Omega-3 Fatty Acid

Omega-3 levels linked to prevalence of frailty in older adults

02-Apr-2024 By Asia Sherman

Consuming more oily fish or fish oil supplements may help prevent frailty in older adults in Western populations, according to new research published in The Journals of Gerontology: Series A.

Epax launches triple omega 3-9-11 oil for skin health

12-Mar-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Epax has introduced a skin health supplement combining familiar omega-3s with ‘up-and-coming’ omegas-9 and 11 for a ‘full spectrum’ effect.

Kilyos Nutrition adds Aker BioMarine krill oil to Brazilian portfolio

01-Feb-2024 By Asia Sherman

Norwegian fishery and biotech company Aker BioMarine announced that it has partnered with Kilyos Nutrition to introduce its Superba Krill oil ingredient to key supplement brands in Brazil.

Fish oil like liquid gold: 'There simply isn’t enough'

26-Jan-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

Omega-3 suppliers and manufacturers need to pool their resources to educate consumers about alternative sources of EPA and DHA as fish oil turns to "ocean gold" that simply cannot support the world's increasing demands.

Omega-3 fatty acids could regulate genes associated with obesity

16-Nov-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Anti-inflammatory properties of omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA could have the ability to regulate genes associated with obesity, a new systematic review has concluded.

Study reveals promising omega-3–lung function relationship

29-Sep-2023 By Asia Sherman

Omega-3 fatty acids, whose antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties are generally associated with cardioprotective effects, could offer significant benefits for lung health, too.

Omega-3 during pregnancy, but not childhood, may reduce risk of infant food allergies

25-Sep-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new meta-analysis of available RCTs observes that omega-3 supplementation during pregnancy was significantly associated with a reduction in the risk of developing food allergy diseases in offspring.

Life Extension: optimising fish oils with bioactives

19-Sep-2023 By Olivia Brown

Within the crowded fish oil supplement market, the nutraceutical manufacturer Life Extension aims to optimise health and longevity through the pairing of omega-3 with bioactive compounds inspired by the Mediterranean diet.

Nordic Naturals partners with Sam's Club to broaden omega-3 reach

14-Sep-2023 By Claudia Adrien

The partnership kicks off next month with Nordic Naturals’ Ultimate Omega 100 count omega-3 supplements exclusively offered at Sam’s Club stores.

AvailOm omega-3 supplement may reduce joint pain, study finds

05-Sep-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new RCT observes significant reductions in perceived pain following intakes of the AvailOm omega-3 supplement, in healthy adults aged 40 years and over with persistent knee discomfort.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Merce Piñol del Olmo, Aker BioMarine

23-Aug-2023 By Danielle Masterson

Merce Piñol del Olmo is an industry leader with broad experience in the nutraceutical sector. As the VP of Sales for Europe, Middle East and Africa, the Norwegian is responsible for the growth strategy in these regions.

Aker Biomarine gets NDI nod from FDA for brain health ingredient

10-Aug-2023 By Danielle Masterson

The Norwegian fishing and biotech company has successfully achieved New Dietary Ingredient (NDI) status from the US Food and Drug Administration for its Lysoveta. Under the NDI, Aker BioMarine can market Lysoveta at 1.5 grams/day for the general adult...

Nordic Naturals expands retail footprint with Walmart partnership

22-May-2023

Nordic Naturals has partnered with 2,500 Walmart stores to bring the company’s omega-3 supplements to a significantly larger audience.

Supplements show promise for management of childhood aggression: Meta-analysis

17-Apr-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Dietary supplements like vitamins, minerals, and omega-3 fatty acids may help reducing excessive aggression in children and youth, says a new meta-analysis of 22 studies, including 16 were randomized controlled trials.

Calanus oil matches krill and fish oil for Omega-3 Index boosts: Study

30-Mar-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Calanus oil may be equally as effective at increasing the Omega-3 Index as fish oil and krill oil, says a new study that supports the copepod-derived oil as an alternative marine omega-3 source.

GOED & NASC announce strategic partnership

28-Mar-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED) and the National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) are partnering to share of industry intelligence, cross-promotional opportunities, and educational opportunities.

GC Rieber on future of omega-3: Fish and algae go hand-in-hand

24-Mar-2023 By Stephen Daniells

With a new algal-oil ingredient and a $75 million facility coming online, GC Rieber Vivomega sees a bright future for its premium omega-3 portfolio.

