Omega-3s & nutritional oils

Brazilian regulatory overhaul will benefit omega-3s, consultant says

16-Feb-2018 By Hank Schultz

The outlook for omega-3s in Latin America is bright, according to a consultant experienced in the region. In particular, there is regulatory acceptance for these ingredients across the continent.

Special Edition: Innovation in Dietary Supplements

Despite hubbub surrounding functional foods, innovation in solid delivery forms still churning

15-Feb-2018 By Hank Schultz

While many observers say functional food delivery modes are the wave of the future, capsules, softgels and tablets will always be the mainstay of the dietary supplement industry, and innovation is continuing even in this legacy delivery mode.

More research on omega-3s in muscle building, healthy aging and brain health called for, expert says

15-Feb-2018 By Hank Schultz

Research continues to pile up on omega-3s but within that mountain of data, gaps start to appear. Expert Kevin Tipton, PhD, told us about three areas where more research is needed: In muscle growth, in healthy aging and in brain health.

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Where’s the innovation in dietary supplements? Part 2: From delivery to personalization

15-Feb-2018 By Stephen Daniells

In part 2 of my two part series on innovation, I will look at innovation in delivery techniques and the rise of customization and personalization in dietary supplements.

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Where’s the innovation in dietary supplements? Part 1: From supply chain to new science

15-Feb-2018 By Stephen Daniells

A couple of years ago the CEOs of some of the industry’s specialist retailers were lamenting what they saw as a lack of innovation in dietary supplements, but there is much to be excited about in dietary supplements and innovation is everywhere.

GOED’s Ismail: Critics cannot dismiss the totality of evidence for omega-3s with a single trial

14-Feb-2018 By Stephen Daniells

The next few years could be a turbulent time for the omega-3 industry with results from several very large randomized control trials due to be published, but regardless of the results the totality of the evidence still supports significant benefits from...

New ownership to help EPAX secure supply, speed innovation, exec says

13-Feb-2018 By Hank Schultz

After a journey through various forms of corporate ownership, omega-3 supplier EPAX has come full circle, landing with a company that understands fishing and the business of extracting ingredients from fish, an executive says.

Understanding WeChat critical to success in Chinese e-commerce, expert says

13-Feb-2018 By Hank Schultz

Exporters of dietary supplements into China need to be familiar with that country's dominant WeChat social media platform if they want to thrive, an industry association executive said.

Ismail implores omega-3 industry to show leadership in supporting science, consumer research

12-Feb-2018 By Hank Schultz

In his final address to the omega-3 sector as a whole, outgoing GOED executive director Adam Ismail said the industry has unlimited potential, which it can reach only if it bands together to control its message and support the ingredients’ health benefits...

High DHA fish oils linked to immune boost in humans

06-Feb-2018 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplementation with high DHA fish oil concentrate may support a healthy immune response in middle-aged obese adults, according to data from a new pilot study on humans.

Bay Area brand Ample wants to redefine ‘meal replacements’

06-Feb-2018 By Adi Menayang

Ample’s founder and CEO Connor Young isn’t so keen on the term ‘meal replacement.’ “The term makes it seem as if we’re trying to replace a food—this is a meal, just in a liquid form,” he told NutraIngredients-USA.

Arjuna’s Amaranth sets green criteria in unearthing nitrate-rich extract

06-Feb-2018 By Will Chu

Botanical specialist Arjuna reveals how a sustainable approach to cultivating a nitrate-rich plant extract is reaping rewards, producing an ingredient that has found uses in energy bars and nutrition powders.

Distribution deal with Stratum Nutrition to help ramp up clinical trials, product development of Ahiflower omega-3 oil

05-Feb-2018 By Adi Menayang

Missouri-based Stratum Nutrition entered an agreement with North Carolina company Natures Crops International to distribute the latter’s Ahiflower omega-3 ingredient in North America. According to an executive, the partnership will help increase clinical...

Personalization mostly a matter of statistical analysis for Styr Labs founder

02-Feb-2018 By Hank Schultz

The application of statistical techniques to personalized nutrition has allowed Sergio Radovcic, founder of supplement marketer Styr Labs, to take the concept to new levels of sophistication.

Industry groups cite flaws in JAMA Cardiology paper downplaying omega-3’s cardiovascular benefits

01-Feb-2018 By Adi Menayang

Dietary supplement industry groups have heavily criticized a new meta-analysis in JAMA Cardiology that concluded that omega-3 fatty acid supplementation had no significant impact on fatal or nonfatal coronary heart disease or any major vascular events.

