, Feillet-Coudray C,
Tressol JC, Demigne C, Gueux E, Mazur A,
Rayssiguier Y. 2005. Dietary inulin intake and
age can significantly affect intestinal absorption
of calcium and magnesium in rats: a stable
isotope approach. Nutr J. Oct 27;4:29.
Animal Studies
-Coudray C, Tressol JC, Gueux E, Rayssiguier
Y. 2003. Effects of inulin-type fructans of
different chain length and type of branching on
intestinal absorption and balance of calcium
and magnesium in rats. Eur J Nutr.
Apr;42(2):91-8.
Animal Studies
-Delzenne N, Aertssens J, Verplaetse H,
Roccaro M, Roberfroid M. 1995. Effect of
fermentable fructo-oligosaccharides on
mineral, nitrogen and energy digestive balance
in the rat. Life Sci. 57(17):1579-87.
Animal Studies
-Levrat MA, Remesy C, Demigne C. High
propionic acid fermentations and mineral
accumulation in the cecum of rats adapted to
different levels of inulin. J Nutr. 1991
Nov;121(11):1730-7.
Animal Studies
-Lopez HW, Coudray C, Levrat-Verny MA,
Feillet-Coudray C, Demigne C, Remesy C.
2000. Fructooligosaccharides enhance mineral
apparent absorption and counteract the
deleterious effects of phytic acid on mineral
homeostasis in rats. J Nutr Biochem.
Oct;11(10):500-8
Animal Studies
-Nzeusseu A, Dienst D, Haufroid V,
Depresseux G, Devogelaer JP, Manicourt DH.
Inulin and fructo-oligosaccharides differ in their
ability to enhance the density of cancellous and
cortical bone in the axial and peripheral
skeleton of growing rats. Bone. 2006
Mar;38(3):394-9.
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Cholesterol
lowering/
maintenance
31 January 2008
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Where a daily value is
indicated the amount per
serving is typicaly 25%
unless otherwise stated
9g/day
Nature of Evidence
References
Animal Studies
-Raschka L, Daniel H. Mechanisms underlying
the effects of inulin-type fructans on calcium
absorption in the large intestine of rats. Bone.
2005 Nov;37(5):728-35.
Animal Studies
-Roberfroid MB, Cumps J, Devogelaer JP.
2002. Dietary chicory inulin increases
whole-body bone mineral density in growing
male rats. J Nutr. Dec;132(12):3599-602.
Animal Studies
-Scholz-Ahrens KE, Acil Y, Schrezenmeir J.
2002. Effect of oligofructose or dietary calcium
on repeated calcium and phosphorus balances,
bone mineralization and trabecular structure in
ovariectomized rats. Br J Nutr 88(4):365-77
DIETARY FIBRE Inulin from Chicory 4
Review
-Delzenne, N.M. and Williams, C.M. (2002)
Prebiotics and lipid metabolism. Curr. Opinion
Lipidol. 13 (1): 61-67.
Review
-Delzenne NM, Kok N. Effects of fructans-type
prebiotics on lipid metabolism. Am J Clin Nutr.
2001 Feb;73(2 Suppl):456S-458S.
Clinical Studies
-Alles, M.S., de Roos, N.M., Baks, J.C., van de
Lisdonk, E., Zock, P.L., Hautvast, J.G. 1999.
Consumption of fructooligosaccharides does
not favorably affect blood glucose and serum
lipid concentrations in patients with type 2
diabetes. Am. J. Clin. Nutr. 69, 64-69
Clinical Studies
-Brighenti, F., Casiraghi, M.C., Canzi, E. and
Ferrari, A. 1999. Effect of consumption of a
ready-to¬eat breakfast cereal containing inulin
on the intestinal milieu and blood lipids in
healthy male volunteers. Eur. J. Clin. Nutr. 53,
726-733
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185
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References
Clinical Studies
-Canzi, E., Brighenti, F., Casiraghi, M.C., Del
Puppo, E., Ferrari, A. 1995. Prolonged
consumption
of inulin in ready-to-eat breakfast cereals:
effects on intestinal ecosystem, bowel habits
and lipid
metabolism. p. 280-284 in 'Dietary fibre and
fermentation in the colon', Proc. COST action
92
workshop, Finland.
Clinical Studies
-Causey, J.L., Feirtag, J.M., Gallaher, D.D.,
Tungland, B.C., Slavin, J.L. 2000. Effects of
dietary inulin on serum lipids, blood glucose
and the gastrointestinal environment in
hypercholesterolemic men. Nutr. Res. 20,
191-201
Clinical Studies
-Davidson, M.H., Maki, K.C., Synecki, C., Torri,
S.A., Drennan, K.B. 1998. Effects of dietary
inulin on serum lipids in men and women with
hypercholesterolemia. Nutr. Res. 18, 503-517
Clinical Studies
-Jackson, K.G., Taylor, G.R.J., Clohessy, A.M.,
Williams, C.M. 1999. The effect of daily intake
of inulin on fasting lipid, insulin and glucose
concentrations in middle-aged men and
women. Br. J. Nutr. 82, 23-30
Clinical Studies
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inulin to a moderately high-carbohydrate diet
reduces hepatic lipogenesis and plasma
triacylglycerol concentrations in humans. Am J
Clin Nutr. 2003 Mar;77(3):559-64.
Clinical Studies
-Pedersen, A., Sandstrom, B., van Amelsfoort,
J.M.M. 1997. The effect of inulin on blood lipids
and gastrointestinal symptoms in healthy
females. Br. J. Nutr. 78, 215-222.
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References
Clinical Studies
-Van Dokkum, W., Wezendonk, B., Srikumar,
T.S., van den Heuvel, E.G. 1999. Effect of
nondigestible oligosaccharides on large-bowel
functions, blood lipid concentrations and
glucose absorption in young healthy male
subjects. Eur. J. Clin. Nutr. 53, 1-7
Animal Studies
-Delzenne N, Kok N, Fiordaliso M. 1993 Dietary
fructooligosaccharides modify lipid metabolism
in rats. Am J Clin Nutr 5:820S.
Animal Studies
-Diez, M., Hornick, J.L., Baldwin, P., van
Eenaeme, C., Istasse, L. 1998. Study of dietary
fibre in dog's diet: results of 7 experimental
trials. Ann. Med. Vet. 142, 185-201
Animal Studies
-Fiordaliso, M., Kok, N., Desager, J.-P.,
Goethals, F., Deboyser, D., Roberfroid, M.,
Delzenne, N. 1995. Dietary oligofructose lowers
triglycerides, phospholipids and cholesterol in
serum and very low density lipoproteins in rats.
Lipids 30, 163-167.
Animal Studies
-Kok, N.N., Taper, H.S., Delzenne, N.M. 1998.
Oligofructose modulates lipid metabolism
alterations induced by a fat-rich diet in rats. J.
Appl. Toxicol. 18, 47-53
Animal Studies
-Levrat, M.A., Favier, M.L., Moundras, C.,
Remesy, C., Demigne, C., Morand, C. 1994.
Role of dietary propionic acid and bile acid
excretion in the hypocholesterolemic effects of
oligosaccharides in rats. J. Nutr. 124, 531-538.
Animal Studies
-Levrat, M.A., Remesy, C., Demigne, C. 1991.
High propionic acid fermentations and mineral
accumulation in the cecum of rats adapted to
different levels of inulin. J. Nutr. 121,
1730-1737
Claim ID
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Food
Component
Health
Relationship
Improved intestinal
conditions (pH,
SCFA production)
and intestinal
functions
31 January 2008
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Where a daily value is
indicated the amount per
serving is typicaly 25%
unless otherwise stated
5g/day
Nature of Evidence
References
Animal Studies
-Trautwein, E.A., Rieckhoff, D., Erbersdobler,
H.F. 1998. Dietary inulin lowers plasma
cholesterol and triacylglycerol and alters biliary
bile acid profile in hamsters. J. Nutr. 128,
1937-1943
Animal Studies
-Vanhoof K., De Schrijver R. Effect of
unprocessed and baked inulin on lipid
metabolism in normo and hypercholesterolemic
rats. Nutr. Res. 1995; 15:1637-1646
Dietary Fibre - Inulin
from Chicory 2
Authoritative/Scientific
Bodies
-AFSSA. 2005. Effects of probiotics and
prebiotics on flora and immunity in adults. ISBN
2-11-095439-6
http://www.isapp.net/PDF/AFFSAprobioticprebi
oticfloraimmunity05.pdf
Authoritative/Scientific
Bodies
-VC (the Netherlands): Assessment report of
VC on Vitaalbrood Flora
http://www.voedingscentrum.nl/NR/rdonlyres/85
938396-FFD6-44B0-8143-769E3B25A14C/0/be
oordelingsrapport_vitaalbrood_florapdf.pdf
Book
-Ashwell M.; 2002: Concepts of functional
foods; ILSI Concise Monograph Series; ISBN
1-57881-145-7
Book
-Roberfroid, M. B. 2005. Inulin-type fructans,
functional food ingredients. CRC Press, Boca
Raton, FL. ISBN 0-8493-0059-2.
Reviews
-Cummings, J. H., G. T. Macfarlane, and H. N.
Englyst. 2001. Prebiotic digestion and
fermentation. Am J Clin Nutr 73:(2) 415S-420.
Reviews
-Gibson, G. R., H. Probert, J. van Loo, R. A.
Rastall, and M. B. Roberfroid. 2004. Dietary
modulation of the human colonic microbiota:
Updating the concept of prebiotics. Nutr. Res.
Rev. 17:(2) 259-275.
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183
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References
Reviews
-Gibson, G., and M. Roberfroid. 1995. Dietary
modulation of the human colonic microbiota:
Introducing the concept of prebiotics. J. Nutr.
125:(6) 1401-1412.
Reviews
-Guarner F. Inulin and oligofructose: impact on
intestinal diseases and disorders. Br J Nutr.
2005 Apr;93 Suppl 1:S61-5.
Reviews
-Kaur N., Gupta A.; 2002; Applications of inulin
and oligofructose in health and nutrition; J.
Bioscience.; 27; 7; 703-714.
Reviews
-Losada M.; Olleros T; 2002; Towards a
healthier diet for the colon: the influence of
fructooligosaccharides and lactobacilli on
intestinal health; Nutrition Research; 22; 71-84.
Reviews
-Macfarlane S, Macfarlane GT, Cummings JH.
Review article: prebiotics in the gastrointestinal
tract. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2006 Sep
1;24(5):701-14.
Reviews
-Nyman M. Fermentation and bulking capacity
of indigestible carbohydrates: the case of inulin
and oligofructose. Br J Nutr. 2002 May;87
Suppl 2:S163-8.
Reviews
-Roberfroid MB. Introducing inulin-type
fructans. Br J Nutr. 2005 Apr;93 Suppl
1:S13-25
Reviews
-Saavedra J. M.; Tschernia A..; 2002; Human
studies with probiotics and prebiotics: clinical
implications; BJN; 87; Suppl. 2; S241-S246.
Reviews
-Van Loo J.; 2004; Prebiotics promote good
health; the basis, the potential and the
emerging evidence; J. Clin. Gastroenterol.; 38;
2; S70-S75.
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Health
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Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Clinical Studies
-Brighenti F.; Casiraghi MC.; Canzi E.; Ferrari
A.; 1999; Effect of consumption of a
ready-to-eat breakfast cereal containing inulin
on the intestinal milieu and blood lipids in
healthy volunteers; Eur. J. Clin. Nutr., 53, pp.
726-733.
Clinical Studies
-Castiglia-Delavaud C., Verdier E., Besle J.,
Vernet J., Boirie Y., Beaufrere B., de Baynast
R.,
Vermorel M.; 1998; Net energy value of
non-starch polysaccharide isolates (sugarbeet
fibre and
commercial inulin) and their impact on nutrient
digestive utilization in healthy human subjects;
BJN., 80, pp. 343-352.
Clinical Studies
-Causey J.; Feirtag J.; Gallaher D.; Tungland
B.; Slavin J.; 2000; Effects of dietary inulin on
serum lipids, blood glucose and the
gastrointestinal environment in
hypercholesterolic men; Nut Res. 20, 2, pp.
191-201.
Clinical Studies
-Cummings J.; Christie S.; Cole T.; 2001; A
study of fructo oligosaccharides in the
prevention of travellers’ diarrhoea”; Aliment.
Pharmacol. Ther.; 15; 1139-1145.
Clinical Studies
-Gibson, G.R., Beatty, E.R., Wang, X. and
Cummings, J.H. 1995. Selective stimulation of
bifidobacteria in the human colon by
oligofructose and inulin. Gastroenterolgy 108,
975-982.
Clinical Studies
-Kleessen B., Sykura B., Zunft H., Blaut M.,
1997; Effects of inulin and lactose on fecal
microflora, microbial activity, and bowel habit in
elderly constipated persons; Am. J; Clin. Nutr.,
65, 1397-1402.
Claim ID
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Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Clinical Studies
-Kruse H., Kleessen B., Blaut M., 1999; Effects
of inulin on faecal bifidobacteria in human
subjects; BJN, 82, 375-382.
Clinical Studies
-Menne E., Guggenbuhl N., Roberfroid M.,
2000; Fn-type Chicory Inulin Hydrolysate Has a
Prebiotic Effect in Humans”; J. Nutr., 130, pp.
1197-1199.
Clinical Studies
-Moore N.; Chao C.; Yang L.; Storm H.;
Oliva-Hemker M.; Saavedra J.; 2003; Effects of
fructo¬oligosaccharide-supplemented infant
cereal: a double-blind, randomized trial; BJN.,
90, pp. 581-587.
Clinical Studies
-Waligora-Dupriet AJ, Campeotto F, Nicolis I,
Bonet A, Soulaines P, Dupont C, Butel MJ.
2007. Effect of oligofructose supplementation
on gut microflora and well-being in young
children attending a day care centre. Int J Food
Microbio 1;113(1):108-13.
Animal Studies
-Campbell JM, Fahey GC Jr, Wolf BW.
Selected indigestible oligosaccharides affect
large bowel mass, cecal and fecal short-chain
fatty acids, pH and microflora in rats. J Nutr.
1997 Jan;127(1):130-6.
Animal Studies
-Djouzi Z, Andrieux C. Compared effects of
three oligosaccharides on metabolism of
intestinal microflora in rats inoculated with a
human faecal flora. Br J Nutr. 1997
Aug;78(2):313-24.
Animal Studies
-Levrat MA, Remesy C, Demigne C. 1991. High
propionic acid fermentations and mineral
accumulation in the cecum of rats adapted to
different levels of inulin. J Nutr. 1991
Nov;121(11):1730-7
Claim ID
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Component
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Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Animal Studies
-Roland N, Nugon-Baudon L, Andrieux C, Szylit
O. Comparative study of the fermentative
characteristics of inulin and different types of
fibre in rats inoculated with a human whole
faecal flora.Br J Nutr. 1995 Aug;74(2):239-49.
In Vitro Studies
-Rycroft, C. E., M. R. Jones, G. R. Gibson, and
R. A. Rastall. 2001. A comparative in vitro
evaluation of the fermentation properties of
prebiotic oligosacharides. J. Appl. Microbiol.
91:878-887.
In Vitro Studies
-Van de Wiele T., Boon, N., Possemiers, S.,
Jacobs, H.,Verstraete, W. (2004). Prebiotic
effects of chicory inulin in the Simulator of the
Human Intestinal Microbial Ecosystem. FEMS
Microbiology Ecology 51, 143-153.
In Vitro Studies
-van Nuenen MH, Meyer PD, Venema K. 2003
The effect of various inulins and Clostridium
difficile on the metabolic activity of the human
colonic microbiota in vitro. Microbial Ecol.
Health Dis. 15: 137-144.
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Isomalto-oligosaccharides
Low Glycemic Index
The recommended
dosage for Vitasugar
(Bioneutra Inc.
Isomalto-oligosaccharide
product) is 15 to 20 g per
day.
No adverse effects
reported.
Women who are
pregnant or planning a
pregnancy should
consult a healthcare
professional before
taking any food
supplements.
Hesta et al (2001)
The effect of a commercial high-fibre diet and
an isomalto-oligosaccharide diet on
post-prandial glucose concentrations in dogs.
Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal
Nutrition 85 (7-8) pp 217-221
784
Normal bowel
function/gastrointest
inal function/colonic
function
The recommended
dosage for Vitasugar
(Bioneutra Inc.
Isomalto-oligosaccharide
product) is 30g per day.
No adverse effects
reported.
Women who are
pregnant or planning a
pregnancy should
consult a healthcare
professional before
taking any food
supplements.
Chen et al, (2001)
Effects of isomalto-oligosaccharides on bowel
functions and indicators of nutritional status in
constipated elderly men. Journal of the
American College of Nutrition 20 (1) pp 44-49
787
Wang et al (2001)
Use of isomalto-oligosaccharide in the
treatment of lipid profiles and constipation in
haemodialysis patients. Journal of Renal
Nutrition 11 (2) pp 73-79
The recommended
dosage for Vitasugar
(Bioneutra Inc.
Isomalto-oligosaccharide
product) is 15 to 20 g per
Kohmoto et al (1988)
Effect of isomalto-oligosaccharides on human
fecal flora. Bifidobacteria Microflora 7 (2) pp
61-69
Prebiotic
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Help to reduce
cholesterol levels
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Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
day.
No adverse effects
reported.
Women who are
pregnant or planning a
pregnancy should
consult a healthcare
professional before
taking any food
supplements.
Kohmoto et al (1991)
Dose-response test of
isomaltooligosaccharides for increasing fecal
bifidobacteria. Agricultural and Biololgical
Chemistry 55 (8) pp 2157-2159.
The recommended
dosage for Vitasugar
(Bioneutra Inc.
Isomalto-oligosaccharide
product) is 30g per day.
No adverse effects
reported.
Women who are
pregnant or planning a
pregnancy should
consult a healthcare
professional before
taking any food
supplements.
Chen et al, (2001)
Effects of isomalto-oligosaccharides on bowel
functions and indicators of nutritional status in
constipated elderly men. Journal of the
American College of Nutrition 20 (1) pp 44-49
Wang et al (2001)
Use of isomalto-oligosaccharide in the
treatment of lipid profiles and constipation in
haemodialysis patients. Journal of Renal
Nutrition 11 (2) pp 73-79
Claim ID
786
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Nutrim® Oat Bran
Contribution to the
maintenance of
healthy blood
glucose levels
7.5 grams of Nutrim®
Oat Bran per serving
provides 0.75 grams of
beta-glucan oat soluble
fiber
30 grams of Nutrim®
Oat Bran per day
provides 3 grams of
beta-glucan oat soluble
fiber
Federal Register
U.S. Department of
Health and Human
Services Food and
Drug Administration
Scientific Dossier
submitted to JCHI
U.S. Patent #6,060,519
Oat Beta Glucan Soluble
Fiber = 10%
Insoluble Fiber = 16%
Total Dietary Fiber =
26%
Scientific
References
1,896
“Food Labeling: Health Claims; Oats and
Coronary Heart Disease, Final Rule.” United
States Federal Register 62:15 (23 January
1997) p. 15343
“The inclusion of at least 3 grams of oat beta
glucan per day as part of a diet low in saturated
fat and a health lifestyle can help reduce blood
cholesterol.” Scientific Dossier Submitted to the
UK Joint Health Claims Initiative. (29 January
2004).
http://www.uspto.gov/
Hallfrisch J, Scholfield DJ & Behall KM (1995)
Diets containing soluble oat extracts improve
glucose and insulin responses of moderately
hypercholesterolemic men and women. Am J
Clin Nutr 61, 379-384.
Jenkins AL, Jenkins DJ, Zdravkovic U, Wursch
P & Vuksan V (2002)
Depression of the glycemic index by high levels
of beta-glucan fiber in two functional foods
tested in type 2 diabetes. Eur J Clin Nutr 56,
622-628.
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Contribution to the
maintenance of
healthy blood
cholesterol levels
Suggested
Conditions of Use
7.5 grams of Nutrim®
Oat Bran per serving
provides 0.75 grams of
beta-glucan oat soluble
fiber
30 grams of Nutrim®
Oat Bran per day
provides 3 grams of
beta-glucan oat soluble
fiber
Oat Beta Glucan Soluble
Fiber = 10%
Insoluble Fiber = 16%
Total Dietary Fiber =
26%
Nature of Evidence
Federal Register
U.S. Department of
Health and Human
Services Food and
Drug Administration
Scientific Dossier
submitted to JCHI
References
References
Claim ID
1,895
“Food Labeling: Health Claims; Oats and
Coronary Heart Disease, Final Rule.” United
States Federal Register 62:15 (23 January
1997) p. 15343
U.S. Patent #6,060,519
Scientific Journal
“The inclusion of at least 3 grams of oat beta
glucan per day as part of a diet low in saturated
fat and a health lifestyle can help reduce blood
cholesterol.” Scientific Dossier Submitted to the
UK Joint Health Claims Initiative. (29 January
2004).
http://www.uspto.gov/
Barter PJ, Brewer HB, Jr., Chapman MJ,
Hennekens CH, Rader DJ & Tall AR (2003)
Cholesteryl ester transfer protein: a novel target
for raising HDL and inhibiting atherosclerosis.
Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol 23, 160-167.
Behall KM, Scholfield DJ & Hallfrisch J (1997)
Effect of beta-glucan level in oat fiber extracts
on blood lipids in men and women. J Am Coll
Nutr 16, 46-51.
Maki KC, Galant R, Samuel P, Tesser J,
Witchger MS, Ribaya-Mercado JD, Blumberg
JB & Geohas J (2006) Effects of consuming
foods containing oat [beta]-glucan on blood
pressure, carbohydrate metabolism and
biomarkers of oxidative stress in men and
women with elevated blood pressure. Eur J Clin
31 January 2008
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References
Claim ID
Nutr 61, 786-795.
Naumann E, van Rees AB, Onning G, Oste R,
Wydra M & Mensink RP (2006) Beta-glucan
incorporated into a fruit drink effectively lowers
serum LDL-cholesterol concentrations. Am J
Clin Nutr 83, 601-605.
Queenan KM, Stewart ML, Smith KN, Thomas
W, Fulcher RG & Slavin JL (2007)
Concentrated oat beta-glucan, a fermentable
fiber, lowers serum cholesterol in
hypercholesterolemic adults in a randomized
controlled trial. Nutr J 6, 6.
Reyna-Villasmil N, Bermudez-Pirela V,
Mengual-Moreno E, et al. (2007) Oat-derived
beta-glucan significantly improves HDLC and
diminishes LDLC and non-HDL cholesterol in
overweight individuals with mild
hypercholesterolemia. Am J Ther 14, 203-212.
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Oats/ Oats beta-glucan
Blood cholesterol
Where a daily value is
indicated the amount per
serving is typicaly 25%
unless otherwise stated
Whole oats,/rolled
oats/whole oat flour (min
4% beta-glucan), oat
bran ( min 5.5% beta
glucan)
3g beta glucan/ day - a
portion or in an amount
that is customarily
consumed in a day
should
contain at least 0,75g of
beta-glucan.
The claim should be set
in the context of a diet
that is low saturated fat
and a healthy lifestyle
The claim relates to
whole oats, oat bran,
rolled oats and whole oat
flour as long as oat bran
provides at least 5.5%,
rolled oats and whole
oats flour at least 4%
beta-glucan soluble fibre
Products carrying the
claim should contain at
least 0.75 g oat
beta-glucan soluble fibre
per serving, or in an
31 January 2008
Authoritative Bodies
FDA - Final rule Federal Register: January 23,
1997 (Volume 62, Number 15, Pages 3584-)
http://www.fda.gov/ohrms/dockets/dockets/06p
0393/06p-0393-cp00001-038-Tab-F-FR-RulesRegulations-1997-vol2.pdf
Authoritative Bodies
Federal Office of Public Health Switzerland
(BAG) (CH)
http://www.bag.admin.ch/index.html?lang=en
Authoritative Bodies
Ministry for Health Czech Republic 333/1997
amended by decree 936/2000. Czech Republic
SZU – Ministry for Health
Authoritative Bodies
NL Profit/OatWell oat bran bread
177
http://www.voedingscentrum.nl/voedingscentru
m/Private/Nieuws/2005/Nieuw%20cholesterolv
erlag end%20brood.htm
http://www.voedingscentrum.nl/voedingscentru
m/Public/Dynamisch/productinformatie/function
ele %20voeding/aanbod.htm
Authoritative Bodies
SNF Sweden - Health claims in the labelling
and marketing of food products. The food
sector’s code of practice. Revised version
September 2004.
http://www.hp-info.nu/SweCode_2004_1.pdf
Authoritative Bodies
UK JHCI Expert Committee - October
04-Approved Claim by the Joint Health Claim
Initiative http://www.jhci.co.uk/ Submitter
CreaNutrition AG Switzerland
Meta-Analysis
Brown L, Rosner B, Willett WW, Sacks FM.
Cholesterol-lowering effects of dietary fibre: a
meta-analysis. Am J Clin Nutr. 1999
Jan;69(1):30-42.
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amount that is
customarily consumed in
a day that makes a
reasonable contribution
to a healthy diet.
Products carrying the
claim should state what
constitutes a serving; the
amount of oat
beta-glucan soluble fibre
provided in each serving,
expressed as grams;
and the proportion it
contributes to a 3 gram
suggested daily intake.
31 January 2008
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Human Intervention
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Anderson JW, Gilinsky NH, Deakins DA, Smith
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Human Intervention
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Berg A, Konig D, Deibert P, Grathwohl D, Berg
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Berg A, Konig D, Deibert P, Grathwohl D, Berg
A, Baumstark MW, Franz IW. Effect of an oat
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Human Intervention
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Human Intervention
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Braaten JT, Wood PJ, Scott FW, Wolynetz MS,
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Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
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Bridges SR, Anderson JW, Deakins DA, Dillon
DW, Wood CL. Oat bran increases blood
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Human Intervention
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Cara L, Dubois C, Borel P, Armand M, Senft M,
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Human Intervention
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Davidson MH, Dugan LD, Burns JH, Bova J,
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Human Intervention
Studies 1984 - 2007
Davy BM, Davy KP, Ho RC, Beske SD, Davrath
LR, Melby CL. High-fibre oat cereal compared
with wheat cereal consumption favorably alters
LDL-cholesterol subclass and particle numbers
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Human Intervention
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Demark-Wahnefried W, Bowering J, Cohen
PS. Reduced blood cholesterol with dietary
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Human Intervention
Studies 1984 - 2007
Dubois C, Armand M, Senft M, Portugal H,
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Human Intervention
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Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Human Intervention
Studies 1984 - 2007
Gold K, Wong N, Tong A, Bassin S, Iftner C,
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apolipoprotein and lipid profile effects of an
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Human Intervention
Studies 1984 - 2007
Gold KV, Davidson DM. Oat bran as a
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Human Intervention
Studies 1984 - 2007
Hallfrisch J, Scholfield DJ, Behall KM. Diets
containing soluble oat extracts improve glucose
and insulin responses of moderately
hypercholesterolaemic men and women. Am J
Clin Nutr. 1995 Feb;61(2):379-84.
Human Intervention
Studies 1984 - 2007
Hegele RA, Zahariadis G, Jenkins AL, Connelly
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Genetic variation associated with differences in
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Human Intervention
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Jenkins DJ, Hegele RA, Jenkins AL, Connelly
PW, Hallak K, Bracci P, Kashtan H, Corey P,
Pintilia M, Stern H, et al. The apolipoprotein E
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Human Intervention
Studies 1984 - 2007
Kabir M, Oppert JM, Vidal H, Bruzzo F, Fiquet
C, Wursch P, Slama G, Rizkalla SW.
Four-week low-glycaemic index breakfast with
a modest amount of soluble fibres in type 2
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Human Intervention
Studies 1984 - 2007
Kahn RF, Davidson KW, Garner J, McCord RS.
Oat bran supplementation for elevated blood
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Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Human Intervention
Studies 1984 - 2007
Karmally W, Montez MG, Palmas W, Martinez
W, Branstetter A, Ramakrishnan R, Holleran
SF, Haffner SM, Ginsberg HN.
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cereal in Hispanic americans. J Am Diet Assoc.
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Human Intervention
Studies 1984 - 2007
Kashtan H, Stern HS, Jenkins DJ, Jenkins AL,
Hay K, Marcon N, Minkin S, Bruce WR.
Wheat-bran and oat-bran supplements' effects
on blood lipids and lipoproteins. Am J Clin Nutr.
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Human Intervention
Studies 1984 - 2007
Keenan JM, Pins JJ, Frazel C, Moran A,
Turnquist L. Oat ingestion reduces systolic and
diastolic blood pressure in patients with mild or
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Human Intervention
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Keenan JM, Wenz JB, Ripsin CM, Huang Z,
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Human Intervention
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Keenan JM, Wenz JB, Myers S, Ripsin C,
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Human Intervention
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Kelley MJ, Hoover-Plow J, Nichols-Bernhard
JF, Verity LS, Brewer H. Oat bran lowers total
and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol but not
lipoprotein(a) in exercising adults with
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Assoc. 1994 Dec;94(12):1419-21. No abstract
available.
Human Intervention
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Kerckhoffs DA, Hornstra G, Mensink RP.
Cholesterol-lowering effect of beta-glucan from
oat bran in mildly hypercholesterolaemic
subjects may decrease when beta-glucan is
incorporated into bread and cookies. Am J Clin
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Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Human Intervention
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Kestin M, Moss R, Clifton PM, Nestel PJ.
Comparative effects of three cereal brans on
blood lipids, blood pressure, and glucose
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Human Intervention
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Leadbetter J, Ball MJ, Mann JI. Effects of
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Human Intervention
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Lepre F, Crane S. Effect of oatbran on mild
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Human Intervention
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Lia Amundsen A, Haugum B and Andersson H.
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Lovegrove JA, Clohessy A, Milon H, Williams
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Human Intervention
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Human Intervention
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Naumann E, van Rees AB, Onning G, Oste R,
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serum LDL-cholesterol concentrations. Am J
Clin Nutr. 2006 Mar;83(3):601-5.
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Health
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Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
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Noakes M, Clifton PM, Nestel PJ, Le Leu R,
McIntosh G. Effect of high-amylose starch and
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Human Intervention
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O'Kell RT, Duston AA. Lack of effect of dietary
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Human Intervention
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Onning G, Wallmark A, Persson M, Akesson B,
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Human Intervention
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Onning G, Akesson B, Oste R, Lundquist I.
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Human Intervention
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Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
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Saltzman E, Das SK, Lichtenstein AH, Dallal
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Human Intervention
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Saudia TL, Barfield BR, Barger J. Effect of oat
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Spiller GA, Farquhar JW, Gates JE, Nichols
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Stevens J, Burgess MB, Kaiser DL, Sheppa
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Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
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Stewart FM, Neutze JM, Newsome-White R.
The addition of oatbran to a low fat diet has no
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Human Intervention
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Swain JF, Rouse IL, Curley CB, Sacks FM.
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Theuwissen E and Mensink RP, Simultaneous
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Torronen R, Kansanen L, Uusitupa M,
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Human Intervention
Studies 1984 - 2007
Uusitupa MI, Miettinen TA, Sarkkinen ES,
Ruuskanen E, Kervinen K, Kesaniemi YA.
Lathosterol and other non-cholesterol sterols
during treatment of hypercholesterolaemia with
beta-glucan-rich oat bran. Eur J Clin Nutr. 1997
Sep;51(9):607-11.
Claim ID
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Health
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Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Human Intervention
Studies 1984 - 2007
Uusitupa MI, Ruuskanen E, Makinen E,
Laitinen J, Toskala E, Kervinen K, Kesaniemi
YA. A controlled study on the effect of
beta-glucan-rich oat bran on blood lipids in
hypercholesterolaemic subjects: relation to
apolipoprotein E phenotype. J Am Coll Nutr.
1992 Dec;11(6):651-9.
Human Intervention
Studies 1984 - 2007
Van Horn L, Moag-Stahlberg A, Liu KA, Ballew
C, Ruth K, Hughes R, Stamler J. Effects on
blood lipids of adding instant oats to usual
American diets. Am J Public Health. 1991
Feb;81(2):183-8.
Human Intervention
Studies 1984 - 2007
Van Horn L, Emidy LA, Liu KA, Liao YL, Ballew
C, King J, Stamler J. Blood lipid response to a
fat-modified, oatmeal-enhanced diet. Prev Med.
1988 May;17(3):377-86.
Human Intervention
Studies 1984 - 2007
Van Horn LV, Liu K, Parker D, Emidy L, Liao
YL, Pan WH, Giumetti D, Hewitt J, Stamler J.
Blood lipid response to oat product intake with
a fat-modified diet. J Am Diet Assoc. 1986
Jun;86(6):759-64.
Human Intervention
Studies 1984 - 2007
Vorster HH, Lotter AP, Odendaal I. Effects of
an oats fibre tablet and wheat bran in healthy
volunteers. S Afr Med J. 1986 Mar
29;69(7):435-8.
Human Intervention
Studies 1984 - 2007
Whyte JL, McArthur R, Topping D, Nestel P.
Oat bran lowers blood cholesterol levels in
mildly hypercholesterolaemic men. J Am Diet
Assoc. 1992 Apr;92(4):446-9.
Human Intervention
Studies 1984 - 2007
Winblad I, Joensuu T, Korpela H. Effect of oat
bran supplemented diet on
hypercholesterolaemia. Scand J Prim Health
Care. 1995 Jun;13(2):118-21.
Claim ID
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Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
Human Intervention
Studies 1984 - 2007
31 January 2008
References
Claim ID
Zhang JX, Hallmans G, Andersson H, Bosaeus
I, Aman P, Tidehag P, Stenling R, Lundin E,
Dahlgren S. Effect of oat bran on blood
cholesterol and bile acid excretion in nine
subjects with ileostomies. Am J Clin Nutr. 1992
Jul;56(1):99-105.
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Oligofructose-enriched inulin
(specific selection of short & long
chains) from chicory
Increased calcium
absorption
31 January 2008
Where a daily value is
indicated the amount per
serving is typicaly 25%
unless otherwise stated
8g/day
DIETARY FIBRE Inulin from Chicory 6
Oligofructose-enriched
inulin: Increased Ca
absorption 1.
Scientific support for
oligofructose-enriched
inulin Book
-Roberfroid M.; 2005; "Inulin-type fructans and
the intestinal absorption of minerals";
Inulin-type fructans; CRC Series in Modern
Nutrition; ISBN 0-8493-0059-2; 183-238.
Clinical Studies
-Abrams S.; Griffin I.; Hawthorne K.; Liang L.;
Gunn S.; Darlington G.; Ellis K.; 2005; "A
combination of prebiotic short- and long-chain
inulin-type fructans enhances calcium
absorption and bone mineralisation in young
adolescents"; Am J Clin Nut; 82; 471-476.
Clinical Studies
-Griffin I.; Davila P.; Abrams S.; 2002;
"Non-digestible oligosaccharides and calcium
absorption in girls with adequate calcium
intakes"; BJN; 87; S187-S191.
Clinical Studies
-Griffin I.; Hicks P.; Heaney R.; Abrams S.;
2003; "Enriched chicory inulin increases
calcium absorption mainly in girls with lower
calcium absorption"; Nutrition Research; 23;
901-909.
Clinical Studies
-Holloway L.; Moynihan S.; Abrams S.; Kent K.;
Hsu A.; Friedlander A.; 2007; "Effects of
oligofructose enriched inulin on calcium and
magnesium absorption and bone turnover
markers in postmenopausal women"; BJN;
97(2); 365-372.
187
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31 January 2008
Health
Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Animal Studies
-Coudray C.; Tressol J.; Gueux E.; Rayssiguier
Y. ; 2003; « Effects of inulin-type fructans of
different chain length and type of branching on
intestinal absorption and balance of calcium
and magnesium in rats; Eur. J. Nutr.; 42;91-98.
Animal Studies
-Coudray C.; Feillet-Coudray C.; Tressol J.;
Gueux E.; Thien S.; Jaffrelo L.; Mazur A.;
Rayssiguier; 2005a; "Stimulatory effect of inulin
on intestinal absorption of calcium and
magnesium in rats is modulated by dietary
calcium intakes: Short- and long-term balance
studies" Eur J Nutr 44, 293-302.
Animal Studies
-Coudray C.; Rambeau M.; Feillet-Coudray C.;
Tressol J.; Demigne C.; Gueux E.; Mazur A.;
Rayssiguier; 2005b; "Dietary inulin intake and
age can significantly affect intestinal absorption
of calcium and magnesium in rats: a stable
isotope approach" Nutrition Journal 4:29.
2. Scientific support:
Inulin & oligofructose
Expert Review &
Opinion
-Cashman K.; Dept. of Food and Nutritional
Sciences, and Medicine, University College,
Cork, Ireland; 2004; "Prebiotics and Calcium
bioavailability"; Curr. Issues Intest. Microbiol.;
4; 21-32.
Clinical Studies
-Coudray C.; Bellanger J.; Castiglia-Delavaud
C.; Remesy C.; Vermorel M.; Rayssignuier Y.;
1997; "Effect of soluble or partly soluble dietary
fibres supplementation on absorption and
balance of calcium, magnesium, iron and zinc
in healthy young men."Eur. J. Clin. Nutr., 51(6);
pp. 375-380.
Clinical Studies
-Kim Y.; Jang K.; Lee E.; Cho Y.; Kang A.; Ha
W.; Choue R.; 2004; "The effect of chicory
fructan fiber on calcium absorption and bone
metabolism in Korean Postmenopausal
women"; Nutritional Sciences; 7(3); 151-157.
Claim ID
Page 1,744 of 3,931
Category
Food
Component
Health
Relationship
Increased bone
mineral density
31 January 2008
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Where a daily value is
indicated the amount per
serving is typicaly 25%
unless otherwise stated
8g/day
Nature of Evidence
References
Clinical Studies
-Van den Heuvel E.; Muys T.; van Dokkum W.;
Schaafsma G.; 1999; "Oligofructose stimulates
calcium absorption in adolescents." Am. J. Clin.
Nutr., 69; pp. 544-548.
Clinical Studies
-Van den Heuvel E.; Schaafsma G.; Muys T.;
van Dokkum W.; 1998; "Nondigestible
oligosaccharides do not interfere with calcium
and nonheme-iron absorption in young, healthy
men" Am J Clin Nutr 67, 445-451.
Animal Studies
-Delzenne N.; Aertssens J.; Verplaetse N.;
Roccaro M.; Roberfroid M.; 1995; "Effect of
fermentable fructo-oligosaccharides on energy
and nutrients absorption in the rat." Life
Science, 57(17); pp. 1579-1587.
Animal Studies
-Levrat, M-A.; Remesy, C.; Demigne C.; 1991;
"High propionic acid fermentations and mineral
accumulation in the cecum of rats adapted to
different levels of inulin." J. Nutr., 121; pp.
1730-1737.
DIETARY FIBRE Inulin from Chicory 7
Oligofructose-enriched
inulin: Increased bone
mineral density 1.
Scientific support for
oligofructose-enriched
inulin Book
-Roberfroid M.; 2005; "Inulin-type fructans and
the intestinal absorption of minerals";
Inulin-type fructans; CRC Series in Modern
Nutrition; ISBN 0-8493-0059-2; 183-238
Review
-Cashman K.; 2006; "A prebiotic substance
persistently enhances intestinal calcium
absorption and increases bone mineralisation
in young adolescents"; ILSI; Nutrition Reviews;
64; 4.
Review
-Coxam V.; 2005; "Inulin-type fructans and
bone health: state of the art and perspectives in
the management of osteoporosis"; BJN; 93;
S1; S111-S123.
Claim ID
188
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Component
31 January 2008
Health
Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Review
-Franck A.; 2006;"Oligofructose-enriched inulin
stimulates calcium absorption and bone
mineralisation"; British Nutrition Foundation
Nutrition Bulletin; 31; 341-345.
Review
-Weaver C.; 2005; "Inulin, oligofructose and
bone health: experimental approaches and
mechanisms"; BJN;93; S1; S99-S103.
Clinical Studies
-Abrams S.; Griffin I.; Hawthorne K.; Liang L.;
Gunn S.; Darlington G.; Ellis K.; 2005; "A
combination of prebiotic short- and long-chain
inulin-type fructans enhances calcium
absorption and bone mineralisation in young
adolescents"; Am J Clin Nut; 82; 471-476.
Clinical Studies
-Griffin I.; Davila P.; Abrams S.; 2002;
"Non-digestible oligosaccharides and calcium
absorption in girls with adequate calcium
intakes"; BJN; 87; S187-S191.
Clinical Studies
-Griffin I.; Hicks P.; Heaney R.; Abrams S.;
2003; "Enriched chicory inulin increases
calcium absorption mainly in girls with lower
calcium absorption"; Nutrition Research; 23;
901-909.
Clinical Studies
-Holloway L.; Moynihan S.; Abrams S.; Kent K.;
Hsu A.; Friedlander A.; 2007; "Effects of
oligofructose enriched inulin on calcium and
magnesium absorption and bone turnover
markers in postmenopausal women"; BJN;
97(2); 365-372.
Animal Studies
-Coudray C.; Tressol J.; Gueux E.; Rayssiguier
Y. ; 2003; « Effects of inulin-type fructans of
different chain length and type of branching on
intestinal absorption and balance of calcium
and magnesium in rats"; Eur. J. Nutr.;
42;91-98.
Claim ID
Page 1,746 of 3,931
Category
Food
Component
31 January 2008
Health
Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Animal Studies
-Coudray C.; Feillet-Coudray C.; Tressol J.;
Gueux E.; Thien S.; Jaffrelo L.; Mazur A.;
Rayssiguier; 2005a; "Stimulatory effect of inulin
on intestinal absorption of calcium and
magnesium in rats is modulated by dietary
calcium intakes: Short- and long-term balance
studies" Eur J Nutr 44, 293-302.
