July 24th 2024
The Canadian companies have joined forces to create more cost-effective and bioavailable fortification of plant-based omega-3s.
Omega-3 Cochrane meta-analysis is highly flawed, researcher writes
August 30th 2018Bill Harris, PhD, omega-3 researcher and founder of OmegaQuant, says a recent Cochrane report is biased because it ignores a large body of evidence showing favorable effects of EPA and DHA on cardiovascular risk.
High-protein, low-carbohydrate diet with omega-3 lowers blood glucose in animal study
July 26th 2018In the study, mice that were fed a high-protein, high-omega-3, low-carbohydrate diet exhibited lower blood glucose levels, including in induced type 1 diabetes, hormone-induced hyperglycemia, and diet-induced metabolic syndrome.
Fatty Fish Intake Cognitive Benefits Mostly Neutral in Preschool Children, Study Suggests
July 16th 2018In their main analysis, researchers found no significant cognitive benefits in Norwegian preschool students fed a fatty fish lunch versus a non-fish meat lunch for 16 weeks; however, they detected slight benefits in a sub-analysis adjusted for dietary compliance.
Omega-3 Compound Reduces Inflammation in Cystic Fibrosis Patients in New Pilot Study
July 2nd 2018In the pilot study, MaxSimil increased omega-3 red blood cell levels, moderated the ratio of arachidonic acid (AA) to docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and reduced key inflammatory biomarkers in subjects with cystic fibrosis.
GOED's Ellen Schutt Discusses Omega-3 Market Challenges, Opportunities
May 18th 2018Nutritional Outlook recently spoke with Ellen Schutt, GOED’s new executive director, about how, under her leadership, the organization plans to identify market opportunities to move the omega-3 category forward.
DHA Fish Oil Concentrate May Support Immune Function in New Study
February 12th 2018Results from the pilot study showed that the high-DHA concentrate may indeed modulate human B-cell activity in middle-aged obese adults, but the study’s authors stressed the need for further testing in a larger cohort.
Industry Associations Respond to Meta-Analysis of Omega-3 and Heart Disease Research
February 5th 2018GOED issued a statement to its members affirming several points, including that the meta-analysis, which showed that omega-3 fatty acid supplementation had no significant associations with CHD death, nonfatal myocardial infarction, any coronary heart disease events, or major vascular events, adds little to the current body of evidence surrounding omega-3s and cardiovascular risk factors.
GOED Publishes Omega-3 Oxidation-Control Guidelines
November 10th 2017The “GOED Best-Practice Guidelines on Oxidation Control” were developed to help GOED members prevent and minimize the risk of oxidation that threatens omega-3 oils at multiple points along the value chain, from processing to the encounter with the consumer.
International Trade Commission Dismisses Amarin Complaint
October 31st 2017In its response, the ITC stated that “Amarin’s complaint does not allege an unfair method of competition or an unfair act cognizable under 19 U.S.C. § 1337(a)(1)(A), as required by the statute and the Commission’s rules.”
Krill-Derived Ingredients May Reduce Atherosclerosis in Animal Study
October 20th 2017The study is the latest product of a long-term collaboration that Rimfrost established with the University of Bergen for the purpose of learning more about the biological effects and mechanisms of action of proteins and lipids derived from Antarctic krill.