Omega-3

Among its noted accomplishments in 2010, krill oil omega-3 supplier Aker BioMarine (Aaelsund, Norway) is citing new clinical studies and Marine Stewardship Counsel Certification.

Privately held specialty pharmaceuticals firm Omthera Pharmaceuticals (Bedminster, NJ) has announced the results of tests it performed comparing its Epanova omega-3 fatty acid drug for high triglycerides to leading omega-3 drug Lovaza. The company says results show that Epanova was significantly more bioavailable than Lovaza.

Ocean Nutrition Canada last week announced a new partnership with Wilmar International to develop omega-3 cooking oil for the China market.

Analyzing dietary patterns and risk of AMD in a Maryland-based population.

Registration is now open for Exchange 2011, the state-of-the-industry conference for omega-3 eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).

Over the past several years, federal governments have shown increased interest in several natural ingredients believed to support optimal eye health. Largely by way of the Age-Related Eye Disease Study 2 (AREDS2), federal support in the United States is giving eye health greater recognition than in years past.

Omega-3s May Reduce Incidence of GingivitisSource: A Naqvi et al., “n-3 fatty acids and periodontitis in U.S. adults,” Journal of the American Dietetic Association, vol. 110, no. 11 (November 2010): 1669–1675.Dietary intake of even modest amounts of omega-3s may significantly improve gum care, according to a study published in the November issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association.

Because omega-3s aren't just beneficial for humans.

Because omega-3s aren't just beneficial for humans.

The Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3 (GOED) has appointed Baldur Hjaltason the new chairman of its board of directors.

Standard Process has launched Calamari Omega-3 Liquid, a new omega-3 supplement derived from calamari.

Aker Biomarine AS (Oslo, Norway) is now the newest member of the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3.

Introducing LipidFizz omega-3 effervescent.

The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN; Washington, DC) today voiced its concern over a new Journal of the American Medical Association study, stating that the study did not consider the preventive role of omega-3 docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in cognitive decline, but rather used DHA to try to treat those already suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.

Dietary intake of even modest amounts of omega-3s may significantly improve gum care, according to a study published in the November issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association.

A team of Danish researchers believe that omega-3 bioavailability in fish oil supplements is dependent on the type of formulation. Their research was published in the September issue of Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes, and Essential Fatty Acids.

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA; Parma, Italy) has issued positive opinions for the omega-3 fatty acids docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) for eye, brain, and heart health.

In light of the findings of an October 19 Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) study that found that fish oil docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) does not aid against postpartum depression, the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) says that a strong body of scientific evidence does support DHA’s use throughout pregnancy.

Soybeans are being bred for higher levels of oleic acid by USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and scientists from the University of Missouri and South Korea’s Kyungpook University.

Krill oil supplier Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc. (Laval, QC) has been awarded health claims from Health Canada (Ottawa, ON) for its NKO krill oil.

In a recent ConsumerLab.com (White Plains, NY) review of omega-3 supplements, 7 out of 24 products were found to have quality problems.

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Consumer will undoubtedly link fish oil to heart health in today’s market, but new research published today at the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition suggests a potential for weight management with the nutrient.

Dairy products enriched with omega-3s may improve cardiovascular biomarkers, according to new research.

Krill oil manufacturer Azantis Inc. (Boulder, CO) and solubilization specialist Ceutical Switzerland AG (Zurich) have partnered to launch a water-soluble krill oil.