Omega-3s & nutritional oils

Pharmacokinetics ought to form basis of evaluating bioavailability claims, expert says

29-Aug-2018 By Hank Schultz

Claims of greater bioavailability in the nutraceutical realm are often misapplied or miss the point, according to Nils Hoem, PhD.

Marine oil supplement fails to produce beneficial results in non-asthmatic elite runners: RCT

29-Aug-2018 By Cheryl Tay

Supplementation with a marine oil lipid extract derived from New Zealand green-lipped mussels does not benefit resting pulmonary or muscle function in non-asthmatic elite runners, according to a recent population study.

Omega-3s fail to prevent heart events in trial on diabetics; experts question baseline levels, dosing

28-Aug-2018 By Hank Schultz

Results from a long term trial in diabetes patients showed that omega-3s did not prevent heart attacks or strokes. Experts within the industry raised questions about how the results were reported, the baseline levels of the study population as well as...

USDA approves Nufarm/Nuseed's plant-based long-chain omega-3; FDA approval still to follow

28-Aug-2018 By Stephen Daniells

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has given official sanction to Nuseed’s proprietary omega-3 canola for cultivation in the United States, bringing plant-derived long-chain omega-3s a step closer to the market.

Aker seeks better understanding of krill oil’s potential in lupus research partnership

27-Aug-2018 By Hank Schultz

Aker BioMarine has entered into a partnership with the Lupus Research Alliance that will potentially help sufferers of the disorder, as well as help Aker better understand the mechanisms of action of krill oil.

Rimfrost succeeds in having two Aker krill patents thrown out; Aker vows war will continue

24-Aug-2018 By Hank Schultz

The ongoing patent struggle in the krill oil sphere has taken another turn with a victory for Rimfrost in its contest with fellow Norwegian competitor Aker BioMarine.

Clinical Nutrition Focus

RCT data backs omega-3 enteral formulation for gastric bypass

23-Aug-2018 By Nathan Gray

Supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids is linked to more pre-operative weight loss and better post-operative outcomes in gastric bypass patients, according to a new clinical trial.

Higher omega-3s status linked to less depression in population with heart failure

22-Aug-2018 By Hank Schultz

A recent pilot study has linked a higher Omega 3 Index with lessened symptoms of depression in a cohort of subjects suffering from chronic heart failure.

CoreFX talks future of omega-3s and exploring alternative sources of fatty acids

22-Aug-2018 By Mary Ellen Shoup

The growth of the omega-3s sector has slowed in recent years, partly due to consumers growing tired of the typical fish oil gel capsule, which is why companies such as CoreFX Specialty Ingredients are developing a host of plant-based fatty acid solutions...

Study confirms emulsification boosts EPA and DHA uptake

21-Aug-2018 By Hank Schultz

A recent study conducted by researchers in the UK concluded that an emulsified cod liver oil boosted the uptake of EPA and DHA. Experts are divided about how the results might affect the marketplace.

Practitioner channel firm first in US to use Orivo fish oil certification

17-Aug-2018 By Hank Schultz

Orivo has scored its first win in the US market with the announcement by practitioner channel supplements specialist Biotics Research Corporation that it will use the Norwegian company’s authenticity certification on its fish oil products.

Clinical Nutrition Focus

BASF-backed study links dietary omega-3 intake and NAFLD management

17-Aug-2018 By Will Chu

Eating more long-chain omega-3 fatty acids (LC-PUFAs) could help control non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), according to a meta-analysis of existing data.

Perrigo to split off pharma business

14-Aug-2018 By Hank Schultz

Perrigo has announced plans to split off its drug business into a separate entity.

Micronutrient gaps in childbearing years ‘concerning,’ survey stresses

13-Aug-2018 By Will Chu

Females and younger adults in the UK appear to be vulnerable to micronutrient shortfalls, a concern given this life period includes the conception and childbearing years, the survey’s author warns.

Low DHA and EPA a ‘strong risk factor’ for preterm birth: Danish data

07-Aug-2018 By Nathan Gray

Pregnant women with low plasma levels of long chain omega-3 fatty acids in their first and second trimesters may be at a significantly higher risk of early preterm birth, new research suggests.

Prenatal omega-3 intake and offspring allergies: Longer-term follow-ups needed after trial shows limited impact

06-Aug-2018 By Cheryl Tay

Prenatal omega-3 supplementation has been found ineffective on the risk and progression of allergies in young children, say researchers in Australia.

Omega-3s associated with better executive function in cohort of young children

01-Aug-2018 By Hank Schultz

Young children with the highest levels of omega-3s in their blood outperformed their peers on a measure of executive function, according to new research conducted in West Africa.

