Omega-3s & nutritional oils

Omega-3s associated with better executive function in cohort of young children

01-Aug-2018 By Hank Schultz

Young children with the highest levels of omega-3s in their blood outperformed their peers on a measure of executive function, according to new research conducted in West Africa.

Keeping up education pressure counteracts view that only certain nutrition research is valuable, experts say

30-Jul-2018 By Hank Schultz

Ongoing education is required to combat the view by some clinicians that large scale trials are the only source of nutrition wisdom, experts say.

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DEADLINE TODAY: Are you a sports startup? Get in touch NOW to put your company centre-stage at our Sports Nutrition Congress 2018

30-Jul-2018 By Robert Rose

NutraIngredients is on the hunt for entrepreneurial start-ups to join our session on innovation and pitch their company and ideas to a room full of top experts at this year's Sports Nutrition Congress in Brussels this September. Do you have what...

Impact of non-protein nutrients underestimated in muscle regulation, review finds

24-Jul-2018 By Will Chu

A review looking into food and supplement-derived sources of protein on muscle mass regulation has also highlighted the role lipids, vitamins, minerals and other bioactive compounds have on influencing muscle response.

Applying drug-like endpoints to omega-3s reviews bound to end in failure, experts say

23-Jul-2018 By Hank Schultz

Reaction continues to roll in on the recent Cochrane review that found little evidence supporting the cardiovascular benefits of omega-3s. Experts questioned the underlying assumptions in how the review was put together.

Special Edition: Transparency in Dietary Supplements

Transparency lens focused on supply end of supplement industry

19-Jul-2018 By Hank Schultz

Securing sources of supply is not only good business practice, it can also boost a company’s transparency efforts. Examples abound of companies putting raw cost concerns aside to push forward efforts to make sure fragile ecosystems are protected and potentially...

The krill zone: Industry hand baton to CCAMLR to determine Krill Antarctic fate

19-Jul-2018 By Will Chu

Akerbiomarine and Rimfrost were among several krill suppliers to sign a pact this week promising to stop fishing in sensitive Antarctic waters that alongside krill, house breeding colonies of penguins.

Experts say Cochrane review that finds little support for CVD benefits of omega-3s fails to properly weigh 'totality of evidence'

18-Jul-2018 By Hank Schultz

A new review from Cochrane has come to the conclusion that there is not enough evidence to support the effects of omega-3s on forestalling heart disease, stroke or death.

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China in Focus – Omega-3: The importance of sport, personalisation and protecting reputation

17-Jul-2018 By Gary Scattergood

China's omega-3 market appears to be at a tipping point, with slowly rising consumer awareness being buoyed by both the ingredient's sports nutrition potential and growing opportunities for personalised nutrition.

Fish oils, ginseng added to Trump's latest tariff lists

13-Jul-2018 By Hank Schultz

Dietary ingredients have still mostly escaped the most recent iteration of tariff lists for Chinese goods released by the Trump Administration. The real risk is not to the bottom line but to trade relationships in general, experts in the industry agree.

Review finds promising, if preliminary, data backing mood support effects for probiotics, prebiotics and omega-3s

11-Jul-2018 By Hank Schultz

A recent review of studies on interventions with probiotics, prebiotics and omega-3s shows that there is promising data backing these ingredients’ effects on ameliorating anxiety, stress and depression. But much more research is needed to identify pathways,...

DSM supply Team Sunweb with Fruitflow supplement for Tour de France

11-Jul-2018 By Will Chu

Royal DSM has made available its dietary antiplatelet ingredient Fruitflow to Team Sunweb’s professional cyclists as part of their recovery regime and preparation for this year’s Tour de France.

Maternal omega-3 rich-diet linked to improved infant problem solving: Study

03-Jul-2018 By Will Chu

The benefits of omega-3 fatty acids were highlighted again in a Norwegian study that demonstrates the positive effect a maternal diet rich in the oil can have on a child’s problem-solving abilities.

Alzheimer’s supplement 'breakthrough' branded 'deeply cynical' by experts

21-Jun-2018 By Will Chu

New research identifying a nutrient combination that claims to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) has been criticised by the scientific community, who urged caution over the study’s conclusions.

Variability in Peru fishery, PR hit for krill continue to tinge omega-3s sustainability picture

19-Jun-2018 By Hank Schultz

The sustainability of marine omega-3s sources continues to be a background concern for the industry, with variable anchovy harvests in Peru and another major retailer deciding to end krill oil sales.

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Omega-3s and cognitive health: From memory and moms and babies, and from mood to the military

19-Jun-2018 By Stephen Daniells

From memory and cognitive function, to mood and a potential in people with PTSD, there’s lots of research going on for omega-3s and brain health, but what does the science currently say?

