Omega-3s & nutritional oils

Probiotic-omega-3 blend may tackle diabetes & other inflammatory disorders: Study

14-Aug-2020 By Will Chu

Combining probiotics with omega-3 fatty acids represents a promising strategy to harness the gut microbiota in immune regulation, according to a team of scientists.

Eating fish protects brains from air pollution, study suggests

12-Aug-2020 By Oliver Morrison

Older women who eat more than one-to-two servings a week of baked or broiled fish or shellfish may consume enough omega-3 fatty acids to counteract the effects of air pollution on the brain, according to a new study.

Calanus oil supplements effective for Omega-3 Index increases

11-Aug-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with calanus oil from copepods can increase the Omega-3 Index in healthy older adults, says a new study from Germany that supports the absorption of this omega-3 source.

Omega-3 and vitamin D role limited in chronic knee pain, study finds

06-Aug-2020 By Will Chu

Supplementation with vitamin D or omega-3 fatty acids appears to have no long-term effect on Osteoarthritis (OA), specifically the function or stiffness associated with chronic knee pain.

Study supports efficacy of eggshell membrane plus fish oil for joint health benefits

05-Aug-2020 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of eggshell membrane plus fish oil may provide “rapid relief” of joint pain and stiffness after exercise for healthy adults, according to results of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.

‘Extension of trust’: Infant formula maker Bubs debuts in immune, gut, cognitive health VMS for kids

03-Aug-2020 By Tingmin Koe

Infant formula maker Bubs Australia has entered the vitamins and minerals supplement (VMS) space with the launch of eight new products.

Commentary article of the week

Pandemic could be lever to open up new era in health claims

31-Jul-2020 By Hank Schultz

The dietary supplement industry has an opportunity to help shape the debate about optimal health in wake of the pandemic crisis.

Study: High dose fish oil supplement speeds exercise recovery

29-Jul-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Daily supplementation with a high dose (6g/day) of fish oil can improve muscle recovery following a damaging bout of exercise, research has concluded.

Polyphenol & omega-3 supplement may boost brain health in young kids: Study

24-Jul-2020 By Will Chu

A supplement containing cocoa polyphenols and omega 3 oils may have sizable benefits for children as noted improvements to brain function and nutritional status could tackle childhood undernutrition.

Omega-3s linked to protection against brain damage from particulates exposure

20-Jul-2020 By Hank Schultz

A novel finding connecting omega-3 levels to protection from cellular damage in the brain caused by fine particulates that might be inhaled adds a new wrinkle in the story of the benefits of these fatty acids, says one of the paper's authors.

3D-printed supplements: Nourished taps vitamin deficiency in Middle East to expand personalised nutrition business

16-Jul-2020 By Guan Yu Lim

UK-based personalised nutrition company Nourished is eyeing the high vitamin deficiency levels in the Middle East region as an opportunity to expand its operations across the region.

NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2020 Winners Revealed

13-Jul-2020 By Stephen Daniells

WATCH NOW: NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2020 – and the winners are…

Avocado pulp may speed post-exercise cardiovascular recovery: RCT

09-Jul-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Consuming avocado pulp prior to aerobic exercise may accelerate cardiovascular recovery after exercise, with blood pressure and heart rate returning to normal levels faster than placebo, suggests a small study from Brazil.

EPA-rich microalgal oil may slash cholesterol levels in healthy individuals: RCT

02-Jul-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with an EPA-rich oil from Nannochloropsis microalgae may reduce total and very-low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (VLDL) levels in healthy people, says a new study using Qualitas Health’s AlmegaPL.

Tocotrienol-rich vitamin E speeds up nerve signal transmission in diabetic patients – Eight-week trial

01-Jul-2020 By Tingmin Koe

Supplementation of tocotrienol-rich vitamin E could speed up nerve signal transmission and increase the serum level of nerve growth factor (NGF) in diabetic patients.

Black seed oil plus omega-3s may counter obesity-induced inflammation: Mouse data

29-Jun-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Combining omega-3 fatty acids with a standardized oil from black cumin (Nigella sativa) may significantly reduce inflammation caused by a high-fat (Western) diet, suggests data from a mouse study.

