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Table 4

Authorized health claims for vitamin D in Europe.

Health benefit Claim Conditions of use

Absorption and Vitamin D contributes to normal absorption/utilisation
utilization of calcium of calcium and phosphorus
or phosphorus Vitamin D contributes to normal blood calcium levels

Maintenance of bones Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal bones
and teeth Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal teeth Source of

Muscular function Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance vitamin D
of normal muscle function

Immune function Vitamin D contributes to the normal function
and inflammation of the immune system

Cell division Vitamin D has a role in the process of cell division

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