Vitamin A

Origin of Ingredient

found in liver, dairy and carotenoid-rich plants; supplement sources are purified/manufactured

History of Ingredient

Vitamin A 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

retinoids involved in gene regulation and retinal in visual pigments

UK Legal Claim

• Vitamin A contributes to normal iron metabolism.
• Vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of normal mucous membranes.
• Vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of normal skin.
• Vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of normal vision.
• Vitamin A contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
• Vitamin A has a role in the process of cell specialisation. 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

• Vitamin A contributes to normal iron metabolism.
• Vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of normal mucous membranes.
• Vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of normal skin.
• Vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of normal vision.
• Vitamin A contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
• Vitamin A has a role in the process of cell specialisation. 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

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