Fatty Acid

Study shows C15:0 more effective than ‘fountain of youth’ alternatives

03-Nov-2023 By Claudia Adrien

Mounting evidence shows that Pentadecanoic acid, or C15:0, an essential fatty acid, is as beneficial as anti-aging drug rapamycin, including sharing anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antifibrotic and antimicrobial activities, according to research published...

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Q&A: Fatty15 founders talk dolphins and saturated fats for global health

07-Aug-2023 By Asia Sherman

From healthy aging in dolphins to taking on the omega-3 competition, Eric and Stephanie Venn-Watson discussed how novel saturated fats may just be the answer to restoring global health.

Study: Increased omega-3 intake associated with better muscle strength in less healthy population

17-Jan-2023 By Olivia Brown

A cross-sectional study of Korean adults observed that an increased intake of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) was associated with better hand grip strength (HGS).

Fatty15: New supplement brand brings good saturated fat from US Navy dolphins to consumers

19-Nov-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Decades of work with US Navy dolphins led to the discovery of a potentially essential saturated fatty acid, and a new dietary supplement brand is bringing the fat to market with a science-first approach.

Researchers create accurate blood test to track fatty acid intake

20-May-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

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.

Edible flowers can contribute to daily dose of vitamin E, study suggests

15-Aug-2019 By Adi Menayang

A flower a day keeps the doctor away? Study highlights two flowers as source of healthy fatty-acids, carotenoids, and more.

More research on omega-3s in muscle building, healthy aging and brain health called for, expert says

15-Feb-2018 By Hank Schultz

Research continues to pile up on omega-3s but within that mountain of data, gaps start to appear. Expert Kevin Tipton, PhD, told us about three areas where more research is needed: In muscle growth, in healthy aging and in brain health.

Enriched ALA-rich linseed oil increased dietary fat oxidation, study finds

04-Dec-2017 By Adi Menayang

Researchers in Japan found that study participants who consumed linseed oil enriched with diacylglycerol experienced higher fat oxidation than after consuming regular linseed oil, suggesting that the modified linseed oil may be beneficial to combat obesity....

Ketone sports supplements: Good for athletic performance or not?

12-Oct-2017 By Will Chu

Ketone salts, an emerging class of sports supplements, may have little influence in improving athletic performance during high-intensity exercise, a Canadian study has found.

Amarin's ITC case against omega-3s players decried as attempt to corner EPA market

19-Sep-2017 By Hank Schultz

As the concentration levels of omega-3 dietary supplement products have steadily risen, pharmaceutical manufacturer Amarin has moved to protect its competitive turf by filing a trade complaint against a number of suppliers and finished goods brands. Some...

SPECIAL EDITION: OMEGA-3

Fish oil may help your genes to ward off inflammation

19-Sep-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

The role of omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 LC-PUFAs) in inflammatory diseases involves a diverse and complex set of mechanisms, reports a recent study in Nutrition.

TerraVia selects Corbion’s $20m stalking horse bid in auction

13-Sep-2017 By Elaine Watson

Algae-fueled company TerraVia has selected a $20m stalking horse bid from Dutch ingredients supplier Corbion in an auction for the bulk of its assets, according to documents filed with the bankruptcy court on Tuesday.

Fruit d'Or gets 'health maintenance' claim in Canada for cranberry seed oil

28-Jul-2017 By Hank Schultz

Fruit d’ Or has announced approval by Health Canada for the omega-3 and omega-6 content of its multifunctional cranberry seed oil ingredient.  The approved claim wording includes “for the maintenance of good health.”

MCTs plus vitamin D show cognitive benefits for the elderly: RCT

05-Jul-2017 By Stephen Daniells

A combination supplement containing medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), L-leucine-rich amino acids, and vitamin D3 may boost cognitive function in frail elderly people, says a new study.

Study links SDA, ALA to cognitive support, health of region in cerebral cortex

22-May-2017 By Hank Schultz

An intriguing study has linked three long chain fatty acids, including ALA and SDA, to the health of a structure in the brain and the effect on ‘fluid intelligence’ in older subjects.

Omega-3 supplements may provide long-term diabetic benefits

10-Apr-2017 By Will Chu

Omega-3 fatty acid supplements may benefit those with autoimmune conditions, as research describes the fish oil’s ability to reduce inflammation typical of type 1 diabetes.

