Omega-3s & nutritional oils

KD Pharma expects to triple revenue in US within the two years with new Nutribiolink partnership

08-Jan-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Germany’s KD Pharma is targeting strong growth in the US dietary supplements market after finalizing an agreement with Nutribiolink to commercialize its patented high-grade fish oils in the US.

FDA warns consumers about supplements making brain trauma protection claims

06-Jan-2014 By Hank Schultz

The Food and Drug Administration has put industry on notice that it won’t tolerate the rising tide of dietary supplement ingredients being marketed for their role in ameliorating the effects of traumatic brain injury.

We’re moving into omega-3 testing next, says Alkemist Labs CEO following successful 2013 and rebranding

06-Jan-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Costa Mesa-based Alkemist Labs is expanding its testing capabilities into the omega-3 sector, with the success of its label claim verification/ R&D division allowing for continued reinvestment.

Omega-3 DHA may help reduce energy intakes, but does this affect body weight?

03-Jan-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Twelve weeks of supplementation with the omega-3 fatty acid DHA may help reduce energy intakes in overweight and obese women, but the effects of this on body weight are uncertain.

Guest Article

CRN on silencing the critics with a dose of research

20-Dec-2013 By Steve Mister, President & CEO, Council for Responsible Nutrition

These are confusing times to be a dietary supplement consumer – one day, a particular nutrient is touted as a magic bullet, and the next it’s a waste of money. In this constant news cycle we live in, consumers are left even more puzzled about what’s really...

BCAAs, Vitamin Angels, and adulteration of botanicals: Key lessons from NutraIngredients-USA’s special editions – Part 2

20-Dec-2013 By Stephen DANIELLS

From brain health to muscle building, and from malnutrition to botanicals, our special editions have set record traffic levels for their in-depth articles and exclusive content. Here, we have the second part of our round-up of the key lessons from the...

2014 outlook for omega-3s: More positive science backing but also continued fallout from prostate cancer study

19-Dec-2013 By Hank Schultz

The coming year will see renewed challenges for the omega-3s sector, an industry leader said.  Among the challenges will be new attacks from the medical community as well as a continuing depression of the US market as a consequence of the publication...

Astaxanthin’s boom, magnesium’s explosion, and omega-3 sustainability: Key lessons from NutraIngredients-USA’s special editions – Part 1

19-Dec-2013 By Stephen DANIELLS

From omega-3s to malnutrition, and from minerals to botanicals, our special editions have set record traffic levels for their in-depth articles and exclusive content. Here, we have the first part of our round-up of the key lessons from the special editions.

Krill oil shows heart health benefits in humans: Aker’s ‘exciting’ study

19-Dec-2013 By Stephen DANIELLS

Daily supplements of krill oil may reduce triglyceride levels and boost heart health, says a new study with 300 people from Aker BioMarine Antarctic.

Editors’ picks: Our favorite articles of 2013

18-Dec-2013 By The NutraIngredients-USA team

We enjoy writing some articles more than others, whether it’s because of the subject, the impact for industry, the insights from commentators, or other reasons. But which articles did we enjoy writing the most and why?

Neptune, Aker end patent struggles with licensure agreement

17-Dec-2013 By Hank Schultz

Some things have seemed immutable: Death. Taxes. The Krill Wars. But the latter has (mostly) fallen off that list with the announcement this morning that fierce competitors Neptune Technologies & Bioressources and Aker BioMarine have reached an 11th-hour...

Purified omega-7 supplement hits market

13-Dec-2013 By Hank Schultz

A supplement called Cardia7, built around the benefits of omega-7 palmitoleic acid, a long chain fatty acid found in fish oil as well as sea buckthorn berries and macadamia nuts, has been launched by Ohio-based Omega Wonders.

USP monograph ‘strengthens krill’s position in the marketplace’: Suppliers

11-Dec-2013 By Stephen DANIELLS

A long-awaited monograph for krill oil from the Food Chemicals Codex of the US Pharmacopeia ‘will only strengthen krill’s position in the marketplace’, according to leading krill suppliers, but questions remain over some parameters and how individual...

Is krill more effective than fish oil for raising the omega-3 index?

10-Dec-2013 By Stephen DANIELLS

Supplements containing krill oil may be more effective at raising levels of the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA that accumulate in the red blood cells – the omega-3 index – than fish oil, says a new study from Enzymotec Ltd.

Canadian firm to bring encapsulated hemp oil ingredient to market for supplements, foods

09-Dec-2013 By Hank Schultz

Canadian firm Natural Splendid Ltd. is bringing to market a line of plant-based omega-3 products for supplements and functional foods based on technology developed at the University of British Columbia.

IFFO welcomes UK retailer support for responsible fish oil sourcing

09-Dec-2013 By Shane STARLING

UK retailers like Morrisons’, Sainsbury’s and Tesco are backing an international ‘responsible’ fish oil certification earned by 100 processing factories in 9 countries and representing 40% of global fish oil and fishmeal outputs.

Trade groups take 'supplements save health care costs' message to Capitol Hill

06-Dec-2013 By Hank Schultz

The Congressional Dietary Supplement Caucus in conjueciton with the leading dietary supplement industry associations held a briefing yesterday for members of Congress to drive home the point that supplements are not only good for users’ health, but good...

