Omega-3s & nutritional oils

Doctor’s Best betting that clear fish oil will help its omega-3s line shine

24-May-2018 By Hank Schultz

Supplement brand holder Doctor’s Best is betting that clarity can be a differentiator in the fish oil space as it debuts a new line of omega-3 softgels.

Omega-3, omega-6 may improve obesity-related glucose issues… in rats at least

24-May-2018 By Adi Menayang

A new study on rats suggests that ALA and LA dietary supplementation may offer several benefits to obese individuals by altering gene expression.

Omega-3s from plants: ‘This technology is going to have a massive impact on the industry’

24-May-2018 By Stephen Daniells

As demand for omega-3s continues to rise, alternative sources are being explored, with many think that genetically engineered oil seed crops could have a massive impact on easing pressure on fish stocks.

Combined EPA and DHA intake may benefit physical performance: Japanese review

23-May-2018 By Cheryl Tay

Simultaneously ingesting EPA and DHA may have a positive synergistic effect on exercise performance, but more evidence is needed to confirm this, say researchers in Japan.

Astaxanthin firms BGG, Solix join forces on new, Colorado-based company

17-May-2018 By Hank Schultz

Two players in the astaxanthin realm, Chinese company BGG and US firm Solix Algredients, will combine to form a new ingredient supplier based in Colorado.

Omega-3 and major depression: More evidence needed on fatty acids' preventive effects

16-May-2018 By Cheryl Tay

There is insufficient evidence of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids' effectiveness in helping to prevent major depression, according to researchers in Japan.

What’s trending in the oils and fats aisle? From ghee to pumpkin seed oil

16-May-2018 By Elaine Watson

Ghee – a ‘clarified butter’ produced by boiling butter and pouring off the butterfat, leaving milk sugar (lactose) and protein (casein and whey) behind - is very high in saturated fat, but it’s gaining traction among shoppers looking for something new...

Fruit d'Or, Hydromer cooperate on cranberry/carvacrol ingredient that trades on synergistic effects

11-May-2018 By Hank Schultz

Altering microbiomes is not only about what to add; it’s also about what to take away. Cranberry supplier Fruit d’Or is pursuing the latter course with a partnership with Hydromer Inc. for an antibacterial topical product.

LifeVantage Vitality Stack Packets drive double-digit growth in order rates

11-May-2018 By Mary Ellen Shoup

LifeVantage, an international multi-level marketing firm, is seeing strong consumer acceptance of its single-serve Vital Stack Packets that provide a personalized dietary supplement experience.

Corals, worms and molluscs are potential omega-3 sources

Major breakthrough: Omega-3 discovery could ‘revolutionise’ understanding of production

11-May-2018 By Will Chu

The discovery of new, natural omega-3 sources could herald a 'very significant contribution' to global omega-3 production, after researchers discover that certain invertebrates are able to produce the fatty acid.

Usana to leverage social media success in China to revive sales in North America

07-May-2018 By Hank Schultz

Usana Health Sciences is planning to use social media platforms to energize its direct selling model in sluggish markets such as North America and Europe.

Krill oil shown to boost signaling pathway associated with muscle growth in study

04-May-2018 By Hank Schultz

A new pilot study has found that krill oil supplementation stimulates mTOR signaling in resistance-trained subjects, boosting its potential application as a sports nutrition ingredient.

Whittel out as Twinlab CEO; says she accomplished goals during tenure

03-May-2018 By Hank Schultz

Twinlab Consolidation Corporation and CEO Naomi Whittel have parted ways, a development both sides characterize as amicable.

Dr Low Dog: Nutrient testing is a key missing part of Western medical training

02-May-2018 By Stephen Daniells

The often-quoted message that "everyone gets everything they need by eating a healthy diet" is clearly not true, says Tieraona Low Dog, MD, but testing for micronutrient deficiencies / status in primary care remains very limited.

One month to go! Submit your entries for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards!

30-Apr-2018 By Stephen Daniells

The deadline for entries for the inaugural NutraIngredients-USA Awards is fast approaching, so make sure you submit your entries to be in with a chance of being recognized.

Twinlab / Reserveage launch new products for sleep, heart health, and for her

25-Apr-2018 By Stephen Daniells

The company used the recent Expo West show in Anaheim to discuss a raft of new products developed by collaborating with some big name experts.

Nutritional oils: Both short- and long-chain omega-3s backed for cholesterol upgrade

20-Apr-2018 By Nathan Gray

Consumption of omega-3 rich fatty fish and camelina oil could help drive beneficial changes in cholesterol, say researchers from Finland.

Olive oil backing: Academics back new online resource to promote health benefits

18-Apr-2018 By Cheryl Tay

Academics, nutritionists and pharmacist have given their backing to a new an online resource dedicated to increasing awareness of extra virgin olive oil and other olive products, and to combat 'misinformation' about fats and oils.

