Omega-3 Fatty Acid

Marine omega-3s may reduce depressive symptoms: Study

06-Apr-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Increased intakes of the marine omega-3s EPA and DHA may be associated with a decrease in the number of depressive symptoms, say researchers from the University of Rochester, New York.

Natural antioxidants could stabilise flaxseed omega-3 encapsulations

04-Apr-2012 By Nathan Gray

Natural polyphenols could be the final part of a solution to bring stability to omega-3 rich flax oils, say researchers.

Savory yogurt may provide daily omega-3 dose: Virginia Tech study

03-Apr-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Daily consumption of a savory yogurt enriched with fish oil may provide consumers with their daily intake of omega-3, following tests that show consumer taste tests showing good acceptability.

The yuck factor? US survey reveals consumer demand for omega-3s... minus the fish

21-Mar-2012 By Elaine Watson

Nearly four out of 10 (37%) US supplement users say they would rather take something other than fish oil as an omega-3 supplement, according to a new survey.

Omega-3 DHA may boost eyesight, but fails to affect mental function: Study

15-Mar-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Three months of supplementation with DHA may boost eyesight in older people, but the omega-3 did not affect cognitive function, says a new triple-blind placebo-controlled randomized trial.

Omega-3 may reduce risk of irregular heart beat: Harvard study

12-Mar-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Increased levels of omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of atrial fibrillation, the most common irregular heart beat (chronic arrhythmia) in adults, by about 30%, says a new study.

Omega-3 may reduce inflammatory marker to offer ‘multiple’ health benefits

02-Mar-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Increased intakes of omega-3 fatty acids may reduce a specific marker of inflammation and confer heart and anti-cancer benefits, according to two new studies in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

Whole Foods Market: We’re not bringing krill oil back because there is ‘no meaningful demand’

16-Feb-2012 By Elaine Watson

Whole Foods Market (WFM) says it has no immediate plans to re-introduce krill oil supplements to its shelves because it doesn’t see any “meaningful demand” right now.

Martek/DSM ‘fishless fish oil’ gains momentum as firms seek EPA and DHA … minus the fish

15-Feb-2012 By Elaine Watson

Martek’s new algal EPA/DHA blend - the ‘fishless fish oil’ - is gaining momentum in the market with recent launches including Schiff’s MegaRed Plant-Omega supplements and Darigold Omega-3 2% milk.

Omega-3 plus B vitamins fail to influence cancer risk in heart disease patients

14-Feb-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplements of B vitamins and omega-3 have no impact on the risk of cancer in people with heart disease, says a new study from France.

GOED settles Prop 65 case for omega-3 products

06-Feb-2012 By Stephen Daniells

The Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED) has reached a settlement with the Mateel Environmental Justice Foundation regarding omega-3 products.

Low dose omega-3 supplements show (minor) benefits in overweight people

19-Jan-2012

Daily supplements of omega-3 fatty acids increased levels of a hormone linked to diabetes, but had no effect on inflammation in overweight people, says a new study from Denmark.

AlgaeBio aims for spring launch of novel algal EPA/DHA oils

18-Jan-2012 By Elaine Watson

Algae Biosciences Corporation – one of several high-profile new entrants to the algal omega-3 fatty acids market – hopes to be in a position to supply commercial quantities of EPA/DHA-rich oil by April.

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.

Global nutraceutical ingredient market worth €18.5bn in 2015

06-Jan-2012

Demand for nutraceutical ingredients like botanicals, vitamins, minerals and omega-3s will grow 7.2% annually until at least 2015 to be worth €18.5 billion with newer markets like Mexico and South Korea helping drive growth in the sector, according to...

Fish rich diet may protect young women from heart disease, study suggests

13-Dec-2011 By Nathan Gray

Consumption of omega-3 rich fish may help to protect young women of child bearing age from risk of heart disease, according to new research.

