Omega-3

GOED, the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s, is omega-3’s advocate.

Natural flavoring complicated the quality test.

Photonz has successfully produced about 20 tons of algal omega-3 eicosapentaenoic acid.

A meta-analysis on DHA and cholesterol shows that consuming DHA-rich algae oil supplements may provide cardio support rivaling that from fish oil.

The Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) has agreed upon a framework for securing sustainable krill harvesting and conservation in the Southern Ocean.

Nordic Naturals says it is the first NSF-certified U.S. dietary supplements marketer to build a new LEED Gold certified facility.

Pronova BioPharma (Lysaker, Norway) says it will enter the consumer healthcare market during the second half of 2012.

A look at several dietary supplements that should be on the radars of health care practitioners.

Does the form of omega-3 make a difference when it comes to bioavailability-and will more science be dedicated to elucidating the differences?

While glucosamine and chondroitin still lead the pack, the door may be open to other ingredients, each taking a different approach to joint health.

The omega-3 powder can be sprinkled over food or used as a soluble drink mix.

Cargill says that this innovative canola oil will address to issues currently affecting the omega-3 market: shelf stability and cost.

Among items discussed, the Aker BioMarine Science Board (ABS) talked about existing data supporting krill oil and omega-3 phospholipids, as well as ongoing clinical trials with Aker BioMarine’s Superba krill oil and global increases in omega-3 consumption and supplementation.

The company has acquired InCon Processing, a company with expertise in molecular distillation.

The company says K-Real utilizes a unique Multi Stage Oil (MSO) extraction process to ensure the oil’s freshness.

The division will encompass not only DSM’s own PUFA portfolio but also Martek’s algal DHA omega-3 and ARA omega-6 ingredients.

New ingredients and technologies to quench the thirst for beverage innovation.

The ESPRIT trial will examine the efficacy and safety of adding Epanova to statin therapy for patients with very high triglycerides.

AlaskOmega is a product of Organic Technologies (Coshocton, OH).

9% of U.S. grocery shoppers now buy high omega-3 food or beverage products in a typical grocery shopping trip.

Krill oil may benefit obese individuals by counteracting effects on the endocannabinoid system.

Functional ingredients to distinguish your nutrition bar from the bunch.

The GRAS acceptance follows on heels of recent FDA acknowledgement of a new dietary ingredient (NDI) notification for Superba krill oil.

Biomarine company Hofseth International AS has created a new division, Hofseth Biocare (Oslo, Norway), for the purpose of entering the global omega-3 market.

Researchers deployed a large population trial on pregnant women supplementing with omega-3 DHA.

Walnut extract may offer cell protection against oxidative stress and cell death caused by amyloid beta-protein, the major components of amyloid deposits found in the brain of Alzheimer’s disease sufferers.

A new preclinical mouse liver study published in Frontiers in Nutrigenomics showed that krill oil better regulated the genes involved in glucose, lipid, and cholesterol metabolism than did fish oil.

In Cyvex Nutrition’s newest Vine newsletter, the company highlights a lesser-known omega-3 fatty acid, docosapentaenoic acid (DPA), and its newest weight management ingredient, SolaThin.

Following the Israeli Health Ministry’s recommendation of omega-3 fatty acids and phytosterols for cardiovascular health, dietary supplement marketer Ta’am Teva Altman has launched No-Sterol, a supplement formulated by Soft Gel Technologies.

A meta-analysis published in the British Journal of Nutrition suggests that omega-3’s could influence heart health by reducing stiffness of the arteries.