High omega-3 blood levels may reduce the severity of COVID-19

02-Mar-2023 By Asia Sherman

Increased consumption of oily fish and the use of omega-3 fatty acid supplements may reduce the risk of adverse COVID-19 outcomes, according to new research from the Fatty Acid Research Institute (FARI).

Don’t call it a comeback, chia’s been here for years

27-Feb-2023 By Asia Sherman

Chia became a household name in the 1980s, popularized by the fascination with fur-sprouting animal figurines, but its use as health aid dates as far back as the Aztec and Mayan empires. Today, after a slight dip in the market, chia is back on the scene...

DSM builds algal portfolio to help meet the growing demand for omega-3

18-Jan-2023 By Stephen Daniells

DSM is expanding its algal omega-3 portfolio, driven by a gradual convergence in prices between fish and algal oil, and a focus on sustainability.

Omega-3 supplements may be ‘most efficient’ way to support neonatal development, researchers say

09-Jan-2023 By Olivia Brown

Supplements of omega-3 raise blood levels of the fatty acids for both pregnant mothers and their babies via the umbilical cord, according to a new prospective cohort study.

Guest Article: Issues and challenges for omega-3s in 2022

12-Dec-2022 By Ellen Schutt, Executive Director, GOED

While 2022 may be categorized as the year the world returned to somewhat normalcy, the last 12 months still held their share of challenges, and for omega-3s, questions remain about how the market will change in 2023.

Better brains, better guts: Natural Grocers picks out trends for 2023

06-Dec-2022 By Hank Schultz

Omega-3s and gut health ingredients will see greater demand in 2023, according to new projections by supplement retailer Natural Grocers.

CHPA ramps up to represent whole consumer health value chain, exec says

16-Nov-2022 By Hank Schultz

The Consumer Healthcare Products Association is raising its profile in the dietary supplement industry, which included a second consecutive appearance at SupplySide West, a show the organization had not attended in the past.

Study: Higher omega-3 levels keep brains young longer

25-Oct-2022 By Hank Schultz

New research has suggested higher omega-3s levels might help forestall some of the changes seen in aging brains that in some cases are the precursors of dementia.

UK Biobank data suggests omega-3 supplements may prevent dementia

07-Oct-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Regular consumption of fish oil supplements may be associated with significant reductions in the risk of different types of dementia, according to analysis of over 200,000 people in the UK Biobank cohorts.

ISSFAL supports 'important role’ for omega-3s for lower pre-term birth risks

03-Oct-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Women with low omega-3 levels in early pregnancy would benefit most from omega-3 supplement to reduce the risk of pre-term birth, according to a new statement from the International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids and Lipids (ISSFAL).

‘The Elixir of Youth’? Omega-3s linked to younger ‘biological age’

13-Sep-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Data from the scientific literature “overwhelmingly” supports beneficial effects of omega‐3 fatty acids on the length of telomeres, reported to be a marker of biological aging, says a new review.

Vitux says research shows its ConCordix Smart Chew tech poised to reinvigorate omega-3s category

02-Sep-2022 By Hank Schultz

Chewable omega-3s manufacturer Vitux AS says that new consumer research it has conducted showed compliance better than with gummy products. The company claims this shows that fish oil users are open to new delivery formats.

Fish oil may blunt inflammatory response to high fat/high sugar diet

23-Aug-2022 By Hank Schultz

Omega-3s can blunt the worst of the chronic inflammation caused by diets high in sugar and fat, a new study in mice has suggested.

Higher DHA associated with better focus and concentration in healthy teenagers

19-Aug-2022 By Hank Schultz

Higher DHA levels are associated with higher scores on some cognitive measures in a cohort of healthy adolescents, new research has found.

Fish oil may boost muscle strength, performance for sarcopenic women

02-Aug-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Omega-3 rich fish oil supplements may enhance the results of a resistance training regimen for older women with sarcopenia, with greater gains recorded for muscle strength and physical performance.

Paper validates approach GOED took in developing ‘first of its kind’ omega-3s research database

11-Jul-2022 By Hank Schultz

Industry group GOED has published a paper validated a new database of omega-3 research, which is a first of its kind.

