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

EFSA Journal

Volumn 9, Issue 6, 2011, Pages

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Author keywords

cranberry; gums; health claims; heart; proanthocyanidins; urinary tract; Vaccinium macrocarpon Aiton

Indexed keywords

EID: 84920929437     PISSN: None     EISSN: 18314732     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2011.2215     Document Type: Article

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