Omega-3s & nutritional oils

Croda debuts “non-separated” omega-3 emulsion for kids

02-Apr-2012 By Shane Starling

Croda Health Care is debuting a ‘no-separation’ omega-3 emulsion it is targeting at children in the form of syrups and sachets.

Omega-3s may improve health of blood vessels: Meta-analysis

29-Mar-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements of omega-3 fatty acids may improve the function of blood vessels and support vascular health, says a new meta-analysis of 16 studies.

The yuck factor? US survey reveals consumer demand for omega-3s... minus the fish

21-Mar-2012 By Elaine Watson

Nearly four out of 10 (37%) US supplement users say they would rather take something other than fish oil as an omega-3 supplement, according to a new survey.

Omega-3 DHA may boost eyesight, but fails to affect mental function: Study

15-Mar-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Three months of supplementation with DHA may boost eyesight in older people, but the omega-3 did not affect cognitive function, says a new triple-blind placebo-controlled randomized trial.

Omega-3 may reduce risk of irregular heart beat: Harvard study

12-Mar-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Increased levels of omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of atrial fibrillation, the most common irregular heart beat (chronic arrhythmia) in adults, by about 30%, says a new study.

Company lauds potential of chia seeds in Europe following positive novel foods opinion

06-Mar-2012 By Oliver Nieburg

Chia has the potential to become the bestselling health food ingredient in Europe, according to the company looking to secure extended EU novel foods approval for the seed considered a high source of omega-3.

Herbal blend shows cholesterol reduction potential: Indena

05-Mar-2012 By Stephen Daniells

A blend of policosanol, tomato extract, grape procyanidins and Oenothera biennis may reduce LDL and total cholesterol, according to a new study funded by Italian botanical extract supplier Indena.

Omega-3 rich diet could protect against brain aging: Study

05-Mar-2012 By Nathan Gray

High intake of the omega-3 fatty acids docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) could help protect the aging brain, according to research.

Omega-3 may reduce inflammatory marker to offer ‘multiple’ health benefits

02-Mar-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Increased intakes of omega-3 fatty acids may reduce a specific marker of inflammation and confer heart and anti-cancer benefits, according to two new studies in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

DSM readies €2bn+ acquisitions war chest as 2011 profit jumps 15%

29-Feb-2012 By Shane Starling

Nutrition and polymers were the stand-out divisions for Royal DSM in 2011, a year that saw operating profits rise 15% from €752m to €866m, as the newly life science-oriented ingredients giant singled out Martek buy-out success and committed to ongoing...

Icelandic omega-3 firm doubles capacity

28-Feb-2012 By Shane Starling

Iceland-based omega-3 and fish oil specialist Lysi is doubling input and output capacity at its central production facility in the island’s capital, Reykjavik.

High dose omega-3 may benefit early communicative development

28-Feb-2012 By Stephen Daniells

A fish oil supplement enriched with DHA may benefit early communicative development in infants, says the first randomized controlled trial testing high dose omega-3 on brain development in non-premature infants

Aker BioMarine posts 35% surge in sales of Superba krill oil in Q4, 2011

23-Feb-2012 By Elaine Watson

Aker BioMarine has posted a 35% surge in sales of Superba krill oil in the fourth quarter of 2011 – selling a record 70 metric tons compared with 52t in Q4, 2010.

Scientists claim high omega-3 retention rates in popular cheeses

22-Feb-2012 By Ben Bouckley

US based researchers claim that it is possible to cater for the ‘phenomenal’ global interest in omega-3, after fortifying three popular cheese types with the fatty acids, achieving high retention rates and avoiding problems with ‘off’ flavours.

Clinical trial supports CLA’s weight management in obese Chinese

17-Feb-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplements of CLA (conjugated linoleic acid) may reduce body weight and body fat levels in obese Chinese consumers, say results from a clinical trial.

Borregaard sells omega-3 business to fellow Norwegians

16-Feb-2012

Norwegian biochemical company Borregaard has sold its Denomega omega-3 ingredient supply business as it restructures ahead of a potential sale or IPO (initial public offering).

Marine ingredient shows diabetes potential: Rat study

16-Feb-2012 By Nathan Gray

Supplementation with the marine compound astaxanthin could help to prevent or alleviate complications associated with diabetes, new research in rats has suggested.