Krill oil shows colitis potential: Rat study

09-Dec-2011 By Nathan Gray

A diet supplemented with krill oil helps to improve the markers of colitis and IBD in a rat model of the disease, say researchers.

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.

Omega-3 again linked to lower inflammation: Study

28-Nov-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Increased blood levels of omega-3s are associated with lower levels of compounds linked to inflammation and heart disease, says a new study that strengthens the heart health benefits of the fatty acids.

Physician supplement use matches general population levels: Survey

09-Nov-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Between 60 and 75% of US physicians may use dietary supplements and do recommended dietary supplements to patients related to their specialty, finds a new survey.

BioProcess Algae bids for slice of the action in algal nutraceuticals market

08-Nov-2011 By Elaine Watson

Another player in the algal technology sector has signaled its intention to enter the human nutrition market.

Squid gains traction in omega-3 market

03-Nov-2011 By Elaine Watson

The Norwegian entrepreneurs behind Pharma Marine - a new business set up to commercialize long chain omega-3s from the trimmings of food-grade calamari - have struck deals with a clutch of leading players in the US supplements industry just two years...

Omega-3 may benefit depression symptoms, but only for depressive people

31-Oct-2011

Daily supplements of omega-3 fatty acids may improve symptoms of depression, but only in people taking antidepressant medications, according to a new study.

Omega-3 may prevent or slow osteoarthritis: Animal study

19-Oct-2011 By Nathan Gray

An omega-3 rich diet from fish or flax oil could "substantially and significantly" reduce the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis, according to new research.

Dispatches from SupplySide West 2011

Scalable new sources of omega-3 key to success for algae oils

18-Oct-2011 By Stephen Daniells

The omega-3 market needs the new entrants from algae, but the new sources need to be manageable and scalable to ensure success, says the VP of business development for Aurora Algae.

Supplements for lung injury patients may do more harm than good, suggests study

06-Oct-2011 By Nathan Gray

Supplementation with dietary omea-3 and antioxidants does not improve the primary outcomes of patients with acute lung injury, and may in fact be harmful for such patients, says new research

Golden Omega to compete on quality and price after finalizing state-of-the-art fish oil facility

03-Oct-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Omega-3 supplier Golden Omega is finalizing it $60 million state-of-the-art omega-3 fish oil processing plant in northern Chile, and promises to compete on quality, concentration, and price.

Food matches supplements for omega-3 dosing: Study

26-Sep-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Consuming omega-3 via capsules or fortified foods produces equal increases in blood levels of the fatty acids, says a new study from Norway.

Omega-3 may ease depression symptoms, slash dementia risk: RCT

23-Sep-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Fish oil supplements may reduce symptoms of depression and a subsequent risk of dementia, suggests new data from Australia.

Omega-3 supplements show benefits against anxiety: Human data

14-Sep-2011 By Stephen Daniells

A daily dose of 2.5 grams of omega-3s may reduce symptoms of anxiety by about 20%, according to new data from the Ohio State University.

Maternal omega-3 intake may influence childhood allergy

12-Sep-2011 By Nathan Gray

Omega-3 fatty acids may aid the development of the infant gut and improve how gut immune cells respond to bacteria and foreign substances, making the baby less likely to suffer from allergies in the long term, according to new research in pigs.

Martek name to disappear as DSM creates new Nutritional Lipids business

12-Sep-2011 By Elaine Watson

Seven months after sealing a billion dollar deal to acquire Martek, DSM has created Nutritional Lipids, a new division that will combine Martek’s algal omega-3 and omega-6 products and DSM Nutritional Products’ polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) portfolio.

Marine, but not plant, omega-3s may boost heart health for women: Study

07-Sep-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Long chain omega-3s from marine sources may reduce the risk of heart disease, but alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) from plant sources offered no such benefits, says a new study from Denmark.

