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UKNHCC scientific opinions

Scientific opinions from the UK Nutrition and Health Claims Committee on the substantiation of scientific evidence underpinning nutrition and health claim applications.

• From: Office for Health Improvement and Disparities
• Published: 31 January 2023
• Last updated: 14 August 2024 — See all updates

The UK Nutrition and Health Claims Committee (UKNHCC) is a committee of independent experts set up to provide scientific advice to the UK government on the substantiation of scientific evidence underpinning nutrition and health claim applications.

The UKNHCC and EU transition group page has further information about the Committee and links to the minutes of its meetings.

Scientific opinions

• UKNHCC scientific opinion: creatine supplementation and improved cognitive function
  • 14 August 2024
  • Research and analysis
• UKNHCC scientific opinion: beta-glucan from oats or barley and reduction of blood glucose rise after a meal
  • 14 August 2024
  • Research and analysis
• UKNHCC scientific opinion: white mulberry leaf extract and blood glucose levels
  • 20 January 2023
  • Research and analysis
• UKNHCC scientific opinion: lutein, zeaxanthin and meso-zeaxanthin and improved visual performance
  • 1 September 2021
  • Research and analysis

Published 31 January 2023

Last updated 14 August 2024 + show all updates

1. 14 August 2024

   Added 'UKNHCC scientific opinion: beta-glucans and reduced glucose rise' and 'UKNHCC scientific opinion: creatine and cognitive function'.

2. 31 January 2023

   First published.