Building science backs sea buckthorn’s cardiovascular, antioxidant benefits

31-Jan-2018 By Adi Menayang

A researcher at Poland’s University of Lodz compiled and reviewed the existing scientific literature of sea buckthorn (Elaeagnus rhamnoides) oil’s health benefits, concluding that, though more research is needed, there’s a strong case for its cardioprotective...

NutraIngredients-USA 2018 predictions, Part 2: From CBD, Amazon, personalization & more

31-Jan-2018 By Stephen Daniells

Carrying on from Part 1 yesterday, we round out our predictions for the US dietary supplements industry in 2018, including CBD, transparency, personalized nutrition, Amazon, the food-supplement interface, and Congress.

‘Record breaking’ year for Lonza as company continues Capsugel integration

31-Jan-2018 By Nathan Gray

Swiss pharmaceutical and nutritional ingredients player Lonza beat 2017 earnings expectations, but forecast a rise in operating profit margin this year that fell short of analysts’ hopes, knocking its shares.

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LifeVantage rides wave of single-serve supplements with Vitality Stack Packets launch

30-Jan-2018 By Adi Menayang

Multi-level marketing supplement firm LifeVantage is now offering a single-serve packet format for its Vitality Stack line.

NutraIngredients-USA 2018 predictions, Part 1: The microbiome, adaptogens, nootropics & more

30-Jan-2018 By Stephen Daniells

As the New Year begins, NutraIngredients-USA looks at some of the big trends, hot ingredients, and strong influences affecting the US dietary supplements industry in 2018.

Aker finally achieves scale necessary to boost growth of krill category, CEO says

25-Jan-2018 By Hank Schultz

In a relentless pursuit of 'scale', Aker BioMarine has now become the world's undisputed leader in krill oil supply. The purpose is not mere aggrandizement, but rather, to have the necessary wherewithal to grow the category with science...

Higher omega-3 concentration possibly associated with lower heart disease risk: Study

24-Jan-2018 By Cheryl Tay

A high concentration of serum omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids may lead to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, according to researchers in China.

Neptune to partner in researching krill oil as CBD carrier, bioavailability enhancer

23-Jan-2018 By Hank Schultz

Neptune Technologies and Bioressources has concluded a partnership to research krill oil combinations with CBD for wellness products as well as possible medical cannabis applications.

Aker BioMarine acquires Enzymotec’s krill oil business as Frutarom completes main takeover

22-Jan-2018 By Nathan Gray

One of Frutarom’s first actions upon completing its acquisition of Enzymotec is to offload its krill business to Aker in a €21.6 million deal, the company confirmed in a statement.

Benexia CEO: “The plant-based blends industry is booming and we want to be a partner for new product development for our customers.”

Chia supplier Benexia enters finished product space with launch of supplements and packaged food line

19-Jan-2018 By Adi Menayang

Chilean chia supplier Benexia announced earlier this month that it is launching a line of omega-3 softgel supplements, as well as a line of chia-based packaged food under the brand Sow.

Omega-3's bone health benefits underlined in hip fracture meta-analysis

19-Jan-2018 By Gary Scattergood

Higher intake of fish and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs) is linked to a lower risk of hip fractures.

Omega-3 player Croda acquires Canadian firm specializing in marine microbes

16-Jan-2018 By Hank Schultz

UK-based chemical giant Croda has announced the acquisition of a Canadian microbial technology company on Prince Edward Island.

Ismail to step down as GOED leader

11-Jan-2018 By Hank Schultz

After more than 10 years guiding the most successful organization of its type within the supplements industry, Adam Ismail has announced he will step down as the executive director of GOED at the end of February.

Study on Chinese children suggests eating more fish boosts sleep which in turn improves IQ scores

10-Jan-2018 By Hank Schultz

A recent population cohort study on Chinese schoolchildren suggests that higher fish consumption improves cognitive function via a novel mediating mechanism: improved sleep.

Finding true innovation in supplement industry requires some digging, expert says

10-Jan-2018 By Hank Schultz

Is the tide of innovation in the dietary supplement industry waxing or waning? An expert says that there is plenty of innovation happening if you are willing to look hard enough.

Thorne continues push on testing front with deal to develop AI bioinformatics platform

09-Jan-2018 By Hank Schultz

Thorne has teamed with two bioinformatics experts to found Pillar Health, with a plan to create an artificial intelligence wellness platform that will provide an integrated molecular portrait and optimized recommendations for individuals’ health.

