Omega-3

The Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED) hosted its first GOED Exchange conference on omega-3s on January 13 to 14 in Salt Lake City.

Omega-3s from krill oil may be more bioefficient than omega-3s from fish oil, according to research published in the January issue of the journal Lipids.

Nordic Naturals has introduced Daily Omega, a line of three products that the company says makes it easy for consumers to understand which type of omega-3 product they should take based on their needs.

Of 17 products tested, only 11 met the company's standards.

While elevated cholesterol continues to hog the headlines as a presumed cause of heart disease, triglycerides are also increasingly being recognized as a potential troublemaker.

While a wealth of scientific evidence demonstrates the beneficial role of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) for general wellness and multiple health conditions, the strongest evidence by far is in the area of cardiovascular health.

“Marketers tend to get very enthusiastic about what the next big ingredient will be, but if you really want to determine that, you have to first understand what benefits consumers are looking for,” says Julian Mellentin of international market analyst New Nutrition Business.

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.