Animal Studies
-Coudray C.; Rambeau M.; Feillet-Coudray C.;
Tressol J.; Demigne C.; Gueux E.; Mazur A.;
Rayssiguier; 2005b; "Dietary inulin intake and
age can significantly affect intestinal absorption
of calcium and magnesium in rats: a stable
isotope approach" Nutrition Journal 4:29.
Animal Studies
-Zafar T.; Weaver C.; Zhao., Martin B.;
Wastney E.; 2003; "Nondigestible
oligosaccharides increase calcium absorption
and suppress bone resorption in
ovariectomised rats"; J. Nutr.; 134; 399-402.
2. Scientific support for
inulin and oligofructose
Animal Studies
-Delzenne N.; Aertssens J.; Verplaetse N.;
Roccaro M.; Roberfroid M.; 1995; "Effect of
fermentable fructo-oligosaccharides on energy
and nutrients absorption in the rat."Life
Science, 57(17); pp. 1579-1587.
Animal Studies
-Levrat, M-A.; Remesy, C.; Demigne C.; 1991;
"High propionic acid fermentations and mineral
accumulation in the cecum of rats adapted to
different levels of inulin." J. Nutr., 121; pp.
1730-1737.
Animal Studies
-Lobo A.; Colli C.; Filisetti T.; 2006;
"Fructooligosaccharides improve bone mass
and biomechanical properties in rats"; Nutr Res
26, 413-420.
Animal Studies
-Roberfroid M.; Cumps J.; Devogelaer J.; 2002;
"Dietary Chicory Inulin Increases Whole-Body
Bone Mineral Density in Growing Male Rats"; J.
Nutr.; 132; 3599-3602.
Claim ID
Page 1,747 of 3,931
Category
Food
Component
31 January 2008
Health
Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Animal Studies
-Scholz-Ahrens K..; Acil Y.; Schrezenmeir J.;
2002; "Effect of oligofructose or dietary calcium
on repeated calcium and phosphorous
balances, bone mineralization and trabecular
structure in ovariectomised rats"; BJN; 88;
365-377.
3. Scientific support:
BMD as a predictor for
bone fracture risk &
bone strength
Individual Studies
-Cummings S.; Black D.; Nevitt M.; Browner
W.; Cauly J.; Ensrud K.; Genant H.; Palermo
L.; Scott J.; Vogt T.; 1993; "Bone density at
various sites for prediction of hip fractures" The
Lancet, 341, 72-75.
Individual Studies
-Goulding A.; Cannan R.; Williams S.; Gold E.;
Taylor R.; Lewis-Barned N.; 1998; "Bone
mineral density in girls with forearm fractures";
J Bone & Min Res, 13, 143-148.
Individual Studies
-Goulding A.; Jones I.; Taylor R.; Manning P.;
Williams S.; 2000;"More broken bones: a
4-year double cohort study of young girls with
and without distal forearm fractures" J Bone &
Min Res, 15, 10, 2011.
Individual Studies
-Marshall D., Johnell O., Wedel H., 1996;
"Meta-analysis of how well measures of bone
mineral density predict occurrence of
osteoporotic fractures" BMJ 312, 1254-1259.
Individual Studies
-Schott A.; Cormier C.; Hans D.; Favier F.;
Hausherr E.; Dargent-Molina P.; Delmas P.;
Ribot C.; Sebert J.; Breart G.; Meunier P.;
1998; "How hip and whole-body bone mineral
density predict hip fracture in elderly women:
the EPIDOS prospective study"; Osteoporosis
Int 8, 247-254.
Claim ID
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Relationship
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References
Claim ID
Partially Hydrolysed Guar Gum
(PHGG)
General bowel
health
Digestive health
Bowel movement
Laxation and
regularity
31 January 2008
AI for total fiber (IOM):
26-38 g/day
(ideally 8.5-12.5 g/day
soluble fiber)
PHGG general: 5–10
g/day
631
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Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
Publication
IOM guideline
31 January 2008
References
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Uneddu et al. European Bulletin of Drug
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Giaccari S, Grasso G, Tronci S, Allegretta L,
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Sekiya K. Oyo Toshitsu Kagaku 1995
42(3):251-257
DeLegge MH et al. Gastroenterology 1995,
108/4: A722
Naito Y, Takagi T, Katada K, Uchiyama K,
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Bowel health/SCFA
production
AI for total fiber (IOM):
26-38 g/day
(ideally 8.5-12.5 g/day
soluble fiber)
Publication
Valazquez M, Davies C, Marett R, Slavin JL,
and Feirtag J. Anaerobe 2000;6:87
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26-38 g/day
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soluble fiber)
Publication
Okubo T, Ishihara N, Takahashi H, Fujisawa T,
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PHGG: 3-11 g/day
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Health
Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
Human and in vitro
studies
References
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Takahashi et al Reported PHGG increase the
production of short chain fatty acids (SCFA)
and lower intestinal pH, which provides an ideal
environment for the growth of beneficial
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Ohkubo et al reported that the intake of PHGG
(21g/day for 2 weeks) increased the number of
Bifidobacterium spp. and Lactobacillus spp in 9
healthy men. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem.
58:1364-1369, 1994.
Velazquez et al. reported significant high levels
SCFA production and Butyrate production by
PHGG over other dietary fibres. Anaerobe
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Glycemic response
31 January 2008
AI for total fiber (IOM):
26-38 g/day
(ideally 8.5-12.5 g/day
soluble fiber)
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Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Publication
FDA regulation
Suzuki T, Hara H. J Nutr 2004;134:1942-1947
(animal study)
Chandalia M et al. N Engl J Med
2000;342(19):1392-1398
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Schafer G et al. Am J Clin Nutr
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Kabir M et al. Metabolism 2002;51(7):819-826
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Sugar Content Claims, Food and Drug
Administration, CFR, 101.60
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blind three phase cross-over study with 6
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Claim ID
Trinidad et al reported in a randomized cross
over study with 11 normal and 9 diabetic
patients, PHGG reduced the glycemic index of
the white bread and rice. Int J Food Sci and
Tec. 39:1093-1098, 2004.
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Post-prandial blood sugar levels after
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Food
Component
Health
Relationship
Heart
Health/cholesterol
lowering effect
31 January 2008
Suggested
Conditions of Use
AI for total fiber (IOM):
26-38 g/day
(ideally 8.5-12.5 g/day
soluble fiber)
Nature of Evidence
Publications
References
Minekus M, Jelier M, Xiao JZ, Kondo S,
Iwatsuki K, Kokubo S, Bos M, Dunnewind B,
Havenaar R. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem. 2005
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Kondo S, Xiao JZ, Takahashi N, Miyaji K,
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Takahashi H, Yang S, Hayashi C, Kim M,
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Yamada K, Tokunaga Y, Ikeda A, Ohkura K,
Mamiya S, Kaku S, Sugano M, Tachibana H.
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635
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Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
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Immune health
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AI for total fiber (IOM):
26-38 g/day
(ideally 8.5-12.5 g/day
soluble fiber)
637
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Publications
Mineral absorption
31 January 2008
References
Claim ID
Bengmark S. Curr Opin Crit Care
2002;8:145-51
Schley PD, Field CJ. Br J Nutr. 2002;87 Suppl
2:S221-30
Felippe CR et al. Lipids 1997;32:587-591
Valazquez M, Davies C, Marett R, Slavin JL,
and Feirtag J. Anaerobe 2000;6:87
Slavin JL. Dietary fiber and Irritable Bowel
Syndrome (submitted)
Stewart ML et al. Digestive Disease Week, May
19-24, 2007 in Washington DC (submitted)
Takahashi H, Wako N, Okubo T, Ishihara N,
Yamanaka J, Yamamoto T. J Nutr Sci
Vitaminol (Tokyo). 1994 40(3):251-9
Tuohy KM, Kolida S, Lustenberger AM, Gibson
GR. Br J Nutr. 2001 86(3):341-8
Okubo T, Ishihara N, Takahashi H, Fujisawa T,
Kim M, Yamamoto T, Mitsuoka T. Bios Biotech
Biochem 1994;58:1364
688
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REFERENCE 22
Takahashi et al reported that unlike other fibre
rich diets, the consumption of high amounts of
PHGG (36g/day) did not reduce or influence
the absorption of calcium, iron and zinc in men.
Nutr Res. 13: 649-657, 1993.
REFERENCE 23
Takahashi et al reported that PHGG intake
significantly improved the iron absorption in the
rats grown in iron-deficient diets. Comp
Biochem Physical 109: 75-82, 1994.
REFERENCE 24
Freitasa et al reported that PHGG led to
greater intestinal absorption of iron,
regeneration of haemoglobin and hepatic levels
of iron than diet with cellulose and diet control
in rats. Clinical Nutrition.
REFERENCE 25
Alam et al reported in a double blind cross over
study with 10 healthy volunteers, that PHGG
apparently not interfere with the normal
absorption of glucose, amino acid and fat.
Clinical Nutrition 17 (3):125-129.
REFRENCE 26
Hara et al reported that PHGG promoted
calcium and magnesium absorption and
reduced excretion in rats. Br. J. Nutr 76:
773-784; 1996.
Energy and vitality
31 January 2008
AI for total fiber (IOM):
26-38 g/day
(ideally 8.5-12.5 g/day
soluble fiber)
638
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Publication
Textbook
Weight
management,
obesity and satiety
31 January 2008
AI for total fiber (IOM):
26-38 g/day
(ideally 8.5-12.5 g/day
soluble fiber)
References
Claim ID
Schafer G et al. Am J Clin Nutr
2003;78(1):99-103
Kabir M et al. Metabolism 2002;51(7):819-826
Williams JA et al. J Nutr 2004;134(4):886-889
Sierra M et al. Eur J Clin Nutr
2001;55(4):235-243
Wolever TM, Jenkins DA. Effect of Dietary
Fiber and Foods on Carbohydrate Metabolism.
In: Spiller GA, ed. CRC Handbook of Dietary
Fiber in Human Nutrition. 3rd ed. Boca Raton:
CRC Press; 2001:321-360
636
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Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
Publications
31 January 2008
References
Claim ID
Howarth NC, Saltzman E, Roberts SB. Nutr
Rev. 2001;59(5):129-139
Appleby PN, Thorogood M, Mann JI, Key TJ.
Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord.
1998;22(5):454-460
Miller WC, Niederpruem MG, Wallace JP,
Lindeman AK. J Am Diet Assoc.
1994;94(6):612-615
Liu S, Willett WC, Manson JE, Hu FB, Rosner
B, Colditz G. Am J Clin Nutr.
2003;78(5):920-927
Lissner L, Lindroos AK, Sjostrom L. Swedish
obese subjects (SOS): An obesity intervention
study with a nutritional perspective. Eur J Clin
Nutr, 1998;52; 316-322.
Alfieri M, Pomerleau J, Grace DM, Anderson L.
Obesity Research 1995;3:541-547
Appleby PM, Thorogood M, Mann JI, Key TJ.
Int J Obesity 1998;22:454-460
Nelson LH, Tucker LA. J Am Diet Assoc
1996;96:771-777
Kromhout D, Bloemberg B, Seidell JC,
Nissinen A, Menotti A. Int J Obesity
2001;25:301-306
Birketvedt GS, Aaseth J, Florholmen JR, Ryttig
K. Acta Medica 2000;43:129-132
Mueller-Cunningham WM, Quintana R,
Kasim-Karakas SE. J Am Diet Assoc
2003;103:1600-1606
Hays NP, Starling RD, Liu X, Sullivan DH,
Trappe TA, Fluckey JD, Evans WJ. Arch Intern
Med. 2004;164: 210-217
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Pasman WJ, Saris WHM, Wauters MAJ,
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1997;29:77-87
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Claim ID
Pectins
Blood cholesterol
lowering/maintenan
ce
31 January 2008
Where a daily value is
indicated the amount per
serving is typicaly 25%
unless otherwise stated
6g/ day
DIETARY FIBRE Pectins 1
Individual Studies
-Brown L, Rosner B, Willett W W, Sacks F M,
Cholesterol-lowering effects of dietary fiber: a
meta-analysis, Am. J. Clin. Nutr. 1999, 69,
30-42
Individual Studies
-Behall K, Reiser S, Effects of Pectin on
Human Metabolism, in Fishmen, Yen (Eds)
Chemistry and Function of Pectins, ACS
Symposium Series 310 Washington DC 1986,
pp 248-65
Individual Studies
-Reiser S, Metabolic effects of dietary pectins
related to human health, Food Technol. 1987,
41, 91-99
201
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Claim ID
PHGG
Lipid management
Must meet minimum
requirements for use of
the claim "fibre" as per
Annex to Regulation
1924/2006.
Individual studies
Takahashi et al reported reduction of serum
cholesterol in 8 subjects after consumption of
PHGG (36g/Day) in a beverage for 4 weeks.
Nutr. Res. 13: 649-657, 1993.
1,120
Yamatoya et al also reported a reduction in
serum cholesterol with intake of PHGG
(15g/day) in 6 female subjects. Food
Hydrocolloids. 11: 239-242; 1997.
Yamatoya et al also reported post-prandial
reduction in serum cholesterol 4 h after the
consumption of 15g PHGG with food. J Jpn
Soc Nutr Food Sci. 46:199-203; 1993.
Kondo et al reported that a yogurt sample
(200g) with PHGG (6g) along with high fat food
(100g) significantly reduce the post-prandial
serum triglycerides and RLP cholesterol in a
single, placebo controlled crossover study.
Biosci Biotechnol Biochem. 68: 1135-1138,
2004.
Kajimoto et al also reported that the yogurt
drink with 4g of PHGG along with fat-rich meal
significantly reduced post-prandial triglyceride
within 2-3 hours in 20 adults. J Nutr Food.
7:1-17; 2004.
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Claim ID
Polydextrose
Improves the bowel
function
31 January 2008
Where a daily value is
indicated the amount per
serving is typicaly 25%
unless otherwise stated
4g/ day
DIETARY FIBREPolydextrose and
Bowel Function
Authoritative/Scientific
Bodies
-Ostereichische Agentur fur Gesundheit und
Ernahrungssicherheit GMBH. Institut for
Lebensmitteluntersuchung. November 18, 2005
Reviews
-Craig, SAS, Holden, JF, Troup, JP, Auerbach,
MH, Frier, HI. (1998) Polydextrose as soluble
fibre: physiological and analytical aspects.
Cereal Foods World 43, 370-376.
Reviews
-Craig, SAS, Holden, JF, Troup, JP, Auerbach,
MH, Frier, HI. (1999) Polydextrose as soluble
fibre and complex carbohydrate. In: Compley
Carbohydrates in Foods, S.S. Cho, L. Prosky,
M. Dreher, eds. Marcel Dekker Inc., New York.
Reviews
-Craig, SAS. (2001) Polydextrose: Analysis and
Physiological Benefits In: Advanced dietary
Fibre Technology B.V. McCleary, L. Prosky,
Eds Blackwell Science, Oxford.
Animal Studies
-Ishizuka, S., Nagai, T., Hara, H. (2003)
Reduction of aaberrant crypt foci by ingestion
of polydextrose in the rat colorectum.Nutr Res
23, 117-122.
Animal Studies
-Peuranen, S., Tiihonen, K., Apajalahti, J.,
Kettunen, A., Saarinen, M., Rautonen, (2004)
Combination of polydextrose and lactitol affects
microbial ecosystem and immune responses in
rat gastrointestinal tract. Br J Nutr 91, 905-914.
199
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Relationship
Prebiotic/
Bifidogenic
31 January 2008
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Where a daily value is
indicated the amount per
serving is typicaly 25%
Nature of Evidence
References
Human Studies
-Endo, K., Kumemura, M., Nakamura, K.,
Fujisawa, T., Suzuku, K., Benno, Y., Mitsuoka,
T. (1991) Effect of high cholesterol diet and
polydextrose supplementation on the
microflora, bacterial enzyme activity,
putrefactive products, volatile fatty acid (VFA)
profile, weight, and pH of the feces in healthy
colunteers. Bifidobact Microflora 10, 53
Human Studies
-Jie, Z., Bang-yao, L., Ming-jie, X., Hai-wie, L.,
Ting-song, W. Craig, SAS (2000) Studies on
the effects of polydextrose intake on
physiological functions in Chinese people. Am J
Clin Nutr 72, 503-9
Human Studies
-Saku K, Yoshinaga K, Okura Y, Ying H,
Harada R, Arakawa K (1991). Effects of
polydextrose on serum lipids, lipoproteins, and
apolipoproteins in healthy subjects. Clin
Therapeutics; 13/2: 254-258.
1. POLYDEXTROSE
and Butyrogenic Action
Human Study
-Liu S, Tsai CE (1994). Effects of biotechnically
synthetized oligosaccharides and polydextrose
on serum lipids in the human. J. Chinese Nutr
Soc; 20:1-12.
In Vitro Study
-Probert, H.M., Apajalahti, J., Rautonen, N.,
Stowell, J., Gibson, G. (2004) Polydextrose,
lactitol and fructo-oligosaccharide fermentation
by colonic bacteria in a three stage continous
culture system. Appl Environ Microbiol 70,
4504-4511
Authoritative bodies
Approvals as a dietary fibre from
-Belgium dated October 8, 2001,
-Finland dated October 10 2003,
-Italy dated September 28, 2006,
-France dated March 24, 2004
-Austria dated November 18, 2005
Claim ID
200
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unless otherwise stated
4g/ day
Nature of Evidence
References
DIETARY FIBREPolydextrose and
Prebiotic Action
Review
-Mitchell Helen (2005) Prebiotics: The use of
speciality carbohydrates. AgroFOOD, 2005, 4,
25-27
Human Study
-Jie, Z., Bang-yao, L., Ming-jie, X., Hai-wie, L.,
Ting-song, W. Craig, SAS (2000) Studies on
the effects of polydextrose intake on
physiological functions in Chinese people. Am J
Clin Nutr 72, 503-9
Claim ID
Liu S, Tsai CE (1994). Effects of biotechnically
synthetized oligosaccharides and polydextrose
on serum lipids in the human. J. Chinese Nutr
Soc; 20:1-12.
Endo, K., Kumemura, M., Nakamura, K.,
Fujisawa, T., Suzuku, K., Benno, Y., Mitsuoka,
T. (1991) Effect of high cholesterol diet and
polydextrose supplementation on the
microflora, bacterial enzyme activity,
putrefactive products, volatile fatty acid (VFA)
profile, weight, and pH of the feces in healthy
volunteers. Bifidobact Microflora 10, 53
31 January 2008
In Vitro Study
-Probert, H.M., Apajalahti, J., Rautonen, N.,
Stowell, J., Gibson, G. (2004) Polydextrose,
lactitol and fructo-oligosaccharide fermentation
by colonic bacteria in a three stage continous
culture system. Appl Environ Microbiol 70,
4504-4511
Authoritative bodies
Approvals as a dietary fibre from
-Belgium dated October 8, 2001,
-Finland dated October 10 2003,
-Italy dated September 28, 2006,
-France dated March 24, 2004
-Austria dated November 18, 2005
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Human studies
Animal studies
In vitro studies
31 January 2008
References
Claim ID
Oku T, Fuji Y and Okamatsu H (1991).
Polydextrose as dietary fiber: hydrolysis by
digestive enzymes and its effect on
gastrointestineal transit time in rats. J Clin
Biochem Nutr 11: 31-40.
Kobayashi T and Yoshino H (1989) Enzymatic
hydrolysis of “Polydextrose”, Denpun Kagaku,
36:283-286.
Stumm I and Baltes W (1997). Analysis of the
linkage positions in polydextrose by the
reductive cleavage method, Food Chemistry
59:291-297
Figdor SK and Rennhard HH (1981). Caloric
utilization and disposition of [14C]polydextrose
in the rat. J Agric Food Chem 29: 1181.
Fava F, Mäkivuokko H, Siljander-Rasi H,
Putaala H, Tiihonen K, Stowell J, Tuohy K,
Gibson G and Rautonen N (2007). Effect of
polydextrose and intestinal microbes and
immune functions in pigs. B J Nutr 98: 123.
Figdor SK and Bianchine JR (1983). Caloric
utilization and disposition of [14C]polydextrose
in man. J Agric Food Chem 31: 389.
Achour L, Flourie B, Briet F, Pellier P, Marteau
P and Rambaud J (1994). Gastro-intestinal
effects and energy value of polydextrose in
healthy non-obese men. Am J Clin Nutr 59:
1362.
Juhr N and Franke J (1992). A method for
estimating the available energy of incompletely
digested carbohydrates in rats. J Nutr 122:
1425.
Solomons NW and Rosenthal A (1985).
Intestinal metabolism of random-bonded
polyglucose bulking agent in humans: in vitro
and in vivo studies of hydrogen evolution. J Lab
Clin Med 105: 585-592.