Benexia introduces new 'low moisture' chia ingredient

09-Jan-2018 By Adi Menayang

Chilean chia company Benexia announced a new specification for its chia products, called Benexia Chia Low Moisture, which involves a proprietary kill-step recently validated by third-party lab Covance.

Multivitamin plus omega-3s may be ‘safe, economical and effective means for lowering diabetes risk’: Study

08-Jan-2018 By Stephen Daniells

People at high risk of developing diabetes may benefits from combined supplementation with multivitamins with omega-3s, according to a new study.

Omega-3s and heart rate: Meta-analysis provides ‘strong clinical evidence’ for benefits

05-Jan-2018 By Stephen Daniells

Data from 51 randomized controlled trials support the ability of the omega-3s eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) to reduce heart rate, report researchers from Soochow University (China) and DSM Nutritional Products.

Mediterranean diet could inspire functional food development to tackle type 2 diabetes: Review

05-Jan-2018 By Cheryl Tay

Components of the Mediterranean diet could provide a multi-component model for functional foods to combat type 2 diabetes, according to a recent review.

What’s on NutraIngredients-USA's calendar for 2018?

04-Jan-2018 By Stephen Daniells

From weight management to deep dives into sports nutrition, multivitamins, beauty-from-within, personalized nutrition, botanicals, omega-3s, probiotics, and more, Nutraingredients-USA’s 2018 editorial calendar of special editions spans the hottest trends...

Omega-3 may protect against DNA damage in vascular cells: Study

02-Jan-2018 By Stephen Daniells

The potential heart health benefits of omega-3s may be linked (in part at least) to their ability to protect the DNA in the cells lining blood vessels, according to a study from Japanese researchers.

Seafood company Cooke Inc. acquires Omega Protein Corporation for $500 million

20-Dec-2017 By Adi Menayang

Century-old Omega Protein, which specializes in menhaden-derived oils for use in nutraceuticals, food fortification, and animal feeds, was bought for $500 million by Canadian fishery company Cooke.

VIDEO: What's your vision for the future of food?

19-Dec-2017 By Elaine Watson

From entrepreneurs pioneering new farming methods and food technologies, to big brands adjusting to the changing landscape, FOOD VISION USA 2017 brought together a wide cross-section of industry players to explore how the industry is facing the challenges...

Link between fast food and ‘bad’ cholesterol reinforced

19-Dec-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

Regular fast food consumption means more calories, less nutrients, suggests research published in Archives of Disease in Childhood.

Guest article

The Year in Omega-3s

18-Dec-2017 By Adam Ismail, Executive Director, GOED

Optimism and uncertainty seemed to define the omega-3 universe in 2017, which may seem strange since these two attributes are seemingly at opposite ends of an emotional spectrum. However, when an industry has gone through the type of turbulence the omega-3...

OmegaQuant gets official imprimatur for Omega-3 Index test

14-Dec-2017 By Hank Schultz

Official FDA acknowledgment of a test for omega-3 levels could boost the overall market, according to experts.

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New Year and a New Shot at Responsibility

14-Dec-2017 By Steve Mister, president & CEO of the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN)

One of the year’s highlights for me was getting to see Hamilton in New York City. (And by the way, it really was terrific—everything that I expected and more!) One of the many things that stayed with me from the show was the question “Who tells your story?”...

Neptune takes MaxSimil delivery technology into sports channel

12-Dec-2017 By Hank Schultz

Neptune Technologies and Bioressources has extended the application of its MaxSimil omega-3 enhanced absorption fish oils into a new product category—sports nutrition—via an agreement with a high profile Canadian strength trainer.

Amarin files appeal and technical writ to try to force ITC to consider fish oils complaint

05-Dec-2017 By Hank Schultz

Amarin Pharmaceuticals Inc. has appealed the decision by the US International Trade Commission not to hear its case in which it had sought to prevent the import of some omega-3 dietary supplements. The company also filed a technical writ to try to force...

Enriched ALA-rich linseed oil increased dietary fat oxidation, study finds

04-Dec-2017 By Adi Menayang

Researchers in Japan found that study participants who consumed linseed oil enriched with diacylglycerol experienced higher fat oxidation than after consuming regular linseed oil, suggesting that the modified linseed oil may be beneficial to combat obesity....

Omega-3 may keep your gut bacteria in balance: Mouse data

04-Dec-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

Mice deprived of omega-3 in their diet experience significant disruption to their gut bacteria make-up, new data suggests from the APC Microbiome Institute suggests.

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