Omega-3

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.

A multivitamin is still a good foundation, but there’s considerable white space in the market for trendy, condition-specific kids formulas.

According to the researchers bycatch from the Antarctic krill fishery was lower than other trawl fisheries globally.

A recent study found that krill oil may have neuroprotective qualities that slow down hallmarks of aging.

The Ahiflower pioneer is showing the world how plant-based omegas can provide needed nutrition, sustainably.

Supplementing with OmeGo is said to mimic consuming whole fish because OmeGo contains all of the polyunsaturated fatty acids found in whole fish, not just omega-3.

The approval was given after a multiyear review by ANVISA of Ahiflower’s safety and efficacy substantiation.

FrieslandCampina Ingredients extended its Vana-Sana range of micro-encapsulated long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid (LCPUFA) ingredients for infant milk formula (IMF) with three new fish-oil-free launches.

The December 15 webcast will feature insights from market researcher Mintel.

On November 17, the agency sent warning letters to Essential Elements, Calroy Health Sciences, Iwi, BergaMet North America, Healthy Trends Worldwide, Chambers’ Apothecary, and Anabolic Laboratories.

Rich in long-chain monounsaturated fatty acids (LC-MUFA), the ingredient contains cetoleic acid, an omega-11 marine lipid, and gondoic acid (omega-9). Cetoleic acid’s potential health benefits include skin and metabolic health.

At SupplySide West, the omega-3 supplier discussed its five-year, $75 million expansion plan.

At this year’s SupplySide West, Aker BioMarine launched a new technology platform that utilizes phospholipids from krill to improve solubility and emulsification of ingredients that have otherwise poor bioavailability or absorption rates.

Results from a recent study funded by AstraZeneca, called the “Supplements, Placebo, or Rosuvastatin (SPORT)” Study, compared the effects of its prescription low-dose statin (Rosuvastatin) to placebo and six common dietary supplements, including fish oil, cinnamon, garlic, turmeric, plant sterols, and red yeast rice, over a four-week period.

To stay relevant moving forward, products must evolve to meet today’s consumer needs.

Among other things, the report analyzes 318 new omega-3 supplement products on the market.

Algarithm and Natures Crops International have partnered to produce two new omega oil blends called Ahiflower 80DHA and 150DHA.

Results showed that compared to placebo, subjects taking the combination of black seed oil and omega-3s saw significantly fewer upper-respiratory tract complaints and better overall well-being, as well as higher omega-3 blood levels, lower cortisol levels, and superior microbiome indices.

70GA Dry Ahiflower Oil offers the benefits of Ahiflower oil in a convenient powder form, the companies say.

Orivo uses fingerprinting technology to verify the species of raw material.

Study finds that boosting omega-3 levels at early midlife may offer the best results for reducing the risk of age-related cognitive decline long-term.

According to the organization, laboratories quantifying fatty acid content may not know how to properly set up instruments to achieve accurate results.

The patent demonstrates the synergistic effects of thymoquinone and omega-3 fatty acids for healthy inflammatory responses.

The International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids and Lipids (ISSFAL) has issued a statement acknowledging the relationship between omega-3 EPA and DHA blood levels and preterm birth risk.

According to the report, volume EPA and DHA omega-3s increased 2.1% last year (2021), while the value of omega-3 ingredients increased 5.5% to $1.53 billion.

As part of the agreement, Aker BioMarine will license and supply Lysoveta to Trofi, who will invest in clinical trials with the aim to develop and commercialize certain medical foods within the fields.

Two animal models demonstrated attenuation of eosinophilic activity that is relevant to diseases such as asthma.

The company continues to minimize waste with its sustainability practices that span initial catch to finished product.

Ultimately, the study demonstrated that supplementation with krill was safe, and resulted in moderate improvements in knee pain, stiffness, and physical function.