Omega-3

The new supplement line is called alGeepa and features Qualitas’s trademark Almega PL algae strain.

After six years of discussion, the Codex Alimentarius Commission, part of the FAO/WHO that develops international food standards, is close to finally adding a fish oil standard to the Codex Alimentarius.

The new vessel for fishing Antarctic krill will be 130 meters long.

Researchers found especially significant reductions of CHD risk in populations with high triglycerides and high LDL cholesterol.

Microalgae producer Allmicroalgae Natural Products S.A. says it is moving to the next stage in its efforts to scale up production of an EPA-rich omega-3 oil derived from the algae species Nannochloropsis oceanica.

GOED has released its third consumer infographic, which covers the different benefits of EPA, DHA, and ALA omega-3s.

Recent study results suggest pregnant and nursing mothers who consumed Benexia chia oil may experience significant increases in certain omega-3 fatty acids in their breast milk and red blood cells.

Under the new agreement for joint development and commercialization, Cellana will supply Piveg with algae from its Kona, Hawaii facility, which Piveg will use in its existing processing equipment and facilities in Mexico.

Mainstream media continue to question the heart-health benefits of omega-3 supplementation, even as positive studies emerge. What’s a supplement shopper to think?

A new animal study finds Sabinsa’s Curcumin C3 Complex combined with EPA omega-3s may attenuate weight loss in mice with colon tumors.

The Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) agreed last week to establish a sizable marine protected area in Antarctica’s Ross Sea.

The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) has raised the annual harvest quota for Atlantic menhaden fish meal/oil by 6.45% for fisheries and bait fisheries.

The new 3C technology allows for “tailored omega-3 EPA and DHA high concentrates,” according to DSM.

High-concentrate launches take top billing, but firms are also exploring other ways to differentiate their omega-3 offerings. 

Can dietary supplements help manage the widespread effects of heightened inflammation?

Significantly higher blood levels of EPA omega-3s were found in study participants supplementing with Coromega products over other omega-3 emulsified liquids or soft gels.

Nutritional Outlook interviewed the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s to find out if conditions have improved at all for omega-3 firms under FDA's new NDI draft guidance document.

The latest crop of omega-3 research nets positive data for depression, eye health, children’s health, and more.

Why we should take negative results from the AREDS2 study with a grain of salt for now.

Omega-3 ingredient innovations are bringing life back to a market still in recovery.

A new meta-analysis published by the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality finds evidence that omega-3 consumption lowers triglycerides and raises HDL cholesterol, but its findings on other cardiovascular health markers are less strong.

Re-esterified omega-3 consumption was found to significantly improve tear osmolarity, tear beak-up time, and the ocular surface disease index in a new study.

Rimfrost’s Sublime PL60 krill oil, which debuted last fall, features a phospholipid content of up to 60% and high levels of choline, astaxanthin, and omega-3 DHA and EPA.

Aker BioMarine has shared data suggesting krill oil’s share of the omega-3 market increased from 12% in 2012 to 20% in 2016.

Finished products containing EPA and DHA omega-3s posted a worldwide market value of $31.4 billion in 2015, with Asia accounting for 36% of the market, GOED says.

Fish oil–derived EPA and DHA were also found to attenuate strength loss and muscle soreness following exercise, according to researchers.

Fish oil–derived DHA was found to be more effective than EPA at modulating blood lipids and specific markers of inflammation in a new human clinical study.

FDA has determined Amarin’s Vascepa EPA omega-3 drug is eligible for new chemical entity (NCE) marketing exclusivity. Will it impact omega-3 supplements?

Contract testing lab OmegaVeritas says it has created the first third-party testing process to authenticate krill oil.

The new health claim applies to foods containing at least 0.5 grams of EPA and DHA combined.