Combination of omega-3 and vitamin D may benefit PCOS patients: Iranian RCT

19-Jun-2018 By Cheryl Tay

Combined supplementation of vitamin D and omega-3 can benefit women suffering from polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), say researchers in Iran.

‘Elegant research’: Omega-3 supplements for kids may reduce aggressive behavior

08-Jun-2018 By Stephen Daniells

The potential of omega-3 supplements to calm aggressive behavior in children may also reduce the psychological aggression among adult caregivers not receiving supplements, says an important new study.

Combined EPA and DHA intake may benefit physical performance: Japanese review

23-May-2018 By Cheryl Tay

Simultaneously ingesting EPA and DHA may have a positive synergistic effect on exercise performance, but more evidence is needed to confirm this, say researchers in Japan.

Astaxanthin firms BGG, Solix join forces on new, Colorado-based company

17-May-2018 By Hank Schultz

Two players in the astaxanthin realm, Chinese company BGG and US firm Solix Algredients, will combine to form a new ingredient supplier based in Colorado.

Corals, worms and molluscs are potential omega-3 sources

Major breakthrough: Omega-3 discovery could ‘revolutionise’ understanding of production

11-May-2018 By Will Chu

The discovery of new, natural omega-3 sources could herald a 'very significant contribution' to global omega-3 production, after researchers discover that certain invertebrates are able to produce the fatty acid.

Oily fish, vitamin B6 and zinc may delay menopause: UK study data

08-May-2018 By Will Chu

High intakes of oily fish, vitamin B6 and zinc are associated with a later onset of natural menopause,while the opposite appears true for a diet high in refined carbohydrates,suggest UK researchers.

New GOED director Ellen Schutt aims to reinforce omega-3s message with healthcare professionals

30-Apr-2018 By Hank Schultz

As GOED enters a new era under new executive director Ellen Schutt, the goal will be to maintain the group’s already considerable momentum, expand outreach and the group's membership base, and to prepare for the impending release of data from a high-profile,...

GOED says results of null trial on omega-3s’ effects on dry eye have been overstated

17-Apr-2018 By Hank Schultz

A recent NIH-funded study has clouded the issue of whether omega-3s can ameliorate the symptoms of dry eye disease.

Krill oil withdrawal by retailers opens up sustainability dialogue

16-Apr-2018 By Will Chu

UK health and beauty retailer Boots have become the latest target of a campaign by Greenpeace to halt the sale of Omega-3 supplements derived from krill oil fished in vulnerable marine areas.

Omega-3 and… eggshells? New joint support ingredient positioned for active individuals hits the market

13-Apr-2018 By Adi Menayang

Omega-3 and eggshell membranes have both been studied for their benefits on joints, so why not combine them? That’s the premise behind MOVE3, a new ingredient showcased at the SupplySide East show in Secaucus, NJ earlier this week.

Evidence supports omega-3 supplements for sharper vision in children: Meta-analysis

12-Apr-2018 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementing the diet of mothers and infants with omega-3 fatty acids may boost visual acuity and measures of both mental and psychomotor developmental, according to a new meta-analysis of 38 trials.

Doctors could gain benefit from taking dietary supplements, say doctors

11-Apr-2018 By Nathan Gray

The multiple pressures faced by healthcare professionals mean they may benefit from certain dietary supplements which have been clinically shown to provide benefits to athletes and military personnel, a new commentary suggests.

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Product recall: Power Body Nutrition withdraw Now Foods high dose vitamin A supplements

06-Apr-2018 By Tim Cutcliffe

Online retailer Power Body Nutrition is recalling a product from NOW Foods with two and a half times the recommended maximum levels of vitamin A.

Omega-3 eggs: Team looking to boost heart-healthy fats in eggs reveal 'surprising' results

05-Apr-2018 By Tim Cutcliffe

Scientists looking to boost the levels of healthy fats in eggs have found that that increasing oleic acid - the main fatty acid found in olive oil - had an unexpected effect on levels of omega-3.

Authors suggest major implications for ‘staggering’ findings

Omega-3 for fat-free kids: Study links DHA to higher fat-free body mass in children

04-Apr-2018 By Nathan Gray

Pregnant women supplemented with the omega-3 fatty acid DHA during pregnancy are more likely to have children with a higher fat-free mass at age five, researchers suggest.

Plant-based diets: Are they nutritionally complete?

28-Mar-2018 By Tim Cutcliffe

Switching to a wholly plant-based diet has raised questions about nutrient deficiencies in vegans. But have these concerns been overstated?

CRN, GOED file joint brief asking court to deny Amarin appeal in fish oils case

26-Mar-2018 By Hank Schultz

Two stakeholder groups have collaborated to file an amicus brief in the Amarin fish oils appeal, in which the drug maker is seeking to force the International Trade Commission to hear a case whereby the company is pursuing a ban on the importation of...