Nutrient blend may stop bone loss & reduce fracture risk: DSM study

15-Feb-2012 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of the soy isoflavone genistein, omega-3s, and vitamins D3 and K1 may boost bone density and reduce the risk of fracture after falls for postmenopausal women, says a new study.

Martek/DSM ‘fishless fish oil’ gains momentum as firms seek EPA and DHA … minus the fish

15-Feb-2012 By Elaine Watson

Martek’s new algal EPA/DHA blend - the ‘fishless fish oil’ - is gaining momentum in the market with recent launches including Schiff’s MegaRed Plant-Omega supplements and Darigold Omega-3 2% milk.

Omega-3s linked to slower eye sight loss in people with retinal disease: Study

14-Feb-2012 By Stephen Daniells

A diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids in combination with vitamin A supplements may slow the decline in eye sight in people with retinitis pigmentosa, says a new study in the Archives of Ophthalmology.

Omega-3 plus B vitamins fail to influence cancer risk in heart disease patients

14-Feb-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplements of B vitamins and omega-3 have no impact on the risk of cancer in people with heart disease, says a new study from France.

Friend of the Sea pushing omega-3 sustainability

01-Feb-2012

Friend of the Sea (FOS), the non-government organisation that certifies wild and farmed seafood, is backing the marine-sourced omega-3 supply with a commitment to publicise supplier efforts that meet its criteria.

Health claims register enters European Parliament as veto calls rise

31-Jan-2012 By Shane Starling

Paola Testori Coggi, the director general of the EC’s Health and Consumer Health Directorate (DG Sanco), yesterday presented a health claims register containing 222 approvals and about 2000 rejections to a European Parliament (EP) committee, as lobbying...

Maternal omega-3 reduces eczema risk in children: Study

31-Jan-2012 By Nathan Gray

Supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids during pregnancy could cut the risk of babies developing eczema and egg allergies by over a third, say researchers

Ocean Nutrition Canada seeks algal omega-3 oil approval in EU

24-Jan-2012 By Shane Starling

Ocean Nutrition Canada has applied to have an omega-3 algal oil approved under European Union novel foods regulations – stating it is ‘substantially equivalent’ to an existing approved oil manufactured by Martek-DSM.

CoQ10 may enhance anti-inflammatory potential of Med diet

24-Jan-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementing a Mediterranean-style diet with co-enzyme Q10 may reduce markers of inflammation and improve a range of health measures, including heart and joint health.

UK supplements market to drop 1.9% in 2011-2012 as recession bites

20-Jan-2012 By Shane Starling

The UK market for vitamins, minerals and other food supplements like fish oils will shrink 1.9% in 2011-2012, a decline industry says is actually a decent performance given severe economic conditions.

Low dose omega-3 supplements show (minor) benefits in overweight people

19-Jan-2012

Daily supplements of omega-3 fatty acids increased levels of a hormone linked to diabetes, but had no effect on inflammation in overweight people, says a new study from Denmark.

Oily fish during pregnancy shows immune boosting potential for infants

18-Jan-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Consuming a couple of servings of salmon per week during the third trimester of pregnancy may influence immune system health in the infants, says a new study.

Neptune posts 20% rise in nutraceutical sales in Q3 as krill oil demand grows

17-Jan-2012 By Elaine Watson

Canadian krill oil firm Neptune Technologies & Bioressources has posted a 20% rise in third-quarter revenues to $5.12m in its nutraceuticals business and a $869,000 net profit compared with a $13,000 loss for the same period the previous year.

Omega-3 fatty acids may prevent and treat nerve damage: Study

16-Jan-2012 By Nathan Gray

Omega-3 fatty acids could play an important role in preventing damage to nerves, and may help them to regenerate when damage does occur, according to new research in mice.

Neptune ups ante in krill patent war with new ‘continuation’ applications

12-Jan-2012 By Elaine Watson

Neptune Technologies and Bioressources has filed ‘continuation’ applications with the US Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) it says will allow it to pursue “additional patent claims that should preclude our competitors from selling their krill oil...