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ArcticSource1: Fish oil prices will inch up by 5% a year

01-Sep-2011 By Elaine Watson

Fish oil prices will continue to inch up by around 5% a year, according to one omega-3 industry veteran who has just set up a new business selling marine ingredients from the Nordic region to the US.

Omega-3 DHA may reduce the severity of stroke: Study

29-Aug-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Consuming the omega-3 DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) may reduce the extent of damage following a stroke by 25%, suggests a new study with mice.

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Whole Foods Market: We’re still making up our minds on krill

25-Aug-2011 By Elaine Watson

Whole Foods Market (WFM) says it still needs more time to evaluate its position on the sustainability of krill oil, more than 15 months after announcing plans to stop selling it while bosses reviewed the evidence.

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US military: Low omega-3 levels may boost suicide risk

25-Aug-2011 By Stephen Daniells

US troops and service personnel with low levels of omega-3 are at increased risk of suicide, says a new study that potential opens the door to widespread omega-3 supplementation.

AlaskOmega plays all-American card to gain growing foothold in omega-3 market

24-Aug-2011 By Elaine Watson

If current trends continue, omega-3s could soon account for more than 50% of sales at Ohio-based ingredient supplier Organic Technologies, bosses have predicted.

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Beyond the heart and brain: Emerging benefits of omega-3

24-Aug-2011 By Nathan Gray

Omega-3 fatty acids have a wide range of reported benefits, some of which have more scientific support than others. As part of our special focus on omega-3’s, NutraIngredients takes a look at some of the emerging benefits that are currently less well...

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Algal omega-3 market heats up as new players bid for a slice of the action

23-Aug-2011 By Elaine Watson

The dynamics of the algal omega-3 market are set to change over the next 18 months with the entrance of two new players both promising to trump the competition in the efficiency and sustainability stakes.

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Aurora Algae ups ante in omega-3 market with plans for Q4, 2012 launch

23-Aug-2011 By Elaine Watson

Aurora Algae – the firm promising to turn up the heat in the algal omega-3 market by producing a concentrated 65% EPA-rich oil on a completely new scale – aims to ship out its first commercial products in the fourth quarter of 2012.

Cognitive function market set to explode, predicts researcher

22-Aug-2011 By Elaine Watson

The market for ingredients that can help keep our brains healthy as we age is “set to explode” in the next five to 10 years, according to one researcher.

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The varied sources of omega-3

19-Aug-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Omega-3 fatty acids can be obtained from a variety of sources: Fish, krill, algae, plants, mussels. In this gallery we tour the world and look at the sources making waves in the $5 billion omega-3 food, beverage and supplements industry.

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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?

Aker BioMarine aims to launch ‘unique’ powdered krill product by year-end

17-Aug-2011 By Elaine Watson

Aker BioMarine is aiming to launch a novel powdered product from Antarctic krill “without using expensive and dilutive microencapsulation technology” by the end of this year.

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...

Global omega-3 market set for ongoing 15-20% growth: Report

16-Aug-2011 By Shane Starling

The 2010 global omega-3 market – just for foods and beverages and food supplements – is worth €5.57bn, according to a new report, with growth predicted of between 15-20%.

Research suggests basis for red wine heart benefits

11-Aug-2011 By Nathan Gray

A new study suggests red wine polyphenols may protect omega-3 fatty acids from breaking down in the body, offering a possible mechanism for the cardiovascular benefits associated with red wine consumption.

Norwegian player entering omega-3 supply with ‘24 hour virgin oil’ salmon offering

11-Aug-2011 By Shane Starling

Norwegian start-up Hofseth Biocare is set for a September debut of an omega-3 form it is promoting on the back of high-quality salmon sourcing and ongoing clinical trials demonstrating LDL cholesterol benefits.

Marine pigments are ‘valuable source’ of bioactives: Study

09-Aug-2011 By Nathan Gray

Natural pigments from marine algae are a valuable source of bioactive compounds that could be used for the preparation of novel functional ingredients, according to research.