Omega-3

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Supplementing with OmeGo is said to mimic consuming whole fish because OmeGo contains all of the polyunsaturated fatty acids found in whole fish, not just omega-3.

Hofseth BioCare’s OmeGo ingredient reduces inflammation associated with asthma in animal study

The approval was given after a multiyear review by ANVISA of Ahiflower’s safety and efficacy substantiation.

Ahiflower oil gains Novel Food approval from Brazil’s ANVISA

Alissa Marrapodi is Industry Insights Contributor, Custom Content Editor, MJH Life Sciences.

FrieslandCampina Ingredients extended its Vana-Sana range of micro-encapsulated long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid (LCPUFA) ingredients for infant milk formula (IMF) with three new fish-oil-free launches.

FrieslandCampina Ingredients launches plant-derived LCPUFA infant milk formula ingredients 

The December 15 webcast will feature insights from market researcher Mintel.

GOED webcast to focus on global omega-3 trends in food and beverages

On November 17, the agency sent warning letters to Essential Elements, Calroy Health Sciences, Iwi, BergaMet North America, Healthy Trends Worldwide, Chambers’ Apothecary, and Anabolic Laboratories.

FDA sends warning letters to dietary supplement companies claiming to treat cardiovascular disease

Rich in long-chain monounsaturated fatty acids (LC-MUFA), the ingredient contains cetoleic acid, an omega-11 marine lipid, and gondoic acid (omega-9). Cetoleic acid’s potential health benefits include skin and metabolic health.

Epax launches long-chain monounsaturated fatty acid ingredient, Cetoleic 10: SupplySide West 2022 report

At SupplySide West, the omega-3 supplier discussed its five-year, $75 million expansion plan.

Omega-3 concentrates supplier GC Rieber VivoMega expand facilities due to growing demand: 2022 SupplySide West Report

At this year’s SupplySide West, Aker BioMarine launched a new technology platform that utilizes phospholipids from krill to improve solubility and emulsification of ingredients that have otherwise poor bioavailability or absorption rates. 

Aker BioMarine launches phospholipid technology that improves absorption of difficult ingredients: 2022 SupplySide West Report

Results from a recent study funded by AstraZeneca, called the “Supplements, Placebo, or Rosuvastatin (SPORT)” Study, compared the effects of its prescription low-dose statin (Rosuvastatin) to placebo and six common dietary supplements, including fish oil, cinnamon, garlic, turmeric, plant sterols, and red yeast rice, over a four-week period. 

Industry responds to pharmaceutical study comparing a low-dose statin medication to dietary supplements

Kimberly J. Decker writes for the food and nutrition industries from her base in the San Francisco area where she enjoys eating food as much as she does writing about it.

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