Mäkivuokko H, Nurmi J, Nurminen P, Stowell J,
and Rautonen N (2005). In vitro effects on
polydextrose by colonic bacteria and Caco-2
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Claim ID
cell cyclooxygenase gene expression. Nutrition
and Cancer 52: 94.
Wang X and Gibson GR (1993). Effects of the
in vitro fermentation of oligofructose and inulin
by bacteria growing in the human large
intestine. J Appl Bacteriol 75: 373.
Zhong J, Luo B, Xiang M, Liu H, Zhai Z, Wang
T, Craig SAS (2000). Studies on the effects of
polydextrose on physiological function in
Chinese people. Am J Clin Nutr 72: 1503-9.
Tiihonen K, Suomalainen T, Tynkkynen S and
Rautonen N. Effect of a probiotic bacteria
mixture with polydextrose or
galacto-oligosaccharide supplementation on
intestinal microbiota and immune responses.
Comparison between a rat model and clinical
trials. Brit J Nutr In press.
31 January 2008
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References
Claim ID
Psyllium
Bowel movement
and stool
characteristics
31 January 2008
Drink at least 6 to 8 full
glasses of water
throughout the day or
constipation may
develop. Medications
should be taken at least
one hour before or
between two and four
hours after taking
psyllium.
1,080
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Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
Monograph
Discussion/review
Review
RCT
Systematic review
Human trial
References
Claim ID
Psyllii semen: Psyllium seed.
European Scientific Cooperative on
Phytotherapy (ESCOP). Monographs on the
Medicinal Uses of Plant Drugs. 1997.
Singh B. Psyllium as therapeutic and drug
delivery agent. Int J Pharm. 2007 Apr.
4;334(1-2):1-14.
Chang HY, Kelly EC, Lembo AJ. Current gut
directed therapies for irritable bowel bowel
syndrome. Curr Treat Options Bastroenterol.
2006 Jul;9(4):314-23.
Fernandez-Banares F. Nutritional care of the
patient with constipation. Best Pract Res Clin
Gastroenterol. 2006;20(3):575-87.
McRorie JW, Daggy BP, Morel JG, Diersing PS
et al. Psyllium is superior to docusate sodium
for treatment of chronic constipation. Aliment
Pharmacol Ther. 1998 May; 12(5):491-7.
Washington N, Harris M, Mussellwhite A,
Spiller RC. Modulation of lactulose-induced
diarrhea by psyllium:effects on motility and
fermentation. Am J Clin Nutr. 1998
Feb;67(2):317-21
Ramkumar D, Rao SS. Efficacy and safety of
traditional medical therapies for chronic
constipation: systematic review. Am J
Gastroenterol. 2005 Apr; 100(4):936-71.
Burton R, Manninen V. Influence of a
psyllium-based fibre preparation on faecal and
serum parameters. Acta Med Scand Suppl.
1982;668:91-4.
31 January 2008
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Claim ID
Psyllium (Plantago ovata, Plantago
isphagula) seed husk
Blood cholesterol
31 January 2008
Adults dosage: typically
2 – 45 g per day, usually
in 2 or 3 divided doses.
The product label should
indicate that psyllium
seed husk is a form of
soluble dietary fibre and
therefore the product’s
fibre content makes a
contribution to total
dietary fibre intake.
Government
recommended daily
intake for dietary fibre
should be indicated.
1,837
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Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
Meta-analysis
(including 17 studies on
psyllium)
RCTs
References
Claim ID
Brown L, Rosner B, Willett WW, et al.
Cholesterol-lowering effects of dietary fiber: a
meta-analysis. Am J Clin Nutr
1999;69(1):30-42.
Davidson MH, Dugan LD, Burns JH, et al. A
psyllium-enriched cereal for the treatment of
hypercholesterolemia in children: a controlled,
double-blind, crossover study. Am J Clin Nutr
1996;63(1):96-102.
Davidson MH, Maki KC, Kong JC, et al.
Long-term effects of consuming foods
containing psyllium seed husk on serum lipids
in subjects with hypercholesterolemia. Am J
Clin Nutr 1998;67(3):367-376.
Anderson JW, Zettwoch N, Feldman T, et al.
Cholesterol-lowering effects of psyllium
hydrophilic mucilloid for hypercholesterolemic
men. Arch Intern Med 1988;148(2):292-296.
Anderson JW, Floore TL, Geil PB, et al.
Hypocholesterolemic effects of different
bulk-forming hydrophilic fibers as adjuncts to
dietary therapy in mild to moderate
hypercholesterolemia. Arch Intern Med
1991;151(8):1597-1602.
Anderson JW, Riddell-Mason S, Gustafson NJ,
et al. Cholesterol-lowering effects of
psyllium-enriched cereal as an adjunct to a
prudent diet in the treatment of mild to
moderate hypercholesterolemia. Am J Clin Nutr
1992;56(1):93-98.
Bell LP, Hectorne K, Reynolds H, et al.
Cholesterol-lowering effects of psyllium
hydrophilic mucilloid. Adjunct therapy to a
prudent diet for patients with mild to moderate
hypercholesterolemia. JAMA
1989;261(23):3419-3423.
Everson GT, Daggy BP, McKinley C, et al.
Effects of psyllium hydrophilic mucilloid on
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Claim ID
LDL-cholesterol and bile acid synthesis in
hypercholesterolemic men. J Lipid Res
1992;33(8):1183-1192.
MacMahon M, Carless J. Ispaghula husk in the
treatment of hypercholesterolaemia: a doubleblind controlled study. J Cardiovasc Risk
1998;5(3):167-172.
Neal GW, Balm TK. Synergistic effects of
psyllium in the dietary treatment of
hypercholesterolemia. South Med J
1990;83(10):1131-1137.
Spence JD, Huff MW, Heidenheim P, et al.
Combination therapy with colestipol and
psyllium mucilloid in patients with
hyperlipidemia. Ann Intern Med
1995;123(7):493-499.
Sprecher DL, Harris BV, Goldberg AC, et al.
Efficacy of psyllium in reducing serum
cholesterol levels in hypercholesterolemic
patients on high- or low-fat diets. Ann Intern
Med 1993;119(7 Pt 1):545-554.
Levin EG, Miller VT, Muesing RA, et al.
Comparison of psyllium hydrophilic mucilloid
and cellulose as adjuncts to a prudent diet in
the treatment of mild to moderate
hypercholesterolemia. Arch Intern Med
1990;150(9):1822-1827.
Bell LP, Hectorn KJ, Reynolds H, et al.
Cholesterol-lowering effects of soluble-fiber
cereals as part of a prudent diet for patients
with mild to moderate hypercholesterolemia.
Am J Clin Nutr 1990;52(6):1020-1026.
Summerbell CD, Manley P, Barnes D, et al.
The effects of psyllium on blood lipids in
hypercholesterolaemic subjects. Journal of
Human Nutrition and Dietetics 1994;7:147-151.
Wolever TM, Jenkins DJ, Mueller S, et al.
Method of administration influences the serum
cholesterol-lowering effect of psyllium. Am J
Clin Nutr 1994;59(5):1055-1059.
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Claim ID
Wolever TM, Jenkins DJ, Mueller S, et al.
Psyllium reduces blood lipids in men and
women with hyperlipidemia. Am J Med Sci
1994;307(4):269-273.
Roberts DC, Truswell AS, Bencke A, et al. The
cholesterol-lowering effect of a breakfast cereal
containing psyllium fibre. Med J Aust
1994;161(11-12):660-664.
Stoy DB, LaRosa JC, Brewer BK, et al.
Cholesterol-lowering effects of ready-to-eat
cereal containing psyllium. J Am Diet Assoc
1993;93(8):910-912.
Anderson JW, Allgood LD, Turner J, et al.
Effects of psyllium on glucose and serum lipid
responses in men with type 2 diabetes and
hypercholesterolemia. Am J Clin Nutr
1999;70(4):466-473.
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Claim ID
Resistant starch
Favours a normal
colon metabolism
31 January 2008
Where a daily value is
indicated the amount per
serving is typicaly 25%
unless otherwise stated
17g/day
DIETARY FIBRE Resistant Starch 1
Individual Studies
-Bauer-Marinovic M, Florian S, Muller-Schmehl
K, Glatt H, Jacobasch G. Dietary resistant
starch type 3 prevents tumor induction by
1,2-dimethylhydrazine and alters proliferation,
apoptosis and dedifferentiation in rat colon.
Carcinogenesis 2006;27:1849-59.
Individual Studies
-Birkett A, Muir J, Phillips J, Jones G, O'Dea K.
Resistant starch lowers fecal concentrations of
ammonia and phenols in humans. Am J Clin
Nutr 1996;63:766-72.
Individual Studies
-Cassand P, Maziere S, Champ M, Meflah K,
Bornet F, Narbonne JF. Effects of resistant
starch-and vitamin A-supplemented diets on
the promotion of precursor lesions of colon
cancer in rats. Nutr Cancer 1997;27:53-9.
Individual Studies
-Champ MM. Physiological aspects of resistant
starch and in vivo measurements. J AOAC Int
2004;87:749-55.
Individual Studies
-Cummings JH, Beatty ER, Kingman SM,
Bingham SA, Englyst HN. Digestion and
physiological properties of resistant starch in
the human large bowel. Br J Nutr
1996;75:733-47.
Individual Studies
-Dongowski G, Jacobasch G, Schmiedl D.
Structural stability and prebiotic properties of
resistant starch type 3 increase bile acid
turnover and lower secondary bile acid
formation. J Agric Food Chem
2005;53:9257-67.
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31 January 2008
Health
Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Individual Studies
-Ferguson LR, Zhu S, Kestell P. Contrasting
effects of non-starch polysaccharide and
resistant starch-based diets on the disposition
and excretion of the food carcinogen,
2-amino-3-methylimidazo[4,5-f]quinoline (IQ),
in a rat model. Food Chem Toxicol
2003;41:785-92.
Individual Studies
-Grubben MJ, van den Braak CC, Essenberg M
et al. Effect of resistant starch on potential
biomarkers for colonic cancer risk in patients
with colonic adenomas: a controlled trial. Dig
Dis Sci 2001;46:750-6.
Individual Studies
-Heijnen ML, Beynen AC. Consumption of
retrograded (RS3) but not uncooked (RS2)
resistant starch shifts nitrogen excretion from
urine to feces in cannulated piglets. J Nutr
1997;127:1828-32.
Individual Studies
-Heijnen ML, van Amelsvoort JM, Deurenberg
P, Beynen AC. Limited effect of consumption of
uncooked (RS2) or retrograded (RS3) resistant
starch on putative risk factors for colon cancer
in healthy men. Am J Clin Nutr 1998;67:322-31.
Individual Studies
-Jacobasch G, Dongowski G, Schmiedl D,
Muller-Schmehl K. Hydrothermal treatment of
Novelose 330 results in high yield of resistant
starch type 3 with beneficial prebiotic properties
and decreased secondary bile acid formation in
rats. Br J Nutr 2006;95:1063-74.
Individual Studies
-Jacobasch G, Schmiedl D, Kruschewski M,
Schmehl K. Dietary resistant starch and chronic
inflammatory bowel diseases. Int J Colorectal
Dis 1999;14:201-11.
Individual Studies
-Jenkins DJ, Vuksan V, Kendall CW et al.
Physiological effects of resistant starches on
fecal bulk, short chain fatty acids, blood lipids
and glycemic index. J Am Coll Nutr
1998;17:609-16.
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References
Individual Studies
-Le Leu RK, Brown IL, Hu Y et al. A synbiotic
combination of resistant starch and
Bifidobacterium lactis facilitates apoptotic
deletion of carcinogen-damaged cells in rat
colon. J Nutr 2005;135:996-1001.
Individual Studies
-Maziere S, Meflah K, Tavan E, Champ M,
Narbonne JF, Cassand P. Effect of resistant
starch and/or fat-soluble vitamins A and E on
the initiation stage of aberrant crypts in rat
colon. Nutr Cancer 1998;31:168-77.
Individual Studies
-Morita T, Hayashi J, Motoi H et al. In Vitro and
In Vivo Digestibility of recrystallized Amylose
and Its Application for Low Glycemic Foods. J
Food Sci 2005;70:S179-S185.
Individual Studies
-Muir JG, Yeow EG, Keogh J et al. Combining
wheat bran with resistant starch has more
beneficial effects on fecal indexes than does
wheat bran alone. Am J Clin Nutr
2004;79:1020-8.
Individual Studies
-Noakes M, Clifton PM, Nestel PJ, Le LR,
McIntosh G. Effect of high-amylose starch and
oat bran on metabolic variables and bowel
function in subjects with hypertriglyceridemia.
Am J Clin Nutr 1996;64:944-51.
Individual Studies
-Nugent A 2005 Health Properties of Resistant
Starch. British Nutrition Foundation Nutrition
Bulletin, 30: 27-54
Individual Studies
-Pierre F, Perrin P, Champ M, Bornet F, Meflah
K, Menanteau J. Short-chain
fructo¬oligosaccharides reduce the occurrence
of colon tumors and develop gut-associated
lymphoid tissue in Min mice. Cancer Res
1997;57:225-8.
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References
Individual Studies
-Perrin P, Pierre F, Patry Y et al. Only fibres
promoting a stable butyrate producing colonic
ecosystem decrease the rate of aberrant crypt
foci in rats. Gut 2001;48:53-61.
Individual Studies
-Phillips J, Muir JG, Birkett A et al. Effect of
resistant starch on fecal bulk and
fermentation-dependent events in humans. Am
J Clin Nutr 1995;62:121-30.
Individual Studies
-Raben A, Tagliabue A, Christensen NJ,
Madsen J, Holst JJ, Astrup A. Resistant starch:
the effect on postprandial glycemia, hormonal
response, and satiety. Am J Clin Nutr
1994;60:544-51.
Individual Studies
-Raghupathy P, Ramakrishna BS, Oommen SP
et al. Amylase-resistant starch as adjunct to
oral rehydration therapy in children with
diarrhea. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr
2006;42:362-8.
Individual Studies
-Sakamoto J, Nakaji S, Sugawara K, Iwane S,
Munakata A. Comparison of resistant starch
with cellulose diet on
1,2-dimethylhydrazine-induced colonic
carcinogenesis in rats. Gastroenterology
1996;110:116-20.
Individual Studies
-Silvi S, Rumney CJ, Cresci A, Rowland IR.
Resistant starch modifies gut microflora and
microbial metabolism in human
flora-associated rats inoculated with faeces
from Italian and UK donors. J Appl Microbiol
1999;86:521-30.
Individual Studies
-Thorup I, Meyer O, Kristiansen E. Effect of
potato starch, cornstarch and sucrose on
aberrant crypt foci in rats exposed to
azoxymethane. Anticancer Res
1995;15:2101-5.
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Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Individual Studies
-Toden S, Bird AR, Topping DL, Conlon MA.
Resistant starch attenuates colonic DNA
damage induced by higher dietary protein in
rats. Nutr Cancer 2005;51:45-51.
Individual Studies
-Van M, I, Tangerman A, Nagengast FM. Effect
of resistant starch on colonic fermentation, bile
acid metabolism, and mucosal proliferation. Dig
Dis Sci 1994;39:834-42.
Individual Studies
-Wacker M, Wanek P, Eder E, Hylla S, Gostner
A, Scheppach W. Effect of enzyme-resistant
starch on formation of 1,N(2)
-propanodeoxyguanosine adducts of
trans-4-hydroxy-2-nonenal and cell proliferation
in the colonic mucosa of healthy volunteers.
Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev
2002;11:915-20.
Individual Studies
-Weststrate JA, van Amelsvoort JM. Effects of
the amylose content of breakfast and lunch on
postprandial variables in male volunteers. Am J
Clin Nutr 1993;58:180-6.
Individual Studies
-Williamson SL, Kartheuser A, Coaker J et al.
Intestinal tumorigenesis in the Apc1638N
mouse treated with aspirin and resistant starch
for up to 5 months. Carcinogenesis
1999;20:805-10.
Individual Studies
-Young GP, Le Leu RK. Resistant starch and
colorectal neoplasia. J AOAC Int
2004;87:775-86.
Individual Studies
-Young GP, McIntyre A, Albert V, Folino M,
Muir JG, Gibson PR. Wheat bran suppresses
potato starch-potentiated colorectal
tumorigenesis at the aberrant crypt stage in a
rat model. Gastroenterology 1996;110:508-14.
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Soluble Fibre (from oat, psyllium,
pectin or guar gum)
Lipid Metabolism
Inclusion in a healthy
diet
Must meet the minimum
requirements for use of
the claim source of fibre
as per Annex to
1924/2006
31 January 2008
Meta Analysis
Brown, L., Rosner, B., Willet, W.W. and Sacks,
F. Cholesterol-lowering effects of dietary fiber:
a meta-analysis
Am. J. Clin. Nutr. 69:30- 42, 1999.
804
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References
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Sugar beet fibre
Bowel function
15-20 g/day
Human studies
Animal studies
Must meet minimum
requirements for use of
the claim "source of
fibre" as per Annex to
Regulation 1924/2006.
Human studies
Hagander, B., Asp, N-G., Efendic, S.,
Nilsson-Ehle, P., Lundqvist, I., Schersten, B.
1986. Reduced glycemic response to beet-fibre
meal in non-insulin-dependent diabetics and its
relation to plasma levels of pancreatic and
gastrointestinal hormones. Diabetes Res. 3,
91-96
820
Langkilde, A-M., Andersson, H., Bosaeus, I.
(1993). Sugar beet fibre increases cholesterol
and reduces bile acid excretion from the small
bowel. Br J of Nutrition 70, 757-766.
Hamberg, O; Rumessen, J; Gudmand-Høyer,
E (1989): Inhibition of starch absorption by
dietary fibre. A comparative study of wheat
bran, sugar-beet fibre and pea fibre.
Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology, 24,
103-109.
Animal studies
Nyman, M; Asp, N G (1982): Fermentation of
dietary fibre components in the rat intestinal
tract. British Journal of Nutrition, 47, 357-366.
Contributes to lower
cholesterol levels
Where a daily value is
indicated the amount per
serving is typicaly 25%
unless otherwise stated
25-40g/ day
DIETARY FIBRE Sugar Beet Fibre 2
Human Studies
-Cossack, Z T; Musaiger, A O (1991): Effect on
lipid metabolism of beet fibre in desert nomads
with low habitual fibre intake. European Journal
of Clinical Nutrition, 45, 105-110.
198
Must meet minimum
requirements for use of
the claim "source of
fibre", as per Annex to
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Regulation 1924/2006.
Impact on blood
glucose / Glycemic
control / Glycemic
response
Where a daily value is
indicated the amount per
serving is typicaly 25%
unless otherwise stated
10g/ day
Must meet minimum
requirements for use of
the claim "source of
fibre", as per Annex to
Regulation 1924/2006.
31 January 2008
Nature of Evidence
References
Human Studies
-Hagander, B; Asp, N G; Ekman, R;
Nilsson-Ehle, P; Schersten, B (1989): Dietary
fibre enrichment, blood pressure, lipoprotein
profile and gut hormones in NIDDM patients.
European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 43,
35-44.
Human Studies
-Israelsson, B; Jarnblad, G; Persson, K (1993):
Serum Cholesterol Reduced with FIBREX®, a
sugar-beet fibre preparation. Scandinavian
Journal of Nutrition/Naringsforskning, 37,
146-149.
Human Studies
-Langkilde, A-M; Andersson, H; Bosaeus, I
(1993): Sugar-beet fibre increases cholesterol
and reduces bile acid excretion from the small
bowel. British Journal of Nutrition, 70, 757-766.
Animal Studies
-Klopfenstein, C (1990): Nutritional properties
of coarse and fine sugar-beet fibre and hard
red wheat bran. I. Effects on rat serum and liver
cholesterol and triglycerides and on fecal
characteristics. Cereal Chemistry, 67, 538-541.
DIETARY FIBRE Sugar Beet Fibre 1
Human Studies
-Hagander, B; Holm, J; Asp, N G; Efendic, S;
Lundquist, I; Nilsson-Ehle, P; Schersten, B
(1988): Metabolic response to beet fibre test
meals. Journal of Human Nutrition and
Dietetics, 1, 239-246.
Human Studies
-Hagander, B; Holm, J; Asp, N G; Efendic, S;
Lundquist, I; Nilsson-Ehle, P; Schersten, B
(1988): Dietary fibre decreases fasting blood
glucose levels and plasma LDL concentration
in non-insulin¬dependent diabetes mellitus
patients. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition,
47, 852-858.
Claim ID
197
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References
Claim ID
-Hagander, B; Asp, N G; Efendic, S;
Nilsson-Ehle, P; Lundquist, I; Schersten, B
(1986): Reduced glycemic response to beet
fibre meal in non-insulin-dependent diabetics
and its relation to plasma levels of pancreatic
and gastrointestinal hormones. Diabetes
Research, 3, 91-96.
