Omega-3s & nutritional oils

Fish oil supplements show endothelial health benefits

18-Sep-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Supplements of fish oil may beneficially modify markers of endothelial health, says a new study from scientists from the University of Reading, UK.

Group forms to clarify roles of vitamins and minerals in diet

15-Sep-2014 By Hank Schultz

A new group called the Global Nutrition & Health Alliance has formed with the mission to clarify the role of food fortification and nutritional supplementation. The issue of the role of these nutrients in the diet is still a matter of some confusion,...

Canadian firm Solarvest signs up German partners to produce organic algal DHA oil

12-Sep-2014 By Hank Schultz

Canadian algae technology firm Solarvest has entered into agreements to produce its omega-3 algae products in the EU. The products will comply with both USDA and EU organic certification requirements, a company official said.

Nordic Naturals boosts offerings for 'niche' sports market

12-Sep-2014 By Hank Schultz

Nordic Naturals has extended its line of omega-3 supplements that are NSF Certified for Sport with a liquid form of its Omega-D3 Sport line, which the company says is the first liquid omega-3 product to be so certified.

Omega-3 may reduce epilepsy seizures

11-Sep-2014 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Low doses of omega-3 rich fish oil may reduce epilepsy seizure frequency by around a third, according to research published in the British Medical Journal.

GOED confident of success with omega-3 – blood pressure health claim

11-Sep-2014 By Stephen Daniells

A health claim petition filed by the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED) with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been opened for public comment.

Products aimed at kids is a bright spot in murky omega-3s sales picture, emulsion manufacturer says

10-Sep-2014 By Hank Schultz

Products targeting children is a bright spot in the otherwise murky sales picture for omega-3s, said an executive with Coromega, a company that markets omega-3 emulsion products.

Omega-3s and vitamin D first focus for Global Nutrition & Health Alliance

10-Sep-2014 By Shane STARLING

The just-formed Global Nutrition & Health Alliance (GNHA) is tackling intake levels for vitamin D and omega-3 as the group formed by medical and health experts kicks into life.

Omega Protein acquires oil-based ingredient supplier Bioriginal

09-Sep-2014 By Hank Schultz

Omega Protein Corporation has continued the diversification of the company with the acquisition of Canadian firm Bioriginal Food & Science Corp., which offers a range of plant and marine-based omega-3 supplement ingredients.

Rimfrost going under the krill fishery sustainability knife (again)

09-Sep-2014 By Shane STARLING

Norway’s Olympic Seafood-owned krill phospholipid and omega-3 supplier Rimfrost is under assessment from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) - a €300,000 process it expects to complete by the “middle of next year”.

'Intriguing': Fish oil supplements linked to improved exercise economy

08-Sep-2014 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplements of an EPA-rich fish oil may boost exercise economy, a predictor of endurance exercise performance, says a new study from Japan.

Omega-3s, cognitive health, and Dr Oz: NutraIngredients-USA’s top articles of the summer

04-Sep-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

It’s been an interesting summer for the dietary supplements industry, and we’re taking a look back at some of the lessons from the summer to keep front of mind as we head into the busy fall period.

Omega-3 reduces anti-social behaviour in kids: Long term study

04-Sep-2014 By Anne Bruce

High-dose omega-3 supplementation can reduce anti-social behaviour in children - and alter parent attitudes - a 2-year study has found.

‘Fish and algal oil are practical sources of DHA, but it’s premature to say if one is better’: GOED VP on new study

03-Sep-2014 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements containing omega-3-rich algal oil were more effective at boosting DHA levels in omnivores than fish oil supplements, says a new open-label randomized pilot study with 31 healthy adults.

Special edition: LATAM

Young, urban Brazilians driving country's vitamin and supplement sales: Euromonitor

02-Sep-2014 By Maggie Hennessy

Last year, sales of vitamins and dietary supplements in Brazil increased by 9%, reaching R$3.2 billion ($1.4 billion), as a growing cohort of younger consumers seek a healthy lifestyle and take a more preventive approach to wellness, according to a report...

Low dose omega-3s and sterols effective for triglyceride and cholesterol reductions: Unilever study

28-Aug-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

A combination of low dose omega-3s and plant sterols can effectively reduce both cholesterol and triglyceride levels in people with elevated cholesterol levels, says a new study that should allay fears over omega-3s negating the effects of sterols.

DSM to increase omega-3s capacity in light of dietary reference intake review

28-Aug-2014 By Hank Schultz

The move by Canadian and US health authorities to look at the establishment of a dietary reference intake for omega-3s will be a boon both for public health and the health of the market for these important nutrients, omega-3s supplier DSM says. The company...

