Correction: Raposo et al. The Role of Food Supplementation in Microcirculation—A Comprehensive Review. Biology 2021, 10, 616

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“…There have been few papers published on NFC and dietary habits, so the dietary habit survey was expanded to include microcirculation measured by other methods and applied to networks of small blood vessels (small arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, and small veins). These networks establish a frontier with the interstitium and lymphatic vessels, which aids in maintaining the homeostasis of tissues and the cardiovascular system [ 38 , 39 , 40 ]. Considered a tissue interstitium, the microcirculation also contributes to the local tissue immune system by allowing the infiltration and adhesion of immune cells [ 41 ].…”

“…There is neither a consensus nor overlap between these two different classifications. Indeed, from the scope of the review by Raposo, A., et al [ 38 ], it was deemed adequate to consider only two types of claims, “nutritional claims” (which correspond to the EU “nutrition claims” plus the “nutrition content claims” and “structure/function claims” in the USA) and “health claims” (which encompass the USA “health claims” and “health claims” plus the “reduction of disease risk claims” in the EU).…”

“…5.1. Health Claims in the USA and Europe [38] Food supplements are manufactured from food substances, isolated nutrients, or food-derived compounds, and are available in the form of powders, pills, potions, and other types of medication that are not commonly associated directly with food [52]. Due to the increasing interest shown in personal health, aging demographics, and successful personalized care products, the demand for food supplements has grown and is expected to continue to grow [53].…”