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Xylo-oligosaccharides
Prebiotic/
Bifidogenic
31 January 2008
Where a daily value is
indicated the amount per
serving is typicaly 25%
unless otherwise stated
2.6g/day
DIETARY FIBRE Xylooligosaccharides
and Prebiotic Action
Authoritative/Scientific
Body
-AFSSA Report - Effects of prebiotics and
prebiotics on flora and immunity in adults,
Report, February 2005:25
Reviews
-Drakoularakou A., McCartney A.L., Rastall
R.A. and Gibson G.R. Established and
emerging prebiotics and their effects on the gut
microflora. Agro Food Ind Hi Tec 15, 18-20
(2004)
Reviews
-Tuohy KM, Rouzaud GC, Bruck WM, Gibson
GR. Modulation of the human gut microflora
towards improved health using prebiotics-assessment of efficacy. Curr Pharm Des.
2005;11(1):75-90.
Clinical Studies
-Iino T, Nishijima Y, Sawada S, Sasaki H,
Harada H, Suwa Y, Kiso Y. Improvement of
Constipation by a Small Amount of
xylooligosaccharides Ingestion in Adult
Women. Jounal of Japanese Association for
Dietary Fiber Research, 1997 Vol.1 No.1 19-24
Clinical Studies
-Kobayashi T, Okasaki M. Fujikawa S, Koka K.
Effects of xylooligosaccharides on feces of
men. J. Jap. Soc. Food Sci. Nutr. (1991)
43(6):395-401
Clinical Studies
-Mikio Kajihara. Shinzo Kato, Masahiro Konishi,
Yoshinori Yamagishi, Yoshinori Horie, and
Hiromasa Ishii. Xylooligosaccharide decreases
blood ammonia levels in patients with liver
cirrhosis. The American journal of
Gastroenterology - September 2000, Vol 95,
n°9
195
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Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
Clinical Studies
-Okazaki M, Fujikawa S, Matsutomo N. Effects
of xylooligosaccharides on growth of
Bifidobacteria. Bifidobacteria Microflora (1990)
9, 77-86
Clinical Studies
-Tateyama I, Hashii K, Johno I, Iino T, Hirai K,
Suwa Y, Kiso Y. Effect of xylooligosaccharide
intake on severe constipation in pregnant
women. J Nutr Sci Vitaminol (Tokyo). 2005
Dec;51(6):445-8.
Animal Studies
-Campbell JM, Fahey GC Jr, Wolf BW.
Selected indigestible oligosaccharides affect
large bowel mass, cecal and fecal short-chain
fatty acids, pH and microflora in rats. J Nutr.
1997 Jan;127(1):130-6.
Animal Studies
-Howard MD, Gordon DT, Garleb KA, Kerley
MS. Dietary fructooligosaccharide,
xylooligosaccharide and gum arabic have
variable effects on cecal and colonic microbiota
and epithelial cell proliferation in mice and rats.
J Nutr. 1995 Oct;125(10):2604-9.
Animal Studies
-Hsu CK, Liao JW, Chung YC, Hsieh CP, Chan
YC. Xylooligosaccharides and
fructooligosaccharides affect the intestinal
microbiota and precancerous colonic lesion
development in rats. J Nutr. 2004
Jun;134(6):1523-8.
Animal Studies
-Santos, A; M. San Mauron, D Marquina Diaz.
Prebiotics and their long term influence on the
microbial populations of the mouse bowel.
Food Microbiology 23 ( 2006) 498-503
In Vitro Studies
-Katrien M. J. Van Laere, Ralf Hartemink,
Margaret Bosveld, Henk A. Schols, and
Alphons G. J. Voragen. Fermentation of Plant
Cell Wall Derived Polysaccharides and Their
Corresponding Oligosaccharides by Intestinal
Bacteria. J. Agric. Food Chem., 48 (5), 1644
-1652, 2000.
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Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
References
In Vitro Studies
-Palframan RJ, Gibson GR, Rastall RA.
Carbohydrate preferences of Bifidobacterium
species isolated from the human gut. Curr
Issues Intest Microbiol. 2003 Sep;4(2):71-5.
In Vitro Studies
-Rycroft CE, Jones MR, Gibson GR, Rastall
RA. A comparative in vitro evaluation of the
fermentation properties of prebiotic
oligosaccharides. J Appl Microbiol. 2001
Nov;91(5):878-87.
In Vitro Studies
-Smiricky-Tjardes MR, Flickinger EA, Grieshop
CM, Bauer LL, Murphy MR, Fahey GC Jr. In
vitro fermentation characteristics of selected
oligosaccharides by swine fecal microflora. J
Anim Sci. 2003 Oct;81(10):2505-14.
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FOODS AND BEVERAGES
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(Cow’s) Milk
And dairy products for which milk
is the principle ingredient and no
sugar has been added – e.g.
yogurt, cheese.
Dental Health
31 January 2008
(Cow’s) Milk (to which no
sugar has been added)
709
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Scientific body
International Scientific
Report
Reviews
Observational Study
Clinical Trial
Cross-over study
References
Claim ID
British Nutrition Foundation (1999) Oral health,
diet and other factors. In Task Force report.
British Nutrition Foundation, London
WHO Technical Report Series: Diet, Nutrition
and the prevention of chronic diseases; Report
of a joint WHO/FAO Expert Consultation (2003)
Levine RS (2001) Milk, flavoured milk products
and caries. Briefing paper. British Nutrition
Foundation. 191; 20.
Touger-Decker R & van Loveren C (2003)
Sugars and dental caries. American Journal of
Clinical Nutrition 78; 881S-892S.
Al-Zahrani MS (2006) Increased intake of Dairy
Products is related to Lower Peridonitis
Prevalence. Journal of Periodontology 77;
289-294.
Gedalia I et al (1991) Enamel softening with
Coca-Cola and rehardening with milk or saliva.
American Journal of Dentistry 4; 120-122.
Gedalia I et al (1991) Tooth enamel softening
with a cola type drink and rehardening with
hard cheese or stimulated saliva in situ. Journal
of Oral Rehabilitation 18, 501-6.
Gedalia I, Ben-Mosheh S, Biton J & Kogan D
(1994) Dental caries protection with hard
cheese consumption. Am J Dent 7, 331-332.
Jensen ME, Donly K & Wefel JS (2000)
Assessment of the effect of selected snack
foods on the remineralization/ demineralization
of enamel and dentin. The Journal of
Contemporary Dental Practice 1; 1-12.
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References
Claim ID
Jenkins GN & Ferguson DB (1966) Milk and
dental caries. Br Dent J 120; 472-477
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Acidic water - based, non alcoholic
flavoured beverages
Dental health - low
erosion
31 January 2008
In the beverage ready for
consumption in
accordance with the
manufacturer’s
instructions - calcium is
present in the range of
0.3 to 0.8 mol per mol of
acid and the amount of
calcium and acidulant in
the composition being
selected so that the pH
of the composition is at
least 3.7
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RCT
In vitro evidence
References
Claim ID
1. Hughes JA., West NX., Parker DM,
Newcombe RG, Addy M. (1999) Development
and evaluation of a low erosive blackcurrant
juice drink in vitro and in situ 1. Comparison
with orange juice. Journal of Dentistry 27: 285
- 289
2. West NX, Hughes JA, Parker DM,
Newcombe EG, Addy M. (1999) Development
and evaluation of a low erosive blackcurrant
juice drink 2. Comparison with a conventional
blackcurrant juice drink and orange juice.
Journal of Dentistry 27: 341-344
3. Hughes JA, West NX, Parker DM,
Newcombe RG, Addy, M. (1999) Development
and evaluation of a low erosive blackcurrant
juice drink. 3. Final Drink and Concentrate,
formulae comparisons in situ and overview of
the concept. Journal of Dentistry, 27: 345 350.
4. Hughes JA, Jandt KD, Baker N, Parker D,
Newcombe RG, Eisenburger M, Addy M.
(2002) Further Modification to Soft Drinks to
Minimise Erosion. Caries Research 36: 70 - 74
5. West NX, Hughes JA, Parker D, Weaver,
LJ., Moohan, M., De’ath, J, Addy M (2004)
Modification of soft drinks with xanthan gum to
minimise erosion: a study in situ. British Dental
Journal 196: 478-481
6. Hunter ML, Hughes JA., Parker DM, West
NX, Newcombe RG, Addy, M. (2003)
Development of low erosive carbonated fruit
drinks. 1. Evaluation of two experimental
orange drinks in vitro and in situ. Journal of
Dentistry 31: 253 – 260
7. West NX, Hughes JA, Parker DM, Moohan
M, Addy, M. (2003) Development of low erosive
carbonated fruit drinks. 2. Evaluation of an
experimental carbonated blackcurrant drink
compared to a conventional carbonated drink.
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Claim ID
Journal of Dentistry 31: 361 – 365
8. Hooper S, West NX, Sharif N, Smith S,
North M, De’Ath, J, Parker DM,
Roedig-Penman A, Addy M. (2004) A
comparison of enamel erosion by a new sports
drink compared to two proprietary products: a
controlled, crossover study in situ. Journal of
Dentistry 32: 541 – 545
9. Venables MC, Shaw L, Jeukendrup AE,
Roedig-Penman A, Finke M, Newcombe RG,
Parry J, Smith AJ. (2005) Erosive effect of a
new sports drink on dental enamel during
exercise. Medicine and Science in Sports and
Exercise 37(1): 39-44
10. Finke M, Hughes JA, Parker DM, Jandt
KD. (2001) Mechanical properties of in situ
demineralised human enamel measured by
AFM nanoindentation. Surface Science 491:
465-467
11. Bartlett DW, Bureau GP, Anggiansah A.
(2003) Evaluation of the pH of a new
carbonated soft drink beverage: an in vivo
investigation. Journal of Prosthodontics 12(1):
21-25
12. Finke M, Jandt KD, Parker DM. (2000) The
early stages of native enamel dissolution
studied with atomic force microscopy. Journal
of Colloid Interface Science 232: 156-164
13. Barbour ME, Finke M, Parker DM, Hughes
JA, Allen GC, Addy M. (2006) The relationship
between enamel softening and erosion caused
by soft drinks at a range of temperatures.
Journal of Dentistry 34(3): 207 – 213
14. Hemingway CA, Parker DM, Addy M
Barbour ME. (2006) Erosion of enamel by
non-carbonated soft drinks, with and without
toothbrushing abrasion. British Dental Journal
201: 447 – 450
15. Shellis RP, Finke M, Eisenburger M, Parker
DM, Addy M. (2005) Relationship between
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enamel erosion and liquid flow rate. European
Journal Oral Science 113: 232-238
16. Mahoney E, Beattie J, Swain M, Kilpatrick
N. (2003) Preliminary in vitro assessment of
erosive potential using the
ultra-micro-indentation system Caries
Research 37: 218-224
17. Ramalingam L, Messer LB, Reynolds EC.
(2005) Adding casein
phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate
to sports drinks to eliminate in vitro erosion.
Pediatric Dentistry 27: 61-67
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Almonds
Maintains healthy
blood total and LDL
cholesterol and
heart health
31 January 2008
28g raw or roasted
almonds with skin per
day
28g raw or roasted
almonds with skin per
day in conjuction with a
varied and balanced diet
that is low in saturated
fat and a healthy
lifestyle.
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Human, randomised
crossover
Human, randomised,
crossover design
Human, randomised
crossover design
References
Claim ID
Meta-Analysis
Fulgoni V, Abbey M, Davis P, Hyson D,
Jenkins D, Lovejoy J, Most M, Sabate J, Spiller
G. 2002.
Almonds significantly lower elevated blood
cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol but not HDL
cholesterol or triglycerides in human subjects.
FASEB Journal. 16(5):A961 (manuscript in
preparation)
Human Clinical Trials
Abbey M, Noakes M, Belling G, Nestel PJ.
1994. Partial replacement of saturated fatty
acids with almonds or walnuts lowers total
plasma cholesterol and low-density-lipoprotein
cholesterol. Amer J Clin Nutr. 59:995-999.
Hyson D, Schneerman BO, Davis PA.
2002. Almonds and almond oil have similar
effects on plasma lipids with LDL oxidation in
healthy men and women. J Nutr. 132 (4):703-7.
Jambazian P, Haddad E, Rajaram S,
Tanzman J, Sabate J. 2005. Almonds in the
diet simultaneously improve plasma
a-tocopherol concentrations and reduce
plasma lipids. JADA. 105:449-454.
Jenkins DJ, Kendall CW, Marchie A,
Parker TL, Connelly PW, Qian W, Haight JS,
Faulkner D, Vidgen E, Lapsley KG, Spiller GA.
2002. Dose response of almonds on coronary
heart disease risk factors: blood lipids, oxidized
low-density lipoproteins, lipoprotein(a),
homocysteine, and pulmonary nitric oxide: a
randomized, controlled, crossover trial.
Circulation. 106.11:1327-32.
Jenkins, D.J.A., C.W.C. Kendall, A.
Marchie, D.A. Faulkner, J.M.W. Wong, R. de
Souza, A. Emam, T.L. Parker, E. Vidgen, K.G.
Lapsley, E.A. Trautwein, R.G. Josse, L.A.
Leiter, PhW. Connelly, 2003. Effects of a
dietary portfolio of cholesterol-lowering foods
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vs. lovastatin on serum lipids and C-reactive
protein. J. Am. Med. Assn. 290 (4): 502-510.
Jenkins, D.J.A., Kendall, A. D. Faulkner,
Nguyen, N., Kemp, T., Marchie, A., Wong,
J.M.W., de Souza, R., Emam, A., Vidgen, E.,
Trautwein, E.A., Lapsley, KG., Homes, A.,
Josse, R.G., Leiter, L.A., Connelly, P.W and
Singer, W. 2006. Assessment of the
longer-term effects of a dietary portfolio of
cholesterol-lowering foods in
hypercholesterolemia. Am. J. Clin.
Nutr.83:582–91.
Jenkins, D.J.A., Kendall, A. D. Faulkner,
Nguyen, N., Kemp, T., Marchie, A., Wong,
J.M.W., de Souza, R., Emam, A., Vidgen, E.,
Trautwein, E.A., Lapsley, KG., Homes, A.,
Josse, R.G., Leiter, L.A., Connelly, P.W and
Singer, W. 2007 Long-term effects of a
plant-based dietary portfolio of
cholesterol-lowering foods on blood pressure.
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Lovejoy JC, Most MM, Lefevre M,
Greenway FL, Reed JC. 2003. Effect of diets
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Spiller G, Miller A, Olivera K, Reynolds J,
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Effect of plant based diets high in raw or
roasted almonds or roasted almond butter on
serum lipoproteins in humans. J Amer Coll of
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Spiller G, Jenkins DJ, Bosello O, Gates J,
Cragen L, Bruce B. 1998. Nuts and plasma
lipids: an almond based diet lowers LDL-C
while preserving HDL-C. J Amer Coll Nutr. Vol
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from almonds on plasma cholesterol and
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Tamizifar B, Rismankarzadeh M, Vosoughi
AA, Rafieeyan M, Tamizifar B, Aminzade A.
2005. A low dose almond based diet decreases
LDL-C while preserving HDL. Arch Iranian Med.
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Wien MA, Sabate JM, Ikle DN, Cole SE,
Kandeel FR. 2003. Almonds vs complex
carbohydrates in a weight reduction program.
Intl J Obes. 27:1365-1372.
Xiao Y, Wang JB, Yan SF, Lian XJ, Tang
Y, Liu Y. 2002. Effect of nut rich in
monounsaturated fatty acid on serum lipids in
hyperlipidemia. J of China Public Health.
18(8):931-932.
Longer-term, free-living
human randomized
controlled dose
response cross-over
trial
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Jenkins, D.J.A., Kendall, A. D. Faulkner,
Nguyen, N., Kemp, T., Marchie, A., Wong,
J.M.W., de Souza, R., Emam, A., Vidgen, E.,
Trautwein, E.A., Lapsley, KG., Homes, A.,
Josse, R.G., Leiter, L.A., Connelly, P.W and
Singer, W. 2006. Assessment of the
longer-term effects of a dietary portfolio of
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Beef and beef products
Antioxidant to
prevent oxidative
stress,Proper
thyroid
function,Maintenanc
e of cellular redox
status
31 January 2008
The product must state
that the source of
selenium-enrichment is
via the animal’s feed,
and is by means of an
approved source of
organic selenium (e.g.
selenomethionine and
other organic selenium
molecules from an
approved selenium
yeast).
Pavlata L, Illek A, &
Pechova A (2001)
Guyot H, Sprin P,
Andrieu S, & Rollin F
(2007)
Pavlata et al 2001
Acta Vet Brno 70:19-26
Blood and tissue selenium concentrations in
calves treated with inorganic or organic
selenium compounds a comparison.
http://jinfo.lub.lu.se/jinfo?func=fullRecord&jId=1
0315&issn=00017213
Sel-Plex@ supplementation of calves results in
significantly higher tissue selenium in
comparison to other forms of selenium.
Guyot et al (2007)
Livestock Science 111:259-263
Comparative responses to sodium selenite and
organic selenium supplements in Belgian Blue
cows and calves.
www.elsevier.com/locate/livsci
Sel-Plex@ supplementation of beef cows and
calves results in significantly higher selenium
status in comparison with sodium selenite
supplementation.
2,359
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Bilberry
British pilots during
World War II ate
bilberries before
night flights to
support their vision.
31 January 2008
No RDA/RNI
2,463
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Belleoud L, Leluan D, Boyer YS. Study on the
effects of anthocyanin glycosides on the
nocturnal vision of air controllers. Rev Med
Aeronaut Spatiale 1966;18:3–7.
1. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database
2000
2. The Complete German Commission E
Monographs Therapeutic Guide to Herbal
Medicines 1998 American Botanical Council
3. PDR for Herbal Medicines 2nd Edition 2000
Medical Economics Co. Inc.
4. The Review of Natural Products Facts and
Comparisons Wolters Kluwer Health Inc. 2003
5. A Dictionary of Natural Products George
MacDonald Hawking, 1997 Plexus Publishing
6. The Natural Pharmacy 2nd Edition Prima
Health 1999 Healthnotes Inc.
7. Pharmacognosy and
Pharmacobiotechnology Robbers, Speedie and
Tyler. 1996 Williams and Wilkins
8. Encyclopedia of Common Natural
Ingredients used in Food, Drugs, and
Cosmetics 2nd Ed. Albert Leung and Steven
Foster 1996 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
10. J Agric Food Chem. 2006 Jun
14;54(12):4162-7 Total oxidant scavenging
capacity of Euterpe oleracea Mart. (açaí) seeds
and identification of their polyphenolic
compounds.
11. J Ethnopharmacol. 2006 Sep
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19;107(2):291-6. Epub 2006 Mar 22. Inhibitory
effects of Euterpe oleracea Mart. on nitric oxide
production and iNOS expression.
12. J Agric Food Chem. 2006 Feb
22;54(4):1222-9. Açai (Euterpe oleracea Mart.)
polyphenolics in their glycoside and aglycone
forms induce apoptosis of HL-60 leukemia
cells.
13. Int J Food Sci Nutr. 2005 Feb;56(1):53-64.
Total oxidant scavenging capacities of Euterpe
oleracea Mart. (Açaí) fruits.
14. J Agric Food Chem. 2004 Mar
24;52(6):1539-45 Phytochemical composition
and pigment stability of Açai (Euterpe oleracea
Mart.).
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Brouillard R. (2003). "Analysis and biological
activities of anthocyanins.". Phytochemistry 64
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and phenolic content of Oregon caneberries.. J
Agric Food Chem. Jun 5;50(12):3495-500.
• Stoner GD, Wang LS, Zikri N, Chen T, Hecht
SS, Huang C, Sardo C, Lechner JF (2007).
Cancer prevention with freeze-dried berries and
berry components.. 1: Semin Cancer Biol. May
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survey of anthocyanins. I". Biochem J. 25 (5):
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1687–1705.
31 January 2008
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Caffeinated carbohydrate
containing energy drinks
Cognitive
performance and
mood
31 January 2008
minimum of 32 mg
caffeine per/serving per
portion minimum 25g
carbohdyrates providing
glucose/serving
2,524
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Effects of energy drinks on mood and mental
performance: critical methodology.
Smit HJ, Rogers PJ
Food Quality and Preference 13:317-326, 2002
Mood and cognitive performance effects of
"energy" drink constituents: caffeine, glucose
and carbonation.
Smit HJ, Cotton JR, Hughes SC, Rogers PJ
Nutritional Neuroscience 7(3):127-139, 2004
Cognitive and physiological effects of an
"energy drink": an evaluation of the whole drink
and of glucose, caffeine and herbal flavouring
fractions.
Scholey AB, Kennedy DO
Psychopharmacology, 176: 320-330, 2004
A glucose caffeine ‘Energy drink’ ameliorates
subjective and performance deficitis during
prolonged cognitive demand.
Kennedy DO & Scholey AB
Appetite 42; 331-333, 2004
The effects of combined caffeine and glucose
drinks on attention in the human brain.
