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Recent large-scale omega-3s trials are harbingers of better days for omega-3s research, experts say

16-Nov-2018 By Hank Schultz

Despite the equivocal reports in the mainstream media of the recently released omega-3s trials, the huge statistical power of the studies means the promising secondary endpoints can be trusted, experts say.

OmegaQuant confident new Aussie lab will ease omega-3 testing entry into other APAC markets

09-Oct-2018 By Cheryl Tay

US-based omega-3 index testing firm OmegaQuant has opened a lab in Brisbane, Australia as a hub for the entire Asia-Pacific region.

Supplements industry welcomes positive results from Amarin's omega-3 study

25-Sep-2018 By Adi Menayang

Results from an omega-3 study found a positive link between treatment using EPA and cardiovascular outcomes. It was backed by pharmaceutical company Amarin, which enjoyed a 300% surge in shares after the study results were announced.

Guest article

The Year in Omega-3s

18-Dec-2017 By Adam Ismail, Executive Director, GOED

Optimism and uncertainty seemed to define the omega-3 universe in 2017, which may seem strange since these two attributes are seemingly at opposite ends of an emotional spectrum. However, when an industry has gone through the type of turbulence the omega-3...

Recent omega-3 studies are ‘leap forward’ from population information to RCTs

16-May-2017 By Stephen Daniells

EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids both drive anti-inflammatory gene expression, while DHA is better at lowering triglycerides and decreasing inflammatory markers, according to recent studies that are said to be a “leap forward” in our understanding.

Dispatches from Experimental Biology 2017

US pregnant women falling short of omega-3 intake recommendations

26-Apr-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Many pregnant women in the US are consuming significantly lower EPA and DHA omega-3s than recommended by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, according to a new analysis.

Omega-3 could decrease mortality rate in postmenopausal women, study suggests

01-Mar-2017 By Emma Jane Cash

Women with a high omega-3 status are up to 20% less likely to die from any cause, compared to those with low levels of DHA and EPA, finds a new study.

Goal! English football giant backs high-dose omega-3 for recovery

08-Nov-2016 By Shane STARLING

London-based English Premier League (EPL) football club Tottenham Hotspur has inked a deal with Norwegian firm Smartfish to supply high-dose omega-3 products for player recovery.

Could EPA omega-3 supplements help with PTSD?

25-Oct-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Increased levels of the omega-3 fatty acid EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) are associated with a lower severity of symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), says a new paper from Japanese researchers.

DSM Launches omega-3 campaign for healthcare practitioners

19-Sep-2016

The Know Your Ω campaign, launching at the 2016 AAFP Family Medicine Experience (FMX), is designed to educate healthcare practitioners on the health benefits of EPA + DHA omega-3s.

‘They’re all good’: Omega-3 forms show similar bioavailability, says new study

10-Aug-2016 By Stephen Daniells

The lipid structure of EPA and DHA omega-3s – from triglyceride to free fatty acids or ethyl esters forms – does not have a significant effect on their bioavailability, says a new study from England.

Study supports bioavailability and tolerability of herring roe oil as an omega-3 source

11-May-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Herring roe is an effective and highly tolerable way of boosting omega-3 levels in the body, according to results of a new randomized, single-blind, crossover trial.

Special Edition: Omega-3s

Omega-3 supply: Climate change could threaten global EPA & DHA supply

21-Apr-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Rising ocean temperatures may reduce EPA and DHA production by phytoplankton, with the effects cascading through the world's ecosystems.

Dietary guidelines seen as big win for supplements, step forward for omega-3s

13-Jan-2016 By Hank Schultz

The new dietary guidelines release by the US Department of Health and Human Services are seen as a win for the concept of supplementation, and helped boost the fortunes of specific nutrients such as EPA and DHA.

Aker’s chief scientist: Let’s stop talking about bioavailability & focus on what happens to omega-3s in the body

21-Sep-2015 By Stephen Daniells

Studies investigating the bioavailability of EPA and DHA from different oil forms are a waste of time, says Aker BioMarine’s chief scientist. A real effort must be put into researching how EPA and DHA from different forms are taken up and used by the...