GOED says results of null trial on omega-3s’ effects on dry eye have been overstated

17-Apr-2018 By Hank Schultz

A recent NIH-funded study has clouded the issue of whether omega-3s can ameliorate the symptoms of dry eye disease.

As availability of Halal certified ingredients continues to rise, NoorVitamins shifts focus to optimizing formulations

16-Apr-2018 By Adi Menayang

It is easier to come across Halal-certified ingredients in the dietary supplement space today than it was when NoorVitamins started in 2011, CEO Dr. Mohamed Issa told NutraIngredients-USA.

Who’s your NutraChampion? Nominations open for our inaugural award

16-Apr-2018 By Stephen Daniells

In this year’s inaugural NutraIngredients-USA Awards we will honor those who have gone above and beyond for the betterment of the industry, and left a lasting impression for all to see.

Krill oil withdrawal by retailers opens up sustainability dialogue

16-Apr-2018 By Will Chu

UK health and beauty retailer Boots have become the latest target of a campaign by Greenpeace to halt the sale of Omega-3 supplements derived from krill oil fished in vulnerable marine areas.

Omega-3 and… eggshells? New joint support ingredient positioned for active individuals hits the market

13-Apr-2018 By Adi Menayang

Omega-3 and eggshell membranes have both been studied for their benefits on joints, so why not combine them? That’s the premise behind MOVE3, a new ingredient showcased at the SupplySide East show in Secaucus, NJ earlier this week.

Positivity reigns! Results of the 2nd annual NutraIngredients-USA reader survey

11-Apr-2018 By Stephen Daniells

Results of the 2nd annual NutraIngredients-USA reader survey are in, and the responses are hugely positive for the dietary supplements industry.

Antioxidant and amino acid supplementation has potential in treating early stage psychosis

11-Apr-2018 By Mary Ellen Shoup

Nutrient supplementation, specifically antioxidants and amino acids, could play a role in the treatment of the first episode of psychosis (referring to the first two to five years of a psychotic disorder) by reducing related symptoms, a systematic review...

Personalized diet and daily supplement of walnuts may lead to greater blood pressure reduction, study finds

11-Apr-2018 By Mary Ellen Shoup

Healthy dietary patterns that lead to a reduction in blood pressure (BP) may be best achieved with individualized dietary advice and certain food supplements, according to a study out of the University of Wollongong, School of Medicine in Wollongong,...

NEWS IN BRIEF

GNC partners with Rapid Nutrition to enter Australian market

05-Apr-2018 By Adi Menayang

Pittsburgh-headquartered retailer GNC announced today that its products are entering the Australian market through a partnership with Rapid Nutrition.

Omega-3 eggs: Team looking to boost heart-healthy fats in eggs reveal 'surprising' results

05-Apr-2018 By Tim Cutcliffe

Scientists looking to boost the levels of healthy fats in eggs have found that that increasing oleic acid - the main fatty acid found in olive oil - had an unexpected effect on levels of omega-3.

What role should dietary supplements play in the 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

04-Apr-2018 By Adi Menayang

It's the first time that the two federal departments in charge of drafting the Dietary Guidelines for Americans are seeking public comment. From companies like Nestlé to trade groups like the Council for Responsible Nutrition, we compiled a short...

Got what it takes to win a NutraIngredients-USA Award? Submit your entries!

03-Apr-2018 By Stephen Daniells

We are pleased to announce the launch of the NutraIngredients-USA Awards to honor the best and brightest in ingredients, finished products, companies, people, and initiatives in the dietary supplements and nutrition industries.

NATURAL PRODUCTS NEW ZEALAND SUMMIT 2018

China cross-border e-commerce access: 'Too early to say what will happen in 2019' – trade expert

02-Apr-2018 By Gary Scattergood

Exporters to China have been told to 'watch this space' over cross-border e-commerce rules, which provide the easiest access to the nation's soaring supplement market, but are due to end this year.

Department of Justice joins chorus asking court to turn down Amarin appeal

28-Mar-2018 By Hank Schultz

The US Department of Justice has filed an amicus brief in the Amarin case, asking a federal appeals court not to rule in favor of the drug maker’s attempt to force the International Trade Commission to hear its plea that certain concentrated omega-3 ingredients...

CRN, GOED file joint brief asking court to deny Amarin appeal in fish oils case

26-Mar-2018 By Hank Schultz

Two stakeholder groups have collaborated to file an amicus brief in the Amarin fish oils appeal, in which the drug maker is seeking to force the International Trade Commission to hear a case whereby the company is pursuing a ban on the importation of...