Krill oil pioneer helping to push 'new' fatty acid—omega 7

22-Mar-2018 By Hank Schultz

One of the pioneers of krill oil as a dietary ingredient is helping to push a ‘new’ fatty acid—omega 7—attracted she says by the strong and developing science behind the ingredient.

Omega-3 intake linked to lower risk of death and heart disease: Framingham data

20-Mar-2018 By Tim Cutcliffe

Omega-3 Index, but not total cholesterol, is closely linked to overall risk of death and cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to new population data from the Framingham Heart Study.

More research needed on omega-3's effects on heart rhythm drugs: Singapore meta-analysis

19-Mar-2018 By Cheryl Tay

There is insufficient evidence as to omega-3 fatty acids' ability to enhance the effectiveness of drugs that suppress abnormal rhythms of the heart, according to researchers in Singapore.

Aker Biomarine boosts research capability of krill harvesting vessels

14-Mar-2018 By Hank Schultz

Aker BioMarine has continued to invest in sustainability, including paying to send chief scientist Nils Hoem, PhD, on a three week trip to Antarctica to boost the onboard research capabilities of its vessels.

Omega-3 trial fails to reproduce benefits on child reading and memory seen in earlier study

07-Mar-2018 By Tim Cutcliffe

Dietary supplementation with the omega-3 fatty acid DHA had no impact on reading, working memory or behaviour of under-performing UK schoolchildren, suggests new research that contradicts previous findings.

Could fish oil help autism symptoms in toddlers born prematurely?

06-Mar-2018 By Tim Cutcliffe

Supplementation with long-chain omega-3 oils and gamma linoleic acid (GLA) could help reduce autism symptoms in toddlers born pre-term, new research hints.

Fish oil may lower mortality risk and shorten ICU stay for sepsis patients: Population study

05-Mar-2018 By Cheryl Tay

Parenteral nutrition using fish oil can help lower all-cause mortality risk and shorten intensive care stays for critically ill patients with sepsis, according to researchers in China.

Omega-3 milk: Grass feeding beats conventional cattle diets

02-Mar-2018 By Tim Cutcliffe

Cows managed under a ‘grass milk’ dietary regime produce milk containing much higher proportions of omega-3 fatty acids, say researchers.

Probiotics and fish oil during pregnancy could cut children’s allergy risk

02-Mar-2018 By Tim Cutcliffe

Allergy and eczema risk in infants and toddlers may be reduced if mothers take probiotics and fish oil supplements during pregnancy, suggest researchers.

Omega-3s: Consumer awareness is high and positive, but they need a reason to buy supplements

01-Mar-2018 By Stephen Daniells

While consumer awareness of the benefits of omega-3s is high and positive, consumer usage of dietary supplements is low, according to new data from focus groups funded by GOED.

Research piles up supporting role of omega-3s in eye health, expert says

26-Feb-2018 By Hank Schultz

Among dietary ingredients, carotenoids are the most visible players in eye health. But omega-3s play a key role as well, said a federally funded researcher who specializes in the topic.

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Omega-3 and chocolate: Start-up believes Asia and Middle East's fish oil future is in functional foods

20-Feb-2018 By Gary Scattergood

The market for functional foods containing omega-3 is ripe for innovation in Asia and the Middle East, with one start-up claiming it can provide 250mg of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in 30g of chocolate.

More research on omega-3s in muscle building, healthy aging and brain health called for, expert says

15-Feb-2018 By Hank Schultz

Research continues to pile up on omega-3s but within that mountain of data, gaps start to appear. Expert Kevin Tipton, PhD, told us about three areas where more research is needed: In muscle growth, in healthy aging and in brain health.

Does omega-3s' bioavailability really matter?

14-Feb-2018 By Hank Schultz

Bioavailability advances in the omega-3 sphere are prone to “over interpretation,” said an expert in lipids chemistry. What really matters is if these chemical changes to base ingredients actually boost the ultimate uptake of EPA and DHA.

GOED’s Ismail: Critics cannot dismiss the totality of evidence for omega-3s with a single trial

14-Feb-2018 By Stephen Daniells

The next few years could be a turbulent time for the omega-3 industry with results from several very large randomized control trials due to be published, but regardless of the results the totality of the evidence still supports significant benefits from...

New ownership to help EPAX secure supply, speed innovation, exec says

13-Feb-2018 By Hank Schultz

After a journey through various forms of corporate ownership, omega-3 supplier EPAX has come full circle, landing with a company that understands fishing and the business of extracting ingredients from fish, an executive says.

Understanding WeChat critical to success in Chinese e-commerce, expert says

13-Feb-2018 By Hank Schultz

Exporters of dietary supplements into China need to be familiar with that country's dominant WeChat social media platform if they want to thrive, an industry association executive said.