Krill and fish oil supplements equally effective at boosting omega-3 levels, says DSM study

10-Sep-2015 By Stephen Daniells

There are no differences in blood levels of omega-3 after consuming equal doses of fish oil or krill oil, says a new study from scientists at DSM.

“Omega-3s, from fish or supplements, should be consumed throughout life," says GOED

Omega-3 supplements fail to halt cognitive decline in the elderly, says AREDS 2 data

26-Aug-2015 By Stephen Daniells

One gram per day of EPA plus DHA omega-3s does not appear to slow normal age-related cognitive decline in people over 70, suggests data from the AREDS 2 eye study.

Is one large weekly dose of omega-3 more effective than smaller daily doses?

29-Jul-2015 By Stephen Daniells

A big weekly dose of omega-3s may lead to greater omega-3 deposits in body tissues than smaller daily doses, says a new study from Australia.

Fish oil group warns of lower omega-3 levels in salmon

13-Nov-2014 By Shane Starling

Omega-3 levels in farmed salmon - one of the major contributors of dietary fatty acids – are dropping due to changes in fish feed, a global industry group has warned.

‘Fish and algal oil are practical sources of DHA, but it’s premature to say if one is better’: GOED VP on new study

03-Sep-2014 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements containing omega-3-rich algal oil were more effective at boosting DHA levels in omnivores than fish oil supplements, says a new open-label randomized pilot study with 31 healthy adults.

Study: omega-3 uptake higher in women; we must account for gender in research, GOED VP says

18-Aug-2014 By Maggie Hennessy

A study aiming to determine the effect of taking multivitamin and fish oil supplements together on the uptake of omega-3s into the blood cells found that gender contributes to uptake levels, with higher LC n-3 PUFA uptake in women.

Vegans respond ‘robustly’ to algal-derived omega-3 fatty acid supplement

24-Mar-2014 By Stephen Daniells

The omega-3 index of vegans is low, but no lower than the levels measured in omnivores, says a new study, which also supports the efficacy of an algal-derived omega-3 supplement to boost EPA and DHA levels.

Huge demand for omega-3 liquid products driving delivery innovations: Virun CEO

20-Mar-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Consumers like the delivery of omega-3 fatty acids in a liquid, and many innovative products are already on shelves, but what technology is being used, what are the challenges, and where are the next opportunities coming from?

Can EPA-rich supplements help brains work 'less hard' and boost mental performance?

10-Feb-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Omega-3 supplements rich in EPA may improve cognitive performance with a reduction in neural activity observed, indicating that the brain worked ‘less hard’, report researchers from Australia.

Special Edition: Brain Boosting Ingredients

EPA stands alone as a depression fighter

22-Oct-2013 By Hank Schultz

Omega 3s have been studied for their effect on cognitive health for decades. The science linking EPA with this health indication is less well developed than that for DHA, but new results are coming to the fore all the time, experts say.

EPA-only nutraceuticals ride pharma's coattails into marketplace

21-Oct-2013 By Hank Schultz

EPA-only ingredients and products are gaining traction in the supplements marketplace as more scientific evidence piles up for the ingredient as a standalone entity, independent of its source in oils that contain both EPA and DHA omega-3s.

New algae omega 3s player Qualitas goes head to head with krill

25-Sep-2013 By Hank Schultz

When Qualitas Health debuts its EPA algal oil at Supply Side West in November it says it believes it will be the only algal omega-3s source based on polar lipids on the market. And to demonstrate the ingredient’s effectiveness, the company has released...

Omega-3s for clot prevention: EPA for men, DHA for women?

16-Apr-2013 By Stephen DANIELLS

Men and women may benefit from different types of omega-3 fatty acid supplements to reduce their risk of stroke or heart attacks linked to blood clots, says a new study from Australia.