Study highlights potential blood sugar management activity of elderberry extracts

03-Apr-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Polyphenolic extracts from elderberry (Sambucus nigra) may increase the uptake of glucose and free fatty acids by muscles and help with blood glucose management, says a new study from Norway.

The animal supplement sector is a Harvard Business School case study on driving a responsible system: NASC President

23-Mar-2017 By Stephen Daniells

From GMPs to a robust adverse event reporting system and list of qualified suppliers, the self-regulatory successes of the animal supplement industry could be a Harvard Business School case study, says the president of the National Animal Supplement Council.

Company forms to push benefits of sciadonic acid

04-Jan-2017 By Hank Schultz

A new company is coming together around a ‘new’ fatty acid — sciadonic acid, which the developer says has potent anti-inflammatory properties.

Dispatches from HiE 2016 in Frankfurt

Is the term omega-3 specific enough?

12-Dec-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

The term omega-3 doesn’t really mean anything, says chief scientist for supplier Aker Biomarine. 

Organic Technologies ‘taking the lead’ in building omega-7 science

19-Sep-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Ohio-based Organic Technologies is investing in studies to document the benefits of effects of omega-7 (C16:1 palmitoleic acid), with the science to data described as “promising”.

Krill powder stability issues addressed: Study

15-Sep-2016 By Lynda Searby

The long term stability of Rimfrost’s Pristine krill powder at room temperature has been confirmed in two studies, allaying concerns about krill’s viability as a supplement ingredient due to stability issues.

US Army testing krill oil for warfighters’ cognitive performance

13-Sep-2016 By Stephen Daniells

A new study will determine if omega-3 supplementation can improve cognitive processes in high-performing warfighters.

Sea buckthorn seed oil may reduce cardiovascular risk

23-Aug-2016 By Adi Menayang

A new RCT out of India suggests that sea buckthorn seed oil supplementation reduced dyslipidemia, cardiovascular risk factors, and hypertension in a human population.

‘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.

Dow a step closer to commercializing canola oil with meaningful levels of DHA omega-3

12-Jul-2016 By Elaine Watson

Dow AgroSciences is a step closer to commercializing oil from canola plants bred to produce meaningful amounts of the coveted long-chain omega-3 fatty acids DHA (3.7%) and EPA (0.7%), which are currently only found in fish, fungi or microalgae, according...

MCT product developers tout their 'clean' story

01-Jul-2016 By Hank Schultz

The developers of a new medium chain triglyceride supplement hope to clear up some of the misnomers that they say plague the ingredient in the marketplace.

Novel bitter melon extract show metabolic and anti-obesity effects: Study

03-May-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Oil extracts from the seeds of bitter melon (Momordica charantia) may help reduce body weight, suggests a new study from China.

Study shows Calanus oil may benefit blood pressure and heart health

27-Apr-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements containing Calanus oil may support cardiovascular health via anti-inflammatory effects in blood vessel walls, says a new study.

“Exciting results”: Tufts/Harvard meta-analysis supports omega-3s for child brain development

06-Apr-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements of omega-3s during pregnancy or infancy do improve child neurodevelopment, says a meta-analysis of 15 gold standard randomized controlled trials.

GOED EXCHANGE 2016

NMR test method could revolutionize verification of omega-3 oils

10-Feb-2016 By Hank Schultz

Transparency in the supply chain rests on reliable tests to verify the provenance of ingredients, but proving beyond doubt where an oil came from has been a problem in the omega-3s space. A new test method being brought to market by the company OmegaVeritas...

Olive oil may protect against damages of air pollution: EPA study

25-Nov-2015 By Stephen Daniells

Dietary supplementation with olive oil may protect blood vessels from the deleterious effects of air pollution, suggests a new study from the US Environment Protection Agency.

AlaskOmega jumps into omega-7 arena with new fish oil ingredient

30-Sep-2015 By Hank Schultz

The omega oils story continues to ramify as companies compete to launch products outside the core omega-3s space. The latest entrant is AlaskOmega, which has launched an omega-7 fish oil concentrate.

Omega-3s and cognition: dosage matters!

07-Sep-2015 By Adam Ismail

Yet another study questioning omega-3 efficacy has been picked up by the mainstream press. Why finger the nutrient when the dosage is all wrong? argues Adam Ismail, executive director of the Global Organisation for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED), in this...

