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Whether fish-derived or vegetarian, omega-3 has become a household term. Supplement sales continue to grow, and more and more foods are being fortified with the healthy fatty acids. But getting omega-3 foods into the mainstream remains a challenge. |
03-Sep-2009 - The shelf-life of omega-3 formulations may be extended by adding quercetin, an antioxidant polyphenol found in onion, apples, and tea, suggests a new study.
03-Sep-2009 - Martek Biosciences Corporation has almost matched its Q3 profit results from 2008, despite sales falling 12 per cent, as cost-cutting measures and productivity gains have bolstered its results despite dwindling customer stock levels.
01-Sep-2009 - A daily 200 mg dose of DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) is enough for preventing cardiovascular disease in healthy men, says a small study from France.
19-Aug-2009 - A combination of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E may lead to speech improvements in autistic children with verbal disorders, suggests a new study.
19-Aug-2009 - A take-home kit that allows consumers to measure their omega-3 levels claims to be a better predictor of heart disease risk than cholesterol levels, while having the potential to act as an efficacy measure.
12-Aug-2009 - Increasing the intake of omega-3 fatty acids, and decreasing intakes of omega-6, could reduce the risk of colorectal cancer, suggests a new study from China.
10-Aug-2009 - Infertile men have lower levels of omega-3 fatty acids in their sperm than fertile men, suggests new research that opens up the possibility for supplements to boost sperm quality.
04-Aug-2009 - The science behind the cardiovascular health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids supports recommended daily levels of 500 mg, according to a ‘state-of-the-art’ review.
31-Jul-2009 - Lung cancer patients who were regular dietary supplement users prior to diagnosis may have better survival chances than non-users, says a new study from Norway.
30-Jul-2009 - Omega-3-rich fish oil beneficially affects gene expression, says a new nutrigenomic study that enhances our understanding of the health benefits of omega-3.
24-Jul-2009 - Damage that can occur in the first four weeks of a premature baby’s life can be significantly reduced if DHA levels are increased, researchers have found.
23-Jul-2009 - Most Canadian seniors actively seek out omega-3 food products, but many amongst them are still not clear about the specific health benefits of the fats, according to a survey sponsored by Unilever Canada.
23-Jul-2009 - A diet high in omega-3 fatty acids may prevent the development of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of blindness in the over-50s, suggests a new study.
21-Jul-2009 - Increased blood levels of the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA is linked to lower incidence of obesity, suggesting a role for fish oils in weight management.
16-Jul-2009 - Leading krill player, Neptune Technologies & Bioressources, has seen sales slip by eight per cent to $2.88 million, from $3.13m in Q1 in 2008, but has put in place plant expansion and continued with acquisitions.
13-Jul-2009 - Daily supplements with the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) may improve both memory function and heart health in healthy older adults, according to a new study from Martek.
09-Jul-2009 - Supplements of omega-3-rich fish oils during pregnancy may reduce the risk of food allergy and eczema in children, according to a new study from Sweden.
30-Jun-2009 - Omega-3s sourced from krill are more effective than fish oil in combating some metabolic symptoms including raised fat levels in the heart and liver and violent mood swings in obese individuals, according to Italian researchers.
26-Jun-2009 - Omega-3 deficiency is the sixth biggest killer of Americans and more deadly than excess trans fat intake, according to a new study.
23-Jun-2009 - The US government is backing what is said to be the largest randomized trial of vitamin D and marine omega-3, to examine their impact on the reduction of heart disease and cancer.
23-Jun-2009 - Daily supplements of omega-3 fatty acids may reduce levels of compound in the blood of diabetics linked to heart disease, says a new study from Iran.
16-Jun-2009 - Higher intakes of the omega-3 fatty acids, combined with the age related eye disease and nutrition (AREDS) supplement, may reduce the risk of AMD, says a new study.
09-Jun-2009 - A comprehensive review of studies on the benefits of omega-3 consumption has led scientists to recommend the establishment of a Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) for EPA and DHA to reduce the risk of heart disease.
09-Jun-2009 - Frutarom is demonstrating the fruits of its latest acquisition by showcasing a range of functional beverage prototypes at the institute of Food Technologists (IFT) trade show in Anaheim, California.
08-Jun-2009 - Neptune Technologies & Bioressources, the world’s leading krill supplier, has inked a deal with Bayer HealthCare to develop pharma-grade products in the US, as it continues its policy of partnering with key players in the functional foods, nutra, cosmetics and pharma worlds.