The Testa Omega-3 capsules contain over 450 mg Omega-3, a lot more than the average algae, fish or krill oil supplements on the market. Therefore, Testa omega-3 EPA + DHA can make the following health claims:
- 1 capsule is good for heart function (DHA & EPA);
- 1 capsule is good for brain function (DHA);
- 1 capsule is good for vision (DHA);
- 1 capsule contributes to the normal visual development of infants until the age of 12 months (DHA);
- 1 capsule by the mother contributes to the normal development of the eyes in the fetus and in infants who are breastfeeding (DHA);
- 1 capsule by the mother contributes to the normal development of the brain in the fetus and in infants who are breastfeeding (DHA).
- 7 capsules contribute to the maintenance of normal blood pressure > it is recommended not to take more than 10 capsules daily;
- 5 capsules contribute to the maintenance of normal triglyceride levels in the blood > it is advisable not to take more than 10 capsules per day;
- Free radical protection (Vitamin E).
What are health claims?
Health claims on food labels and in food marketing are claims by manufacturers of food products that their food will reduce the risk of developing a disease or condition.
See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_claim the difference in health claims interpretation in America and Europe.
What are the health claims for children, babies and infants?
• Child claim: Essential fatty acids are required for normal growth and development of children. This claim is laid down in Regulation No. 376/2010. Condition: Information to consumers that the beneficial effect is obtained on a daily intake of 2 grams of ALA and a daily intake of 10 grams of linoleic acid.
• Child claim: DHA intake contributes to normal visual development of infants up to the age of 12 months. This claim is laid down in Regulation No. 440/2011. Condition: Information to consumers that the beneficial effect is obtained at a DI * of 100 mg DHA.
When the claim is used for follow-on formulas, the fat should contain 0.3% DHA.
• Child claim: The intake of DHA by the mother contributes to the normal development of the eyes in the fetus and in infants who are breastfeeding. This claim is laid down in Regulation No. 440/2011. Condition: Information to pregnant and breastfeeding women that the beneficial effect is obtained from a 200 mg DHA DI on top of the ADI * for adult omega-3 fatty acids (250 mg DHA and EPA). The claim may only be used for foods that provide a DI of at least 200 mg DHA.
• Child claim: The intake of DHA by the mother contributes to the normal development of the brain in the fetus and in infants who receive breastfeeding. This claim is laid down in Regulation No. 440/2011. Information to pregnant and breastfeeding women that the beneficial effect is obtained from a 200 mg DHA DI on top of the ADI * for adult omega-3 fatty acids (250 mg DHA and EPA). The claim may only be used for foods that provide a DI of at least 200 mg DHA.