Health Claims & Nutrients

Carbohydrates are an important energy source for the body and play a central role, especially during physical exertion. During intense and prolonged activities, carbohydrate stores are utilized and then replenished.

For endurance and performance athletes, carbohydrates are an important part of sports nutrition to support energy needs during training and competition.

Approved Health Claim for Carbohydrates:

✅ The intake of carbohydrates contributes to the recovery of normal muscle function after highly intensive and/or long-lasting physical exercise.

Significance for Sports & Performance:

Carbohydrates are particularly relevant for:

• endurance training
• long training sessions
• competitions
• intense exertion

They are the preferred energy source for many athletic activities and a component of targeted competition and recovery nutrition.

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Electrolytes are minerals that play an important role in fluid balance and various bodily functions. Especially in endurance sports, electrolytes can be lost through sweating and are therefore an important part of a balanced sports nutrition.

Potassium and sodium are among the most important electrolytes in the human body. While potassium contributes to normal bodily functions, sodium is a natural component of electrolyte balance.

Approved health claims for potassium:

✅ Potassium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood pressure.

✅ Potassium contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.

✅ Potassium contributes to normal muscle function.

Sodium:

Sodium is an important component of electrolyte formulations and is particularly used in products for endurance and strenuous situations. However, there are no approved health claims for sodium itself according to the EU regulation.

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Magnesium is an important mineral for active people and athletes. It contributes to various normal bodily functions and plays a crucial role in energy metabolism, muscle function, and the nervous system.

Especially during physical exertion, an adequate supply of magnesium is an important component of a balanced diet.

Approved Health Claims:

✅ Magnesium contributes to normal muscle function.

✅ Magnesium contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.

✅ Magnesium contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.

✅ Magnesium contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system.

✅ Magnesium contributes to electrolyte balance.

✅ Magnesium contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.

✅ Magnesium contributes to the maintenance of normal teeth.

✅ Magnesium has a role in the process of cell division.

✅ Magnesium contributes to normal protein synthesis.

✅ Magnesium contributes to normal psychological function.

Significance for Sport & Performance:

Magnesium supports normal muscle and nerve functions and contributes to normal energy metabolism. Therefore, magnesium is a relevant mineral, especially for active individuals, endurance athletes, and people who train regularly.

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Protein is an important nutrient for the body and plays a central role in maintaining and building muscle mass. Especially for active people and athletes, sufficient protein intake is part of a balanced diet.

Protein provides essential amino acids that the body needs for various functions. A protein-rich diet can help support the daily protein requirement as part of an active lifestyle.

Approved Health Claim:

✅ Protein contributes to the maintenance and growth of muscle mass.

Significance for Sport & Performance:

Protein is an important part of nutrition, especially after physical exertion. In combination with training, sufficient protein intake supports the maintenance and growth of muscle mass.

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Creatine is a naturally occurring substance stored in the human body, playing an important role in providing rapid energy to muscles.

Especially during short, intense efforts such as strength training, sprints, or explosive movements, creatine can be a valuable component of sports nutrition.

Approved health claim for creatine:

✅ Creatine increases physical performance in successive bouts of short-term, high-intensity exercise.

Significance for Sports & Performance:

Creatine is particularly often used in connection with:

• Strength training
• Sprint loads
• Intense training sessions
• Power sports

employed.

Enthalten in:
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Vitamin C is an important vitamin for the body and supports various normal bodily functions. Especially for active people, Vitamin C plays an important role as part of a balanced diet.

Among other things, Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system and helps protect cells from oxidative stress.

Approved Health Claims for Vitamin C:

✅ Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system.

✅ Vitamin C contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.

✅ Vitamin C contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.

✅ Vitamin C contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.

✅ Vitamin C contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system.

✅ Vitamin C contributes to normal psychological function.

✅ Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of the skin.

✅ Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of bones.

✅ Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage.

✅ Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of teeth.

✅ Vitamin C increases iron absorption.

Significance for Sports & Performance:

Intense physical exertion can pose particular challenges for the body. Vitamin C is a relevant component of a balanced diet and contributes to the normal function of the immune system and to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.

Enthalten in:
MegaRawBar x Es Garrover Carob Protein Drink

Calcium is an important mineral for the body and plays a vital role, especially in muscle function, bones, and energy metabolism. For active individuals and athletes, calcium is a relevant component of a balanced diet.

Calcium is required for the normal function of various bodily processes and supports the maintenance of normal bones and teeth.

Approved Health Claims for Calcium:

✅ Calcium contributes to normal muscle function.

✅ Calcium is needed for the maintenance of normal bones.

✅ Calcium is needed for the maintenance of normal teeth.

✅ Calcium contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.

✅ Calcium contributes to normal neurotransmission.

✅ Calcium contributes to the normal function of digestive enzymes.

Importance for Sport & Recovery:

Calcium supports normal muscle contractions and is an important mineral for the daily supply of active individuals. In recovery products, calcium can be a useful addition to protein, magnesium, and other minerals.

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MegaRawBar x Es Garrover Carob Protein Drink

Dietary fiber are plant components of food that are not fully digested by the body. They are an important part of a balanced diet and are mainly found in plant-based foods such as whole grains, nuts, seeds, fruits and legumes.

An adequate fiber intake can contribute to supporting a varied and balanced diet.

Approved Health Claim for Dietary Fiber:

✅ Dietary fiber contributes to normal bowel function.

Significance for Sport & Performance:

A balanced diet with sufficient fiber supports the daily nutrition of active people. Especially products with plant-based ingredients can be a useful supplement for athletes who value a diverse nutrient supply.

Nutrition-related statements:

Depending on the fiber content, products can additionally meet the following statements:

✅ Source of fiber
→ at least 3 g fiber per 100 g

✅ High in fiber
→ at least 6 g fiber per 100 g

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