Omega-3

GC Rieber VivoMega is partnering with OmegaQuant to offer free Omega-3 Index testing at its booth (#3552) during SupplySide West/Fi North America taking place on October 25-26.

The biennial conference will take place on January 23-25, 2024, in Athens, Greece.

The reports were created using data from the GOED Clinical Study Database tracking human clinical studies on EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids.

The listing allows Swisse to add health benefit information to the labels of its Ultiboost High Strength Krill Oil as well as consumer advertising.

IKOS is a voluntary and subscription-based service from Nutrasource that tests and verifies products by lot, through direct analysis, for omega-3, astaxanthin and phospholipid content, as well as environmental contaminants and freshness.

Using the National Institute of Health’s Dietary Supplement Label Database, researchers looked at the number of U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-reviewed qualified health claims versus structure/function claims, as well as the organ system referenced on the label.

GC Reiber VivoMega has announced that the company attained Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit (SMETA) certification.

Meijer will now retail three products from Healthy Directions’ Doctors’ Preferred brand in Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

Researchers shared findings from a cross-sectional population study at July’s Nutrition 2023 event, the American Society for Nutrition’s annual meeting.

Which customers are buying joint health supplements?

A recent study conducted by the University of Eastern Finland, Institute of Public Health and Clinical Nutrition found that fatty fish consumption may decrease the lipophilic index in people with impaired glucose metabolism or coronary heart disease.

According to Epax, in the year 2022, 96.7% of the by-products resulting from the manufacturing of its marine oil ingredients have been used for the creation of other valuable resources such as animal feed, fertilizer, and biogas.

Snorre Glærum Strand previously served as finance manager and then CFO for GC Rieber VivoMega.

Fermentation is an old concept but a rising star in wellness.

The event will take place on June 8, 2023, at 1:00 PM EDT.

According to Nutrasource, this is the first time that a supplement manufactured in South Korea will bear the IFOS label without having to import ingredients or be manufactured outside the country.

The audience for cognitive and mental health supplements is growing.

In a recently published study, researchers concluded that many dietary supplements may not provide pregnant women in the U.S. with adequate doses of key nutrients.

Emerging trends and developments in dry eye–relief ingredients.

As part of the upgrade, the facility added “next-level” processing technology that separates individual fatty acids from fish oil and ultra-concentrates them, without using excessive heat or harsh chemicals.

The partnership brings together the two quality-focused organizations to allow their respective memberships to benefit from the sharing of industry intelligence, cross-promotional opportunities, and educational opportunities.

At Expo West, GC Rieber VivoMega discussed why high concentrates are on the rise in the algae omega-3 market.

Valensa International has announced that its signature joint-health ingredient, FlexPro MD, has been certified as a functional ingredient for Functional Health Foods in the Republic of Korea.

Aker BioMarine’s branded krill oils – Superba 2 and Superba Boost – have become the first and only raw material ingredients to receive IKOS (International Krill Oil Standards) certification.

The Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s is preparing communications with consumers and influencers, special discounts, and more.

The company’s new VivoMega Algae oils are derived from microalgae using proprietary technology.

Each serving of Peak DHA contains 600 mg of DHA omega-3 fatty acids and 300 mg of EPA omega-3 fatty acids.

The company’s fish oil for supplemental pet nutrition is now certified by Orivo, whose testing program verifies species and region of origin.

Nutritional Outlook’s Editorial Advisory Board shares its predictions and tips for success in 2023.

The science on heart-healthy nutraceutical ingredients is alive and kicking.