Stepan's lipid nutrition business stumbles

27-Jul-2015 By Hank Schultz

Stepan Co. had high hopes when it acquired a brace of branded lipid nutritional ingredients - Clarinol and Marinol - in 2011. But the company growth projections have been frustrated as several factors have conspired to drive down demand and revenues in...

Probiotic pair may improve lipid metabolism: Human data

27-Jul-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

Supplements containing Lactobacillus curvatus HY7601 and Lactobacillus plantarum KY1032 may reduce triglyceride levels, and improve other markers of heart health, says a new study from Korea.

DHA supplements may help restore insulin sensitivity in skeletal muscle: Mechanism mooted

19-May-2015 By Nathan Gray

Supplementation with the omega-3 fatty acid DHA helps to restore insulin sensitivity in skeletal muscle by blocking inflammation and the accumulation of other lipid intermediates, say researchers.

Emerging technologies will help take probiotics and other digestive health ingredients to the next level: Bayer HealthCare Scientist

18-May-2015 By Stephen Daniells

Emerging methodologies and technologies such as the Smart Pill, non-invasive molecular methods using exfoliated epithelial cells, and uBiome, need further consideration and evaluation from key stakeholders to identify their validity as markers of digestive...

Superior bioavailability? Study backs krill oil over fish oil … but not because of phospholipids

13-Apr-2015 By Nathan Gray

Krill oil may have better bioavailability of the essential omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA compared to fish oil, but variations are not because of differences between phospholipids and triglycerides, say researchers.

DHA supplements for lactating women may offer breast milk and baby benefits

02-Apr-2015 By Nathan Gray

Supplementation with DHA omega-3 in lactating women increases breast milk levels of the essential fatty acid, and could help infants achieve a better omega 3:6 ratio, finds new research from Abbot Nutrition.

Tersus Pharmaceuticals build science and for heart health benefits of omega-7

16-Mar-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

Purified palmitoleic acid, an omega-7 fatty acid, may slash levels of C-reaction protein (CRP), a key biomarker of inflammation, by a whopping 44%, say results of a randomized clinical trial from the prestigious Cleveland Clinic.

Linoleic acid role balanced by changes to gut microbiota: Study

24-Feb-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Pro and prebiotics may be used to balance the potentially negative effects of a form of conjugated linoleic acid, according to research in mice.

Glycolipid-rich algal oil efficiently delivers omega-3s to tissues, study shows

06-Jan-2015 By Hank Schultz

Qualitas Health continues to build the scientific backing for its algal omega 3 oil ingredient with the recent release of a study on omega-3s uptake that shows the company’s Almega PL performs similarly to krill oil in a rat model. 

PUFAs may boost muscle strength in older people, but relationship is complex, says new study

13-Nov-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Increased levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) may be associated with bigger muscles and greater knee extension strength in older people, says a new study.

Pterostilbene intake may cut body fat and reduce obesity: Animal data

03-Nov-2014 By Nathan Gray

Intake of the phenolic compound pterostilbene could help to battle obesity by slashing body fat, according to new research in rats.

New class of ‘good’ fat could aid diabetes prevention

20-Oct-2014 By Nathan Gray

The ‘surprising’ discovery of a previously unidentified class of lipid molecules that enhance insulin sensitivity and blood sugar control could offer a route to the prevention of type 2 diabetes, say researchers.

Irish firm moves on omega-3, omega-6 encapsulation

29-Jul-2014 By Anne Bruce

Irish encapsulation specialist AnaBio has lodged a patent for encapsulation of long-chain fatty acids for use in infant formula and elsewhere.

Verde Media forges ahead on production of low-cost microbial omega-3s

23-Jul-2014 By Hank Schultz

Verde Media Group is moving forward with construction of a pilot plant in Asia that will validate its production technology that the company said will yield lower cost omega-3s from heterotrophic algae.

Mouse data: Omega-3s reduce osteoarthritis severity

17-Jul-2014 By Anne Bruce

Mice fed omega-3s had healthier joints than those fed diets high in saturated fats and omega-6 fatty acids, Duke University researchers say.

DHA-rich canola oil shows significant heart health benefits

25-Jun-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

A diet supplemented with beverages formulated with DHA-rich omega-3 oil may significantly improve HDL cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood pressure, says a new study.