Omega-3s & nutritional oils

EMA rules omega-3 medicines ‘not effective’ – no longer authorised for heart attack

14-Dec-2018 By Nathan Gray

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has said omega-3 fatty acid medicines are not effective in preventing further heart and blood vessels problems after heart attack – meaning medicines containing DHA and EPA for this purpose will no longer be authorised...

Studies on recovery on the cutting edge of sports nutrition, expert says

13-Dec-2018 By Hank Schultz

Ingredients that can help manage inflammation to speed recovery sit on the cutting edge of new science in the sports nutrition realm, an expert says.

Personalized nutrition company Persona opens portal for health care practitioners

13-Dec-2018 By Adi Menayang

Personalized supplement subscription company Persona taps the health care practitioner channel with the launch of its new Vitamin Packs Pro.

Omega 3’s effect on brain blood flow could battle memory decline in ageing

13-Dec-2018 By Will Chu

Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) supplementation has the potential to enhance neural blood flow possibly preventing memory decline caused by restricted blood flow or brain cell inflammation.

Editor's Spotlight

How Coromega is evolving from an omega-3 company to a ‘healthy fat’ company

12-Dec-2018 By Adi Menayang

How can you create excitement in a mature and established category like omega-3? We chat with Andrew Aussie, COO of Coromega, who brought in marketing expertise from across categories to help an omega-3 brand evolve into a healthy fats brand.

Paper lays out new way to think about carbon capture and land use

12-Dec-2018 By Hank Schultz

A paper publishing today in Nature posits a new paradigm for measuring the carbon capture potential of land uses. Deciding whether a plot is best used for supporting a forest or if agriculture is a more appropriate use requires this baseline calculation,...

December new product launches: A drink for gamers, Brazilian red bee propolis, and a multi for vegans

12-Dec-2018 By Adi Menayang

From an energy drink for gamers to a multivitamin designed for vegans, here are the latest product launches in the dietary supplements and functional food and beverage industry.

Guest article

EPA and DHA Omega-3s: Reflections on 2018

12-Dec-2018 By Ellen Schutt, Executive Director, GOED (Global Organization for EPA & DHA Omega-3)

New science, developments in contaminant regulations, a new conversation around micro- and nanoplastics, and challenges on the regulatory front: In this guest article, Ellen Schutt, Executive Director of GOED, looks back on a very busy 2018 in the omega-3...

Dr. Bruce Ames: ‘The role of vitamins in healthy aging has been less appreciated’

10-Dec-2018 By Adi Menayang

There’s compelling evidence linking adequate consumption of 30 known vitamins and minerals with longevity, says renowned nutrition scientist Dr. Bruce Ames.

Omega-3s don't increase bleeding with surgery, study finds

06-Dec-2018 By Hank Schultz

Omega-3s do not increase perioperative bleeding in surgery, but rather are associated with a lessened risk of bleeding, according to a new study.

Subscription supplement seller uses smart cap technology to drive compliance, reorders

05-Dec-2018 By Hank Schultz

A new ecommerce based subscription supplement brand launches today with a unique feature: a smart cap technology that will drive compliance and will help manage reordering.

Kiwi marine ingredient supplier targets Asia and US with new nutraceutical brand

05-Dec-2018 By Cheryl Tay

Kiwi firm Sanford has launched a nutraceutical brand centred around marine ingredients, setting its sights on the US and Asia for overseas growth.

Closing the DHA data gap: DSM striving to secure information to drive policy recommendations

04-Dec-2018 By Cheryl Tay

Assessment of nutritional status and solutions to micronutrient deficiencies must be in sync if maternal and infant health is to improve, says Peter van Dael, DSM's Senior VP of Nutrition Science and Advocacy.

New understanding of physiology underpins protocols for supporting soldiers with nutrition, expert says

30-Nov-2018 By Hank Schultz

The importance of adequate nutrition and targeted supplementation for war fighters is a rapidly evolving field, according to an expert who has counseled sailors on the subject.

Omega-3 innovation: KD Pharma launches DPA and PRM ingredients

29-Nov-2018 By Stephen Daniells

EPA and DHA: These two fatty acids have been the focus of omega-3 research for a long time, but emerging data is shining the spotlight on DPA (docosapentaenoic acid) and the fascinating world of the pre-resolving mediators (PRMs).

Changing consumers, proprietary blends, and out-branding each other: ProSupps COO talks about key issues in the sports nutrition sector

28-Nov-2018 By Stephen Daniells

The sports nutrition category has undergone significant change in recent years, as many new non-core consumers are seeking out the products. This has coincided with increased regulatory scrutiny and calls for greater transparency, says the COO of ProSupps.

