Increased blood levels of the omega-3 fatty acid eicosapentaenoic
acid (EPA) may reduce the severity of symptoms of depression,
particularly in people taking antidepressants, suggests new
research from France.
More well-designed studies are required before any conclusions can
be drawn on the benefits of omega-3 for people with bipolar
disorders, University of Oxford researchers have reported after
reviewing the literature.
Specialty ingredients supplier Glanbia Nutritionals has launched
its first omega-3 ingredients in Europe in a move that will see it
target functional foods and beverages.
Dietary supplements of the omega-3 fatty acid eicosapentaenoic acid
(EPA) may ease symptoms associated with depression, suggests a
joint Anglo-Iranian study.
The typical North American diet consisting of large amounts of meat
and little fish is deficient in omega-3 fatty acids, posing
possible risks to infant neurological development, says new
research.
DHA and EPA omega-3 will be the focus of two events to be held next
month, which will aim to provide food and supplement makers with
key issues affecting the industry.
The International Alliance of Dietary/Food Supplement Associations'
(IADSA) has strengthened its global position with the welcoming of
the Global Organisation for EPA and DHA Omega-3 (GOED) into its
fold.
Supplements of the omega-3 docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) can reduce
levels an enzyme linked to Alzheimer's disease, suggests a new
study from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
Consuming the omega-3 eicosapentaenoic acid along with a high fat
meal may counter the detrimental effects on arterial stiffness,
suggests new research.
Increased intake of the omega-3 DHA during pregnancy could produce
improved motor function in the offspring in later life, suggests a
new study from the Netherlands.
Scientists have linked what has become the brain health staple of
the supplement industry - the omega-3 fatty acid DHA - to yet
another application, this one for Parkinson's disease.
It all started with a trip to Greenland in 1970. Three Danes, a couple of dogsleds, and several years of study later and the omega-3 was born. Since then, awareness and understanding of marine omega-3 has sky-rocketed.
Israel's LycoRed is continuing its global expansion with the
announcement of an agreement with BTSA, Spain to enable penetration
of Spain and Portugal's food and beverage fortification markets.
A pooled analysis of the small but ever-growing body of science of
omega-3 and colorectal cancer indicates more fish oil does protect
against the cancer.
The Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s, or GOED, is
looking to further increase the market for the fatty acids by means
of a new consortium set to be run out of Purdue University.
A German company has developed a carrier system which is aimed at
improving the absorption of fat soluble nutrients as well as
providing a time release capacity.
A production and research facility able to make super-pure fatty
acid concentrates for the nutrition industry has officially opened
in the Western Isles of Scotland with the potential to offer gold
standard omega-3.
A tax on tinned tuna could lead to an increase in consumer health
benefits when implemented in conjunction with a subsidy for canned
sardines, a study has said.
Chitosan plus maltodextrin could offer an interesting alternative
for the encapsulation of omega-3 rich fish oils, suggests a new
study that uses a novel ultrasonic technique to generate impressive
results.
Pizzey's Milling has introduced two new ingredients under
its Meadowpure flaxseed brand, one to meet demand for organic
flaxseed and the other incorporating fish oil to overcome the
EPA/DHA versus ALA debate.
Men with high blood levels of triglycerides, a risk factor for
artery hardening, may benefit from supplements of the omega-3
docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), says a new study.
New Zealand group Speirs Nutritionals hopes a new omega-3 plant
will help it branch into the European market and beyond, offering
both EPA and DHA molecules into a range of food products.
The Global Organisation for EPA and DHA Omega-3 (GOED) has added
its voice to concerns that the new EU hygiene laws will spell a
European wide shortage of omega-3.
Israeli's Algatechnologies is considering ways to extend its
business beyond astaxanthin. It is investigating opportunities to
derive other nutritional ingredients and biofuel from microalgae.
Omega-3 fatty acids may protect our eyes against the development
and progression of retinopathy, a deterioration of the retina, is
results from a mice study can be translated to humans.
Croda Health Care is looking to position its omega 3, 6, 9-combo
ingredient Incromega V3 as an alternative for US vegetarians to
existing fish-derived products.
Increasing omega-3 fatty acid intake in the diet at the expense of
omega-6 fatty acids may boost bone health and reduce the risk of
osteoporosis later in life, if a new study in mice can be
translated into humans.
A combination of fish oil supplements and exercise led to
reductions in fat mass by about 1.5 kg, as well as improving heart
health markers, says a new study from Australia.
Croda Health Care used this year's Vitafoods to launch an omega-3
concentrate containing the well-known EPA and DHA, in combination
with the 'underrated' DPA, with the company predicting the
ingredient to take the omega-3...
Omega-3 supplementation of children with learning and behavioural
problems led to significant improvements, adding important data to
this high profile subject.
Martek has added a new patent to its store of European intellectual
property on ARA from Mortierella alpine microorganisms for
infant formulas, reinforcing its position after an opposition
hearing in 2005 narrowed the scope of the...
Frutarom is now offering the added value of omega-3 as part of its
food systems service for dairy products - a development that will
allow customers to tap opportunities in the functional dairy
market.
Cargill has announced its plans to enter the omega-3 ingredient
market - a development likely to cause concern for smaller
companies already cashing in on the popularity of these fatty
acids.
Denomega Nutritional Oils has announced the Health Canada approval
of its omega-3 ingredients for use in most foods, thereby opening
up another market to the company.
Monsanto and The Solae Company have announced a collaboration over
the development of omega-3 from genetically-modified soy beans,
which could speed up the availability of the healthy ingredient
from new non-marine sources.