When less is more: maximum safe levels for vitamins and minerals in food supplements across the EU

According to the report, the amount of these 21 nutrients in food supplements, when combined with dietary intakes from other foods of high consumers (95th percentile) within each age group, should not exceed the ULs set. [...]harmonisation of MSLs for vitamins and minerals in food supplements throug...

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Published in:Proceedings of the Nutrition Society 2018, Vol.77 (OCE3), Article E49
Main Authors: Lyons, O.C., O'Mahony, S., O'Donovan, C.B., Donovan, C.M., Geraghty, C., Taleghani, S., Flynn, M.A.T.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Age
Consumer protection
Consumers
Diet
Dietary minerals
Dietary supplements
Food
Food safety
Minerals
Nutrients
Risk assessment
Vitamins
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Summary:According to the report, the amount of these 21 nutrients in food supplements, when combined with dietary intakes from other foods of high consumers (95th percentile) within each age group, should not exceed the ULs set. [...]harmonisation of MSLs for vitamins and minerals in food supplements through EU law is urgently needed. Food Safety Authority of Ireland (In Press) The Safety of Vitamins and Minerals in Food Supplements–Establishing Tolerable Upper Intake Levels and a Risk Assessment Approach for Products Marketed in Ireland–A Report of the Scientific Committee.
ISSN:0029-6651
1475-2719
DOI:10.1017/S0029665118000538