IngredientsOnline expands portfolio with new branded ingredients range

26-Nov-2018 By Stephen Daniells

‘We have revolutionized the way ingredients are bought and sold,’ says Peggy Jackson, VP of sales and marketing for IngredientsOnline.com, as the company expands its portfolio with branded ingredients.

NutraIngredients-USA Global Round-up: Medtronic acquires Nutrino, plus fish oil and vitamin D3 benefits for athletes

26-Nov-2018 By Stephen Daniells

It’s a global industry and there’s a lot happening. We know it’s not always easy keeping up with everything that’s happening around the world that could impact the US dietary supplements industry. The answer? Our weekly round-up of key news from across...

GRMA: Publication of dietary supplement standards ‘imminent’

21-Nov-2018 By Stephen Daniells

Consensus-based standards for dietary supplements developed by the Global Retailer and Manufacturer Alliance (GRMA) will be published very soon, says the alliance’s president.

News in brief

FDA approves qualified health claim for high oleic oils and reduced risk of coronary heart disease

19-Nov-2018 By Elaine Watson

The FDA has approved a new qualified health claim for edible oils containing high levels of oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat shown to have cardiovascular benefits when it replaces saturated fat.

Researchers say no more RCTs are needed

Definitive link? Cochrane review finds omega-3 intake in pregnancy slashes risk of preterm birth

19-Nov-2018 By Nathan Gray

A review of more than 70 clinical trials has found that increased intakes of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids during pregnancy is linked to a lower risk of premature births.

Commentary

Choice of statistical framework colors answer to question of whether supplements actually work

16-Nov-2018 By Hank Schultz

Dietary supplements have held out the promise of greater health. Has the category delivered on that promise? Are people healthier now than they were decades ago?

Editor's Spotlight

IQ Bar founder: 'I spent months researching what nutrients have the most scientific backing saying they’re good for the brain'

14-Nov-2018 By Adi Menayang

Boston-based start-up IQ Bar recently became one of the first members of the PepsiCo Nutrition Greenhouse incubator. We caught up with founder Will Nitze to learn about how he grew the company.

ADM expands presence in algal DHA space with launch of powder form

13-Nov-2018 By Adi Menayang

Archer Daniels Midland Company, or ADM, launched a new powder format for its Onavita DHA algal oil.

VITAL and REDUCE-IT: Positive results and presentations around omega-3 for heart health

12-Nov-2018 By Stephen Daniells

New data from a couple of high profile and hotly anticipated trials indicate that omega-3 consumption may indeed significantly benefit a number of heart health outcomes. But the mainstream media coverage (and therefore messaging to consumers) has been...

Krill oil benefits point to omega-3 oils as effective in CVD risk

07-Nov-2018 By Will Chu

Krill-derived omega-3 fatty acids appear to reduce fasting levels of blood glucose, a Rimfrost-funded study finds, as researchers point to its supplementation as an effective approach in reducing cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk.

Mood support one way plant-based diets help type 2 diabetes sufferers, study finds

07-Nov-2018 By Hank Schultz

Mood support is one of the mechanisms by which a plant based diet can help suffers of type 2 diabetes, a new meta analysis has found.

Algal omega-3 specialist Algarithm to supply DHA to ‘fishless seafood’ start-up Good Catch

05-Nov-2018 By Adi Menayang

Canadian algal omega-3 specialist Algarithm announced that it will be supplying DHA to fishless seafood start-up Good Catch.

News in brief

Algarithm joins GOED’s Executive Council with $100,000 annual funding pledge

01-Nov-2018 By Stephen Daniells

Algarithm Ingredients has pledged $100,000 annually to GOED, putting the company on the omega-3 organization’s Executive Council on Education and Outreach (ECEO).

Amarin sues two omega-3s manufacturers, alleging they used company's drug trial to market supplements

31-Oct-2018 By Hank Schultz

Amarin Corporation, maker of EPA drug Vascepa, has sued two omega-3s finished good manufacturers for unfair trade practices for allegedly using the results of the company’s large scale drug trial to market their own fish-oil based dietary supplements.

GOED advisory seeks to snuff out overestimation of EPA, DHA content in oils

26-Oct-2018 By Hank Schultz

GOED has clarified what method should be used by member companies to calculate the EPA and DHA content of their products to avoid confusion for consumers.

Study unlocks potential anti-inflammatory action of ETA omega-3

25-Oct-2018 By Stephen Daniells

You’ve heard of EPA and DHA omega-3, but what about ETA? A new study from Canada indicates that ETA (eicosatetraenoic acid, 20:4) may convert into two novel compounds associated with inflammation management.

Top picks from SupplySide West’s Education program for 2018

23-Oct-2018 By Stephen Daniells

With barely two weeks left before the industry makes it annual pilgrimage to Las Vegas for SupplySide West, we look ahead to the events educational workshop program.

