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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.

Eggshell membrane, fish oil supplement, MOVE3, reduces joint pain, stiffness after exercise, says recent study 

APOE4—a gene variant linked to inflammation in the brain and a known factor for increasing Alzheimer’s disease risk may reduce delivery of DHA and EPA to the brain before the onset of cognitive impairment, requiring higher doses of DHA. 

Alzheimer’s study sheds light on how DHA absorbed in brains with cognitive decline 

Medicascy Artificial Intelligence Solutions Platform is a new technology that uses artificial intelligence to predict, in just a few weeks, where ingredients will have significant impact, cutting research and development time while improving the product.

New AI-based system, MedicascyAI, predicts where ingredients will have significant impact 

Supplement brands that cater to savvy seniors had better consider the demographic’s unique needs when designing their products.

Seniors and supplements: Making dietary supplements easier for seniors to take

Abitec Corporation has acquired Larodan AB, a manufacturer and international marketer of high purity research-grade lipids. 

Abitec Corp. acquires research-grade lipid manufacturer Larodan AB

Thymoquinone, the main bioactive quinone in black seed oil is known to be an antioxidant, and supports inflammation, while omega-3s have been known to support insulin sensitivity and glucose homeostasis in obesity. 

Black seed oil and omega-3 combination supports obesity-related inflammation, says new study

Market researchers IRI (Chicago) and SPINS (Chicago) shared these observations during a webcast held on June 10, moderated by the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN; Washington, DC) and presented by Informa’s Natural Products Insider publication.

Peak dietary supplement sales leveling off during COVID-19 pandemic, but growth still remains strong over last year, market researchers report during webcast

Orivo will certify VIK, a krill oil brand, with an origin guarantee for its omega-3 supplements. 

VIK partners with Orivo for omega-3 origin guarantee in China

In partnership with Orivo, Pure Orange AS launched a new omega-3 supplement made from sustainable Norwegian salmon oil with zero additives. 

Pure Orange, Orivo partner to launch fully transparent omega-3 supplement

The need for contract manufacturers in today’s complex market has never been greater.

Contract manufacturers are valuable partners in a fast-moving natural products market

AlaskOmega's new omega-3 powder is designed for food, beverage, and dietary supplement applications.

Fish oil: Ingredient innovations expand product applications

With dietary supplement supply chains facing potential interruptions due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, and with FDA ceasing routine facility inspections, what will the impact be on dietary supplement safety and quality?