People at a heightened risk of developing Alzheimer's may require a higher dose of Omega-3 than originally realised as the levels in the blood and the brain vary significantly, according to a new pilot study from the Keck School of Medicine of USC,...
A supplement containing cocoa polyphenols and omega 3 oils may have sizable benefits for children as noted improvements to brain function and nutritional status could tackle childhood undernutrition.
A novel finding connecting omega-3 levels to protection from cellular damage in the brain caused by fine particulates that might be inhaled adds a new wrinkle in the story of the benefits of these fatty acids, says one of the paper's authors.
Microalgae may provide an alternative source of fish-derived omega-3 fatty acids, while also proving to be more environmentally friendly to produce, says German researchers.
Norway-based vitamin K2 specialist NattoPharma and US-based omega-3 fish oil expert KD Nutra have partnered to create innovative cardiovascular health supplements.
A stem cell study into the effectiveness of different antidepressants has concluded fish oil creates an antidepressant response similar to that seen from prescribed medicines.
Neptune Wellness Solutions reported a 21% rise in full year earnings. The Canadian company took in $21.7 million in its most recent fiscal year, compared to $17.9 million for the year previously.
Researchers have developed a reliable and accurate blood test to track fatty acid intake - a tool that they say could guide public health policy on healthy eating.
As has been reported for other dietary supplement categories, “March was an incredible month” for the omega-3 category, but reports are that those levels have not been maintained through April, said Ellen Schutt, executive director of GOED.
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Global nutrition giant Royal DSM, has launched microbial DHASCO-B and ARASCO powders, offering sustainable and vegetarian sources of DHA omega-3 and ARA omega-6 for infant nutrition.
Habitual intake of fish oil supplements is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and death, according to a large prospective cohort study.