Rao A, Hu H, Nobre AC.
Nutr Neurosci. 8(3):141-53, 2005
Role of familiarity on effects of caffeine- and
glucose-containing soft drinks.
Smit HJ, Grady ML, Finnegan YE, Hughes SA,
Cotton JR, Rogers PJ.
Physiol Behav. 87(2):287-97, 2006 Epub 2006
Jan 4.
Efficacy of a 'functional energy drink' in
counteracting driver sleepiness.
Reyner LA, Horne JA
Physiol Behav. 75(3):331-5, 2002
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The effects of red bull energy drink on human
performance and mood.
Alford C, Cox H, Wescott R.
Amino Acids. 21(2):139-50, 2001
A taurine containing drink stimulates cognitive
performance and well-being.
Seidl R, Peryl R.
Amino acids 19:635-642, 2000
Effects of low doses of caffeine on cognitive
performance, mood and thirst in low and higher
caffeine consumers.
Smit HJ, Rogers PJ
Psychopharmacology (Berl). 152(2):167-73,
2000
The effects of low doses of caffeine on human
performance and mood.
Lieberman HR, Wurtman RJ, Emde GG,
Roberts C, Covielle IL
Psychopharmacology 92(3):308-12, 1987
A naturalistic investigation of the effects of
day-long consumption of tea, coffee and water
on
alertness, sleep onset and sleep
quality.
Hindmarch I, Rigney U, Stanley N, Quinlan P,
Rycroft J, Lane J
Psychopharmacology (Berl). 149(3):203-16,
2000
Caffeine, fatigue, and cognition.
Lorist MM &Tops M
Brain Cognition 53(1):82-94, 2003
The effects of a low dose of caffeine on
cognitive performance.
Durlach PJ
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Psychopharmacology (Berl). 140(1):116-9,
1998
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Camelia sinensis (Common Name
: Tea)
Protection of body
tissues and cells
from oxidative
damage
31 January 2008
Leaf / 300 ml of brewed
tea (1.5 cups or a large
mug). Sufficient serving
of a tea drink to deliver
540 mg of tea solids
1,275
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tea. 2004, The University of Queensland,
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For physical and
mental health
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consumption as
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normal diet
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Camelia sinensis
(Common Name : Tea)
Weight
management/metab
olism of
lipids
31 January 2008
Leaf / Usual
consumption as
traditional foodstuff
in a normal diet / The
equivalent of minimum
150
mg caffein, 115-270 mg
EGCG, and 375 mg
Catechins / The
equivalent of 240 mg of
polyphenols per day
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stimulation
(hydration and
caffeine)
Suggested
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traditional foodstuff
in a normal diet / The
equivalent of 1-3 cups of
tea per day delivering
360-1080 mg tea solids
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200ml (1 cup) of tea
(equivalent to 0.40.5g/serving tea solids) no added sugar
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review
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Bone health
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Leaf / Usual
consumption as
traditional foodstuff
in a normal diet / The
equivalent of 1-3 cups
per
day delivering 360-1080
mg tea solids
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review
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Camelia sinensis(Common Name :
Tea)
Glucose
metabolism
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Leaf / Usual
consumption as
traditional foodstuff
in a normal diet / The
equivalent of 1-3 cups
per
day delivering 360-1080
mg tea solids
Individual Studies
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Camellia sinensis Tea (Green,
Oolong and Black Tea)
Resting metabolic
rate and
thermogenesis
The product must
contain at least 200
milligrams
Camellia sinensis extract
per serving and
delivering at least 90 mg
EGCG per serving
Claim to be used for
foods for active
individuals
Peer-reviewed
scientific research
articles
Peer-reviewed animal
study
Chantre P, Lairon D. (2002) Recent findings of
green tea extract AR25 (Exolise) and its activity
for the treatment of obesity. Phytomedicine;
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catechin polyphenols and caffeine in increasing
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catechin-polyphenols, caffeine and sympathetic
activity. Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord;
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Rumpler W, Seale J, Clevidence B, Judd J,
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increases metabolic rate and fat oxidation in
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Antioxidant
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The product must
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contain at least 200
milligrams
Camellia sinensis extract
per serving and
delivering at least 90 mg
EGCG per serving
Claim to be used for
foods for active
individuals
Nature of Evidence
Peer-reviewed scientific
review articles
References
Claim ID
Cooper R, Moore DJ, Morre DM. (2005)
Medicinal benefits of green tea: Part I. Review
of noncancer health benefits. J Altern
Complement Med; Jun, 11(3): 521-8.
Cooper R, Moore DJ, Morre DM. (2005)
Medicinal benefits of green tea: Part II. Review
of anticancer properties. J Altern Complement
Med; Aug, 11(4): 639-652.
Nagel DG, Ferreira D, Zhou YD. (2006)
Epigallocatcechin-3-gallate (EGCG): chemical
and biomedical perspectives. Phytochemistry;
Sept: 67(17): 1849-55.
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Carbohydrate foods and beverages
ENDURANCE
Increased
endurance capacity;
Increased
endurance
performance;
Delayed Fatigue.
31 January 2008
Claim to be only used for
Foods for sportpeople
under the Dir.
89/398/EEC.
Metabolisable
carbohydrates: = 65% of
total energy (for foods).
Metabolisable
carbohydrates: = 75% of
total energy (for
beverages).
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SCF Review
FAO/WHO
Review
Nutrition Society
Textbook
Consensus statement
RCT
References
Claim ID
Report of the SCF on the Composition and
Specification of Food Intended to Meet the
Expenditure of Intense Muscular Effort,
especially for Sportsmen (2001)
SCF/CS/NUT/SPORT/5 Final.
Report of a joint FAO/WHO Expert
Consultation (1997). Carbohydrates in human
nutrition (FAO Food and Nutrition Paper – 66).
Nutritional considerations in triathlon.
Jeukendrup A, Jentjens R & Molesey L. Sports
Med 35 (2) 163-181, 2005
Carbohydrate intake during exercise and
performance
Jeukendrup AE.
Nutrition 20(7-8):669-77, 2004
Nutrition on Match Day
Williams and Serratosa
J Sp Sci 24 (7) 687-697, 1991
Exercise performance. Jeukendrup AE and
Burke LM. Chapter 18. In: Nutrition and
Metabolism. (Gibney MJ MacDonald I, Roche
HM eds). London. 2003.
Fluid replacement in sport and exercise – a
consensus statement
Maughan RJ, Goodman R, Griffin J, Irani M,
Kirwan JP, Leiper JB, macLaren DP, McLatchie
G, Tsintsas K, Willians C, Wellington P, Wilson
WM, Wotton S
Br J Sp Med 27 (1): 34-35, 1993
Consensus Statement of the IAAF 2007.
Nutrition for Athletics.
IOC Consensus Statement on Sports Nutrition
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2003.
Human muscle glycogen metabolism during
exercise. Effect of carbohydrate
supplementation.
Tsintzas K & Willaims C
Sports Med 25 (1): 7-23, 1998
Carbohydrate feedings before, during or in
combination improve cycling endurance
performance
Wright DA, Sherman WM, Dernbach AR
J Appl Physiol 71 (3): 1082-1088, 1991
Carbohydrate-loading and exercise
performance. An update.
Hawley JA, Schabort EJ, Noakes TD, Dennis
SC.
Sports Med 24 (2); 73-81, 1997
Regulation of endogenous fat and carbohydrate
metabolism in relation to exercise intensity and
duration
Romijn JA, Coyle ET, Sidossis S, Gastaldelli A,
Horowitz JF, Endert E, Wolfe RR
Am J Physiol 265: E380-E391, 1993.
Substrate usage during prolonged exercise
following a pre-exercise meal.
Coyle EF, Coggan AR, Hemmert MK et al.
J Appl Physiol 59 (2): 429-433, 1985
Responses to varying rates of carbohydrate
ingestion during exercise
Murray R, Paul GL, Seifert JG, Eddy DE.
Med Sci Sports Exerc. 23(6):713-8, 1991
RECOVERY
Enhanced muscle
glycogen synthesis
Enhanced recovery.
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Foods for sportpeople
under the Dir.
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Enhanced recovery.
Suggested
Conditions of Use
89/398/EEC.
Metabolisable
carbohydrates: = 65% of
total energy (for foods).
Metabolisable
carbohydrates: = 75% of
total energy (for
beverages).
Nature of Evidence
SCF Review
Consensus statement
Review
RCT
References
Claim ID
Report of the SCF on the Composition and
Specification of Food Intended to Meet the
Expenditure of Intense Muscular Effort,
especially for Sportsmen (2001)
SCF/CS/NUT/SPORT/5 Final.
Nutrition for football: The FIFA/F-MARC
Consensus Conference.
Consensus Statement
J. Sports Sci. 24 (7): 663 - 664, 2006.
Position of the American Dietetic Association,
Dietitians of Canada, and the American college
of Sports Medicine: Nutrition and athletic
performance.
Consensus Statement
J Am Diet Assoc. 100: 1543-1556, 2000.
Carbohydrate intake and recovery from
exercise.
Williams C.
Science & Sports. 19: 239 – 244, 2004.
Carbohydrates and fat for training and
recovery.
Burke LM, Kiens B and Ivy JL.
J Sports Sci. 22(1):15-30, 2004.
Determinants of post-exercise glycogen
synthesis during short-term recovery.
Jentjens R and Jeukendrup AE
Sports Med. 33 (2): 117 - 144, 2003
Dietary strategies to promote glycogen
synthesis after exercise.
Ivy J
Can. J. Appl. Physiol. 26 (Suppl.): S236 - S245,
2001
Exercise performance.
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Jeukendrup AE and Burke LM.
Chapter 18. In: Nutrition and Metabolism.
(Gibney MJ MacDonald I, Roche HM eds).
London, 2003.
Post-exercise rehydration and recovery.
Shirreffs, S.
Chapter 7: In Sports Drinks: Basic Science and
Practical Aspects. (Maughan, R. & Murray, R.
eds.). CRC Press, 2001.
Short-term recovery from prolonged constant
pace running in a warm environment: the
effectiveness of a carbohydrate-electrolyte
solution.
Bilzon JLJ, Allsopp AJ, Williams C
Eur. J. Appl. Physiol. 82: 305 - 312, 2000.
Maximising postexercise muscle glycogen
synthesis: carbohydrate supplementation and
the application of amino acid or protein
hydrolysate mixtures
van Loon LJC, Saris WHM, Kruijshoop M,
Wagenmakers AJM
Am. J. Clin. Nutr. 72: 106 – 111, 2000.
The influence of ingesting a
carbohydrate-electrolyte beverage during 4
hours of recovery on subsequent endurance
capacity.
Fallowfield JL, Williams C, Singh R
Int. J. Sport Nutr. 5: 285 - 299, 1995.
Muscle glycogen synthesis after exercise:
effect of time of carbohydrate ingestion.
Ivy JL, Katz AL, Cutler CL, Sherman WM,
Coyle EF
J. Appl. Physiol. 64 (4): 1480 - 1485, 1988.
The influence of a high carbohydrate intake
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during recovery from prolonged, constant-pace
running.
Fallowfield J and Williams C.
Int. J. Sport Nutr. 7: 10 - 25, 1997.
Attenuation of the
perception of effort
and reduction in
pleasure
31 January 2008
Claim to be only used for
Foods for sportpeople
under the Dir.
89/398/EEC.
Metabolisable
carbohydrates: = 65% of
total energy (for foods).
Metabolisable
carbohydrates: = 75% of
total energy (for
beverages).
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Carbohydrate attenuates perceived exertion
during intermittent exercise and recovery
Utter AC, Kang J, Nieman DC, Dumke CL,
McAnulty SR, McAnulty LS.
Med Sci Sports Exerc. 39(5):880-885, 2007
Carbohydrate ingestion during prolonged
high-intensity intermittent exercise: impact on
affect and perceived exertion.
Backhouse SH, Ali A, Biddle SJH, Williams C
Scand J Med Sci Sports. 2007 Feb 19; [Epub
ahead of print]
Effect of carbohydrate and prolonged exercise
on affect and perceived exertion.
Backhouse SH, Bishop NC, Biddle SJH,
Williams C.
Med Sci Sports Exerc. 37(10):1768-1773, 2005
Winnick JJ, Davis JM, Welsh RS, Carmichael
MD, Murphy EA, Blackmon JA.
Carbohydrate feedings during team sport
exercise preserve physical and CNS function.
Med Sci Sports Exerc. 37(2):306-315, 2005
Carbohydrate supplementation and perceived
exertion during prolonged running
Achten J, Halson SL, Moseley L, Rayson MP,
Casey A, Jeukendrup AE.
Med Sci Sports Exerc. 36(6):1036-1041, 2004
Utter AC, Kang J, Nieman DC, Dumke CL,
Mcanulty SR, Vinci DM, Mcanulty LS.
Carbohydrate supplementation and perceived
exertion during prolonged running.
Med Sci Sports Exerc. 36(6):1036-1041, 2004
Utter AC, Kang J, Robertson RJ, Nieman DC,
Chaloupka EC, Suminski RR, Piccinni CR.
Effect of carbohydrate ingestion on ratings of
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perceived exertion during a marathon.
Med Sci Sports Exerc. 34(11):1779-1784, 2002
Carbohydrates and physical/mental
performance during intermittent exercise to
fatigue
Welsh RS, Davis JM, Burke JR, Williams HG.
Med Sci Sports Exerc. 34(4):723-31, 2002
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Catechins – Green tea (camellia
sinensis)
Eye health
Physiological
antioxidant
properties
31 January 2008
Recommended dosage
100-500 mg EGCG or
200-1000 mg of
catechins.
Catechins are active and
functional polyphenol
components of green tea
leaves.
One cup (200ml) of
brewed green tea may
contain 100-150 mg of
catechins.or equivalent
of 50-60mg of EGCG.
The usual consumption
of green tea is about
5-10 cups per day, which
is equivalent to 500-1200
mg of catechins or
250-600 mg of EGCG
per day.
Recommended dosage
250-1000 mg
catechin/day
Catechins are active and
functional polyphenol
components of green tea
leaves.
One cup (200ml) of
brewed green tea may
contain 100-150 mg of
catechins.or equivalent
of 50-60mg of EGCG.
The usual consumption
of green tea is about
5-10 cups per day, which
Animal study
Review
Zhang B, Osborne NN. 2006.
Oxidative-induced retinal degeneration is
attenuated by epigallocatechin gallate. Brain
Res. 1124(1):176-87.
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Bo Zhanga, Rukhsana Safaa, Dario Ruscianob,
Neville N. Osbornea, 2007. Epigallocatechin
gallate, an active ingredient from green tea,
attenuates damaging influences to the retina
caused by ischemia/reperfusion. Brain Res
1159(4): 40-53.
Zigman S, Rafferty NS, Rafferty KA, Lewis N.
1999. Effects of green tea polyphenols on lens
photooxidative stress. Biol Bull. 197(2):285-286
Kaszkin M, Beck KF, Eberhardt W, Pfeilschifter
J. 2004. Unravelling green tea's mechanisms of
action: more than meets the eye. Mol
Pharmacol. 65(1): 15-17.
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is equivalent to 500-1200
mg of catechins or
250-600 mg of EGCG
per day..
Nature of Evidence
Human study
Animal study
In vitro
Review
References
Claim ID
Nakagawa K, Ninomiya M, Okubo T, Aoi N,
Juneja L.R, Kim M, Yamanaka K and Miyazawa
T. 1999. Tea Catechin Supplementation
Increases Antioxidant Capacity and Prevents
Phospholipid Hydroperoxidation in Plasma of
Humans. J. Agric. Food Chem.47:3967-3973.
Okubo T, Juneja LR, Yokozawa T, Shibata T
and Hasegawa M. 2004. Antioxidative effect of
Green Tea Catechins and their Clinical Efficacy
in Hemodialysis Patients. The 7th Annual
Meeting of Japanese society for
Complementary and Alternative Medicine. p43.
Yokozawa T, Oura H, Shibata T, Ishida K,
Kaneko M, Hasegawa M, Sakanaka S.and Kim
M. 1996. Effects of Green Tea Tannin in
Dialysis Patients, Journal of Traditional
Medicines, 13: 124-131.
Erba D, Riso P, Bordoni A, Foti P, Biagi PL,
Testolin G. 2005. Effectiveness of moderate
green tea consumption on antioxidative status
and plasma lipid profile in humans. J Nutr
Biochem 16(3):144-149.
Coimbra S, Castro E, Rocha-Pereira P, Rebelo
I, Rocha S, Santos-Silva A. 2006. The effect of
green tea in oxidative stress. Clinical Nutrition
25(5):790-796.
Hakim IA, Harris RB, Brown S, Chow HH,
Wiseman S, Agarwal S, Talbot W. 2003. Effect
of increased tea consumption on oxidative DNA
damage among smokers: A randomized
controlled study. J Nutri. 133: 3303S-3309S.
Miyazawa T. 2000 Absorption, metabolism and
antioxidative effects of tea catechin in humans.
Biofactors 13(1-4): 55-59.
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Zhong Z, Froh M, Connor MD, Li X,
Conzelmann LO, Mason RP, Lemasters JJ and
Thurman RG..2002. Prevention of hepatic
ischemia- reperfusion injury by green tea
extract, Am J Physiol Gastrointest Liver
Physiol, 283, G957-G964.
Inagake M, Yamane T, Kitao Y, Oya K,
Matsumoto H, Kikuoka N, Nakatani H,
Takahashi T, Nishimura H, Iwashima A. 1995.
Inhibition of 1,2-Dimethylhydrazine induced
Oxidative DNA Damage by Green Tea Extract
in Rat. Jpn.J. Cancer Res. 86:1106-1111.
Yokozawa T, Oura H, Sakanaka S and Kim M.
1992. Effect of Tannins in Green Tea on the
Urinary Methylguanidine Excretion in Rats
Indicating a Possible Radical Scavenging
Action, Biosci. Biotech. Biochem., 56(6):
896-899.
Yokozawa T, Oura H, Hattori M, Hattori M, Dohi
K, Sakanaka S and Kim M. 1993. Inhibitory
Effect of Tannin in Green Tea on the
Proliferation of Mesangial Cells, Nephron, 65:
596-600.
Yokozawa T, Oura H, Sakanaka S, Ishigaki S
and Kim M. 1994. Depressor Effect of Tannin
in Green Tea on Rats with Renal Hypertension.
Biosci. Biotech. Biochem., 58(5): 855-858.
Yokozawa T, Oura H, Nakagawa H, Sakanaka
S and Kim M. 1995. Effects of a Component of
Green Tea on the Proliferation of Vascular
Smooth Muscle Cells, Biosci. Biotech.
Biochem., 59(11): 2134-2136.
Yokozawa T, Chung HY, He LQ and Oura H.
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1996. Effectiveness of Green Tea Tannin on
Rats with Chronic Renal Failure, Biosci.
Biotech. Biochem., 60(6): 1000-1005.
Nakagawa T, Yokozawa T, Terasawa T, Shu S
and Juneja LR. 2002. Protective Activity of
Green Tea against Free Radical- and
Glucose-Mediated Protein Damage, J. Agric.
Food Chem, 50: 2418-2422.
Young JF, Dragstedt LO, Haraldsdóttir J,
Daneshvar B, Kal MA, Loft S, Nilsson L,
Nielsen SE, Mayer B, Skibsted LH, Huynh-Ba
T, Hermetter A, Sandström B. 2002. Green tea
extract only affects markers of oxidative status
postprandially: lasting antioxidant effect of
flavonoid-free diet. British J Nutri
87(4):343-355.
Saffari Y, Sadrzadeh SM. 2004. Green tea
metabolite EGCG protects membranes against
oxidative damage in vitro. Life Sci
74(12):1513-1518.
Koketsu M and Satoh Y 1997.Antioxidative
Activity of Green Tea polyphenols in Edible
Oils. Food Lipids 4: 1-9.
Unten L, Koketsu M.and Kim M. 1997.
Anti-discoloring activity of green Tea
Polyphenols on Beta Carotene. J. Agric. Food
Chem. 45: 2009-2012.
Luo M, Kannar K, Wahlqvist M.L and O’Brien
R.C. 1997. Inhibition of LDL oxidation by Green
Tea. Lancet 349: 360-361
Osada K, Takahashi M, Hoshina S, Nakamura
M, Nakamura S, Sugano M. 2001. Tea
catechins inhibit cholesterol oxidation
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accompanying oxidation of low density
lipoprotein in vitro. Comparative Biochemistry
and Physiology, Toxicology and Pharmacology
128(2):153-164.
Rao T.P, Juneja L.R. and Yokozawa T. 2002.
Green Tea Polyphenols Against Renal
Disorders.. Int J Tea Sci 2: 51-58.
Rao T.P, Yokozawa T and Juneja L.R. 2004.
Preventive Effects of Green Tea Polyphenols
against Oxidative Stress of Renal Disease. Int
J Tea Sci. 3, 239-252..
