The US arm of Israeli biotech firm Enzymotec says it is confident of sustaining double-digit growth in sales of krill oil as awareness of its multiple benefits grows.
Consumption of chia seeds as a source of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) may bring about redistribution associated with heart and liver protection, according to new research in rats.
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.
A leading food law expert and the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) dietary supplements chief agreed to disagree over several key aspects of the FDA’s draft guidance on new dietary ingredients (NDIs) during a spirited conference call with stakeholders...
A review of the scientific literature reveals that omega-3 fatty acids offer a ‘scientifically supported means of reducing arterial stiffness’, says a new review from Australia.
Martek expects sales of its algal-sourced omega-3s to food and drink manufacturers to grow in the double-digits each year for the next four to five years as it broadens its product range and gains access to new markets and customers post its takeover...
Another leading supplier has weighed into the debate over unscrupulous firms peddling ‘krill oil’ that contains “next to no phospholipids” but says the development of a monograph and better testing protocols might go some way to tackling the problem.
Unscrupulous firms peddling ‘krill oil’ that contains “next to no phospholipids” risk denting confidence in the efficacy of krill and the broader omega-3 market, a leading supplier has warned.
Supplementing the diet with krill oil may regulate genes in the liver and influence the production of glucose, fat and cholesterol metabolism, suggests a new study from Aker Biomarine.
Changes to the world’s ecosystems as a result of climate change will decrease levels of phytoplankton in the world’s oceans, and alternative sources like GM crops must fill the void, says a Harvard PhD.
Global omega-3 EPA and DHA organization GOED has heard positive signs that if and when a new Institute of Medicine (IOM) dietary reference intake (DRI) project is commissioned in the US, omega-3s will be “near the top of the list”.
BASF is confident it can bring a canola oil to market with sufficient levels of the coveted long-chain omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA to make heart health claims by the end of the decade.
China is poised to over take Western Europe in the consumption of EPA- and DHA-rich oils, according to research conducted by market analysts Frost & Sullivan and the Global Organization for EPA and DHA (GOED).
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 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.
Daily omega-3 supplements may reduce the occurrence of the symptoms of depression in elderly women, says a new study from Italy that adds to the ongoing debate over omega-3 and mood.
Fish livers may provide ‘a rich and underexploited’ source of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, including essential omega-3s and omega-6s, according to new research.
Fiber and omega-3s from marine sources should be included in the diet for reducing levels of triglycerides in the blood, according to the American Heart Association’s first ever statement on triglyceride management
Heart healthy omega-3 fatty acids may increase the risk of developing aggressive prostate cancer, whilst omega-6 and trans-fats may reduce the risk of the cancer, according to new research.
Supplements containing the omega-3 DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) during pregnancy may not improve the eyesight of the infants, says a new study from Australia.
High doses of the omega-3 fatty acid DHA in baby formula or breast milk may have ‘modest, positive effects’ on the growth of the pre-term infants, including increased length, says a new study from Australia.
High intakes of omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of obesity-related chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease, according to new findings from a study with Alaskan Eskimos.
Fish oil company Nordic Naturals has expanded its range of omega-3 products with the launch of salmon oil supported by third-party testing to confirm purity and freshness.
Daily supplements of krill oil may reduce cholesterol levels by 33 percent, and improve liver triglyceride levels, with results superior to fish oil, according to data from a rat study.
Omega-3 fatty acids docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) may significantly reduce the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to new research.
The omega-3 industry must devote more resources to lobbying and educating government, health care professionals and the general public to help plug a ‘policy gap’ that is contributing to a growing epidemic of cognitive disorders, a congress has been told.
Plans to develop a Codex Alimentarius standard for fish oil should be flexible enough to protect human health and to promote international trade, warns the omega-3 trade association Global Organization for EPA and DHA (GOED).
Daily supplements of omega-3 fatty acids may boost the production of muscle protein in older people, and reduce the risk of degenerative muscle loss, suggest data from a new human trial.
Daily supplements of omega-3 fatty acids may improve measures of depression in seniors with mild to moderate depression, according to new findings from Iran.
India’s Avesthagen Limited has announced the completion of its development of microalgae-derived DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), with the technology validated for commercialization.
Research in mice has suggested the mechanisms that enable dietary omega-3 fatty acids to help prevent retinopathy, a common eye disease that can lead to blindness in premature babies and diabetics.
“You gotta do what you gotta do,” an exhausted Cathy Keys told NutraIngredients-USA today after spending the best part of two months completely renovating her family-run online supplements business, NutriHerb.net, after receiving an FDA warning letter...
Omega-3-rich krill oil may combat metabolic symptoms including raised fat levels in the heart and liver in obese individuals, says a new study partly supported by Aker Biomarine.
The bioavailability of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) omega-3 may be boosted by delivering them in a solid emulsified gel, according to new research.
California’s BI Nutraceuticals has launched steam sterilized chia seeds for use in a variety of applications including bakery, soup and sports beverages.
Setting a specification standard for safe levels of contaminants in omega 3s requires understanding the hazard and correctly measuring exposure in order to assess risk.
Pharma-grade omega-3s dispensed by doctors as a drug are a benefit to the dietary supplement sector of the industry, and not a detriment, according to experts at last week’s GOED Exchange.
DuPont expects to become a ‘premier specialty food ingredients provider’ as a result of acquiring Danisco, and expects it to be particularly complementary to its Solae soy protein business.
Royal DSM will drive Martek’s predominantly US-based, omega-3 DHA infant nutrition business to new shores, and fast-track its food and beverage ambitions, after having its billion-dollar bid accepted by the Maryland company’s Board.
NBTY has settled with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over DHA-based brain and eye children’s health claims it has been making for some its Disney-branded dietary supplements.
Bioactive capsules made from brown seaweed lipids and omega-3 rich scallop by-products may reduce body weight and fat mass, according to a new research in mice.
Concentration of omega-3 in supplements generally match the levels stated on labels, says new research from Australia that supports the quality standards of supplement manufacturers.
Feeding chicken with soybean enriched with the omega-3 fatty acid stearidonic acid (SDA) may boost the omega-3 content of the resulting meat, says new research.
Fish oil omega-3s in the triglyceride form are better for boosting the omega-3 index than the ethyl ester form, says a new study from Germany, a result which echoes recent Danish findings.
Reducing the risk of depression during pregnancy and after birth with supplements of omega-3 fatty acids is not backed up by the science-to-date, says a new meta-analysis and systematic review.
More research into ALA and its conversion to long-chain omega-3s is needed, but pinning it on ‘dwindling fish stocks’ is confused, says the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED).
