Omega-3s & nutritional oils

Omega-3 rich diet may aid in reducing migraine-linked headaches, study finds

02-Jul-2021 By Will Chu

A diet rich in omega 3 (n-3) fatty acids could reduce the number of headaches in those suffering from migraines, a study states, as researchers points to related molecules that aid in alleviating pain.

Low Omega-3 Index as powerful a predictor of early death as smoking: Study

28-Jun-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Low levels of EPA and DHA omega-3s in red blood cell membranes may have a similar predictive power of early death to that of the well-established standard risk factors, such as smoking, says a new analysis.

Polaris launches ultra-purified micoalgae DHA oil

24-Jun-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

After more than 25 years in the omega market, Polaris is looking to become a forerunner in the field of fish-free omega 3, with the launch of a microalgae oil promising at least 800 mg/g of DHA .

RCT supports black seed oil’s blood sugar benefits

22-Jun-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements containing oil from black cumin (Nigella sativa) may help manage blood sugar and improve cardiometabolic measures in type-2 diabetics, says a new study.

Omega-3 oil’s anti-inflammatory effects may aid in addressing depression, study says

18-Jun-2021 By Will Chu

Research looking into omega-3 fatty acids’ anti-inflammatory effects has been hailed as an ‘important contribution’ for patients with depression to receive targeted mechanistically based treatment.

EPA, DHA supplementation promotes corneal nerve regeneration in type I diabetes patients – 180-days RCT

17-Jun-2021 By Tingmin Koe

The supplementation of 1,800 mg of omega-3 per day for 180 days has shown to promote corneal nerve regeneration in type I diabetes patients.

'A defining moment for the industry': DSM enters CBD space with Mile High Labs partnership

15-Jun-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Royal DSM has entered into a broad commercial partnership with Colorado-based cannabinoid company Mile High Labs (MHL) for next generation science-backed cannabinoid solutions.

EPA-rich fish oil boosts cognitive performance for healthy, young adults: RCT

15-Jun-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Fish oil supplements enriched with EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), but not DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), may boost accuracy and speed of cognitive function, compared to placebo, says a new RCT from Europe.

Mechanism could explain why Omega-3 fatty acid is toxic to tumour cells

15-Jun-2021 By Will Chu

Tumour cells poison themselves when consuming an Omega-3 fatty acid due to an inability to store it correctly, a study claims, which proposes this mechanism to explain the fatty acid’s cancer-fighting abilities.

Nutritional supplement shows promise for those with ASD: Study

07-Jun-2021 By Danielle Masterson

A new survey on the nutritional blend IQed found the product may be beneficial for those with autism, apraxia and other conditions involving motor and speech delays.

Plant-based omega-3 receives Plant Variety Protection in Europe and US

07-Jun-2021 By Will Chu

Natures Crops International has announced its omega-3 rich Ahiflower plant is now registered and protected under the European and US Plant Variety Protection (PVP) programs.

Fish supplements with collagen offer hope for metabolic syndrome management

03-Jun-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Fish-derived supplements, particularly those containing collagen, have potential beneficial properties for managing type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome via modulation of the gut microbiome, according to a new study in mice.

Probiotics and phytonutrients reverse age by three years, researchers claim

02-Jun-2021 By Will Chu

A diet that includes probiotics and phytonutrients may contribute to looking and feeling younger, a study finds as certain diet and lifestyle changes may knock off as much as three years in biological age.

Wonders of the North: 50-year anniversary of Dyerberg and Bang’s fundamental omega-3s discoveries

27-May-2021 By Hank Schultz

Greenland has long been a source of mystery and wonder for the Danish people. One medieval mystery has never been solved, while a more recent one, the story of omega-3 fatty acids, continues to play out in a thriving industry that has fundamentally impacted...

Sam Wiley offers insights into omega-3s market as he moves on from company

26-May-2021 By Hank Schultz

Sam Wiley, CEO of Wiley’s Finest line of omega-3 products, said he’s confident in the course of the category and in the future of the brand as he steps down from a leadership position at the family owned company.

