Iron

Origin of Ingredient

meat, legumes and fortified foods; supplements use iron salts or chelates

History of Ingredient

Iron became established through modern nutrition and deficiency research, particularly during the 19th and 20th centuries. Supplement forms were subsequently developed to provide consistent, measurable nutrient intake.

Scientific Makeup of Ingredient

Fe2+/Fe3+ central to haem and iron-sulfur proteins

UK Legal Claim

• Iron contributes to normal cognitive function.
• Iron contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
• Iron contributes to normal formation of red blood cells and haemoglobin.
• Iron contributes to normal oxygen transport in the body.
• Iron contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
• Iron contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
• Iron has a role in the process of cell division. Conditions: Finished product must qualify as a source of the nutrient and meet the exact conditions of use in the current GB/EU register. Confirm the amount supplied by the recommended daily portion.

EU Legal Claim

• Iron contributes to normal cognitive function.
• Iron contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
• Iron contributes to normal formation of red blood cells and haemoglobin.
• Iron contributes to normal oxygen transport in the body.
• Iron contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
• Iron contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
• Iron has a role in the process of cell division. Conditions: Finished product must qualify as a source of the nutrient and meet the exact conditions of use in the current GB/EU register. Confirm the amount supplied by the recommended daily portion.

US Legal Claim

FDA does not pre-approve ordinary dietary-supplement structure/function claims. Example for regulatory review only (NOT FDA-approved wording): “Supports normal energy and metabolic function.” The marketer must hold substantiation, avoid disease claims, use the DSHEA disclaimer and notify FDA within 30 days after first marketing.

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August 24, 2024