Omega-3s & nutritional oils

Vitamin E supplementation can improve hormonal, metabolic parameters in PCOS patients – systematic review and meta-analysis

19-May-2022 By Nurul Ain Razali

Vitamin E supplementation can positively affect polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) patients’ metabolic and hormonal parameters, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Vitafoods 2022: Genosa offers anti-inflammatory hydroxytyrosol extract for omega-3 blends

18-May-2022 By Will Chu

Genosa took the opportunity at Vitafoods to showcase its new olive extract, that blends natural hydroxytyrosol with omega-3 oils to boost antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Aker BioMarine study finds Krill oil benefits for elderly muscle function and size

16-May-2022 By Will Chu

Krill oil supplementation may be helpful for muscle function and size in individuals over the age of 65, conclude researchers from the University of Glasgow.

Mediterranean diet components benefited AMD sufferers in study using AREDS2 data

12-May-2022 By Hank Schultz

Some components of a Mediterranean diet can help slow the progression of advanced eye disease, a large scale follow up study has suggested

Not just vitamins: Immunity product innovation turns its attention to synergistic, novel ingredient combinations

11-May-2022 By Tingmin Koe

While the COVID-19 pandemic brought a renewed interest to vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, D, and zinc for immune health, industry experts believe it has also led to novel combinations of ingredients that could work synergistically.

Nutraingredients Awards 2022 - and the winners are...

06-May-2022 By Liza Laws

From start-ups to researchers as well as a range of nutrition heavy weights, this year’s Nutraingredients Awards was once again packed full of first-class entries, each one hoping to win one of our 17 coveted prizes.

‘Our own norms’: Singapore precision health firm AMILI launches five probiotic formulations to suit Asian microbiome

03-May-2022 By Nurul Ain Razali

BIO & ME, the consumer health brand of Singapore-based gut microbiome firm AMILI, has launched five probiotic formulations to target immunity, well-being, energy, mental health and strength – all tailored to the Asian population.

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.

Winners of prestigious Nutraingredients Awards 2022 revealed a week today

27-Apr-2022 By Liza Laws

There is just one week to go until the winners of the 2022 NutraIngredients Awards are crowned – and you can watch events unfold during the ceremony live via our online broadcast on 4 May.

A new study links a Mediterranean-style diet to lower risk of preeclampsia

26-Apr-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Women could greatly reduce the odds of contracting preeclampsia during pregnancy by following a Mediterranean-style diet, say researchers.

Gut microbiome and blood lipids: Blood cholesterol reduction linked with growth in Clostridia leptum

26-Apr-2022 By Tingmin Koe

Blood cholesterol reduction is linked with the growth of the Clostridium leptum bacteria species in the intestinal microbiome, according to a study conducted in Singapore.

Higher dietary magnesium intake may improve quality of life, nutritional status in COPD patients – study

25-Apr-2022 By Nurul Ain Razali

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients might enjoy a better health-related quality of life (QoL) and nutritional status if they consume more magnesium.

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.

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Personalised probiotics: Thai academic unveils prototype for customised probiotics dispenser – LISTEN

12-Apr-2022 By Tingmin Koe

A Thai researcher has invented a personalised probiotics dispenser machine that supplies consumers with probiotics strains that they lack in their gut, using bioinformatics and artificial intelligence (AI).

‘Luxury’ brain health brand signs up content marketing partner

11-Apr-2022 By Hank Schultz

A new brain health supplement brand has teamed with a content marketing organization to raise the awareness of its ‘luxury’ products.

NutraCast: GOED’s new Clinical Study Database for omega-3s

08-Apr-2022 By Danielle Masterson

The comprehensive, searchable database was years in the making.

Almost 80% of endurance athletes use supplements: Survey

08-Apr-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Dietary supplement use is very high among endurance athletes, with older athletes using the products, says a new study that suggests opportunity to develop age-specific products for this population.

Omega-3 could improve response to depression medication, study suggests

08-Apr-2022 By Liza Laws

The results of a study suggest that baseline levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) can help to predict responses to antidepressants for those suffering from depressive mood disorders.

Minafin Group: “For hexane we are the rats”

06-Apr-2022 By Lynda Searby

EFSA has issued a positive opinion about the safety of methyloxolane in food processing, bringing the industry closer to the prospect of a bio-based alternative to petroleum extraction solvents.

Omega-3s found to protect against heart failure hospitalization among Type 2 diabetics

05-Apr-2022 By Hank Schultz

Researchers mining data from a previous study have found that omega-3 supplementation cut the rate of hospitalization for heart failure among patients diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. This effect was heightened for Black subjects, the authors said.

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Berry smoothie designed to make cod liver oil more palatable

04-Apr-2022 By Liza Laws

A smoothie that will end some of the unpleasant side-effects of taking Omega-3 gels has been launched by a Norwegian company.

