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Researchers with the Fatty Acid Research Institute, in collaboration with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA, recently posted the results of a pilot study which found a potential link between low Omega-3 Index levels and mortality from COVID-19 infection. 

Pilot study finds potential link between omega-3 levels and COVID-19 mortality

The investment will help accelerate customer acquisition and commercialization of the company’s unique plant-based protein, as well as deepen the clinical science and intellectual property to accelerate its expansion into additional geographies.


Qualitas Health secures $10 million in venture funds to commercialize new plant protein

The agreement is for the development of pharmaceutical therapies for brain and eye health based on Aker’s Lysoveta LPC-bound EPA and DHA. 

Aker BioMarine signs first pharmaceutical agreement for therapies based on Lysoveta

As part of their collaboration, Aker has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with University of Illinois Chicago for the current intellectual property resulting from the University's work on LPC-bound EPA and DHA. 

Aker to collaborate with University of Illinois Chicago, securing IP rights for LPC-bound EPA/DHA

Epax was awarded a $900,000 grant from the Norwegian Research Council to research the potential of new fatty acids for human health over the next four years.

Epax earns grant to research the health benefits of lesser known fatty acids

A new study published by the Fatty Acid Research Institute in conjunction with The Cooper Institute sheds some new light on how omega-3 fatty acids may support heart health. 

Higher levels of omega-3s associated with better heart rate recovery, says new study

Dosecann launched a precision-dosed cannabinoid product featuring Ahiflower and Lonza's Licaps Capsugel capsules for the Canadian medical cannabis space. 

Dosecann launches precision-dosed cannabinoid capsules with Ahiflower oil

Aker BioMarine has developed a pilot product and production method for lysophosphatidylcholine (LPC) – bound EPA and DHA from krill

Aker BioMarine develops new ingredient from krill for cognitive and eye health called Lysoveta

NOW released a new report on alpha lipoic acid (ALA), its fifth report in 2020 regarding suspect brands whose main sales appear to be on Amazon. 

NOW testing of Amazon products reveals ALA potencies below label claims

Algarithm Ingredients has launched a new line of algal omega-3 concentrates called thetamega3 for the North American market. 

Algarithm Ingredients launches new line of algal omega-3 concentrates

The wellness industry faces a double-edged sword: its products have never been more popular, but production hurdles have never been higher.

Dietary supplement manufacturing challenges have never been greater thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic

The Council for Responsible Nutrition released detailed results of its latest consumer surveys on U.S. dietary supplement usage in 2020 during its virtual “NOW, NEW, NEXT” conference last week.

Americans confident in dietary supplement effectiveness and quality in 2020, including during COVID-19 pandemic, CRN surveys show

Omega-3 innovation is high, from plant-based options to better delivery, boosted bioavailability, and higher concentrations made easier.

Are the omega-3 industry’s best years ahead? Many experts think so.

Aker BioMarine has earned its third consecutive certification from The Marine Stewardship Council following an independent assessment of its Antarctic krill fishery. 

Aker BioMarine’s krill harvesting operation has been recertified by the Marine Stewardship Council

Corbion, in partnership with IQI Trusted Petfood Ingredients, is expanding its AlgaPrime DHA to the European and North American pet-food industry.

Corbion, IQI expand algal DHA ingredient to pet food industry

A recent study found a synergistic supplement formula containing mixed tocotrienols, curcumin, omega-3s, astaxanthin, and other nutrients significantly reduced inflammatory markers and systolic blood pressure in healthy subjects.

Synergistic formula supports inflammatory markers and blood pressure, says recent study

Natures Crops International, producer of plant-based Ahiflower oil, is hosting a virtual event, “Finding Ahiflower,” on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 10 – 11 a.m. ET.

Nature’s Crops hosting virtual event live from farms, fields producing Ahiflower oil

A recent study found that supplementation with krill oil (SuperbaBoost from Aker BioMarine Antarctic AS) helped support choline levels during long-distance, high-intensity exercise.

Krill oil reduces choline decline during exercise, says recent study

A study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology found an inverse relationship between Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and interstitial lung disease.

DHA content inversely related to lung disease, says recent study

Stratum Nutrition and KD Pharma created a partnership to develop a joint-health formula, MOVE3, combining Stratum's NEM brand eggshell membrane and KD Pharma's marine omega oils KD-Pür.