Omega-3 Fatty Acid

‘Big Pharma’ and FMCG companies ‘will not tolerate hiccups’ in dietary supplements standards: EPAX CEO

12-Nov-2012 By Stephen DANIELLS

The growth in branded omega-3 product has been great for ‘professionalizing’ the industry, says the CEO of EPAX, and the arrival of ‘Big Pharma’ and FMCG companies will be good for standards.

Don’t forget mental health when targeting seniors, says Leatherhead

06-Nov-2012 By Kacey Culliney

Fortified breads, snacks and cereals targeting mental health in older consumers is an avenue of opportunity for manufacturers, a Leatherhead analyst says.

Meta-analysis supports fish, questions supplements, for stroke risk

01-Nov-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Regular consumption of fish may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease and stroke, but the benefits of fish oil supplements may be minimal, says a new analysis by researchers from high profile universities.

DHA omega-3 may lower anxiety risk

30-Oct-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Increased intakes of the omega-3 DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) are associated with a reduced risk of anxiety, a study from Australia has reported for the first time.

Omega-3 may boost working memory in healthy young adults: Study

30-Oct-2012 By Nathan Gray

Increasing intakes of omega-3 may improve the working memory of young adults who are at the peak of their cognitive abilities, according to new data.

Krill sales up 43% in natural channel, Aker says

17-Oct-2012 By Hank Schultz

Krill oil products continue their meteoric rise in the market, recent SPINS data shows. The data, revealed by major krill supplier Aker BioMarine, points to 43% growth in krill oil products in the natural channel in the 52 weeks ending July 7.

Florida company packs pharmaceutical dose of omega-3s into cookies

16-Oct-2012 By Hank Schultz

A Florida company is offering omega-3s in a unique form–in a cookie–at a pharmaceutical dosage level.

Fish again linked to lower stroke risk

16-Oct-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Increased intakes of fish, and the omega-3 fatty acids they contain, may reduce the risk of stroke, says a new study.

Can omega-3 supplements reduce soldier suicide rates?

15-Oct-2012 By Stephen Daniells

A new study will examine if omega-3-rich smoothies can reduce the risks of mental illness and suicide among veterans at increased risk for suicidal behaviors.

‘Provocative’ and ‘exciting’: New study shows omega-3s may slow biological aging

10-Oct-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements of omega-3 fatty acids may improve the ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids and slow a key biological process linked to aging, says ‘exciting’ new research.

GC Rieber launches new ‘ultra omega-3 concentrate’

10-Oct-2012

A new omega-3 concentrate is being launched by GC Rieber Oils, the company’s first 90% total omega-3 fish oil concentrate.

Sports nutrition experts point way toward provable benefits

09-Oct-2012 By Hank Schultz

The marriage of science and ethical, focused marketing can lead the sports nutrition market out of the dark shadows cast by spooky pre-workout products whose labels feature laundry lists of ingredients supposedly derived from rarely-mentioned botanicals,...

Omega-3’s may improve inflammatory profile in obese people

08-Oct-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplements of omega-3 fatty acids may reduce levels of inflammatory markers in the fat tissue of obese people, says a new study from Austria.

SourceOne gets broad U.S. patent for colloidal delivery system

08-Oct-2012 By Hank Schultz

Improving efficacy via better delivery is an old story, starting with the first hunter who thought to affix his sharp stone to the end of a stick.  The latest chapter, written by SourceOne Global Partners with its featured VESIsorb technology, promises...

Retail omega-3s sales to hit $34.7 billion in 2016, report predicts

03-Oct-2012 By Hank Schultz

Global consumer spending on omega-3 products will jump from $25.4 billion in 2011 to $34.7 billion in 2016, according to a new report from market research firm Packaged Facts.

Europharma claims greater omega-3 freshness for Vectomega product

28-Sep-2012 By Hank Schultz

The highly competitive omega-3s market continues to differentiate, with the latest move being made by Europharma with claims of superior freshness for its Vectomega product.

Aurora Algae: ‘There is a lot more recognition of the standalone EPA story now’

27-Sep-2012 By Elaine WATSON

There is a “unique opportunity for high purity EPA as a standalone ingredient” as the omega-3 market becomes more sophisticated, says algal omega-3 specialist Aurora Algae as it prepares to break ground on a commercial-scale production site it claims...