Omega-3 fatty acids and St John’s wort ‘recommended’ for treating depression

04-Apr-2022 By Lynda Searby

New international clinical guidelines back the use of omega-3 fatty acids and St John’s wort for mood disorders.

Study: Enriched infant formula may improve neurocognitive function in children at age 6

28-Mar-2022 By Asia Sherman

Infant formula enriched with milk fat globule membrane, omega-3 fatty acids and synbiotics improves brain function in healthy children, a new study suggests.

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Maternal health innovation: Probiotics and algal oil DHA help move market on from multivits - WATCH

28-Mar-2022 By Tingmin Koe

The maternal health dietary supplements category is diversifying with the introduction of products containing probiotics and algal oil DHA – although multivitamins and folic acid remain the mainstays.

Danish start-up secures carbon capture funding for algae omega-3 products

23-Mar-2022 By Will Chu

Danish carbon capture firm Algiecel is to receive funding for a photobioreactor that uses CO2 waste to produce products such as omega-3 oils, protein and biomass for food products.

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.

Study supports safety & efficacy of NuSeed’s canola-derived omega-3 oil

22-Mar-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The safety and efficacy of NuSeed’s transgenic long-chain omega-3-rich canola oil are supported by data from a newly published randomized, placebo-controlled, seamless phase I/II study.

Regional impact: Omega-3 consumption linked to lower diabetes incidence in Asian populations

21-Mar-2022 By Nurul Ain Razali

Omega-3 consumption may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D) in Asian populations, but there is no evidence to support the claim among North Americans or Europeans.

Krill oil supplementation can support power training, finds Aker Biomarine study

17-Mar-2022 By Will Chu

Supplementing with krill oil can be considered an effective nutritional strategy that works by increasing omega-3 and choline concentrations to support power training.

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

Omega-3 supplements may ‘modestly’ reduce falls among the elderly: Large RCT

07-Mar-2022 By Stephen Daniells

A three-year double-blind randomized controlled trial with over 2,000 participants showed that omega-3 supplements may have an impact on the rate of falls in older people, the first time such a result has been reported.

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Tech and nutrition uncovered: How major brands are using new tools to boost consumer health

01-Mar-2022 By Tingmin Koe

Since the rise of Fitbit and Garmin, consumers have been quick to jump in on new products that allow them to track their health metrics, so it’s no surprise that nutra firms are also increasingly innovating with tech to boost consumer health.

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...

Perilla seed oil with citrus peel powder improves cognitive function in elderly – 12-month Japan RCT

22-Feb-2022 By Tingmin Koe

The supplementation of perilla seed oil and citrus peel powder is reported to have significantly improve age-related cognitive decline in healthy elderly, according to a one-year RCT conducted in Japan.

Nestle Health Science adds ‘new dimension’ to weight management services

21-Feb-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Nestlé Health Science has agreed to acquire weight management service, PronoKal (PnK) from investment company, Abac Capital, to “add a new dimension” to its weight management portfolio.

Black cumin oil may boost sleep quality, help with stress: Human data

08-Feb-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with a standardized oil from black cumin (Nigella sativa) may significantly improve sleep quality in people with sleep problems, says a new study from India.

Seventh top sustainability award for nutraceutical krill supplier

08-Feb-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Krill ingredients supplier, Aker BioMarine has received an A-rating for its Antarctic Krill Fishery from the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) for the seventh time.

Nutrition to tackle neurodegeneration? A future possibility, predicts review

08-Feb-2022 By Will Chu

Deeper research into microbiota–gut–brain mechanisms could slow down neurodegeneration and calm anxiety and hyperactivity in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a new paper suggests.

Hofseth BioCare and Tradichem agree new licensing deal

08-Feb-2022 By Kavitha Sivasubramaniam

Hofeseth BioCare (HBC) and Tradichem have announced a new exclusive distribution agreement for collagen and omega-3 containing products, CalGo and OmeGo, in Portugal and Spain.

Daily vitamin D and omega-3 intake reduces autoimmune disease: study

08-Feb-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

A new study provides evidence that daily vitamin D supplementation, or a combination with omega-3 lowers the risk of autoimmune disease.

More omega-3s makes for healthier conformation of red blood cells, study finds

04-Feb-2022 By Hank Schultz

A new study has found a correlation between omega-3 levels and a blood marker associated with greater overall health.

Taming the heart health benefits of wild olive oil

31-Jan-2022 By Lynda Searby

Could wild olive oil have health benefits to rival its cultivated counterpart? An animal study from the University of Seville shows that oil from the ancient Acebuche olive species could reduce arterial hypertension.

VitamINSIGHTS: Supplements and sustainability – exclusive in-depth analysis

Sustaining success: How Swisse, Comvita, Yakult and more are driving eco agenda across nutra sector

26-Jan-2022 By Tingmin Koe, Guan Yu Lim

Building a business that is environmentally sustainable is not just ‘for show’, but is also delivering tangible benefits such as saving costs, providing better control over the supply chain, and improving the quality of raw materials used, say a raft...

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