Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), and in particular eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), has shown the strongest evidence for improving cognitive disorders, such as depression, according to a meta-review.
Omega-3 supplements should not be encouraged to help tackle diabetes, University of East Anglia researchers have argued following a systematic review that found no benefit of the supplement.
A new scientific advisory for the use of omega-3s in lowering critically high triglyceride levels will bolster the overall recognition and scientific backing of these ingredients among the community of physicians, said a noted omega-3s researcher.
To achieve a desirable Omega-3 Index of 8%, Americans may need 2 grams per day of EPA + DHA, and the chemical form has an impact on this, says a new study.
In its quest to cater to a new generation of parents, New York-based Little Spoon launched a new line of nutrition Boosters—powder supplements to sprinkle into baby food.
Biotech firms are reaping the rewards of a project looking into foods tackling metabolic syndrome resulting in products like microalgae, omega-3 and antioxidant-infused juices and algae-derived omega 3 oil.
Exposure to omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFA) via fish consumption is associated with a slightly reduced risk of colorectal cancer (CRC), pan-European research shows.
Animal health company Zoetis has entered into an agreement to acquire Platinum Performance, a privately-held animal nutrition company, which sells wellness supplements for horses, dogs, and cats.
Krill oil supplier Aker Biomarine is exploring more Asian markets, with South Korea showing significant sales potential to build on its presence in China, Japan, Taiwan, and Malaysia.
Disagreements about the methodologies and interpretation of results of a new systematic review on supplements, diets, and cardiovascular health focused on questions of interpersonal variation.
A recent panel discussion hosted by NutraIngredients-USA pointed out that the omega-3s market is robust, albeit slowly growing, but also that it could be so much more.
Aker BioMarine believes that gaining the ‘blue-hat’ certification will boost krill oil awareness in the Chinese market and has revealed it is expecting its application results soon.
The news this week of the approval of a slate of new qualified health claims for omega-3s shows that even an old dog like fish oil can still learn new tricks.