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.

Progress Biotech receives EU thumbs-up for algal oil use in infant formula

19-May-2021 By Will Chu

Progress Biotech has received EU approval for the use of its high docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) algal oil in infant formula in a move that meets demand for sustainable vegan-based ingredients along with DHA’s known health benefits.

People with genetic predisposition to heart disease may benefit from omega-3 biomarker: Study

17-May-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Researchers in the UK have found that genetic risk of cardiovascular disease may be due to low levels of a biomarker found in fish oils.

Biomega’s new biorefinery set sights on nutrition sector with fish oil offerings

14-May-2021 By Will Chu

Salmon oil specialists Biomega is to expand operations by investing in a biorefinery in Denmark that will drive salmon peptide production as the firm sets its sights on the human health and nutrition market.

'Supplement Certified' created to enforce carotenoid and omega-3 quality control

13-May-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Professors at the Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT), Ireland, have established an independent scientific certification for assessing product label claims in a bid to improve trust and transparency in the carotenoid or omega-3 markets.

2021 NutraIngredients Awards: Winners announced!

13-May-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

The winners of the hotly contended 2021 NutraIngredients Awards were revealed in an online awards ceremony yesterday (May 12).

Hofseth BioCare in Catalent pact to develop delayed-release fish oil capsules

13-May-2021 By Will Chu

Norwegian biotech firm Hofseth BioCare (HBC) are to partner up with drug delivery specialists Catalent in an agreement that looks to develop a delayed-release formulation of HBC’s OmeGo salmon oil.

The 'Oscars of the nutrition world' to take place tomorrow

11-May-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

The long-awaited NutraIngredients Awards will take place tomorrow (12 May), with a virtual award ceremony to reveal the winners.

Today! Find out the winners of 2021's NutraIngredients Awards

07-May-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

The 2021 NutraIngredients Award winners are to be announced in a live-stream broadcast ceremony taking place today, at 4pm CET (3pm BST).

‘Exciting news’: High dose omega-3 may boost ‘stress resilience’

05-May-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplementation with a high dose of omega-3 fatty acids may help slow the effects of aging by suppressing damage and boosting protection at the cellular level during and after a stressful event, says a new study.

Unilever to acquire 'human optimisation' brand Onnit

27-Apr-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Unilever has signed an agreement to acquire Onnit, a Texas-based 'human optimisation' company, as it looks to tap into the growing consumer interest in holistic health and nootropics.

Time to shift from 'food security' to 'nutrition security,' say policy experts

27-Apr-2021 By Will Chu

Policy experts are calling for a shift from 'food security' to 'nutrition security,' to reflect a growing emphasis in food quality that in recent years has prioritised quantity as a solution to address hunger.

Ireland’s authorities update nutrition advice for the country’s elderly

26-Apr-2021 By Will Chu

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has updated nutritional guidance for the over 65s in a move to improve the quality of life for an age group that in 2016, increased by 19% in Ireland to 630,800.

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.

Sports and active nutrition: Unlocking potential and performance

22-Apr-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

NutraIngredients will host a free webinar next Thursday (April 29th) looking into the changing landscape of the sports nutrition market, the new consumer interests, and the role of personalised nutrition.

Multivits, omega-3, probiotics & vit D achieves ‘modest’ effects in warding off COVID-19: Study

21-Apr-2021 By Will Chu

The consumption of multivitamins, omega-3, probiotics or vitamin D supplements may lessen the risk of testing positive for COVID-19 in women but not so for men, an observational study concludes.

Editor's Spotlight: Startup Focus

Functional syrup startup creates supplements with staying power

19-Apr-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

The co-founders of the four-year-young liquid supplement brand YourZooki have seen sales overflow in the last 12 months as consumers search for bioavailable micronutrients which they can enjoy taking.

