Zinc

Origin of Ingredient

meat, shellfish, seeds and legumes; supplements use zinc salts/chelates

History of Ingredient

Zinc 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

Zn2+ structural and catalytic cofactor

UK Legal Claim

• Zinc contributes to normal acid-base metabolism.
• Zinc contributes to normal carbohydrate metabolism.
• Zinc contributes to normal cognitive function.
• Zinc contributes to normal DNA synthesis.
• Zinc contributes to normal fertility and reproduction.
• Zinc contributes to normal macronutrient metabolism.
• Zinc contributes to normal metabolism of fatty acids.
• Zinc contributes to normal metabolism of vitamin A.
• Zinc contributes to normal protein synthesis.
• Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
• Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal hair.
• Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal nails.
• Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal skin.
• Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal testosterone levels in the blood.
• Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal vision.
• Zinc contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
• Zinc contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
• Zinc 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

• Zinc contributes to normal acid-base metabolism.
• Zinc contributes to normal carbohydrate metabolism.
• Zinc contributes to normal cognitive function.
• Zinc contributes to normal DNA synthesis.
• Zinc contributes to normal fertility and reproduction.
• Zinc contributes to normal macronutrient metabolism.
• Zinc contributes to normal metabolism of fatty acids.
• Zinc contributes to normal metabolism of vitamin A.
• Zinc contributes to normal protein synthesis.
• Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
• Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal hair.
• Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal nails.
• Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal skin.
• Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal testosterone levels in the blood.
• Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal vision.
• Zinc contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
• Zinc contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
• Zinc 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 immune 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