Omega-3s & Nutritional oils

DHA and citicoline double-up to boost cognitive improvements after stroke: Japanese study

14-Jun-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Japanese researchers have found that Cognizin Citicoline in combination with DHA, can improve learning and memory ability in mice which have been subjected to stroke symptoms.

Sun and supplements: Twin approach needed to raise vitamin D status in South Korean adults — RCT

13-Jun-2019 By Cheryl Tay

A combination of sun exposure and a fixed dosage of oral vitamin D3 supplements may be needed to increase serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D — or 25(OH)D — in young South Korean adults, according to an RCT.

Nutrasource merges certification programs to boost consumer experience

12-Jun-2019 By Stephen Daniells

Nutrasource Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Services (Nutrasource) has merged its third-party certifications into a new brand called Certifications by Nutrasource.

IN PICTURES: The NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2019

11-Jun-2019 By NutraIngredients-USA

We announced the winners of the NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2019 last week - here are the best photos from our evening in New Orleans.

Black seed oil: High growth rates and exciting synergistic effects

07-Jun-2019 By Stephen Daniells

Demand for black seed oil is growing, albeit from a small base, with new human studies underway and intriguing synergistic effects with omega-3 reported, but there is a lot of variability on the market, says one leading supplier.

Omega-3s player finds success using phytocannabinoids as differentiator

06-Jun-2019 By Hank Schultz

Betting on the endocannabinoid system is proving a fruitful differentiation strategy as longtime omega-3 brand Omax Health seeks to stand out in a crowded and maturing market.

Consolidation of omega-3s market puts pressure on suppliers' capabilities

05-Jun-2019 By Hank Schultz

Having a plethora of processing capabilities will help omega-3s companies hold their own in an increasingly competitive market that is showing signs of maturity, a prominent executive says.

NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2019: And the WINNERS are…

04-Jun-2019 By The NutraIngredients-USA team

NutraIngredients-USA is pleased to announce the winners for its NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2019... Finalists and winners celebrated at an event in New Orleans yesterday.

Webinar will help companies understand latest FSMA adulteration provisons

03-Jun-2019 By Hank Schultz

A joint webinar put on by Global Organization of EPA and DHA Omega 3s (GOED) and the United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA) will help companies understand the intentional adulteration provisions of FSMA.

High omega-6 intake linked to lower likelihood of male offspring being conceived: Australia study

31-May-2019 By Gary Scattergood

Eating a diet high in omega-6 could play a role in a lower percentage of male babies being conceived, along with a higher risk of pregnancy complications, according to a new Australian study on rats.

DFH launches first full line of keto products

30-May-2019 By Hank Schultz

Designs for Health has launched what it calls the first line of ketogenic-focused products specific to the practitioner channel.

Study: Veggie diets perform as well as standard ones for max exercise capacity

30-May-2019 By Hank Schultz

A study done with recreational runners finds no difference in exercise capacity among omnivorous, lacto-ovo vegetarian diets and vegan diets.

Supplement maker targeting endocannabinoid system adds omega-3 based product

28-May-2019 By Hank Schultz

Emerald Health Bioceuticals is building out its endocannabinoid-targeting supplement line with a new emulsified product combining omega-3 fish oils, hemp seed oil and MCT oil from coconut.

Omega-3 supplementation does not reduce liver fat in overweight but healthy men: Blackmores-backed trial

28-May-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Three months of omega-3 supplementation did not alter liver fat in overweight but otherwise healthy men, according to a new Blackmores-funded trial.

‘Public health significance’: DHA omega-3 linked to better artery health in the general population

23-May-2019 By Stephen Daniells

Increased levels of omega-3s may be associated with less aortic calcification among men in the general population, with the effects seemingly driven by DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), says a new study.