Young children with the highest levels of omega-3s in their blood outperformed their peers on a measure of executive function, according to new research conducted in West Africa.
Preventative and personalised nutrition brings enormous opportunity but only addresses health needs of a small population segment, warns the president of human nutrition and health at DSM.
Reaction continues to roll in on the recent Cochrane review that found little evidence supporting the cardiovascular benefits of omega-3s. Experts questioned the underlying assumptions in how the review was put together.
Australian omega-3 canola oil firm Nuseed has applied for regulatory approval for its product in the US and Canada, and has outlined plans for its expansion across APAC.
Special Edition: Transparency in Dietary Supplements
Securing sources of supply is not only good business practice, it can also boost a company’s transparency efforts. Examples abound of companies putting raw cost concerns aside to push forward efforts to make sure fragile ecosystems are protected and potentially...
A new review from Cochrane has come to the conclusion that there is not enough evidence to support the effects of omega-3s on forestalling heart disease, stroke or death.
Dietary ingredients have still mostly escaped the most recent iteration of tariff lists for Chinese goods released by the Trump Administration. The real risk is not to the bottom line but to trade relationships in general, experts in the industry agree.
A recent review of studies on interventions with probiotics, prebiotics and omega-3s shows that there is promising data backing these ingredients’ effects on ameliorating anxiety, stress and depression. But much more research is needed to identify pathways,...
Despite the potential protective role of omega-3s in cases of traumatic brain injury, only one of more than 100 college football players recently surveyed had a blood level of omega-3s that could offer the best protection.
BASF's human nutrition brand Newtrition has gained exclusive distribution rights to market Aussie consumer healthcare firm Xerion's omega-3 test kits, thanks to a new three-year agreement between the two companies.
New research using the Omega 3 Index blood test developed by William Harris, PhD shows that higher levels of these fatty acids in the body is correlated with lower blood pressure in healthy young adults. The findings could open new avenues for omega-3...
Pill fatigue is a growing battle throughout the supplements category as manufacturers experiment with different delivery formats. But the prenatal vitamin space targeting expectant mothers has been slow to innovate in this area, according to prenatal...
OmniActive Health Technologies has received Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) registration by NSF International for its manufacturing plant in Hosur, India, a facility previously owned by Indfrag prior to the two firms merging.
With the marine sources of omega-3s a continuing question in minds of consumers and influencers, alternatives are likely to come to the fore in the future. This issue, along with others, will be examined in a forum discussion taking place tomorrow.
Baze, an at-home blood testing kit that measures an individual’s micronutrient levels to determine a set of personalized monthly supplements, has completed a soft launch in the US aiming to introduce consumers to the “next level of dietary supplementation,”...
A recent research letter on supplement use among children is innocuous in its main findings but suspect in its offhanded conclusions, CRN’s leader said.
Omega-3s companies continue to seek ways to differentiate their products. Among the innovations that are appearing in the marketplace are new combination products, new sources of raw material supply and a continued push toward higher concentrations of...
Omega-3 supplements positioned specifically for sports nutrition lag behind ingredients like protein powder or amino acids in terms of product development and sales, but scientific literature backing the fatty acid's benefits for athletes continue...
The sustainability of marine omega-3s sources continues to be a background concern for the industry, with variable anchovy harvests in Peru and another major retailer deciding to end krill oil sales.
The potential of omega-3 supplements to calm aggressive behavior in children may also reduce the psychological aggression among adult caregivers not receiving supplements, says an important new study.
Aker BioMarine says a recent award recognizing its innovative practices is a validation of the long road toward achieving the scale necessary to engage in category building projects.
Supplement brand holder Doctor’s Best is betting that clarity can be a differentiator in the fish oil space as it debuts a new line of omega-3 softgels.
Simultaneously ingesting EPA and DHA may have a positive synergistic effect on exercise performance, but more evidence is needed to confirm this, say researchers in Japan.
There is insufficient evidence of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids' effectiveness in helping to prevent major depression, according to researchers in Japan.
Aker BioMarine has Australia's expanding sports nutrition sector in its sights, after initial findings from a study on elite athletes suggested krill oil could boost performance.
Altering microbiomes is not only about what to add; it’s also about what to take away. Cranberry supplier Fruit d’Or is pursuing the latter course with a partnership with Hydromer Inc. for an antibacterial topical product.
Corals, worms and molluscs are potential omega-3 sources
The discovery of new, natural omega-3 sources could herald a 'very significant contribution' to global omega-3 production, after researchers discover that certain invertebrates are able to produce the fatty acid.
As GOED enters a new era under new executive director Ellen Schutt, the goal will be to maintain the group’s already considerable momentum, expand outreach and the group's membership base, and to prepare for the impending release of data from a high-profile,...
Omega-3 and eggshell membranes have both been studied for their benefits on joints, so why not combine them? That’s the premise behind MOVE3, a new ingredient showcased at the SupplySide East show in Secaucus, NJ earlier this week.
Nutrient supplementation, specifically antioxidants and amino acids, could play a role in the treatment of the first episode of psychosis (referring to the first two to five years of a psychotic disorder) by reducing related symptoms, a systematic review...
Healthy dietary patterns that lead to a reduction in blood pressure (BP) may be best achieved with individualized dietary advice and certain food supplements, according to a study out of the University of Wollongong, School of Medicine in Wollongong,...
Scientists looking to boost the levels of healthy fats in eggs have found that that increasing oleic acid - the main fatty acid found in olive oil - had an unexpected effect on levels of omega-3.
Authors suggest major implications for ‘staggering’ findings
Pregnant women supplemented with the omega-3 fatty acid DHA during pregnancy are more likely to have children with a higher fat-free mass at age five, researchers suggest.
Two stakeholder groups have collaborated to file an amicus brief in the Amarin fish oils appeal, in which the drug maker is seeking to force the International Trade Commission to hear a case whereby the company is pursuing a ban on the importation of...
Omega-3 Index, but not total cholesterol, is closely linked to overall risk of death and cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to new population data from the Framingham Heart Study.
Plant protein products, from bars to beverages to powders, are becoming more ubiquitous than ever. Newcomer brand Only What You Need (or OWYN) found a void it can still fill—it had to do with packaging and branding.
Aker BioMarine has continued to invest in sustainability, including paying to send chief scientist Nils Hoem, PhD, on a three week trip to Antarctica to boost the onboard research capabilities of its vessels.
An investment fund comprised of key execs formerly behind Swisse Wellness is pumping cash into Elle McPherson's WelleCo brand, with a focus on providing operational leadership, growth in the US and China, and help to boost supply chain and sourcing...
Dietary supplementation with the omega-3 fatty acid DHA had no impact on reading, working memory or behaviour of under-performing UK schoolchildren, suggests new research that contradicts previous findings.
Consumers in Latin America understand the general benefits of omega-3s. But there is a need for more education to help capture the huge potential for the ingredients in this region where the market is far from saturated.
The interpretation of a recent fisheries report that could cloud the perception of marine ingredient sustainability has been debunked by fisheries expert Ray Hilborn, PhD.
Allergy and eczema risk in infants and toddlers may be reduced if mothers take probiotics and fish oil supplements during pregnancy, suggest researchers.