US ranked high in adoption of alternative therapies

06-Jul-2022 By Hank Schultz

American consumers ranked high in their use of alternative health strategies according a recently published analysis of population cohort studies

Federal program may suspend exports of fish oil supplements, GOED warns

27-Apr-2022 By Hank Schultz

A fast developing regulatory issue has the potential to throw a wrench into the works of the fish oil supplement trade, a trade group has revealed.

Evidence suggests B vitamins taken with omega-3 could improve heart disease, but more study is needed

14-Apr-2022 By Liza Laws

Biology suggests that B vitamins could enhance the effects of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) when taken for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), but higher quality and better designed trials are needed, a review has found.

Naturopathic foundation, Standard Process team up for interventional trial

22-Mar-2022 By Hank Schultz

A natural medicine foundation and the supplement manufacturer Standard Process have teamed up to validate how dietary supplements in concert with lifestyle changes can improve health, with the ultimate goal to publish the results in a peer reviewed journal.

Latest surveys show promising sustainability picture for major marine omega-3s sources

22-Mar-2022 By Hank Schultz

The latest information from the major supplies of marine sourced omega-3s shows these resources continued to be managed in a sustainable manner, despite lingering concerns over how climate change might ultimately affect these fisheries.

Significant link between low levels of omega-3 and sleep difficulties, study finds

11-Mar-2022 By Liza Laws

Adults who had only been asleep for less than five hours had persistently lower levels of omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA compared to those who had a normal sleep between seven and nine hours, a study has found

Study gives detailed view of arsenic in omega-3 supplements, but sounds no alarms

28-Feb-2022 By Hank Schultz

An analytical study on marine sourced dietary supplements found different forms of arsenic present in most of them, but at sub-toxic levels. GOED said the results were not a concern to consumers with the caveat that the risk posed by one of the arsenic...

FTC refunding almost $400,000 to consumers who bought BASF fish oil supplements

22-Feb-2022 By Hank Schultz

The US Federal Trade Commission is sending refunds to consumers who bought BASF fish oil supplements marketed with improper claims.

Omega-3 has “no significant effect” on self-regulation in preschoolers

21-Oct-2021 By Lynda Searby

The Omega Kid pilot study has failed to demonstrate that omega-3 supplementation improves self-regulation in pre-school age children.

Study: High ALA intake reduces risk of all cause mortality by 10%

18-Oct-2021 By Lynda Searby

A meta-analysis of 41 studies has found that a high intake of the omega-3 fatty acid alpha linolenic acid (ALA) is associated with a lower risk of death from all causes, and specifically from diseases of the heart and blood vessels.

New research: Alzheimer's patients' memory test scores remain stable when taking omega-3

14-Sep-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

A 'unique' study on patients with Alzheimer's disease has examined the effect of omega-3 supplementation on memory test scores as well as testing spinal fluid.

Kerry delves further into health space with Biosearch Life acquisition

12-Jul-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Kerry Group, the world’s leading taste and nutrition company, has completed its the reported €126.9 million acquisition of Spanish biotech company Biosearch Life.

Study finds most Americans low in omega-3 fatty acids, could impact mood

24-May-2021 By Danielle Masterson

New research has found that over 68% of adults and 95% of children in the United States do not consume enough omega-3s to meet nutritional needs based on the US Dietary Guidelines.

NutraCast: Omega-3 Fatty Acids Expert Bill Harris, PhD

23-Apr-2021 By Danielle Masterson

William Harris, PhD, has been researching fatty acids for over 40 years. To date, he has published more than 300 papers on these nutrients. And recently, he has been ranked in the top 2% of scientists worldwide.

Do fish oil supplements support heart health? Study says it depends on our genes

30-Mar-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Researchers have pinpointed specific genes which they say dictate whether fish oil supplements will benefit or hinder a person's heart health, helping explain why studies have reported such mixed results in the past.

Supplement startup uses simplified dosing, rational pricing to attract attention

25-Feb-2021 By Hank Schultz

A direct to consumer startup has a goal of simplifying and democratizing the purchase of dietary supplements, the company’s founder says.

Arizona algae company rounding final bend toward full scale production

05-Oct-2020 By Hank Schultz

An Arizona-based algae company is building on work done by a predecessor to bring an EPA-rich supplement ingredient to market. The company says an additional facility that will bring it to commercial scale will be completed by the end of this year.