Omega-3s again linked to lower heart failure risk

24-Sep-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Consuming fish at least once a month, and increased blood levels of  ALA and DPA, may reduce the risk of heart failure, says a new study that adds to the heart health benefits of omega-3.

Special focus: Omega-3s for heart health

14-Sep-2012

Tuesday’s meta-analysis in JAMA concluding that omega-3s may not benefit heart health has been widely disputed by industry experts. In this special focus, NutraIngredients-USA revisits our recent coverage of other omega-3 meta-analyses that found significant...

Researcher offers hope for omega-3s marketers

13-Sep-2012 By Hank Schultz

In light of a recent negative meta-analysis on the heart health benefits of omega-3s, a prominent researcher offered some ways forward for marketers of the ingredients.

‘Flawed’ omega-3 meta-analysis harms public health: GOED

12-Sep-2012 By Stephen DANIELLS

A new meta-analysis that questioned the heart health benefits of omega-3s is ‘flawed’ and could deter consumers from taking fatty acid supplements and could be harmful to public health, says omega-3 trade association GOED.

New Norwegian firm derives omega-3s from herring roe

06-Sep-2012 By Hank Schultz

A fresh face in the omega-3s category, Arctic Nutrition, is making a splash with a new ingredient taken from one of the world’s oldest fisheries, deriving its DHA-rich phospholipid oil from the roe of herring caught off Norway.

Delivery expert Virun introduces nutra-biosciences platform to accelerate expansion

30-Aug-2012 By Stephen Daniells

California-based Virun has introduced a Nutra-Biosciences platform to accelerate the expansion and exclusivity of new and added-value food/beverage products after obtaining notice-of-allowances and several patent grants for its technologies.

Omega-3s show potential to protect against brain trauma

20-Aug-2012 By Stephen Daniells

The potential benefits of omega-3s to reduce the long-term effects of brain trauma may be optimized by early administration, ‘in the emergency department or sooner’, says a new report.

Low omega-3 levels put US service members at risk of poor cognitive flexibility and executive function

10-Aug-2012 By Stephen Daniells

US Military personal with low omega-3 levels are at a higher risk of reduced cognitive flexibility and executive function, says a new study.

IOM, FDA 'intrigued' by potential economic impact of increasing omega-3 intakes: GOED

09-Aug-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Representatives from the Institute of Medicine (IOM) are said to have been "intrigued" by the potential economic impact of increasing intakes of omega-3 EPA and DHA, following a meeting between GOED, IOM, and FDA. 

MyCell Technologies secures $10 million funding for omega-3 development

06-Aug-2012

Paramus, New Jersey-based Mycell Technologies LLC has secured $10 million for the continued development of proprietary liquid formulations of stable, highly concentrated omega-3s for use in food, beverage, medical and nutritional products.

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...

Omega-3, -6 combination shows promise for inattention and cooperation in ADHD kids

25-Jul-2012 By Stephen Daniells

A combined supplement of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids may improve measures of inattention, impulsiveness, and cooperation in children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), suggests new data.

Special edition: The infinite potential of algae

Algae Biosciences: What will differentiate us in algal omegas market is purity

23-Jul-2012 By Elaine Watson

Near perfect growing conditions for algae combined with an ultra-efficient production process will give AlgaeBio a competitive edge in the algal ingredients market, its boss has claimed.

Special edition: The infinite potential of algae

Nature’s untapped resource: How far can algae go?

23-Jul-2012 By Nathan Gray

From omega-3, to protein, vitamins, and antioxidants – algae has big potential as an industrial source of high value functional ingredients for food production. But with less than 10% of the world's algae species properly characterised, NutraIngredients...

Omega-3s may protect children against allergies: Human data

23-Jul-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplements of omega-3-rich fish oil may reduce the allergic response to some allergens, says a new study that adds to the immune modulating properties of the fatty acids.

Special edition: The infinite potential of algae

Welcome to the jungle: New entrants square up for battle in the algal ingredients market

23-Jul-2012 By Elaine Watson

There is room for multiple players in the burgeoning algal-ingredients market, but having a cost-efficient and sustainable production process will be mission critical to long-term survival, say bosses at new market entrants bidding for a piece of the...

DSM promises “business continuity” as it completes €436m omega-3 buy

19-Jul-2012 By Shane Starling

Royal DSM has emphasised “business continuity” and “smooth integration” following the completion of its $CAD540m (€436m) buy-out of the world’s largest omega-3 fish oil supplier, Ocean Nutrition Canada (ONC), today.