Krill sustainability backed in 18 month review

28-Aug-2014 By Shane STARLING

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has backed the sustainability of Norwegian firm Aker Biomarine’s Antarctic krill fishing activities, with improved scores.

New Omega-3 product sourced from Alaskan Pollock stresses freshness, sustainability, traceability

25-Aug-2014 By Hank Schultz

A new omega-3 product sourced from Alaskan Pollock has hit the market. Offered by Seattle-based American Marine Ingredients, the new ingredient is in the form of a finished product branded as 54°North Omega-3 with Vitamin D3.

Russia removes dietary supplements from import ban list

21-Aug-2014 By Kacey Culliney

Russia has amended its ‘total embargo’ on western food imports to exclude dietary supplements, vitamin and mineral mixes, protein concentrates and dietary fibers.

Sea buckthorn oil backed for vaginal dryness relief

18-Aug-2014 By Oliver Nieburg

Skin hydrating sea buckthorn oil supplements may also combat vaginal dryness, according to research commissioned by Finnish firm Aromtech.

Study: omega-3 uptake higher in women; we must account for gender in research, GOED VP says

18-Aug-2014 By Maggie Hennessy

A study aiming to determine the effect of taking multivitamin and fish oil supplements together on the uptake of omega-3s into the blood cells found that gender contributes to uptake levels, with higher LC n-3 PUFA uptake in women.

Neptune's rebuilt krill oil plant reaches 50-ton capacity milestone

14-Aug-2014 By Hank Schultz

Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc. continues its recovery from the fire that destroyed its lone krill oil extraction facility as the rebuilt plant in Sherbooke, Quebec reached a production milestone of 50 metric tons annualized capacity.

Youngevity records strong growth in both multilevel supplement marketing and coffee roasting segments

14-Aug-2014 By Hank Schultz

Youngevity International, a multilevel marketer of nutritional supplements as well as a bulk coffee roaster, reported big increases in net revenue and gross profit in its second quarter of 2014, driven mostly by organic growth aided by acquisitions.

Tree nuts can improve glycemic control in type 2 diabetics: review

14-Aug-2014 By Maggie Hennessy

A review of 12 clinical trials found that daily intake of tree nuts improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes.

Functional food giving supplements a run for their money: Packaged Facts

12-Aug-2014 By Maggie Hennessy

After taking a hit due to recent negative press and a consumer shift toward more use of functional food and beverages, the US nutritional supplements market will see growth return to just over 6% per year through 2018, when sales will reach $16.4 billion,...

Red Queen Rules: Understanding nutra space acquisition and evolution

11-Aug-2014 By Dr Matthew Jones

By analysing the long-lasting commitments and acquisition activity of major companies Dr Matthew Jones at CPL Business Consultants uses the Red Queen theory to develop an understanding of their corporate mind-set and appetite for acquisitions and partnerships...

Practitioners ignore bad press, continue to recommend omega-3s, survey finds

08-Aug-2014 By Hank Schultz

Despite recent negative publicity surrounding omega-3s, a new survey has found that practitioners who commonly recommend supplements to their patients still strongly support the use of omega-3s.

Omega Protein's animal nutrition sector carries it through headwinds that have beset other omega-3 suppliers

08-Aug-2014 By Hank Schultz

Omega Protein Corporation reported a strong second quarter 2014 with revenue up 72% year-over-year. The rise was mostly attributable to higher sales of fish oil and fish meal into the animal feed markets.

Stressed men may benefit from soy-based phosphatidylserine, say researchers

08-Aug-2014 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Soy-based phosphatidylserine may normalise the stress reactions of the nervous system and hormone glands in highly stressed males, according to research.

Integrated strategy helps Vitamin Shoppe power through soft patch

06-Aug-2014 By Hank Schultz

Vitamin Shoppe, Inc. posted increased sales in the second quarter of its 2014 fiscal year, in line with analysts’ expectations. The company fell slightly short of earnings expectations as the company dealt with softness that has affected the supplement...

Eating more fish linked to lower cognitive decline in the over 65s

06-Aug-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Consuming more fish could significantly reduce the annual rate of cognitive decline in older adults, says a new study from researchers at the University of North Carolina and Duke University.

CRN, NPA submit comments on FDA's proposed changes to food, supplement labels

05-Aug-2014 By Hank Schultz

Both the Council for Responsible Nutrition and the Natural Products Association have submitted a comments on FDA’s proposed revisions for food and dietary supplement labels.