Nattopharma partners KD Pharma for customised heart health products

26-Jun-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Norway-based vitamin K2 specialist NattoPharma and US-based omega-3 fish oil expert KD Nutra have partnered to create innovative cardiovascular health supplements.

Calanus Oil included in Norway’s fish oil application to the Codex Alimentarius

24-Jun-2020 By Will Chu

Calanus announces its omega-3 rich oil is named in an application by Norway to the Codex Alimentarius Commission to include the product as a named oil in the Codex Standard for Fish Oils.

Study rings alarm on avocado oil, finds 82% expired or adulterated

18-Jun-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Researchers issue a call to action to establish standards and cautions there is “an urgent need to develop standards for avocado oil.”

Stem cell study shows how fish oil may help with depression

17-Jun-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

A stem cell study into the effectiveness of different antidepressants has concluded fish oil creates an antidepressant response similar to that seen from prescribed medicines.

Will keto craze be among things that won’t survive pandemic?

16-Jun-2020 By Hank Schultz

The keto trend may have run its course, with the tumult caused by the pandemic crisis as a final push over the edge, a clinical nutritionist says.

Mediterranean diet effective in IBD as part of multidimensional approach, says study

10-Jun-2020 By Will Chu

Patients with Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC) could benefit from following a Mediterranean diet, after a study finds an impact on nutritional state and disease activity.

PREDICT study provides personalised nutrition revelations

08-Jun-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

The ground-breaking preliminary results from the largest ongoing study of individual responses to nutrition have been unveiled in an online conference from the American Society of Nutrition (ASN).

Brazilian study finds higher omega-3s equate to less DNA damage

05-Jun-2020 By Hank Schultz

A study done in Brazilian adolescents has shown that higher levels of omega-3s are associated with a lower incidence of DNA damage.

Microalgae start-up rolls out industrial-scale production after ‘influx of demand’

05-Jun-2020 By Oliver Morrison

Israel-based Yemoja has begun industrial-scale production of microalgae at its 1,000 square metre facility.

Immunity and holistic wellness: Innovating for the post-pandemic world

21-May-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Worldwide demand for immunity products is likely to deliver a permanent ‘new norm’ of higher growth for these types of supplements and brands will need to innovate to meet heightened demands, according to the head of global nutraceutical developer SIRIO...

Researchers create accurate blood test to track fatty acid intake

20-May-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Researchers have developed a reliable and accurate blood test to track fatty acid intake - a tool that they say could guide public health policy on healthy eating.

Supplementing above RDA may prove effective against respiratory infections

19-May-2020 By Will Chu

Supplementation above the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA), but within recommended upper safety limits, for nutrients such as vitamins C and D is warranted, says an international research team.

GOED Chief: ‘March was incredible for sales, April may have been slower’

18-May-2020 By Stephen Daniells

As has been reported for other dietary supplement categories, “March was an incredible month” for the omega-3 category, but reports are that those levels have not been maintained through April, said Ellen Schutt, executive director of GOED.

Turning omega-3 supplement waste into flipflops and yoga mats

18-May-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

UC San Diego researchers, known for their algae-based flip-flops and surfboards creations, have discovered a way to take the waste products from omega-3 supplement production and convert them into a material used in foam products such as trainer soles,...

From brains to hearts, muscles and immunity: Review highlights omega-3 benefits for athletes

15-May-2020 By Stephen Daniells

The first ever new systematic review of fish oil supplementation research in athletes adds strong support to a wide range of benefits of omega-3 supplementation for active individuals.

Making sustainable waves: SeaGrown on its plans for the UK's first offshore seaweed farm

13-May-2020 By Oliver Morrison

Fast-growing, robust, sustainable, nutritious... it even tastes like bacon. Is there no end to seaweed's talents? Meet the firm establishing what it claims is the UK’s first and only commercial offshore seaweed farm.

Most NCAA Division I athletes not meeting omega-3 dietary recommendations: Study

12-May-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Almost 95% of NCAA Division I athletes fail to achieve the recommendation to consume 500 mg DHA+EPA per day, says a new study that highlights the opportunities to boost omega-3 intakes among this population for heart and brain health.