Keeping up education pressure counteracts view that only certain nutrition research is valuable, experts say

30-Jul-2018 By Hank Schultz

Ongoing education is required to combat the view by some clinicians that large scale trials are the only source of nutrition wisdom, experts say.

IOC provides point of reference for supplement use amongst athletes

27-Jul-2018 By Will Chu

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has made available a reference infographic for athletes and dietary supplement users to help decide whether to take or avoid a supplement.

Product development continues in medical food category with launch of Vayarin Plus

24-Jul-2018 By Adi Menayang

Question marks abound regarding what can be classified as a ‘medical food.’ But despite the uncertainty, product development continues in the space.

Applying drug-like endpoints to omega-3s reviews bound to end in failure, experts say

23-Jul-2018 By Hank Schultz

Reaction continues to roll in on the recent Cochrane review that found little evidence supporting the cardiovascular benefits of omega-3s. Experts questioned the underlying assumptions in how the review was put together.

Nuseed eyeing APAC expansion for omega-3 canola oil while awaiting North American approval

23-Jul-2018 By Cheryl Tay

Australian omega-3 canola oil firm Nuseed has applied for regulatory approval for its product in the US and Canada, and has outlined plans for its expansion across APAC.

NUTRAINGREDIENTS-USA AWARDS 2018: HIGHLIGHT

MEET THE WINNERS: Products of the Year

20-Jul-2018 By Adi Menayang

We wrapped up the inaugural NutraIngredients-USA Awards on Monday, where three finished product companies won awards for best probiotic, omega-3, and botanical supplement.

Company looks for metabolites associated with gut health via pinprick blood test

20-Jul-2018 By Hank Schultz

A personalized nutrition startup called Ixcela is taking a unique tack toward microbiome health by measuring metabolites in the blood that are associated with healthy gut functioning.

Special Edition: Transparency in Dietary Supplements

Transparency lens focused on supply end of supplement industry

19-Jul-2018 By Hank Schultz

Securing sources of supply is not only good business practice, it can also boost a company’s transparency efforts. Examples abound of companies putting raw cost concerns aside to push forward efforts to make sure fragile ecosystems are protected and potentially...

Experts say Cochrane review that finds little support for CVD benefits of omega-3s fails to properly weigh 'totality of evidence'

18-Jul-2018 By Hank Schultz

A new review from Cochrane has come to the conclusion that there is not enough evidence to support the effects of omega-3s on forestalling heart disease, stroke or death.

Fish oils, ginseng added to Trump's latest tariff lists

13-Jul-2018 By Hank Schultz

Dietary ingredients have still mostly escaped the most recent iteration of tariff lists for Chinese goods released by the Trump Administration. The real risk is not to the bottom line but to trade relationships in general, experts in the industry agree.

Palm oil rich with vitamin E linked to improved cognitive function in mice

12-Jul-2018 By Adi Menayang

Researchers in Malaysia induced Alzheimer’s Disease in mice and supplemented palm-derived tocotrienol, a type of vitamin E. They found a link between the vitamin and improvements in brain function.

Review finds promising, if preliminary, data backing mood support effects for probiotics, prebiotics and omega-3s

11-Jul-2018 By Hank Schultz

A recent review of studies on interventions with probiotics, prebiotics and omega-3s shows that there is promising data backing these ingredients’ effects on ameliorating anxiety, stress and depression. But much more research is needed to identify pathways,...

Study shows almost no college football players get enough omega-3s

10-Jul-2018 By Hank Schultz

Despite the potential protective role of omega-3s in cases of traumatic brain injury, only one of more than 100 college football players recently surveyed had a blood level of omega-3s that could offer the best protection.

EPA metabolite preserves bone tissue in study

05-Jul-2018 By Hank Schultz

Researchers working with a metabolite of EPA have found that the compound plays a role in preserving bone tissue during an inflammatory challenge.

BASF aims to drive personalised nutrition in APAC with proprietary omega-3 test kit

03-Jul-2018 By Cheryl Tay

BASF's human nutrition brand Newtrition has gained exclusive distribution rights to market Aussie consumer healthcare firm Xerion's omega-3 test kits, thanks to a new three-year agreement between the two companies.

Demand for black raspberry seed oil drives company’s expansion

02-Jul-2018 By Hank Schultz

Increasing demand for one of its signature products has led low-profile company Botanic Innovations to more than double the size of its Wisconsin facility.

Omega-3s shown to lower blood pressure in young adults, helping to redefine 'healthy aging'

28-Jun-2018 By Hank Schultz

New research using the Omega 3 Index blood test developed by William Harris, PhD shows that higher levels of these fatty acids in the body is correlated with lower blood pressure in healthy young adults. The findings could open new avenues for omega-3...