Omega-3 intake linked to lower risk of death and heart disease: Framingham data

20-Mar-2018 By Tim Cutcliffe

Omega-3 Index, but not total cholesterol, is closely linked to overall risk of death and cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to new population data from the Framingham Heart Study.

Aker Biomarine boosts research capability of krill harvesting vessels

14-Mar-2018 By Hank Schultz

Aker BioMarine has continued to invest in sustainability, including paying to send chief scientist Nils Hoem, PhD, on a three week trip to Antarctica to boost the onboard research capabilities of its vessels.

In conversation with Jas Krdzalic, CEO of BodyBuilding.com

‘Our content helps people not quit early on in their fitness journey’: BodyBuilding.com CEO

14-Mar-2018 By Stephen Daniells

NutraIngredients-USA traveled to Boise, Idaho to the HQ of BodyBuilding to catch up with its (relatively new) CEO, Jas Krdzalic, to talk about a wide variety of topics. In Part 3 we cover the company’s approach to education and content, and how these...

Coromega goes into sports space with packets of protein and MCT energy gel

13-Mar-2018 By Adi Menayang

The omega-3 specialist company Coromega launched its first products specifically positioned for sports at the Natural Products Expo West show in Anaheim, CA, last weekend.

Food applications a way to grow new consumers for omega-3s, exec says

12-Mar-2018 By Hank Schultz

The head of Norwegian company Pharma Marine said that creating new customers is the name of the game in the omega-3s business. Creating a new culinary oil enhanced with omega-3s will do this better than building a better soft gel product, he said.

Transition of Innophos into human nutrition company boosts sales, growth potential

07-Mar-2018 By Hank Schultz

Two strategic acquisitions in the human nutrition ingredient space are helping Innophos, a chemical company with a foundation in specialty phosphates, boost revenue and execute on its strategic vision.

Omega-3 trial fails to reproduce benefits on child reading and memory seen in earlier study

07-Mar-2018 By Tim Cutcliffe

Dietary supplementation with the omega-3 fatty acid DHA had no impact on reading, working memory or behaviour of under-performing UK schoolchildren, suggests new research that contradicts previous findings.

Could krill omega-3 offer boost to ‘world’s toughest’ triathletes?

07-Mar-2018 By Nathan Gray

A new research partnership between Aker BioMarine, the Pure Science Triathlon and Norseman will test the impact of krill oil omega-3s on the athletic performance and recovery of athletes taking part in one of the toughest full-distance triathlons in the...

More education will help realize huge potential for omega-3s in Latin America

07-Mar-2018 By Hank Schultz

Consumers in Latin America understand the general benefits of omega-3s. But there is a need for more education to help capture the huge potential for the ingredients in this region where the market is far from saturated.

Reports that say study shows fishing covers more than half of oceans greatly overstate impact, expert says

05-Mar-2018 By Hank Schultz

The interpretation of a recent fisheries report that could cloud the perception of marine ingredient sustainability has been debunked by fisheries expert Ray Hilborn, PhD.

Probiotics and fish oil during pregnancy could cut children’s allergy risk

02-Mar-2018 By Tim Cutcliffe

Allergy and eczema risk in infants and toddlers may be reduced if mothers take probiotics and fish oil supplements during pregnancy, suggest researchers.

Omega-3s: Consumer awareness is high and positive, but they need a reason to buy supplements

01-Mar-2018 By Stephen Daniells

While consumer awareness of the benefits of omega-3s is high and positive, consumer usage of dietary supplements is low, according to new data from focus groups funded by GOED.

Research piles up supporting role of omega-3s in eye health, expert says

26-Feb-2018 By Hank Schultz

Among dietary ingredients, carotenoids are the most visible players in eye health. But omega-3s play a key role as well, said a federally funded researcher who specializes in the topic.

Vitamin D plus olive oil could aid muscle repair

20-Feb-2018 By Tim Cutcliffe

While vitamin D is best known for its strengthening effect on bones, it may also help repair muscle fibres when consumed in conjunction with extra-virgin olive oil, new rodent data suggests.

Sciadonic acid takes topical route as first step in dietary ingredient development

19-Feb-2018 By Hank Schultz

The developers of sciadonic acid—a new to the market anti-inflammatory fatty acid—have pivoted to topical products as they search for partners to more fully develop the substance as a dietary ingredient.

Algarithm and Virun collaborate on O3 Smoothies to combat pill fatigue

19-Feb-2018 By Stephen Daniells

Retail shelves in the US and Canada will soon be stocking O3 Smoothies, decadent yet functional products delivering DHA omega-3 from algae and coconut MCTs.

Sat-fat diet harms the mind as well as the body: Mouse data

19-Feb-2018 By Tim Cutcliffe

Excessive consumption of saturated fat could result in anxiety and depression, according to new research in mice.