Coronavirus: Doctors outline role of immunonutrition

05-May-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Better use of immunonutrition could benefit vulnerable groups during a pandemic such as COVID-19, according to an article published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health.

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NutraIngredients global teams to host series of immunity-focused webinars

04-May-2020 By Will Chu

NutraIngredients’ teams worldwide are to host the first ever co-ordinated series of webinars looking at immunity, with a focus on the microbiome, active nutrition, clinical research and botanicals.

DSM reveals vegetarian omega powders for infant nutrition

30-Apr-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Global nutrition giant Royal DSM, has launched microbial DHASCO-B and ARASCO powders, offering sustainable and vegetarian sources of DHA omega-3 and ARA omega-6 for infant nutrition.

Stay inside, wash your hands, take supplements: Researchers urge leaders to extend virus advice

28-Apr-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Supplements containing vitamins C and D and other micronutrients, are an effective and low-cost means of helping your immune system fight off COVID-19 and should be added to government advice in order to tackle coronavirus, according to a new article...

From the Editor's Desk

How firms respond to opportunities created by pandemic will say a lot about their corporate cultures

24-Apr-2020 By Hank Schultz

Companies are taking a number of different tacks to be of service during— and potentially to profit from — the current pandemic crisis.

Nouri CEO: ‘I don’t think it’s a bad time to have a new supplement brand, but it has to provide value to consumer’

24-Apr-2020 By Stephen Daniells

2020 may not seem to be a good time for being a year one start-up, but increased consumer interest in supplements and immunity is a rising tide that is raising all boats, says the CEO of Nouri.

Novosana and LUS partner to grow vegan omega-3 market

23-Apr-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

China-based global omega algal oils producer Novosana has teamed up with Dutch plant-based health ingredients producer Lus Health Ingredients (LUS) to develop and distribute sustainable omega-3 products across Europe.

‘I’m not sure the current demand is a true reflection of what the market will support,’ says Gemini Pharma CEO

22-Apr-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Skyrocketing consumer interest in dietary supplements is placing increasing demands on a supply chain straining under national and international efforts to contain the novel Coronavirus, but could this be creating artificial demand?

Norwegian agency reiterates advice that supplements do not stop coronavirus

21-Apr-2020 By Will Chu

The Norwegian Food Safety Authority is echoing the advice from other European regulators and industry groups, which emphasise that supplements do little to stop coronavirus.

China-funded study finds fish oil supplements linked to lower risk of heart disease and death

14-Apr-2020 By Guan Yu Lim

Habitual intake of fish oil supplements is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and death, according to a large prospective cohort study.

News in Brief

GOED announces two Lifetime Achievement Awards

08-Apr-2020

The Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega3s (GOED) has honored Dr Norman Salem, Jr. and Olav Sandnes with GOED Lifetime Achievement Awards.

Thousands sign petition demanding Holland & Barrett store closures

08-Apr-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Holland & Barrett staff have set up a petition, signed by thousands of staff and customers, begging the company to close its stores during the coronavirus pandemic as they argue their lives and the lives of customers are being put at risk.

Verification tech aims to bring ultimate transparency to omega-3 industry

06-Apr-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

An omega-3 origin verification tech company is working to boost awareness in an aim to build a new and improved level of trust and transparency across the industry.

CRN UK highlights why essential nutrients have never been more essential

02-Apr-2020 By Will Chu

The ongoing threat of coronavirus could increase the potential for deficiencies in key micronutrients supporting the immune system, according to The Council for Responsible Nutrition UK (CRN UK).

Habitual omega-3 supplementation linked to lower CVD and death risk: Study

31-Mar-2020 By Will Chu

Habitual fish oil supplementation may be linked to a lower risk of all-cause and cardiovascular (CVD) disease-related deaths, say researchers, who also point to a lower risk of CVD incidences as a result.

How to build trust and transparency in the omega-3 industry?

30-Mar-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Building trust and transparency is a key challenge for the omega-3 industry today but what are the best strategies for building these core values in the industry? In a webinar hosted by NutraIngredients, four experts in the field came together to answer...