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Martek Biosciences Corp.
Martek Biosciences Corporation is a leader in the innovation and development of DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) omega-3 products that promote health and wellness through every stage of life. The company produces life’sDHA™, a sustainable and vegetarian source of DHA omega-3, for use in foods, beverages, infant formula, and supplements, and life'sARA™ (arachidonic acid), an omega-6 fatty acid, for use in infant formula.
DHA omega-3 is a long-chain omega-3 fatty acid that serves as a primary building block for the brain and the eyes and supports brain, eye and cardiovascular health throughout life. Fish are often thought to be the only source of DHA omega-3. However, life'sDHA offers a trusted and vegetarian algal form of DHA that contains no oceanic pollutants and toxins. Fish are sources of DHA because of the DHA-rich microalgae in their food chain; life'sDHA is derived from microalgae and produced in an FDA-inspected facility from start to finish using a sustainable source that does not deplete ocean resources. life'sDHA is found in numerous foods, beverages and supplements for people of all ages. It is also the only source of DHA used in U.S. infant formula and is available in more than 99 percent of the formulas on the U.S. market.
Martek has developed and patented two fermentable strains of microalgae which produce oils rich in docosahexaenoic acid, life'sDHA™. A similar patented process was developed for a fungus that produces an oil rich in arachidonic acid, ARA. Both life'sDHA™ and ARA are important nutrients for optimal infant development, while life'sDHA™ has health benefits that extend throughout life. Martek's life'sDHA™ and ARA are currently added to over 80% of the infant formulas sold in the U.S. and are included in formula marketed in over 60 countries worldwide. Martek's life'sDHA™ - rich oil is also used in dietary supplements and functional foods.
With more than 630 employees worldwide, Martek is headquartered in Maryland, USA with facilities in Colorado, Kentucky and South Carolina.
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Martek Biosciences Corporation is an Innovator in the research and development of docosahexaenoic acid (life'sDHA™), an omega-3 fatty acid. life'sDHA™ is the only omega-3 that supports infant brain and eye development and continues to promote brain, eye and heart health throughout life. life'sDHA™ omega-3 is from algae grown in fermentation tanks, not from fish, guaranteeing that it is free of ocean-borne polluants. Made from a patented vegetarian source and production process, life'sDHA™ will not adversely affect your product's sensory characteristics or shelf life. life'sDHA™ is available as a highly purified oil or microencapsulated powder and is ideal for food and beverage applications. It has been successfully added to functional foods such as milk (including soymilk), juices, yogurt, nutritional bars and cheeses, and is also used in dietary supplements.
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