The Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED) has launched a Special Achievement Program (SAP) to recognize third-party labs with high accuracy in omega-3 oil quantification.
Taking 1,800mg of omega-3 eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) daily has significantly reduced migraine frequency and severity among individuals suffering from episodic migraine, findings from a 12-week RCT conducted in Taiwan showed.
Ahiflower oil, a sustainable omega-rich fish oil alternative, has been approved for use in Turkey as a new human clinical trial has examined its mechanism of action to boost EPA levels.
Black women have, on average, lower DHA omega-3 levels and higher risk of preterm birth, but high dose supplementation with DHA may reduce the risk of preterm birth and early preterm birth, says a new study.
Brain health scientists from across the globe have come together to launch Alzheimer’s Prevention Day on May 15 to raise awareness of nutritional strategies for the prevention of cognitive decline.
A paper published in The Journal of Nutrition makes the case for increased diagnostic testing to improve omega-3 status and related health outcomes around the world.
The Peruvian authorities have announced the first anchovy fishing season of 2024 can commence with a sizable quota, signaling a return to normal supply after a challenging year of low stock and rising costs for the omega-3 industry.
Global health and nutrition company dsm-firmenich is partnering with U.S. supplement manufacturer SCN BestCo to package high-dose, algae-derived omega-3 gummies that overcome traditional formulation challenges and address sustainability issues in the...
FrieslandCampina Ingredients has launched two algae-based, microencapsulated docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) ingredients to offer manufacturers more options in catering to vegetarian and vegan consumers.
The Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED) is inviting members of the industry to celebrate this year's Global Omega-3 Day on March 3 to continue the impressive uptick in awareness created this time last year.
From limited supply to the need for more consumer education, the fish oil industry is facing a number of challenges. However, there are still a lot of opportunities in and outside of the sea. This episode examines the state of the fish oil market and...
Norwegian marine ingredients firm Grøntvedt Biotech has published its first study suggesting its CET03 Cetoleic acid omega-11 can raise EPA and DHA levels more efficiently than traditional omega-3 oil via the conversion of ALA.
Chinese consumers have a huge and growing appetite for supplements and functional foods, leading many manufacturers to consider international expansion, but strict and confusing routes to market can make this an all too costly endeavour.
Data insights are essential when choosing the right online markets for your brand and optimising profits, tech experts from the e-commerce accelerator Pattern revealed at the GOED Exchange last week.
While there are huge benefits to testing and personalising omega-3 doses, this industry is being held back by a lack of consumer understanding, poor knowledge and support from healthcare professionals and policy barriers, according to speakers at this...
GOED member products are performing extremely well on label claim compliance, oxidative quality and most contaminants, but there is cause for concern as the European Commission looks to enforce a limit on hydrocarbons that the industry find notoriously...
We are entering "the most interesting" phase in our AI evolution as we start to underestimate what it can and will do, according to the keynote presentation at this week's GOED Exchange.
There’s a lot of opportunity for sustainable omega-3 suppliers in the seafood alternatives arena as the world searches for ways to feed a population of 10 billion by the year 2050.
To sum up the discussions about the EPA and DHA omega-3 market in 2023, only one word is required: “supply.” The focus of just about every conversation during the past year has been concern about the supply of fish oil, specifically from the Peruvian...
The largest prospective cohort study to date on omega-3 biomarkers and dementia links increased circulating levels of fatty acids in blood with reduced risk of the disease.
The omega-3 oils producer VivoMega by GC Rieber has introduced its innovation VivoSens, which enables for the optimisation of the sensory analysis and subsequent performance of omega-3 oils.
The UK education and research charity Food for the Brain Foundation has launched omega-3 blood tests and has hosted an educational seminar with the aim to raise awareness of nutritionally linked neurological health issues.
The Peruvian Ministry of Production has authorised the start of the second anchovy fishing season to commence at midnight (00.00 October 26 local time).
A study in Korea posits that a higher dosage and long-term use of omega-3 could positively affect cardiovascular disease management, and potentially save on healthcare costs.
A review has explored how the differences between men and women might heavily influence the impact of nutrition on heart health, asserting that ignorance of such discrepancies may explain why some promising interventions appear to fail in later stage...
Krill oil makes up approximately 15% of the omega-3 supplement market and is well posiutioned to weather storm around the Peruvian anchovy supply as "one of the most plentiful biomasses in the world" according to Norwegian fishing and biotech...
A newly published 'Horizon scan' report from GOED (The Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s) outlines the plethora of environmental, political and social pressures causing industry to innovate to ensure a sustainable future.
GOED (the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s) has created two reports outlining the benefits of omega-3s to skin health conditions utilising its database of more than 40,000 published papers.
The global fish oil supply situation has been a hot topic in recent months, since the cancellation of the first anchovy fishing season in the North Central region of Peru in June.
Researchers working to bring a sustainable source of omega-3 oil to market have reached a significant milestone in achieving scaled-up production of a genetically modified camelina seed oil.
A new paper in JAMA Cardiology that criticizes the use of structure/function claims on omega-3 dietary supplements is “fraught with inaccuracies and never should have made it through the peer review process”, says the Global Organization for EPA and DHA...
Geoff Palmer, CEO and Founder of Clean Machine, is a professional bodybuilder and credits his health to his vegan lifestyle – something he’s done since the mid 1980s. With three decades of experience in the natural foods and supplements industry under...
A review has made a case for microalgae as a functional food for mitochondrial protection, due to their “ability to concentrate various active compounds, comprising omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, sterols, phenolic compounds, carotenoids, and others.”
The majority of female athletes do not meet the current dietary guidelines for omega-3 fatty acid intake, due to taste issues with fish and likely scepticism over supplement quality, new research concludes.
Dietary supplements could “provide a moderate preventative value” for cardiometabolic syndrome (CMS), according to a recent review published in Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine.
Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) alone, and not combined with docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), reduced the risk of cardiovascular diseases in diabetic patients, according to a new Chinese study.
Analysis of global supply trends published by marine ingredients organisation IFFO reports that 2023 is off to a strong start in terms of overall production, despite fish oil production continuing to fall.
A new study reveals lower DHA and vitamin B12 content in the milk of vegetarian and vegan mothers, leading researchers to call for raised awareness and supplementation, especially in the case of DHA where this is not common procedure.
Calanus oil may be equally as effective at increasing the Omega-3 Index as fish oil and krill oil, says a new study that supports the copepod-derived oil as an alternative marine omega-3 source.
Marine lipid specialist Epax has undertaken a major facility upgrade and launched 'next-level' molecular distillation technology to improve its processing of highly concentrated Omega-3.
A combination of marine oil enriched with specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs) plus bioavailable curcumin was able to counter pain and discomfort associated with inflammation, says a new study.
Norwegian fish oil supplier GC Rieber VivoMega is expanding its portfolio with a new microalgae oil that responds to growing consumer demand for planet-friendly and plant-based sources of omega-3s.
A new review collating the highest level of research on n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and chronic disease prevention establishes significant inconsistencies in the literature, resulting from an expectation of a “drug” like effect by the researchers...