Surging sales, more transparency pressure driving contract manufacturing transformation

16-Apr-2021 By Hank Schultz

Rising demand in the contract manufacturing realm is driving both consolidation and pressure to make more transparent this sometimes closed section of the dietary supplement industry, observers say.

Hofseth Biocare expands international distribution deal with IMCD

16-Apr-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Norways’s Hofseth BioCare (HBC) has expanded its internation distribution deal for its salmon-derived portfolio of ingredients with IMCD, headquartered in the Netherlands.

Nutrition experts share the secrets to a healthy immune system for older adults

15-Apr-2021 By Oliver Morrison

‘Significant proportions’ of the older population in the UK are lacking in required intakes of energy, protein, dietary fibre, vitamin A, vitamin D, riboflavin, folate, magnesium, potassium, selenium, iron, calcium, iodine and zinc, according to the British...

Hofseth BioCare eying global surge for unique salmon-derived ingredients

06-Apr-2021 By Stephen Daniells

With its first purchase order from Nestlé-owned Garden of Life in hand, Norwegian biotech company Hofseth BioCare (HBC) is gearing up for significant growth in North America with new products, exciting science, and unique claims.

Micronutrient changes in processed foods a factor in kidney and gut complications, suggests expert

06-Apr-2021 By Will Chu

Changes to micronutrients and polyunsaturated fatty acids in heat-treated processed foods could play a role in increasing the risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and changes to the gut environment.

Vegetarian omega-3 brand founders believe timing is propitious for launch

05-Apr-2021 By Hank Schultz

The founders of a new brand of vegan omega-3 supplements believe a rising tide of vegetarianism along with new consumer attitudes toward sustainability will bolster their algae-based product.

DHA may offset impact of maternal stress on male embryos: Study

30-Mar-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Growing research suggests that gender plays a key role in disease risk. While depression and anxiety affect females more often, neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorders, early onset schizophrenia, and attention deficit hyperactivity,...

Study unlocks links between maternal diet and composition, diversity of breast milk microbiota

25-Mar-2021 By Stephen Daniells

A mother’s diet influences the composition and diversity of her breast milk, with knock-on effects to the developing infant's gut microbiota, says a new study from Spain.

Research links Dutch Healthy Diet to lower risk of depression

25-Mar-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Adherence to a Dutch Healthy Diet could be linked with a lower risk of developing depressive symptoms, according to research which compared the impact of popular dietary patterns.

AlgaEnergy becomes first microalgae-biotech firm to achieve B Corp status

24-Mar-2021 By Will Chu

AlgaEnergy has become the first microalgae-biotechnology company in the world to achieve B Corporation (B Corp) status – a measure of the organisations socially and environmental practices.

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Friend of the Sea certifies world’s first non-marine omega-3 source

23-Mar-2021 By Will Chu

International marine certifiers Friend of the Sea (FOS) has accredited the world’s first non-marine source of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids in a show of confidence for its producers Nuseed Nutritional.

EPA, DHA supplementation helps protects muscle damage following exercise – Four-week study

23-Mar-2021 By Tingmin Koe

The supplementation of EPA and DHA could protect against muscle damage following strenuous exercise, according to a four-week RCT conducted in Japan.

Aker BioMarine vows to reduce krill-related CO2 emissions by half before decade is out

11-Mar-2021 By Will Chu

Aker BioMarine has set out its sustainability goals for the decade in which it aims to reduce CO2 emissions per ton krill produced by 50% by 2030 and reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Fat powders launched to power-up plant-based keto products

10-Mar-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Lus Health Ingredients has revealed a new portfolio of plant-based fat powders designed to give vegan functional food and drink a fatty acid boost.

Omega-3 oils may reduce muscle soreness but do little for performance, study finds

03-Mar-2021 By Will Chu

The benefits of omega 3 supplements may extend towards sports nutrition as UK researchers find a link between the fish oil and a reduction in muscle soreness after exercise.

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