NEWS IN BRIEF

OmniActive earns NSF GMP registration for manufacturing facility, advancing botanicals business

26-Jun-2018 By Mary Ellen Shoup

OmniActive Health Technologies has received Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) registration by NSF International for its manufacturing plant in Hosur, India, a facility previously owned by Indfrag prior to the two firms merging.

Omega-3 webinar to delve into sustainability, sourcing, science

25-Jun-2018 By Hank Schultz

With the marine sources of omega-3s a continuing question in minds of consumers and influencers, alternatives are likely to come to the fore in the future. This issue, along with others, will be examined in a forum discussion taking place tomorrow.

Next dimension of personalized nutrition? Startup Baze pushes into US dietary supplement market

25-Jun-2018 By Mary Ellen Shoup

Baze, an at-home blood testing kit that measures an individual’s micronutrient levels to determine a set of personalized monthly supplements, has completed a soft launch in the US aiming to introduce consumers to the “next level of dietary supplementation,”...

NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2018: And the finalists are…

21-Jun-2018 By Stephen Daniells

NutraIngredients-USA is pleased to announce the finalists for the inaugural edition of the NutraIngredients-USA Awards ... the winners will be announced at our awards evening in Chicago on July 16th.

CRN’s Mister says study on supplement use in children and teens reveals flaws in peer review process

20-Jun-2018 By Hank Schultz

A recent research letter on supplement use among children is innocuous in its main findings but suspect in its offhanded conclusions, CRN’s leader said.

Special Edition: Omega-3s

As pace of innovation slows, new sources of omega-3s, higher concentrates, combo products still appearing

19-Jun-2018 By Hank Schultz

Omega-3s companies continue to seek ways to differentiate their products. Among the innovations that are appearing in the marketplace are new combination products, new sources of raw material supply and a continued push toward higher concentrations of...

Omega-3 in sports nutrition: Science is 'exciting and promising, but still emerging'

19-Jun-2018 By Adi Menayang

Omega-3 supplements positioned specifically for sports nutrition lag behind ingredients like protein powder or amino acids in terms of product development and sales, but scientific literature backing the fatty acid's benefits for athletes continue...

Variability in Peru fishery, PR hit for krill continue to tinge omega-3s sustainability picture

19-Jun-2018 By Hank Schultz

The sustainability of marine omega-3s sources continues to be a background concern for the industry, with variable anchovy harvests in Peru and another major retailer deciding to end krill oil sales.

Special edition: Omega-3s

Omega-3s and cognitive health: From memory and moms and babies, and from mood to the military

19-Jun-2018 By Stephen Daniells

From memory and cognitive function, to mood and a potential in people with PTSD, there’s lots of research going on for omega-3s and brain health, but what does the science currently say?

Qualitas launches line of vegan omega-3s products under iWi name

14-Jun-2018 By Hank Schultz

Algae grower Qualitas Health has launched a new line of plant-based omega-3s supplements under the iWi brand name.

‘Elegant research’: Omega-3 supplements for kids may reduce aggressive behavior

08-Jun-2018 By Stephen Daniells

The potential of omega-3 supplements to calm aggressive behavior in children may also reduce the psychological aggression among adult caregivers not receiving supplements, says an important new study.

Healthy aging in focus: ‘The surface has barely been scratched’

08-Jun-2018 By Mary Ellen Shoup

As the average lifespan continues to increase in many countries due to advances in science and medicine, so too does the conversation around healthy aging, progressing from an interest in understanding its origins to studying how to reduce, delay, or...

AIC inks deal to distribute Algarithm’s algal omega-3 in North America

01-Jun-2018 By Adi Menayang

AIC has partnered with Algarithm Ingredients to bring the latter’s branded algae-derived omega 3 oil, called AlphaMega3, throughout North America.

Award validates strategy to become category leader, Aker’s Johansen says

31-May-2018 By Hank Schultz

Aker BioMarine says a recent award recognizing its innovative practices is a validation of the long road toward achieving the scale necessary to engage in category building projects.

Oral omega-3 intake may lower eye disease risk in healthy young adults: Australian study

31-May-2018 By Cheryl Tay

Oral omega-3 supplementation can significantly lower the risk of eye disease in young adults with normal blood pressure, say researchers in Australia.

Cargill sustainability chief on meeting the target for 100% sustainable palm oil

29-May-2018 By Niamh Michail

In the complex palm oil supply chain, Cargill's competitors, customers and suppliers are sometimes the same organisation. "As a fundamental approach, our objective is to transition the entire industry into a sustainable one,” says the supplier's...