EFSA should review ’growing up’ milks before regulations change, says EU infant foods group

12-Jan-2012 By Shane Starling

The European Union should put the brakes on any mooted changes to rules governing milks targeting 1-3 year olds until a scientific review can be conducted, according to the EU group that represents infant food makers.

Omega-3 supplements may only support short term weight loss: Study

11-Jan-2012 By Nathan Gray

Supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids may lead to reductions of body fat for obese people, but is only effective over short time frames, according to new research.

Omega-3 linked to better memory in former depressives: Study

11-Jan-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids in membranes of red blood cells (erythrocytes) is associated with better mental function in older people recovering from depression, suggests new research.

Omega-3 may enhance benefits of strength training for the elderly

06-Jan-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementing a strength training regime with omega-3-rich fish oil may enhance the benefits of the regime, says a new study with 45 elderly women.

Global nutraceutical ingredient market worth €18.5bn in 2015

06-Jan-2012

Demand for nutraceutical ingredients like botanicals, vitamins, minerals and omega-3s will grow 7.2% annually until at least 2015 to be worth €18.5 billion with newer markets like Mexico and South Korea helping drive growth in the sector, according to...

Krill oil may benefit heart function: Rat study

05-Jan-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements containing krill oil may boost heart function in an animal model of heart failure, according to results of small study with lab rats.

Cargill wins EU novel foods approval for omega-6 form ARA

04-Jan-2012 By Shane Starling

Cargill is celebrating the European Union approval of a Mortierella alpine, algae fermented arachidonic acid (ARA)-rich oil, to be used in infant formula and formula for older children.

Healthy oil components may fight pancreatitis

03-Jan-2012 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.

Trans fats and nutrient intake linked to Alzheimer’s brain shrinkage

02-Jan-2012 By Nathan Gray

Consumption of ‘junk food diets’ containing high levels of trans fats may lead to brain shrinkage associated with Alzheimer’s, whilst consumption of foods high in vitamins may offer protection, says new research.

Harvard meta-analysis supports benefits of algal DHA omega-3

16-Dec-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Algae-derived docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) supplementation may boost levels of HDL (good) cholesterol and cut levels of triglycerides, says the first systematic review and meta-analysis of on lipid levels.

Krill oil shows colitis potential: Rat study

09-Dec-2011 By Nathan Gray

A diet supplemented with krill oil helps to improve the markers of colitis and IBD in a rat model of the disease, say researchers.

Men may benefit from omega-3 EPA more than women: Study

08-Dec-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplements of the omega-3 fatty acid EPA may benefit men more than women in terms of their stroke or heart attack risk linked to blood clots, suggests new data from Australia.

EFSA health claim opinions

EFSA rejects glucosamine, coffee, diacylglycerol (DAG) oil health claims

07-Dec-2011 By Shane Starling

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has sent an ominous warning that recently-submitted health claim dossiers will fare any better than those that have gone before, with three fresh article 13.5 rejections.

Consumers want back-to-basics omega-3s

01-Dec-2011 By Mike Stones

Omega-3 consumers are showing a back-to-basics preference, which is favouring natural products, according to research conducted by Finnish market research firm Invenire Market Intelligence.

Norwegian omega-3 rancidity safety concerns based on “troubling” lack of science, says GOED

29-Nov-2011 By Shane Starling

The omega-3 industry has defended its products against suggestions raised in a recent Norwegian scientific agency report that omega-3 oxidation (rancidity) could have negative consequences for human health.

Krill player welcomes Antarctic conservation plans

22-Nov-2011 By Shane Starling

The Southern Ocean will gain more Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), the leading marine life conservation organisation for the Antarctic has said – a move welcomed by Norwegian krill supplier, Aker Biomarine.

Neptune and Aker engage in public war-of-words over krill patent

17-Nov-2011 By Elaine Watson

Suggestions by Aker Biomarine that Neptune Technologies and Bioressources misrepresented the novelty of the inventions claimed in its newly-granted krill oil patent are “baseless”, Neptune bosses have insisted.

Neptune secures US patent for krill cardio health benefits

16-Nov-2011 By Elaine Watson

Neptune Technologies & Bioressources has bolstered its intellectual property portfolio further after securing a new US patent (No. 8,057,825) awarding it the exclusive use of krill extracts in the US as a method for reducing cholesterol, platelet...