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Joints and Digestion and Weight and Thyroid

1075 capsules across 58 ingredients

Joints. Joints carry the largest set of refused claims in the register: glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM, turmeric and collagen-for-joints wording were all assessed and turned down. What is authorised is narrow and quoted exactly on the ingredient pages: vitamin C for normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage, and manganese for normal formation of connective tissue. Versus Arthritis is the specialist charity for anything beyond nutrition.

Digestion. The register authorises specific wording about digestion for a few nutrients, quoted exactly on their pages, and refused most of the probiotic and gut wording sellers reach for. The split below is the honest picture. Persistent digestive symptoms are a matter for a GP, and Guts UK is the specialist charity.

Weight. The register takes a strict line on weight claims, and very little is authorised. This page shows the real status of ingredients people discuss for weight, quoted exactly. The NHS Better Health programme below is the evidence-based starting point.

Thyroid. Only iodine and selenium hold authorised register wording about the thyroid, quoted exactly on their pages. Thyroid conditions are diagnosed and managed by a GP, and the British Thyroid Foundation is the specialist charity.

Nothing here is medical advice. The wording is the GB register's, quoted exactly; whether a product qualifies to use it is the seller's responsibility. Speak to a GP or pharmacist before taking a supplement, especially if you are pregnant, take medicines or have a diagnosed condition. Wording from the GB nutrition and health claims register; mapping reviewed 4 September 2026.

Holds an authorised claim

Vitamin C

1 authorised claim · 332 capsules · ingredient page
  • “Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage” · Joints

All 332 vitamin c capsules

Calcium

1 authorised claim · 96 capsules · ingredient page
  • “Calcium contributes to the normal function of digestive enzymes” · Digestion

Not authorised for weight: the register refused 1 claim there.

All 96 calcium capsules

Selenium

1 authorised claim · 95 capsules · ingredient page
  • “Selenium contributes to the normal thyroid function” · Thyroid

All 95 selenium capsules

Copper

1 authorised claim · 58 capsules · ingredient page
  • “Copper contributes to maintenance of normal connective tissues” · Joints

All 58 copper capsules

Iodine

1 authorised claim · 45 capsules · ingredient page
  • “Iodine contributes to the normal production of thyroid hormones and normal thyroid function” · Thyroid

All 45 iodine capsules

Manganese

1 authorised claim · 32 capsules · ingredient page
  • “Manganese contributes to the normal formation of connective tissue” · Joints

All 32 manganese capsules

Activated Charcoal

1 authorised claim · 17 capsules · ingredient page
  • “Activated charcoal contributes to reducing excessive flatulence after eating” · Digestion

Not authorised for digestion: the register refused 1 claim there.

All 17 activated charcoal capsules

Glucomannan

1 authorised claim · 6 capsules · ingredient page
  • “Glucomannan in the context of an energy restricted diet contributes to weight loss” · Weight

Not authorised for digestion: the register refused 2 claims there.

All 6 glucomannan capsules

Chloride

1 authorised claim · 5 capsules · ingredient page
  • “Chloride contributes to normal digestion by production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach” · Digestion

All 5 chloride capsules

sugar beet fibre

1 authorised claim · 4 capsules · ingredient page
  • “Sugar beet fibre contributes to an increase in faecal bulk” · Digestion

Not authorised for digestion: the register refused 2 claims there.

All 4 sugar beet fibre capsules

Lactase enzyme

1 authorised claim · 3 capsules · ingredient page
  • “Lactase enzyme improves lactose digestion in individuals who have difficulty digesting lactose” · Digestion

All 3 lactase enzyme capsules

Assessed by the register and not authorised

The register looked at claims for these relating to joints and digestion and weight and thyroid and turned them down. Sellers may not make them. Prices are shown for ingredients you named; the rest link to their register page.

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