Turmeric’s popularity drives botanical supplement use increases, says CRN data

19-Oct-2018 By Stephen Daniells

Almost 20% of US supplement users over 55 are using turmeric and curcumin supplements, according to the 2018 CRN Consumer Survey on Dietary Supplements.

Stepan adds to MCT/keto trend with new product launch

16-Oct-2018 By Hank Schultz

Despite the cooling fortunes of coconut as a healthful culinary oil, the prospects for its medium chain triglyceride derivative have never been brighter. Stepan has added to its MCT line, boosting a trend of product development in this area.

More omega-3s boost executive function in cohort of older Puerto Ricans

10-Oct-2018 By Hank Schultz

A population study conducted on a cohort living in Boston has found an association of higher blood levels of omega-3s with better executive function in older individuals. The researchers also found negative connotations with higher omega-6 levels.

CLA, probiotics and plant-sterol studies benefit from BASF's Newtrition Asia Research Grant

10-Oct-2018 By Gary Scattergood

BASF has handed out €200,000 to five researchers from China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore to support studies that will help meet the most pressing health concerns of Asian consumers.

OmegaQuant confident new Aussie lab will ease omega-3 testing entry into other APAC markets

09-Oct-2018 By Cheryl Tay

US-based omega-3 index testing firm OmegaQuant has opened a lab in Brisbane, Australia as a hub for the entire Asia-Pacific region.

DolCas Biotech launches new olive ingredient in the US

05-Oct-2018 By Adi Menayang

New Jersey-headquartered DolCas Biotech has partnered with a Moroccan olive oil manufacturer to distribute an olive tree-derived ingredient called TruOliv.

Review identifies potential modes of action for omega-3s and anxiety

03-Oct-2018 By Hank Schultz

A review conducted by researchers in New York uncovered six potential modes of action for how omega-3s might alleviate symptoms of anxiety. But the researchers found lots of nits to pick with the research, too, and made recommendations for future studies...

NutraIngredients-USA Global Round-up: UK’s Amazon weight-loss clamp down, algal omega-3 alliance, and more

01-Oct-2018 By Stephen Daniells

It’s a global supply chain and a global industry, but it’s not always easy keeping up with everything that’s happening around the world that could impact the US dietary supplements industry. The answer? Our new weekly round-up of key news from across...

Metagenics' new CMO aims to transform health care delivery

28-Sep-2018 By Hank Schultz

Metagenics is seeking to participate in a transformation in health care delivery by bringing a Harvard- and MIT-trained physician/researcher on as chief medical officer.

Hemp Boom: Thorne’s hemp oil sales exceeds company expectations

27-Sep-2018 By Adi Menayang

Hemp Oil + by legacy supplement company Thorne Research is relatively new, released only in March this year. The product launch proved to be the company’s ‘most successful’ so far, according to one exec.

Fermentalg and ADL BioPharma reveal ‘manufacturing alliance’ for omega 3 supplements

27-Sep-2018 By Nathan Gray

French microalgae firm Fermentalg and Madrid-based fermentation specialist ADL BioPharma have signed a long-term manufacturing contract for the production of algal omega-3 oils.

Keto diet may reduce fatigue and boost exercise recovery: Study

24-Sep-2018 By Stephen Daniells

Following a ketogenic diet may help endurance athletes reduce fatigue and promote recovery, suggests a new study with lab mice.

From the Editor's Desk

Omega-3s lead the push for quality in supplement industry

21-Sep-2018 By Hank Schultz

Omega-3s are a category of products that embody the notion that supplements are getting ‘better.’ They started out at a high level and have gone on from there.

Start-Up Spotlight

Perfect Keto Founder: ‘I’ve never seen a trend that has as much research as the ketogenic diet’

19-Sep-2018 By Adi Menayang

We caught up with the founder of Perfect Keto, Dr. Anthony Gustin, on why he’s betting on the keto craze.

Market continues to grow for prostate health products

12-Sep-2018 By Hank Schultz

Prostate health is an often neglected area of men’s health, one that could drive significant growth in the future sales of herbal supplements as questions of healthy aging come to the fore, a prominent industry executive says.

Responding to rise of keto product launches, Phytochem to distribute micro-encapsulated MCT

11-Sep-2018 By Adi Menayang

California based ingredient supplier Phytochem inked a deal with Chinese firm Shaanxi Healthful Bioengineering (HSF Biotech) to distribute the latter’s micro-encapsulated MCT powder in the US.

Algae products brand iWi lands Sam's Club distribution deal

29-Aug-2018 By Hank Schultz

Algae products manufacturer iWi has landed a deal with Sam’s Club that will greatly expand distribution of the company’s signature products based on omega-3s bound to polar lipids produced by a proprietary algal strain.