Chia seeds raise blood ALA and EPA levels for postmenopausal women: Study

13-Jul-2012 By Stephen DANIELLS

Consumption of chia seeds, rich in ALA, may increase blood levels of the long chain omega-3 EPA by 30% for postmenopausal women, says a new study from the Appalachian State University and the University of North Carolina.

Hormel teams up with Virun to offer solution for shelf-stable omega-3 beverages - minus the preservatives…

06-Jul-2012 By Elaine Watson

The specialty products division at Hormel Foods has struck a deal with biotech firm Virun to offer water soluble, clear and shelf stable omega-3 EPA and DHA concentrates that enable manufacturers to create clear beverages without using preservatives.

Algal omega-3s gain momentum as BioProcess Algae strikes deal with KD-Pharma to supply EPA-rich omega-3 oils

02-Jul-2012 By Elaine Watson

US microalgal oils firm BioProcess Algae has struck a deal with KD-Pharma - the German fats and oils division of Swiss firm Bioseutica - to supply it with ultra-concentrated EPA-rich omega-3 oils for nutraceutical and pharma applications.

Omega-3’s anti-inflammatory potential shows in overweight people

21-Jun-2012 By Stephen DANIELLS

Supplements of omega-3 fatty acids may reduce levels of certain inflammatory markers by 10%, says a new study that claims to be the first to show omega-3 supplementation may alter inflammatory markers in overweight but otherwise healthy people.

Nordic Naturals taps into demand for ‘fishless fish oil’ with new algal EPA/DHA products

14-Jun-2012 By Elaine Watson

Omega-3 supplement specialist Nordic Naturals has met growing demand for products that deliver the long-chain omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA - minus the fish - with the launch of its new vegetarian Algal Omega brand.

Omega-3 dementia benefits questioned by new Cochrane review

13-Jun-2012 By Nathan Gray

Omega-3 supplements are unlikely to prevent cognitive declines and dementia in the elderly, according to a review of the evidence published by the Cochrane Collaboration.

Could null pharma trials negatively impact omega-3 dietary supplements?

12-Jun-2012 By Stephen DANIELLS

The failure of a pharmaceutical grade omega-3 product to modify cardiovascular events in high-risk patients may impact the dietary supplements market, but industry educational efforts should minimize the impact.

Omega-3s may lower heart failure risk by 15%: Meta-analysis

11-Jun-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Increased intakes of omega-3s and higher blood levels of the fatty acids are associated with a 15% decrease in the risk of heart failure, says a new meta-analysis.

Omega-3 or B vitamins fail to benefit depressive symptoms, but low doses may be at fault

01-Jun-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements of B vitamins or omega-3 fatty acids may not benefit depressive symptoms in heart disease survivors, says a new study, but low doses and methodology flaws have led a leading industry figure to discount the results.

Dispatches from Vitafoods Europe 2012

Pure chemistry: BASF Nutrition plots nutrition course with 'Cognis inside'

31-May-2012 By Shane Starling from Geneva

BASF’s nutrition activities got a lot bigger in 2010 when the chemicals giant paid €3 billion for Cognis Nutrition. With the integration mostly complete, what’s up front for BASF Human Nutrition?

DHA omega-3 linked to improved literacy for ADHD children: Study

23-May-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Increased levels of the omega-3 DHA may be associated with improved literacy in children with learning difficulties, according to a new study from Australia.

Researchers unpick cellular benefits of omega-3

16-May-2012 By Nathan Gray

The processes behind the widely reported health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids has been revealed for the first time by a team of researchers in the USA.

Omega-3 has no benefit for multiple sclerosis, finds 'underpowered' RCT

18-Apr-2012 By Nathan Gray

Supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids has no benefit on the disease activity of multiple sclerosis, according to data from a new clinical trial the authors acknowledged was underpowered.

60-second interview, Stuart Tomc, Nordic Naturals

Are you getting enough omega-3? ‘Stop guessing and start testing’

16-Apr-2012

Elaine Watson caught up with Stuart Tomc, global educator at omega-3 expert Nordic Naturals at Expo West to get the lowdown on omega-3s.

Global Health Trax joins GOED ahead of new algal omega-3 product launch

12-Apr-2012 By Elaine Watson

California-based Global Health Trax, which is preparing to launch a suite of algal omega-3 products using oil from Arizona-based Algae Biosciences, has joined the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3 (GOED).

‘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...