N-acetylglucosamine N-アセチルグルコサミン
A form of glucosamine with an acetyl group attached.
In Japan: Foods with Function Claims notifications
Functions claimed (counted from notifications with this ingredient alone)
| Function | Notifications |
|---|---|
| Knees, lower back, and joints | |
| Walking ability and exercise | |
| Skin moisture |
Examples of notified claims (our translation)
This product contains N-acetylglucosamine. N-acetylglucosamine has been reported to improve knee joint problems when walking and when climbing or descending stairs.
The N-acetylglucosamine contained in this product has been reported to improve knee joint problems when walking and when climbing or descending stairs, by reducing the breakdown of joint cartilage components. It has also been reported to improve problems with bending and straightening the knee joint.
This product contains N-acetylglucosamine. N-acetylglucosamine has been reported to help keep the skin moist in people whose skin tends to be dry. It has also been reported to improve knee joint problems when walking and when climbing or descending stairs.
Cautions written in the notifications (most common)
- “If you are taking blood pressure medication, consult your doctor or pharmacist.” (2 notifications)
Under Foods with Function Claims, the company notifies the Consumer Affairs Agency of the scientific evidence on its own responsibility; the government does not review or approve it. You can look up each product's notification by the number on the package in the Consumer Affairs Agency's database (Japanese).
In the EU: the register of health claims
No claim in the EU register
- No claim for this ingredient appears in the EU health claims register. In the EU, the evaluation of many botanical claims (about 2,000) remains on hold, and those claims are not listed in the register.
In the EU, only health claims whose evidence has been assessed by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and authorised by the European Commission may be used on food. “Not authorised” means the evidence for that claim was not established under EU standards — not that the ingredient is dangerous.
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Example of a product notified with this ingredient
毎日一粒 関節ケア （雪印メグミルク株式会社）
Food with Function Claims, notification No. I124. Chosen from products sold on Rakuten whose names match a current notification to the Consumer Affairs Agency, picking one with many reviews.
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