Omega-3

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.

KD Smart contains a 1:4 ratio of EPA:DHA.

A new study conducted by Frost & Sullivan explores how widespread daily use of omega-3 supplements among older adults would cut down on hospital events related to cardiovascular disease.

GOED also suggested certain populations should consume higher levels of EPA and DHA per day, such as pregnant and lactating women or people with high blood pressure.

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A new meta-analysis finds that EPA and DHA omega-3 usage is associated with a reduction in symptoms of major depressive disorder (MDD).

Flexitech not only improves krill oil’s taste and odor but also allows Aker BioMarine to increase concentrations of krill’s health-promoting constituents.

Beijing Ginkgo Group (BGG; Beijing) is sharpening its focus on the astaxanthin market, spinning off its algae nutrition ingredients into a new subsidiary, Algae Life Sciences Inc.

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A new meta-analysis suggests omega-3 supplement consumption is associated with a 58% decrease in the likelihood of early preterm birth.

The category is still notable, especially in global markets.

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