Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Healthy oil components may fight pancreatitis

Healthy oil components may fight pancreatitis

By Nathan Gray

Fatty acids and phytochemicals found in fish oil and olive oil have been shown to block cellular mechanisms involved in the development of acute pancreatitis, say researchers.

Omega-3 again linked to lower inflammation: Study

Omega-3 again linked to lower inflammation: Study

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.

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

Special edition: Omega-3

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

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.

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

Special edition: Omega-3

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

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...

The varied sources of omega-3

Special edition: Omega-3

The varied sources of omega-3

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.

The most comprehensive assessment to date?

Omega-3 may slash levels of heart disease risk factor

By Stephen Daniells

Supplements of omega-3 fatty acids are associated with lower levels of an amino acid called homocysteine, an amino acid linked to increased risks of heart disease and dementia, says a new meta-analysis of the scientific evidence.

Eskimo study supports omega-3 for heart health

By Stephen Daniells

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.

Omega-3 group appoints new chairman

Omega-3 group appoints new chairman

By staff reporter

The Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3 (GOED) has elected EPAX’s Baldur Hjaltason as its new chairman, replacing Croda’s David Shannon.

Snack Size Science: Ahoy to omega-3 from soy

Snack Size Science: Ahoy to omega-3 from soy

NutraIngredient’s Snack Size Science brings you the week's top science every two weeks. This week we cast our net for the newest science on sourcing fish oil from plants.

The science of eye health ingredients

Special edition: Eye health

The science of eye health ingredients

By Stephen Daniells

In the second part of our special series on eye health, NutraIngredients takes a closer look at the science behind lutein, omega-3 and the other ingredients eyeing a place on the podium for eye health.

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