Omega-3 brain health claim rejected in EU

15-Apr-2013 By Shane STARLING

The EU’s science agency has rejected a health claim submission linking omega-3 form EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and reduced risk of ADHD in kids.

Qualitas Health: We’re filling the hole in the market for unopposed EPA omega-3

10-Apr-2013 By Stephen DANIELLS

Israel’s Qualitas Health is rolling out its sustainable, algae-sourced omega-3 oil rich in EPA for supplements, filling a hole in the market for pure-EPA oils.

Dispatches from the 6th International Congress on Vegetarian Nutrition

Should vegans and vegetarians take supplements of EPA and DHA omega-3s?

28-Feb-2013 By Elaine WATSON

If they don’t eat fish, vegans and vegetarians get very little EPA and DHA, the long chain omega-3 fatty acids we are told are key for maintaining cardiovascular and cognitive health. But is this a problem that needs to be fixed? And are algal omega-3...

‘Intriguing’ study shows heart health benefits of omega-3-rich yogurt

07-Jan-2013 By Stephen DANIELLS

Daily consumption of omega-3-fortified yogurt may help boost heart health, says a new study that may ‘intrigue CPG companies to begin or continue their formulation efforts’.

EU science agency backs omega-3s up to 5g a day

30-Jul-2012 By Shane Starling

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) says there are no safety concerns in consuming various omega-3 forms at up to 5g per day – much higher than typical recommended upper limits that tend to linger around 1g or 1.5g per day – in the short term at...

‘Insufficient’ evidence for omega-3 heart benefits, suggests meta-analysis

10-Apr-2012 By Nathan Gray

There is insufficient evidence for a secondary preventive effect of omega-3 fatty acid supplements against overall cardiovascular events among patients with a history of cardiovascular disease, according to new research. However industry has said the...

Oily fish during pregnancy shows immune boosting potential for infants

18-Jan-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Consuming a couple of servings of salmon per week during the third trimester of pregnancy may influence immune system health in the infants, says a new study.

Omega-3 linked to better memory in former depressives: Study

11-Jan-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids in membranes of red blood cells (erythrocytes) is associated with better mental function in older people recovering from depression, suggests new research.

Men may benefit from omega-3 EPA more than women: Study

08-Dec-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplements of the omega-3 fatty acid EPA may benefit men more than women in terms of their stroke or heart attack risk linked to blood clots, suggests new data from Australia.

Special edition: Omega-3

All-conquering omega-3 market set for further growth

18-Aug-2011 By Stephen Daniells

The market for omega-3 food, beverage and supplements in the US is over $5 billion with saturation point nowhere in sight, but how does the market break down, what are the up-and-coming sources, and where will we go in future?

AlgaeBio unveils production stats as algal omega-3 market heats up

17-Aug-2011 By Elaine Watson

Algae Biosciences Corporation – a high-profile new entrant to the omega-3 fatty acid market – has unveiled detailed figures on anticipated production volumes after finalizing a deal to build the first phase of its new production facility near Holbrook...

New entrant set to shake up algal omega-3 market

25-Jul-2011 By Elaine Watson

A new player is poised to enter the vegetarian omega-3 market with a production process it claims will enable it to make the long chain fatty acids EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) from algae at a fraction of the cost of rivals.

Study identifies dose threshold for omega-3’s heart benefits

01-Jun-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Daily doses of omega-3s of at least 250 milligrams are required to reduce the risk of sudden cardiac death and other heart conditions, says a new review and meta-analysis.

Dow: DHA from canola oil still ‘some years away’

31-May-2011 By Elaine Watson

Dow Agrosciences and Martek Biosciences (now part of DSM) are progressing well with plans to develop canola oil containing the coveted long-chain omega-3 fatty acid DHA, but are still “a number of years” away from bringing something to market.

Fish oil may help cancer patients’ fight muscle wastage, say researchers

07-Mar-2011 By Nathan Gray

Omega-3 rich fish oil supplements may help cancer patients to prevent the muscle loss and malnutrition which commonly accompanies chemotherapy, according to new research.