Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to proanthocyanidins from cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon Aiton) fruit and defence against bacterial pathogens in the lower urinary tract (ID 1841, 2153, 2770, 3328), “powerful protectors of our gums” (ID 1365), and “heart health” (ID 2499) pursuant to Article 13(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006
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Keywords
Vaccinium macrocarpon Aiton, cranberry, proanthocyanidins, urinary tract, gums, heart, health claims
On request from
European Commission
Question Number
EFSA-Q-2008-2102
EFSA-Q-2008-2574
EFSA-Q-2008-2886
EFSA-Q-2008-3232
EFSA-Q-2008-3503
EFSA-Q-2008-4060
Panel members at the time of adoption
Carlo Agostoni, Jean-Louis Bresson, Susan Fairweather-Tait, Albert Flynn, Ines Golly, Hannu Korhonen, Pagona Lagiou, Martinus Løvik, Rosangela Marchelli, Ambroise Martin, Bevan Moseley, Monika Neuhäuser-Berthold, Hildegard Przyrembel, Seppo Salminen, Yolanda Sanz, Sean (J.J.) Strain, Stephan Strobel, Inge Tetens, Daniel Tomé, Hendrik van Loveren and Hans Verhagen
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Abstract
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