Cholesterol
31 January 2008
Recommended dosage
400-600 mg catechins.
Catechins are active and
functional polyphenol
components of green tea
leaves.
One cup (200ml) of
brewed green tea may
contain 100-150 mg of
catechins.or equivalent
of 50-60mg of EGCG.
The usual consumption
of green tea is about
5-10 cups per day, which
is equivalent to 500-1200
mg of catechins or
250-600 mg of EGCG
per day..
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Epidemiology study
Human study
Animal study
In vitro
Review
References
Claim ID
Tokunaga S, White IR, Frost C, Tanaka K,
Kono S, Tokudome S, Akamatsu T, Moriyama
T, Zakouji H. 2002 Green tea consumption and
serum lipids and lipoproteins in a population of
healthy workers in Japan. Annals of
Epidemiology 12(3):157-165.
Kono S, Shinchi K, Wakabayashi K, Honjo S,
Todoroki I, Sakurai Y, Imanishi K, Nishikawa H,
Ogawa S, Katsurada M. 1996. Relation of
green tea consumption to serum lipids and
lipoproteins in Japanese men. J Epidemiology
6: 128-133.
Kim W, Jeong MH, Cho SH, Yun JH, Chae HJ,
Ahn YK, Lee MC, Cheng X, Kondo T, Murohara
T, Kang JC. 2006. Effect of green tea
consumption on endothelial function and
circulating endothelial progenitor cells in
chronic smokers. Circulation J. 70(8):
1052-1057.
Maron DJ, Lu GP, Cai NS, Wu ZG, Li YH,
Chen H, Zhu JQ, Jin XJ, Wouters BC, Zhao J.
2003. Cholesterol-lowering effect of a
theaflavin-enriched green tea extract: a
randomized controlled trial. Arch Intern Med
163(12):1448-1453.
Unno T, Tago M, Suzuki Y, Nozawa A,
Sagesaka YM, Kakuda T, Egawa K, Kondo K.
2005. Effect of tea catechins on postprandial
plasma lipid responses in human subjects.
British J Nutri. 93(4):543-547.
Lee W, Min WK, Chun S, Lee YW, Park H, Lee
DH, Lee YK, Son JE. 2005. Long-term effects
of green tea ingestion on atherosclerotic
biological markers in smokers. Clin Biochem
38(1): 84-87.
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References
Claim ID
Erba D, Riso P, Bordoni A, Foti P, Biagi PL,
Testolin G. 2005. Effectiveness of moderate
green tea consumption on antioxidative status
and plasma lipid profile in humans. J Nutr
Biochem 16(3):144-9.
Muramatsu K, Fukuyo M, Hara Y. 1986. Effect
of green tea catechins on plasma cholesterol
level in cholesterol-fed rats. J Nutr Sci
Vitaminol (Tokyo) 32(6):613-22.
Raederstorff DG, Schlachter MF, Elste V,
Weber P. 2003. Effect of EGCG on lipid
absorption and plasma lipid levels in rats. J
Nutr Biochem 14(6):326-332.
Yang TT, Koo MW. 1997. Hypocholesterolemic
effects of Chinese tea. Pharmacol Res
35(6):505-512.
Kobayashi M, Unno T, Suzuki Y, Nozawa A,
Sagesaka Y, Kakuda T, Ikeda I. 2005.
Heat-epimerized tea catechins have the same
cholesterol-lowering activity as green tea
catechins in cholesterol-fed rats. Biosci.
Biotech and Biochem 69(12):2455-2458.
Chan PT, Fong WP, Cheung YL, Huang Y, Ho
WK, Chen ZY. 1999. Jasmine green tea
epicatechins are hypolipidemic in hamsters
(Mesocricetus auratus) fed a high fat diet. J
Nutri 129:1094-1101.
Osada K, Takahashi M, Hoshina S, Nakamura
M, Nakamura S, Sugano M. 2001.Tea
catechins inhibit cholesterol oxidation
accompanying oxidation of low density
lipoprotein in vitro. Comparative Biochemistry
and Physiology, Toxicol Pharm 128(2):153-164.
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Claim ID
Lin JK, Lin-Shaiu SY. 2006. Mechanisms of
hypolipidemic and anti-obesity effects of tea
and tea polyphenols. Molecular Nutrition and
Food Research 50(2):211-217.
Weight
management
31 January 2008
Recommended dosage
400-600 mg catechins
Catechins are active and
functional polyphenol
components of green tea
leaves.
One cup (200ml) of
brewed green tea may
contain 100-150 mg of
catechins.or equivalent
of 50-60mg of EGCG.
The usual consumption
of green tea is about
5-10 cups per day, which
is equivalent to 500-1200
mg of catechins or
250-600 mg of EGCG
per day.
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Human study
Animal study
Review
References
Claim ID
Dulloo AG, Duret C, Rohrer D, Girardier L,
Mensi N, Fathi M, Chantre P, Vandermander J.
1999. Efficacy of a green tea extract rich in
catechin polyphenols and caffeine in increasing
24-h energy expenditure and fat oxidation in
humans. Am J Clin Nutr. 70(6):1040-50.
Nagao T, Komine Y, Soga S, Meguro S, Hase
T, Tanaka Y, Tokimitsu I. 2005. Ingestion of a
tea rich in catechins leads to a reduction in
body fat and malondialdehyde-modified LDL in
men. Am J Clin Nutri 81(1): 122-129.
Shimotoyodome A, Haramizu S, Inaba M,
Murase T, Tokimitsu I. 2005. Exercise and
green tea extract stimulate fat oxidation and
prevent obesity in mice. Med Sci Sports Exerc.
37(11): 1884-1892.
Klaus S, Pültz S, Thöne-Reineke C, Wolfram
S. 2005. Epigallocatechin gallate attenuates
diet-induced obesity in mice by decreasing
energy absorption and increasing fat oxidation.
Intl J Obesity (London) 29(6): 615-623.
Shimotoyodome A, Haramizu S, Inaba M,
Murase T, Tokimitsu I. 2005. Exercise and
green tea extract stimulate fat oxidation and
prevent obesity in mice. Medicine and Science
in Sports and Exercise 37(11):1884-1892.
Ashida H, Furuyashiki T, Nagayasu H, Bessho
H, Sakakibara H, Hashimoto T, Kanazawa K.
2004. Anti-obesity actions of green tea:
possible involvements in modulation of the
glucose uptake system and suppression of the
adipogenesis-related transcription factors.
Biofactors 22(1-4):135-140.
Sayama K, Lin S, Zheng G, Oguni I. 2000
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Effects of green tea on growth, food utilization
and lipid metabolism in mice. In Vivo.
14(4):481-484.
Choo JJ. 2003. Green tea reduces body fat
accretion caused by high-fat diet in rats through
beta-adrenoceptor activation of thermogenesis
in brown adipose tissue. J Nutri. Biochem.
14(11):671-676.
Zheng G, Sayama K, Okubo T, Juneja LR,
Oguni I. 2004. Anti-obesity effects of three
major components of green tea, catechins,
caffeine and theanine, in mice. In Vivo
18(1):55-62.
Juhel C, Armand M, Pafumi Y, Rosier C,
Vandermander J, Lairon D. 2000. Green tea
extract (AR25) inhibits lipolysis of triglycerides
in gastric and duodenal medium in vitro. J Nutr
Biochem 11(1):45-51.
Dulloo AG, Seydoux J, Girardier L, Chantre P,
Vandermander J. 2000 Green tea and
thermogenesis: interactions between
catechin-polyphenols, caffeine and sympathetic
activity. Int J Obes Rel Metab Disord
24(2):252-258.
Wolfram S, Wang Y, Thielecke F. 2006.
Anti-obesity effects of green tea: from bedside
to bench. Mol Nutr Food Res. 50(2):176-187.
Lin JK, Lin-Shaiu SY. 2006 Mechanisms of
hypolipidemic and anti-obesity effects of tea
and tea polyphenols. Molecular Nutrition and
Food Research 50(2):211-217.
Glucose
metabolism
31 January 2008
Recommended dosage
400-600mg
Catechins are active and
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Component
Health
Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
functional polyphenol
components of green tea
leaves.
One cup (200ml) of
brewed green tea may
contain 100-150 mg of
catechins.or equivalent
of 50-60mg of EGCG.
The usual consumption
of green tea is about
5-10 cups per day, which
is equivalent to 500-1200
mg of catechins or
250-600 mg of EGCG
per day..
Nature of Evidence
Human study
Animal study
Review
References
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Iso H, Date C, Wakai K, et al. 2006. The
relationship between green tea and total
caffeine intake and risk for self-reported type 2
diabetes among Japanese adults. Ann Intern
Med. 144(8):554-62.
Zhong L, Furne JK, Levitt MD. 2006 An extract
of black, green, and mulberry teas causes
malabasorption of carbohydrate but not of
triacylglycerol in healthy volunteers. Am J Clin
Nutri. 84(3):551-555
Tsuneki H, Ishizuka M, Terasawa M, Wu JB,
Sasaoka T, Kimura I. 2004. Effect of green tea
on blood glucose levels and serum proteomic
patterns in diabetic (db/db) mice and on
glucose metabolism in healthy humans. BMC
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Arts IC, Jacobs DR Jr, Harnack LJ, Gross M,
Folsom AR. 2001. Dietary catechins in relation
to coronary heart disease death among
postmenopausal women.
Epidemiology.12(6):668-675.
Wolfram S, Raederstorff D, Preller M, Wang Y,
Teixeira SR, Riegger C, Weber P. 2006.
Epigallocatechin gallate supplementation
alleviates diabetes in rodents. J Nutri. 136(10):
2512-2518.
Kim MJ, Ryu GR, Chung JS, Sim SS, Min DS,
Rhie DJ, Yoon SH, Hahn SJ, Kim MS, Jo YH.
2003. Protective effects of epicatechin against
the toxic effects of streptozotocin on rat
pancreatic islets. Pancreas 26(3):292-299.
Fukino Y, Ikeda A, Maruyama K, Aoki N,
Okubo T, Iso H.2007. Randomized controlled
trial for an effect of green tea-extract powder
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supplementation on glucose abnormalities.
Eur J Clin Nutr.
Hase M, Babazono T, Karibe S, Kinae N,
Iwamoto Y. 2006. Renoprotective effects of tea
catechin in streptozotocin- induced diabetic
rats. Int Urol Nephrol. 38(3-4):693-699.
Fukino Y, Shimbo M, Aoki N, Okubo T, Iso
H.2005. Randomized controlled trial for an
effect of green tea consumption on insulin
resistance and inflammation markers.
J Nutr Sci Vitaminol (Tokyo). 51(5):335-342.
Kim MJ, Ryu GR, Chung JS, Sim SS, Min DS,
Rhie DJ, Yoon SH, Hahn SJ, Kim MS,
Jo YH. 2003. Protective effects of epicatechin
against the toxic effects of streptozotocin on rat
pancreatic islets: in vivo and in vitro. Pancreas.
26(3):292-299.
Rizvi SI, Zaid MA.2001.Intracellular reduced
glutathione content in normal and type 2
diabetic erythrocytes: effect of insulin and
(-)epicatechin. J Physiol Pharmacol.
52(3):483-488.
Hung PF, Wu BT, Chen HC, Chen YH, Chen
CL, Wu MH, Liu HC, Lee MJ, Kao YH.2005.
Antimitogenic effect of green tea (-)
-epigallocatechin gallate on 3T3-L1
preadipocytes depends on the ERK and Cdk2
pathways. Am J Physiol Cell Physiol.
288(5):C1094-10108.
Li C, Allen A, Kwagh J, Doliba NM, Qin W,
Najafi H, Collins HW, Matschinsky FM, Stanley
CA, Smith TJ. 2006. Green tea polyphenols
modulate insulin secretion by inhibiting
glutamate dehydrogenase. J Biol Chem.
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281(15): 10214-10221
Li T, Liu J, Zhang X, Ji G. 2007. Antidiabetic
activity of lipophilic (-)
-epigallocatechin-3-gallate derivative under its
role of alpha-glucosidase inhibition. Biomed
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Rizvi SI, Zaid MA, Anis R, Mishra N. 2005.
Protective role of tea catechins against
oxidation-induced damage of type 2 diabetic
erythrocytes. Clin Exp Pharmacol Physiol.
32(1-2):70-75.
Moon HS, Lee HG, Choi YJ, Kim TG, Cho CS.
2007. Proposed mechanisms of (-)
-epigallocatechin-3-gallate for anti-obesity.
Chem Biol Interact.167(2):85-98.
Kao YH, Chang HH, Lee MJ, Chen CL.2006.
Tea, obesity, and diabetes. Mol Nutr Food Res.
50(2):188-210.
Crespy V, Williamson G.2004. A review of the
health effects of green tea catechins in in vivo
animal models.J Nutr.134 (12
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Women health
31 January 2008
Recommended dosage
500 –1000 mg/day
Catechins are active and
functional polyphenol
components of green tea
leaves.
One cup (200ml) of
brewed green tea may
contain 100-150 mg of
catechins.or equivalent
of 50-60mg of EGCG.
The usual consumption
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of green tea is about
5-10 cups per day, which
is equivalent to 500-1200
mg of catechins or
250-600 mg of EGCG
per day.
Nature of Evidence
Meta analysis
Human study
References
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Larsson SC, Wolk A. 2005. Tea consumption
and ovarian cancer risk in a population-based
cohort. Arch Intern Med. 165(22):2683-86.
Sun CL, Yuan JM, Koh WP, Yu MC. 2006.
Green tea, black tea and breast cancer risk: a
meta-analysis of epidemiological studies.
Carcinogenesis 27(7):1310-1315.
Zhang M, Lee AH, Binns CW, Xie X. 2004.
Green tea consumption enhances survival of
epithelial ovarian cancer. Int J Cancer.
112(3):465-69.
Wu AH, Yu MC, Tseng CC, Hankin J, Pike MC.
2003. Green tea and risk of breast cancer in
Asian Americans. Int J Cancer 106(4):574-579.
Yuan JM, Koh WP, Sun CL, Lee HP, Yu MC.
2005. Green tea intake, ACE gene
polymorphism and breast cancer risk among
Chinese women in Singapore. Carcinogenesis
26(8):1389-1394.
Wu AH, Tseng CC, Van Den Berg D, Yu MC.
2003. Tea intake, COMT genotype, and breast
cancer in Asian-American women. Cancer
Research 63(21):7526-7529.
Zhang M, Holman CD, Huang JP, Xie X. 2006
Green tea and the prevention of breast cancer:
a case-control study in southeast China.
Carcinogenesis 28(5):1074-1078.
Men health /
prostate health
31 January 2008
Recommended dosage
500-1000mg/day
Catechins are active and
functional polyphenol
components of green tea
leaves.
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Conditions of Use
One cup (200ml) of
brewed green tea may
contain 100-150 mg of
catechins.or equivalent
of 50-60mg of EGCG.
The usual consumption
of green tea is about
5-10 cups per day, which
is equivalent to 500-1200
mg of catechins or
250-600 mg of EGCG
per day.
Nature of Evidence
Human study
In vitro
Review
References
Claim ID
Jian L, Xie LLP, Lee AH, Binns CW. Protective
effect of green tea against prostate cancer: a
case-control study in southeast China.
International Journal of Cancer
2004;108(1):130-35.
Henning SM, Aronson W, Niu Y, Conde F, Lee
NH, Seeram NP, Lee RP, Lu J, Harris DM,
Moro A, Hong J, Pak-Shan L, Barnard RJ,
Ziaee HG, Csathy G, Go VL, Wang H, Heber
D. 2006. Tea polyphenols and theaflavins are
present in prostate tissue of humans and mice
after green and black tea consumption. J
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Bettuzzi S, Brausi M, Rizzi F, Castagnetti G,
Peracchia G, Corti A. 2006. Chemoprevention
of human prostate cancer by oral
administration of green tea catechins in
volunteers with high-grade prostate
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from a one-year proof-of-principle study.
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Hussain T, Gupta S, Adhami VM, Mukhtar H.
2005. Green tea constituent
epigallocatechin-3-gallate selectively inhibits
COX-2 without affecting COX-1 expression in
human prostate carcinoma cells. Int. J. Cancer.
113(4): 660-69.
Adhami VM, Malik A, Zaman N, Sarfaraz S,
Siddiqui IA, Syed DN, Afaq F, Pasha FS,
Saleem M, Mukhtar H. 2007. Combined
inhibitory effects of green tea polyphenols and
selective cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors on the
growth of human prostate cancer cells both in
vitro and in vivo. Clin Cancer Res. 13:1611-19.
Saleem M, Adhami VM, Siddiqui IA, Mukhtar H.
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2003. Tea beverage in chemoprevention of
prostate cancer: a mini-review. Nutri. Cancer
47(1):13-23.
Colon health
Recommended dosage
500-1000mg
catechin/day
Catechins are active and
functional polyphenol
components of green tea
leaves.
One cup (200ml) of
brewed green tea may
contain 100-150 mg of
catechins.or equivalent
of 50-60mg of EGCG.
The usual consumption
of green tea is about
5-10 cups per day, which
is equivalent to 500-1200
mg of catechins or
250-600 mg of EGCG
per day.
Cognitive function
31 January 2008
Recommended dosage
4-6cup/day (200-400mg
catechins)54
Catechins are active and
functional polyphenol
components of green tea
leaves.
One cup (200ml) of
brewed green tea may
contain 100-150 mg of
catechins.or equivalent
of 50-60mg of EGCG.
Animal study
In vitro
Review
Yamane T 1996. Chemoprevention of
gastro-intestinal cancer with green tea extract.
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Yamane T, Hagiwara N, Tateishi M, Akachi S,
Kim M, Okuzumi J, Kitao Y, Inagake M, Kuwata
K. and Takahashi T. 1991. Inhibition of
Azoxymethane-induced Colon Carcinogenesis
in Rat by Green Tea polyphenol Fraction.
Jpn.J.Cancer.res 82: 1336-1339.
Lee YK, Bone ND, Strege AK, Shanafelt TD,
Jelinek DF, Kay NE.. 2004. VEGF receptor
phosphorylation status and apoptosis is
modulated by a green tea component,
epigallocatehcin-3-gallate (EGCG), in B-cell
chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Blood. 104(3):
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Juneja LR. 1997. Green Tea
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The usual consumption
of green tea is about
5-10 cups per day, which
is equivalent to 500-1200
mg of catechins or
250-600 mg of EGCG
per day.
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Human study
References
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Unno K, Takabayashi F, Yoshida H, Choba D,
Fukutomi R, Kikunaga N, Kishido T, Oku N,
Hoshino M. 2007. Daily consumption of green
tea catechin delays memory regression in aged
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Chan YC, Hosoda K, Tsai CJ, Yamamoto S,
Wang MF. 2006. Favorable effects of tea on
reducing the cognitive deficits and brain
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Haque AM, Hashimoto M, Katakura M, Tanabe
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Rezai-Zadeh K, Shytle D, Sun N, Mori T, Hou
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Kuriyama S, Hozawa A, Ohmori K, Shimazu T,
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Ehrnhoefer DE, Duennwald M, Markovic P,
Wacker JL, Engemann S, Roark M, Legleiter J,
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events in huntingtin misfolding and reduces
toxicity in Huntington’s disease models. Hum
Mol Genet. 15(18): 2743-2751.
Gut flora
Dental health
31 January 2008
Recommended dosage
250-500ppm
Catechins are active and
functional polyphenol
components of green tea
leaves.
One cup (200ml) of
brewed green tea may
contain 100-150 mg of
catechins.or equivalent
of 50-60mg of EGCG.
The usual consumption
of green tea is about
5-10 cups per day, which
is equivalent to 500-1200
mg of catechins or
250-600 mg of EGCG
per day.
Recommended dosage
500 -1000 ppm
Catechins are active and
functional polyphenol
components of green tea
leaves.
One cup (200ml) of
brewed green tea may
contain 100-150 mg of
catechins.or equivalent
of 50-60mg of EGCG.
The usual consumption
of green tea is about
5-10 cups per day, which
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In vitro
Animal study
Okubo T, Ishihara N, Oura A, Serit M, Kim M,
Yamamoto T and Mitsuoka T. 1992. In Vivo
Effects of Tea Polyphenol Intake on Human
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is equivalent to 500-1200
mg of catechins or
250-600 mg of EGCG
per day.
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Monograph
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Animal study
Review
In vitro
References
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FNFC: Ministry of Health and Welfare
(FOSHU) Japan
Chemistry and Application of Green tea. 1997.
Edited by Takehiko Yamamoto, Lekh Raj
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Sakanaka S, Kim M, Taniguchi M, 1989.
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Heart health
31 January 2008
Recommended dosage
500-1000 mg catechins
Catechins are active and
functional polyphenol
components of green tea
leaves.
One cup (200ml) of
brewed green tea may
contain 100-150 mg of
catechins.or equivalent
of 50-60mg of EGCG.
The usual consumption
of green tea is about
5-10 cups per day, which
is equivalent to 500-1200
mg of catechins or
250-600 mg of EGCG
per day..
