Table 1 EFSA positive opinions on vitamins and minerals other than calcium and vitamin D for making a bone health claim for the general population

From: Food fortification for bone health in adulthood: a scoping review

Nutrient

Approved wording in EFSA Article 113-1

Claimed effect

Conditions of use

Vitamin K26

Vitamin K contributes to the maintenance of normal bone

Bone structure, bone integrity, bone calcification and bone health

At least source of=11.25 μg minimum

Magnesium27

Magnesium contributes to the maintenance of normal bone and teeth

Bone and teeth structure

At least source of=56.25 mg minimum

Phosphorus28

Phosphorus contributes to the maintenance of normal bone and teeth

Bone and teeth structure

Not inadequate intake of Phosphorus in the general EU populationa

Manganese29

Manganese contributes to the maintenance of normal bone

Bone formation

Not inadequate intake of Manganese in the general EU populationa

Zinc30

Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal bone

Bone formation

Not inadequate intake of Zinc in the general EU populationa

  1. Abbreviations: EFSA, European Food Safety Authority; EU, European Union. Table content drawn from references 26 to 30.
  2. Table content drawn from references 26, 27, 28, 29, 30.
  3. aNo justification to fortify foods with these nutrients according to EFSA.