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Sodium in food supplements

2,588 supplements declared in France contain a form of this nutrient

Sodium: in France, the Order of 9 May 2006 sets no maximum dose per supplement.

Order of 9 May 2006, Annex III. French orders of 9 May 2006 and 14 November 2006 as published in the Official Journal (maximum daily doses), retrieved 21 October 2026.

EFSA, Overview on Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (version 11, August 2025), retrieved 21 October 2026.

In plain words

À quoi il sert, selon les fabricants

Objectifs les plus souvent annoncés pour les compléments qui en contiennent (sodium) : sport (979 produits), immunité (204 produits), système nerveux (113 produits), peau (110 produits), digestion (101 produits).

Ce sont les objectifs déclarés par les fabricants à l'administration, pas des effets démontrés. Sur l'emballage, seules les allégations de santé autorisées par l'Union peuvent être écrites.

Compl'Alim, food supplement declarations (France), retrieved 23 October 2026.

EFSA safety references

Le repère de l'EFSAEuropean Food Safety Authority. porte sur l'apport total d'une journée, alimentation et compléments.

EFSA daily references
PopulationTypeValue
all populationsUpper limitno limit (insufficient data)

EFSA NDA Panel, 2005e. EFSA, Overview on Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (version 11, August 2025), retrieved 21 October 2026.

Maximum dose in France

Maximum daily dose per supplement in France: quantum satis en fonction de la quantité apportée par les anions; valeur publiée au JO, article JORFARTI000001910442, according to the Order of 9 May 2006.

The doses of the 2006 Order have not been revised since the amending Order of 14 November 2006, and some were annulled by the Conseil d'État in 2011; the DGCCRF accepted higher levels for some nutrients through guidelines published until January 2019, and an update of the Order is being prepared (ministerial answer published in the Official Journal on 11 February 2025).

Order of 9 May 2006, Annex III. French orders of 9 May 2006 and 14 November 2006 as published in the Official Journal (maximum daily doses), retrieved 21 October 2026.

Health claims

7 refused or revoked claims: they cannot appear on packaging
  • « Phosphate supplementation increases maximum oxygen uptake in endurance athletes Phosphate supplementation aids aerobic performance in endurance athletes Phosphate supplementation increases oxygen transport in endurance athletes »
    Reason: Non-compliance with the Regulation because on the basis of the scientific evidence assessed, this claimed effect for this food has not been substantiated.
  • « Phosphate supplementation increases maximum oxygen uptake in endurance athletes Phosphate supplementation aids aerobic performance in endurance athletes Phosphate supplementation increases oxygen transport in endurance athletes »
    Reason: Non-compliance with the Regulation because on the basis of the scientific evidence assessed, this claimed effect for this food has not been substantiated.
  • « Phosphate supplementation increases maximum oxygen uptake in endurance athletes Phosphate supplementation aids aerobic performance in endurance athletes Phosphate supplementation increases oxygen transport in endurance athletes Phosphate supplementation improves endurance performance in endurance athletes Phosphate supplementation delays fatigue during intense exercise Phosphate supplementation helps maintain endurance performance in endurance athletes Phosphate supplementation delays time to exhaustion in endurance athletes »
    Reason: Non-compliance with the Regulation because on the basis of the scientific evidence assessed, this claimed effect for this food has not been substantiated.
  • « Phosphate supplementation increases maximum oxygen uptake in endurance athletes Phosphate supplementation aids aerobic performance in endurance athletes Phosphate supplementation increases oxygen transport in endurance athletes Phosphate supplementation improves endurance performance in endurance athletes Phosphate supplementation delays fatigue during intense exercise Phosphate supplementation helps maintain endurance performance in endurance athletes Phosphate supplementation delays time to exhaustion in endurance athletes »
    Reason: Non-compliance with the Regulation because on the basis of the scientific evidence assessed, this claimed effect for this food has not been substantiated.
  • « Sodium bicarbonate can reduce acid levels in the stomach »
    Reason: Non-compliance with the Regulation because on the basis of the scientific evidence assessed, this claimed effect for this food is not a beneficial physiological effect as required by the Regulation.
  • « Sodium is needed for the functioning of muscles. »
    Reason: Non-compliance with the Regulation because this claim is contrary to the general principles for health claims. The use of this claim is considered misleading as it contradicts generally accepted scientific advice, European, national and international authorities informing the consumer to reduce intake of this substance and would therefore convey a conflicting and confusing message to consumers.
  • « Supports joint mobility. »
    Reason: Non-compliance with the Regulation because on the basis of the scientific evidence assessed, this claimed effect for this food has not been substantiated.

Official English text, as entered in the Union register. A claim may only be used under its conditions.

0 authorised claims, 7 refused or revoked. EU Register of nutrition and health claims, retrieved 21 October 2026.

Forms declared in supplements

Union list: vitamin and mineral forms that may be used in a food supplement (Directive 2002/46/EC, Annex II).

Directive 2002/46/EC on food supplements, latest consolidated version (Annex II: forms of vitamins and minerals), retrieved 23 October 2026.

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