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Joints and Mood and Weight and Metabolism and Thyroid

1510 capsules across 70 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.

Mood. The register authorises wording for some nutrients relating to normal psychological function, and this page shows which, quoted exactly. Low mood that persists deserves real support rather than a capsule; Mind's information and helplines below are a good place to start.

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.

Metabolism. The register's phrase is 'contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism', and many everyday vitamins and minerals hold it. It is not a claim about weight or about feeling energetic, which is why this goal sits apart from Weight and from Tiredness and fatigue. Wording is quoted exactly on each ingredient page.

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

Magnesium

2 authorised claims · 334 capsules · ingredient page
  • “Magnesium contributes to normal psychological function” · Mood
  • “Magnesium contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism” · Metabolism

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

All 334 magnesium capsules

Vitamin C

3 authorised claims · 332 capsules · ingredient page
  • “Vitamin C contributes to normal psychological function” · Mood
  • “Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage” · Joints
  • “Vitamin C contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism” · Metabolism

All 332 vitamin c capsules

Zinc

4 authorised claims · 249 capsules · ingredient page
  • “Zinc contributes to normal carbohydrate metabolism” · Metabolism
  • “Zinc contributes to normal macronutrient metabolism” · Metabolism
  • “Zinc contributes to normal metabolism of fatty acids” · Metabolism
  • “Zinc contributes to normal metabolism of vitamin A” · Metabolism

Not authorised for thyroid or joints: the register refused 2 claims there.

All 249 zinc capsules

Vitamin B6

4 authorised claims · 185 capsules · ingredient page
  • “Vitamin B6 contributes to normal psychological function” · Mood
  • “Vitamin B6 contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism” · Metabolism
  • “Vitamin B6 contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism” · Metabolism
  • “Vitamin B6 contributes to normal protein and glycogen metabolism” · Metabolism

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

All 185 vitamin b6 capsules

Vitamin B12

3 authorised claims · 163 capsules · ingredient page
  • “Vitamin B12 contributes to normal psychological function” · Mood
  • “Vitamin B12 contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism” · Metabolism
  • “Vitamin B12 contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism” · Metabolism

All 163 vitamin b12 capsules

Folate

2 authorised claims · 138 capsules · ingredient page
  • “Folate contributes to normal psychological function” · Mood
  • “Folate contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism” · Metabolism

All 138 folate capsules

Biotin

3 authorised claims · 124 capsules · ingredient page
  • “Biotin contributes to normal psychological function” · Mood
  • “Biotin contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism” · Metabolism
  • “Biotin contributes to normal macronutrient metabolism” · Metabolism

All 124 biotin capsules

Calcium

1 authorised claim · 96 capsules · ingredient page
  • “Calcium contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism” · Metabolism

Not authorised for weight or metabolism: the register refused 2 claims 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

Iron

1 authorised claim · 87 capsules · ingredient page
  • “Iron contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism” · Metabolism

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

All 87 iron capsules

Chromium

1 authorised claim · 62 capsules · ingredient page
  • “Chromium contributes to normal macronutrient metabolism” · Metabolism

Not authorised for weight or metabolism: the register refused 5 claims there.

All 62 chromium capsules

Copper

2 authorised claims · 58 capsules · ingredient page
  • “Copper contributes to maintenance of normal connective tissues” · Joints
  • “Copper contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism” · Metabolism

All 58 copper capsules

Vitamin A

1 authorised claim · 54 capsules · ingredient page
  • “Vitamin A contributes to normal iron metabolism” · Metabolism

All 54 vitamin a capsules

Choline

2 authorised claims · 49 capsules · ingredient page
  • “Choline contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism” · Metabolism
  • “Choline contributes to normal lipid metabolism” · Metabolism

All 49 choline capsules

Niacin

2 authorised claims · 46 capsules · ingredient page
  • “Niacin contributes to normal psychological function” · Mood
  • “Niacin contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism” · Metabolism

All 46 niacin capsules

Iodine

2 authorised claims · 45 capsules · ingredient page
  • “Iodine contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism” · Metabolism
  • “Iodine contributes to the normal production of thyroid hormones and normal thyroid function” · Thyroid

All 45 iodine capsules

Pantothenic Acid

2 authorised claims · 36 capsules · ingredient page
  • “Pantothenic acid contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism” · Metabolism
  • “Pantothenic acid contributes to normal synthesis and metabolism of steroid hormones, vitamin D and some neurotransmitters” · Metabolism

All 36 pantothenic acid capsules

Riboflavin

2 authorised claims · 36 capsules · ingredient page
  • “Riboflavin contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism” · Metabolism
  • “Riboflavin contributes to the normal metabolism of iron” · Metabolism

All 36 riboflavin capsules

Manganese

2 authorised claims · 32 capsules · ingredient page
  • “Manganese contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism” · Metabolism
  • “Manganese contributes to the normal formation of connective tissue” · Joints

All 32 manganese capsules

Molybdenum

1 authorised claim · 15 capsules · ingredient page
  • “Molybdenum contributes to normal sulphur amino acid metabolism” · Metabolism

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

All 15 molybdenum capsules

Glucomannan

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

All 6 glucomannan capsules

Thiamine

2 authorised claims · 5 capsules · ingredient page
  • “Thiamine contributes to normal psychological function” · Mood
  • “Thiamine contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism” · Metabolism

All 5 thiamine capsules

Phosphorus

1 authorised claim · 3 capsules · ingredient page
  • “Phosphorus contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism” · Metabolism

Betaine

1 authorised claim · 2 capsules · ingredient page
  • “Betaine contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism” · Metabolism

Assessed by the register and not authorised

The register looked at claims for these relating to joints and mood and weight and metabolism 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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