DSM Q2 nutrition profits slip 11% as key markets struggle

05-Aug-2014 By Shane STARLING

Sales slipped 6% and net profits 11% in Q2 for DSM’s human and animal nutrition arm as adverse currency movements, a slow US vitamins and omega-3 food supplements market and the Asian botulism infant formula scare affected earnings.

‘Not enough people are talking about nutrition and brain function’, says DSM's VP of Science, Communication & Advocacy

05-Aug-2014 By Stephen Daniells

Vitamins and the omega-3 DHA are a ‘viable alternative approach to delaying brain aging’, says a new review of the scientific literature, but are people talking about nutrition and brain function?

Nutraceutical International bounces back from poor Q2 to notch 9.5% net sales increase

04-Aug-2014 By Hank Schultz

Nutraceutical International Corporation returned to its record of strong financial performance fueled by acquisitions with the release of its third quarter 2014 results. The company notched a 9.5% year-over-year net sales increase. This comes after...

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Olive & coconut oils may improve intestinal absorption of lutein in mice

04-Aug-2014 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Olive and coconut oils may improve the intestinal absorption of lutein, according to research in mice.

Nutrition Facts overhaul is a missed opportunity for long chain omega-3s EPA and DHA, says GOED

04-Aug-2014 By Elaine Watson

The FDA’s overhaul of the Nutrition Facts panel misses a public health opportunity by prohibiting firms from evening highlighting long chain omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA on the panel on a voluntary basis, says GOED, the Global Organization for EPA...

‘Specific strategies are needed to boost omega-3 intakes,’ says Pharmavite study. ‘We have a campaign to change the conversation,’ says GOED

04-Aug-2014 By Stephen Daniells

With a large percentage of American adults not meeting recommendations for omega-3 consumption, the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED) is calling on more support from industry for its initiative to change the popular conversation around...

Application of true liposomes restricted by cost, manufacturer says

29-Jul-2014 By Hank Schultz

Liposomal technology would seem to offer huge advantages for the many hard-to-absorb ingredients that pepper the dietary supplement marketplace. But the high cost of the technology has retarded its growth in the market, an expert said.

Irish firm moves on omega-3, omega-6 encapsulation

29-Jul-2014 By Anne Bruce

Irish encapsulation specialist AnaBio has lodged a patent for encapsulation of long-chain fatty acids for use in infant formula and elsewhere.

Is Danone feeling the need for Mead?

28-Jul-2014 By Shane STARLING

Danone shares rose today as rumours strengthened the French dairy giant would sell its medical and paediatric nutrition business (Nutricia), but is the firm streamlining its activities around its core foods businesses or just shifting infant-medical...

Omega Protein takes issue with 'success' of menhaden limits

25-Jul-2014 By Hank Schultz

Ben Landry, director of public affairs for Omega Protein corporation, took issue with the way a Pew Charitable Trusts writer characterized the menhaden fishing quotas that have been place for the past year. The quotas have not been uniformly enforced...

Verde Media forges ahead on production of low-cost microbial omega-3s

23-Jul-2014 By Hank Schultz

Verde Media Group is moving forward with construction of a pilot plant in Asia that will validate its production technology that the company said will yield lower cost omega-3s from heterotrophic algae.

Age-related macular degeneration may start as early as 35: Cohort study

22-Jul-2014 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

An early form of the eye condition age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can occur in people as young as 35, according to German researchers.

Supplement line launches based on phospholipid nano sphere delivery system

22-Jul-2014 By Hank Schultz

NanoSphere Health Sciences has formally launched its line of liquid dietary supplements called Evolve Nutrients that employs its lipid-based delivery technology promising more rapid absorption and better bioavailability.

Special edition: Cognitive health

Cognitive health claims range from sublime to ridiculous, experts say

18-Jul-2014 By Hank Schultz

When it comes to what’s an allowable claim in the realm of cognitive health, ignorance and confusion abound, experts say.

Arizona center emerges as hotbed of algae innovation

17-Jul-2014 By Hank Schultz

An institute in Arizona has emerged as one of the world’s foremost centers of research on algae production. Called the Arizona Center for Algae Research and Innovation (AzCATI), the organization helps companies validate technologies in an effort to get...

Neptune's losses steepen as company nears end of recovery phase

17-Jul-2014 By Hank Schultz

Neptune Technologies and Bioressources absorbed a steep loss in the first quarter of its fiscal year as the company nears the end of its recovery from an explosion and fire that destroyed its lone production plant. Net loss for the quarter was $5.3 million,...