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Animal study
In viro
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Kuriyama S, Shimazu T, Ohmori K, Kikuchi N,
Nakaya N, Nishino Y, Tsubono Y, Tsuji I. 2006.
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Ikeda M, Suzuki C, Umegaki K, Saito K,
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Skin care
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Recommended dosage
500-1000 mg catechins
Catechins are active and
functional polyphenol
components of green tea
leaves.
One cup (200ml) of
brewed green tea may
contain 100-150 mg of
catechins.or equivalent
of 50-60mg of EGCG.
The usual consumption
of green tea is about
5-10 cups per day, which
is equivalent to 500-1200
mg of catechins or
250-600 mg of EGCG
per day.
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Animal study
Review
In vitro
References
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Chicken and chicken products
Antioxidant to
prevent oxidative
stress,Proper
thyroid function
Maintenance of
cellular redox status
31 January 2008
Selenium-Enriched*
Sel-Plex Inside”*
Contains x µg Se/100 g
Kuricova S, Boldizariva
K, Gresakova L,
Bobcek R, Levkut M, &
Leng L (2003)
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Foo LY, Lu Y, Howell AB, Vorsa N. A-Type
proanthocyanidin trimers from cranberry that
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2. The Complete German Commission E
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Medicines 1998 American Botanical Council
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MacDonald Hawking, 1997 Plexus Publishing
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Health 1999 Healthnotes Inc.
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Foster 1996 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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10. J Agric Food Chem. 2006 Jun
14;54(12):4162-7 Total oxidant scavenging
capacity of Euterpe oleracea Mart. (açaí) seeds
and identification of their polyphenolic
compounds.
11. J Ethnopharmacol. 2006 Sep
19;107(2):291-6. Epub 2006 Mar 22. Inhibitory
effects of Euterpe oleracea Mart. on nitric oxide
production and iNOS expression.
12. J Agric Food Chem. 2006 Feb
22;54(4):1222-9. Açai (Euterpe oleracea Mart.)
polyphenolics in their glycoside and aglycone
forms induce apoptosis of HL-60 leukemia
cells.
13. Int J Food Sci Nutr. 2005 Feb;56(1):53-64.
Total oxidant scavenging capacities of Euterpe
oleracea Mart. (Açaí) fruits.
14. J Agric Food Chem. 2004 Mar
24;52(6):1539-45 Phytochemical composition
and pigment stability of Açai (Euterpe oleracea
Mart.).
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Brouillard R. (2003). "Analysis and biological
activities of anthocyanins.". Phytochemistry 64
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and phenolic content of Oregon caneberries.. J
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• Andersen, O.M. Flavonoids: Chemistry,
Biochemistry and Applications. CRC Press,
Boca Raton FL 2006.
• G. M. Robinson, Robert Robinson (1931). "A
survey of anthocyanins. I". Biochem J. 25 (5):
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Cranberry (Lingonberry) juice,
(Vaccinium vitis idaea, Vaccinium
macrocarpon)
Urinary tract
31 January 2008
Product ready-to-drink
(diluted juice, nectar or
syrup) containing 9,2 g
of juice concentrate;
used
daily over 12 month.
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Reviews
RCTs
References
Claim ID
AFSSA 2003-SA-0352 and 2003-SA-0214
Authoritative/Scientific Bodies
Approval of Agence Frangaise de Securite
Sanitaire des Aliments – AFSSA, avis a l’
evaluation des justificatifs concernant l’
allegation « contribue a diminuer la fixation de
certaines bacteries E.coli sur les parois des
voies urinaires » et sur l’emploi de la «
cranberry/canneberg » ou « Vaccinium
macrocarpon » dans des jus concentres, des
complements alimentaires et un cocktail/nectar
de jus, April 6 2004, Afssa - Saisine n° 2003
-SA-0352.
Approval of Agence Frangaise de Securite
Sanitaire des Aliments – AFSSA, avis relative a
l’evaluation des justificatifs concernant l’
allegation « contribue a diminuer la fixation de
certaines bacteries E.coli sur les parois
urinaires » pour un nectar/cocktail de jus de
cranberry, December 3 2004, Afssa - Saisine
n° 2003-SA - 0214.
Reviews
Bruyere F, [Use of cranberry in chronic
urinary tract infections.][Article in French], Med
Mal Infect. 2006 Jul; 36(7):358-363. Epub 2006
Jul 18; Service d'urologie, CHRU Bretonneau,
2, boulevard Tonnelle, 37044 Tours, France.
Donabedian H, Nutritional therapy and
infectious diseases: a two-edged sword. Nutr J.
2006 Sep 4; 5(1):21 [Epub ahead of print].
Jepson RG, Mihaljevic L, Craig J,
Cranberries for preventing urinary tract
infections., Cochrane Database Syst Rev.
2004; (1):CD001321.. Department of General
Practice, Edinburgh University, 20 West
Richmond Street, Edinburgh, UK, EH8 9DX.
Clinical Studies
Di Martino P, Agniel R, David K, Templer
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References
Claim ID
C, Gaillard JL, Denys P, Botto H, Reduction of
Escherichia coli adherence to uroepithelial
bladder cells after consumption of cranberry
juice: a double-blind randomized
placebo-controlled cross-over trial, World J
Urol. 2006 Feb; 24(1):21-7. Epub 2006 Jan 6.;
Laboratoire ERRMECe (EA1391), Universite de
Cergy-Pontoise, 2 Avenue A. Chauvin, 95302
Pontoise cedex, France
Kontiokari T, Sundqvist K, Nuutinen M,
Pokka T, Koskela M, Uhari M., Randomised
trial of cranberry-lingonberry juice and
Lactobacillus GG drink for the prevention of
urinary tract infections in women, BMJ. 2001
Oct 20; 323(7318):936. Evid Based Nurs. 2002
Apr; 5(2):43. Department of Pediatrics,
University of Oulu, Oulu, Fin-90220, Finland.
Netzel M., Strass G., Herbst M., Dietrich
H., Bitsch R., Bitsch I., Frank T., The excretion
and biological antioxidant activity of elderberry
antioxidants in healthy humans. Food Research
International, Volume 38, Issue 8-9,
October-November 2005, Pages 905-910;
Third international Congress on Pigments in
Food.
Sobota AE, Inhibition of bacterial
adherence by cranberry juice: potential use for
the treatment of urinary tract infections, J Urol.
1984 May; 131(5): 1013-6.
In Vitro Studies
Howell AB, Reed JD, Krueger CG,
Winterbottom R, Cunningham DG, Leahy M.,
A-type cranberry proanthocyanidins and
uropathogenic bacterial anti-adhesion activity,
Phytochemistry, 2005 Sep; 66(18): 228191; Marucci Center for Blueberry Cranberry
Research, Rutgers University, Chatsworth, NJ
08019, USA.
Scientific Studies
Turner A, Chen SN, Joike MK, Pendland
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References
Claim ID
SL, Pauli GF, Farnsworth NR., Inhibition of
uropathogenic Escherichia coli by cranberry
juice: a new antiadherence assay., J Agric
Food Chem. 2005 Nov 16; 53(23):8940-7.;
UIC/NIH Center for Botanical Dietary
Supplements Research for Women's Health,
Department of Medicinal Chemistry and
Pharmacognosy (MC781), College of
Pharmacy, University of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois
60612, USA.
Others
Natural Standard Research Collaboration,
2005; Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon)
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/
druginfo/natural/patient-cranberry.html
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Claim ID
Dairy
Dental health
Lactose the only
carbohydrate present in
a product, lactose level
maximum 5 g/100 g
Scientific review
Moynihan P. Food and factors that protects
against dental caries Nutrition Bulletin 2000
(BNF) 25:281-286
Levine RS. Mlik, flavoured milk products and
caries. Br. Dent J 2001 Jul 1;191(1):20
738
Nyvad B The effect of sweetened milk on the
pH responce of Dental Plaque Caries Res 29:
321
Thomson ME, Dever JG, Pearce EI Intra-oral
testing of flavoured sweetened milk. N Z Dent
J 1984 Apr;80(360):44-6
Weight loss
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in an energy restricted
diet.
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Human intervention
study
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Reviews
Barba G, Russo P. Dairy foods, dietary
calcium and obesity: a short review of the
evidence. Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis. 2006
Sep;16(6):445-51. Epub 2006 Aug 22.
Barr SI. “Increased Dairy Products or
Calcium Intake: Is Body Weight and
composition Affected in Humans” J Nutr
2003;133:245S-248S
Heaney RP. Normalizing calcium intake:
projected population effects for body weight. J
Nutr. 2003 Jan;133(1):268S-270S. Review.
Heaney RP, Davies KM, Barger-Lux MJ.
Calcium and weight: clinical studies. J Am Coll
Nutr. 2002 Apr;21(2):152S-155S. Review.
Huth PJ, DiRienzo DB, Miller GD. Major
scientific advances with dairy foods in nutrition
and health. J Dairy Sci. 2006 Apr;89(4):120721. Review
Pfeuffer M, Schrezenmeir J. Milk and the
metabolic syndrome. Obes Rev. 2007
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St-Onge M-P “Dietary fats teas, dairy, and
nuts: potential functional foods for weight
control?” Am J Clin Nutr 2005;81:7-15
Teegarden D. The influence of dairy
product consumption on body composition. J
Nutr. 2005 Dec;135(12):2749-52. Review.
Zemel “Review. The role of dairy Foods in
Weight Management” J Am Coll Nutr
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Barba G, Troiano E, Russo P, Venezia A,
Siani A. Inverse association between body
mass and frequency of milk consumption in
children. Br J Nutr. 2005 Jan;93(1):15-9.
Berkey CS, Rockett HRH, Willett WC,
Colditz GA. “Milk, Dairy fat, Dietary calcium,
and weight gain” Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med
2005;159:543-550
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Bowen J, Noakes M, Clifton PM “Effect of
calcium and dairy foods in high protein,
energy-restricted diets on weight loss and
metabolic parameters in overweight adults” Int
J Obes 2005;29:957-965
Brooks BM, Rajeshwari R, Nicklas TA,
Yang SJ, Berenson GS. Association of calcium
intake, dairy product consumption with
overweight status in young adults (1995-1996):
the Bogalusa Heart Study. J Am Coll Nutr.
2006 Dec;25(6):523-32.
Chan GM, Hoffman K, McMurry M. Effects
of dairy products on bone and body
composition in pubertal girls. J Pediatr. 1995
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Cummings NK, James AP, Soares MJ. The
acute effects of different sources of dietary
calcium on postprandial energy metabolism. Br
J Nutr. 2006 Jul;96(1):138-44.
Gunther CW, Legowski PA, Lyle RM,
McCabe GP, Eagan MS, Peacock M,
Teegaarden D. „Dairy products do not lead to
alterations in body weight or fat mass in young
women in a 1-y intervention“ Am J Clin Nutr
2005;81:751-6
Jacobsen R, Lorenzen JK, Toubo S,
Krog-Mikkelsen I, Astrup A “Effect of short-term
high dietary calcium intake of 24-h energy
expenditure, fat oxidation, and fecal fat
excretion” Int J Obes 2005;29:292-301
Major GC, Alarie F, Dore J, Phouttama S,
Tremblay A. Supplementation with calcium +
vitamin D enhances the beneficial effect of
weight loss on plasma lipid and lipoprotein
concentrations. Am J Clin Nutr. 2007
Jan;85(1):54-9.
Marques-Vidal P, Goncalves A, Dias CM.
Milk intake is inversely related to obesity in men
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and in young women: data from the Portuguese
Health Interview Survey 1998-1999. Int J Obes
(Lond). 2006 Jan;30(1):88-93.
Mirmiran P, Esmaillzadeh A, Azizi F. Dairy
consumption and body mass index: an inverse
relationship. Int J Obes (Lond). 2005
Jan;29(1):115-21.
Melanson EL, Donahoo WT, Dong F, Ida T,
Zemel MB. Effect of low- and high-calcium
dairy-based diets on macronutrient oxidation in
humans. Obes Res. 2005 Dec;13(12):2102-12.
Nielsen SJ, Popkin BM. Changes in
beverage intake between 1977 and 2001. Am J
Prev Med. 2004 Oct;27(3):205-10. Erratum in:
Am J Prev Med. 2005 May;28(4):413.
Novotny R, Daida YG, Acharya S, Grove
JS, Vogt TM. Dairy intake is associated with
lower body fat and soda intake with greater
weight in adolescent girls. J Nutr. 2004
Aug;134(8):1905-9.
Pereira MA, Jacobs DR Jr, Van Horn L,
Slattery ML, Kartashov AI, Ludwig DS. Dairy
consumption, obesity, and the insulin
resistance syndrome in young adults: the
CARDIA Study. JAMA. 2002 Apr
24;287(16):2081-9.
Ranganathan R, Nicklas TA, Yang SJ,
Berenson GS. The nutritional impact of dairy
product consumption on dietary intakes of
adults (1995-1996): the Bogalusa Heart Study.
J Am Diet Assoc. 2005 Sep;105(9):1391-400.
Rosell M, Hakansson NN, Wolk A.
Association between dairy food consumption
and weight change over 9 y in 19,352
perimenopausal women. Am J Clin Nutr. 2006
Dec;84(6):1481-8.
Tremblay A| Joanisse DR. Calcium intake,
body composition and plasma lipid-lipoprotein
concentrations in adults. Aust J Dairy Technol
2005; 60(1): 66-9.
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Zemel MB, Richards J, Russel J, Milstead
A, Gehardt L, Silvia E. “Dairy argumentation of
total and central fat loss in obese subjects” Int J
Obes Res 2005; 29(4):391-7
Zemel MB, Thompson W, Milstead A,
Morris K, Campbell P. Calcium and dairy
acceleration of weight and fat loss during
energy restriction in obese adults. Obes Res.
2004 Apr;12(4):582-90.
Low GI / blood
glucose response
GI <35 (ref glucose=100)
Only to be used on dairy
products containing at
least 4 g/100g of
carbohydrates.
31 January 2008
Scientific review
Foster-Powell K, Holt SH, Brand-Miller JC.
International table of glycemic index and
glycemic load values: 2002. Am J Clin Nutr.
2002 Jul;76(1):5-56.
737
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Claim ID
Dairy (low fat dairy)
*Dairy refers to cow’s milk, yogurt
and cheese
Weight loss
Fat loss
Weight
maintenance
31 January 2008
-low fat
As part of a healthy
balanced diet and
lifestyle
869
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Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
Reviews
Individual Human
Interventions Studies
Longitudinal Study
Randomised, parallel
study
Observational Study
Randomized Cross
over trial
Intervention Study
References
Claim ID
Barba G & Russo P (2006) Dairy foods, dietary
calcium and obesity: a short review of the
evidence. Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis 16;
445-451.
Barr SI (2003) Increased dairy product or
calcium intake: is body weight or composition
affected in humans? J Nutr 133; 245S-248S.
Heaney RP (2003) Normalizing calcium intake:
projected population effects for body weight. J
Nutr 133; 268S-270S.
Heaney RP, Davies KM & Barger-Lux MJ
(2002) Calcium and weight: clinical studies. J
Am Coll Nutr 21; 152S-155S.
Huth PJ, DiRienzo DB & Miller GD (2006)
Major scientific advances with dairy foods in
nutrition and health. J Dairy Sci 89; 1207-1221.
Pfeuffer M & Schrezenmeir J (2007) Milk and
the metabolic syndrome. Obes Rev 8; 109-118.
St-Onge MP (2005) Dietary fats, teas, dairy,
and nuts: potential functional foods for weight
control? Am J Clin Nutr 81; 7-15.
Teegarden D (2005) The influence of dairy
product consumption on body composition. J
Nutr 135; 2749-2752.
Zemel MB (2002) Regulation of adiposity and
obesity risk by dietary calcium: mechanisms
and implications. J Am Coll Nutr 21;
146S-151S
Zemel MB (2003) Mechanisms of dairy
modulation of adiposity. J Nutr 133;
252S-256S.
Zemel MB (2003) Role of dietary calcium and
dairy products in modulating adiposity. Lipids
38; 139-146.
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References
Claim ID
Zemel MB (2004) Role of calcium and dairy
products in energy partitioning and weight
management. Am J Clin Nutr 79; 907S-912S
Zemel MB (2005) The role of dairy foods in
weight management. J Am Coll Nutr 24;
537S-546S.
Barba G et al (2005) Inverse association
between body mass and frequency of milk
consumption in children. Br J Nutr 93; 15-19.
Berkey CS et al (2005) Milk, dairy fat, dietary
calcium, and weight gain: a longitudinal study
of adolescents. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 159;
543-550.
Bowen J, Noakes M & Clifton PM (2005) Effect
of calcium and dairy foods in high protein,
energy-restricted diets on weight loss and
metabolic parameters in overweight adults. Int
J Obes 29; 957-965.
Bowen J, Noakes M & Clifton PM (2005) Effect
of calcium and dairy foods in high protein,
energy-restricted diets on weight loss and
metabolic parameters in overweight adults. Int
J Obes 29; 957-965.
Brooks BM et al (2006) Association of calcium
intake, dairy product consumption with
overweight status in young adults (1995-1996):
the Bogalusa Heart Study. J Am Coll Nutr 25;
523-532.
Chan GM, Hoffman K & McMurry M (1995)
Effects of dairy products on bone and body
composition in pubertal girls. J Pediatr 126;
551-556.
Cummings NK, James AP & Soares MJ (2006)
The acute effects of different sources of dietary
calcium on postprandial energy metabolism. Br
31 January 2008
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Component
Health
Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
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References
Claim ID
J Nutr 96; 138-144.
Gunther CW et al (2005) Dairy products do not
lead to alterations in body weight or fat mass in
young women in a 1-y intervention. Am J Clin
Nutr 81; 751-756.
Jacobsen R et al (2005) Effect of short-term
high dietary calcium intake on 24-h energy
expenditure, fat oxidation, and fecal fat
excretion. Int J Obes 29; 292-301.
31 January 2008
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Food
Component
Health
Relationship
Suggested
Conditions of Use
Nature of Evidence
Randomised double
blind trial
Cross Sectional Study
Randomised crossover
study
Cross Sectional Study
Observational Study
Randomised trial
References
Claim ID
Major GC et al (2007) Supplementation with
calcium + vitamin D enhances the beneficial
effect of weight loss on plasma lipid and
lipoprotein concentrations. Am J Clin Nutr 85;
54-59.
Marques-Vidal P, Goncalves A & Dias CM
(2006) Milk intake is inversely related to obesity
in men and in young women: data from the
Portuguese Health Interview Survey
1998-1999. Int J Obes 30; 88-93.
Melanson EL et al (2005) Effect of low- and
high-calcium dairy-based diets on
macronutrient oxidation in humans. Obes Res
13; 2102-2112.
Mirmiran P, Esmaillzadeh A & Azizi F (2005)
Dairy consumption and body mass index: an
inverse relationship. Int J Obes 29; 115-121.
Nielsen SJ & Popkin BM (2004) Changes in
beverage intake between 1977 and 2001. Am J
Prev Med 27; 205-10.
Novotny R et al (2004) Dairy intake is
associated with lower body fat and soda intake
with greater weight in adolescent girls. J Nutr
134; 1905-1909.
Nowson CA et al (2005) Blood pressure
change with weight loss is affected by diet type
in men. Am J Clin Nutr 81; 983-989.
Pereira MA et al (2002) Dairy consumption,
obesity, and the insulin resistance syndrome in
young adults: the CARDIA Study. JAMA 287;
2081-2089.
Ranganathan R et al (2005) The nutritional
impact of dairy product consumption on dietary
intakes of adults (1995-1996): the Bogalusa
Heart Study. J Am Diet Assoc 105; 1391-1400.
Rosell M, Hakansson NN & Wolk A (2006)
Association between dairy food consumption
and weight change over 9 y in 19,352
perimenopausal women. Am J Clin Nutr 84;
31 January 2008
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Claim ID
1481-1488.
Tremblay Al & Joanisse DR (2005) Calcium
intake, body composition and plasma
lipid-lipoprotein concentrations in adults. Aust J
Dairy Technol 60; 66-69.
Zemel MB et al (2004) Calcium and dairy
acceleration of weight and fat loss during
energy restriction in obese adults. Obes Res
12; 582-590.
Zemel MB et al (2005) Dairy agumentation of
total and central fat loss in obese subjects. Int J
Obes Res 29; 391-397.
Zemel MB et al (2005) Effects of calcium and
dairy on body composition and weight loss in
African-American adults. Obes Res 13;
1218-1225.
Zemel MB, Thompson W, Milstead A, Morris K
& Campbell P (2004) Calcium and dairy
acceleration of weight and fat loss during
energy restriction in obese adults. Obes Res
12; 582-590.
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Authoritative Body
COMA Report
Food Composition
Tables
Textbook
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Dietary Reference Values for Food Energy and
Nutrients for the United Kingdom. Report of the
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(PNNS) carried out by the Directorate-General
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