Suicide stats could lead US military's omega-3s charge

By Mike Stones

- Last updated on GMT

Related tags Military

High rates of depression and suicide among soldiers have put omega-3s on the radar of the US military, but where does the science stand, and how can the potential benefits be best delivered to soldiers on the front line?

At the recent SupplySide West event in Las Vegas, Mike Stones talked to Adam Ismail, executive director of GOED (Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s) about opportunities for omega-3 in active service personnel.

"The benefits of omega-3 are multi-factorial, and in a combat environment - and even in peace time - there are a lot of potential benefits for omega-3,"​ explained Ismail.

"It depends on the dosage, but it ultimately you want to measure where the soldiers are in terms of baseline levels now and some of that work is being done," ​said Ismail. "You need to start there, and then what is the omega-3 level you need to get to, and that may determine - if it's extremely high levels you need to get to - then perhaps supplementation is the best way."

Related news

Show more

Related products

show more

Nutriterra DHA Canola for Global Omega-3 Day

Nutriterra DHA Canola for Global Omega-3 Day

Content provided by Nuseed Nutritional | 28-Feb-2024 | Data Sheet

March 3 is Global Omega-3 Day. While almost everyone needs more omega-3, not everyone tolerates marine oil. Nutriterra DHA Canola makes it easy to celebrate...

Go Beyond the Ordinary: Cognitive Health-BacoMind

Go Beyond the Ordinary: Cognitive Health-BacoMind

Content provided by Natural Remedies Private Limited | 27-Feb-2024 | White Paper

Experience the potency of BacoMind®, the #1 branded bacopa with 9 key bioactives for unparalleled cognitive support.

Nootropics Report 2.0: Brain Health Insights

Nootropics Report 2.0: Brain Health Insights

Content provided by dsm-firmenich | 22-Feb-2024 | Insight Guide

The brain health market is constantly growing and evolving, with more consumers looking for innovative ways to support total mind and body wellness.

Related suppliers

Follow us

Products

View more

Webinars