Convenient nutrition offers ‘co-opportunity’ for industry, says BASF VP

05-Dec-2013 By Stephen DANIELLS

Creative delivery forms offer significant opportunities for industry to increase compliance with dietary supplements, says BASF’s Samy Jandali.

‘An intriguing and unexpected hypothesis’: Could green vegetables boost efficacy of omega-3 supplements?

03-Dec-2013 By Stephen DANIELLS

Pairing omega-3 supplements with a diet rich in dark green vegetables may boost omega-3 levels in red blood cells, suggests new data that raises 'an intriguing and unexpected hypothesis'.

Low fat, high fish oil diet may benefit men with prostate cancer: Study

25-Nov-2013 By Nathan Gray

A low-fat diet in combination with supplementation with omega-3 rich fish oil may be associated with lower levels of pro-inflammatory substances and reduced cell progression scores in men with prostate cancer, research has suggested.

Dispatches from SupplySide West 2013

Qualitas defends design of study comparing its algal EPA ingredient with krill oil

22-Nov-2013 By Hank Schultz

Omega-3 ingredients sourced from algae has been a rising trend in the marketplace, and EPA-only products are an even newer development.  Israel-based Qualitas Health is covering both bases with the launch of its new ingredient branded as Almega PL.

Increased omega-3 levels may boost behavior, attention, and literacy in ADHD children: Study

19-Nov-2013 By Stephen DANIELLS

Increasing the levels of DHA and EPA omega-3s in red blood cells by dietary supplementation may improve attention, literacy, and behavior in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), says a new study from Australia.

Krill study suggests anti-aging potential

14-Nov-2013 By Nathan Gray

Supplementation with krill powder could help to prevent age-related declines in weight and energy by altering important metabolic pathways, according to new research in mice.

Omega Protein forms new division to further concentrate on human nutrition segment

13-Nov-2013 By Hank Schultz

Omega Protein Corporation has continued its push to become a more stable, diversified company focused increasingly on human nutrition by forming an entire division devoted to the sector called Nutegrity. The new division, which debuts at the Supply Side...

AlaskOmega set to make omega-3 sustainability splash in European market

11-Nov-2013 By Hank Schultz

Ohio-based fish oil supplier Organic Technologies is expanding its distribution into Europe.  But instead of trading on the “made in USA” angle that plays well for its AlaskOmega ingredients domestically and elsewhere in the world, the company plans to...

I-522 effort a victory regardless of outcome, says Stonyfield Farms chairman

08-Nov-2013 By Hank Schultz

I-522 is a victory for the proponents of GMO labeling, no matter how the final polls might turn out, attendees on a United Natural Products Alliance webinar were told yesterday.

Could fish oil supply dip provide added opportunity for krill?

07-Nov-2013 By Hank Schultz

Uneven supply in the fish oil market has had an effect on store shelves, according to Royal DSM, one of the world’s biggest suppliers.  Could that create a bigger opening for alternative sources such as krill?  It’s too early to say for sure, but krill...

Nordic Naturals enters probiotic space to address ‘critical, foundational digestive health issue’

05-Nov-2013 By Stephen Daniells

Omega-3 specialist Nordic Naturals has entered the probiotics space with the launch of its Nordic Probiotic product to promote digestive system balance and immune support.

GOED slams review that questions omega-3 safety: ‘Evidence shows that over three grams of EPA + DHA can be consumed without adverse health effects’

01-Nov-2013 By Stephen Daniells

A new review that questions the safety of excessive doses of omega-3 fatty acids has been slammed by GOED for relying on animal data and ignoring extensive safety reports from around the world.

Omega-3 may have benefits for dry AMD: Pilot Study

31-Oct-2013 By Nathan Gray

Supplementation with EPA-rich omega-3 fatty acids could help battle inflammation in the macula and therefore improve the vision in patients with dry Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD), according to the findings of a new pilot study.

Glanbia launches next generation flax protein powder for bars, cereals & beverages

23-Oct-2013 By Stephen Daniells

Glanbia Nutritionals has launched a new flax protein powder for protein fortification for use in a range of applications including bars, clusters, cereals and beverages.

Special Edition: Brain-boosting ingredients

Global brain health market pushing $2bn mark as Asia and supplements shine

22-Oct-2013 By Shane Starling

Sales of brain health boosting food supplements like omega-3s, the B vitamin group, vitamin C and phosphatidylserine are driving the category toward sales of €2bn globally, even as brain-boosting foods and beverages have endured a flat period.

Special edition: Brain boosting ingredients

Battling cognitive decline: Where do we stand?

22-Oct-2013 By Nathan Gray

Cognitive impairments have been long linked to the development of dementia and memory problems in the elderly. However, recent research has begun to suggest that nutrition can play a vital role in protecting against such declines. In this special edition...

Special Edition: Brain Boosting Ingredients

EPA stands alone as a depression fighter

22-Oct-2013 By Hank Schultz

Omega 3s have been studied for their effect on cognitive health for decades. The science linking EPA with this health indication is less well developed than that for DHA, but new results are coming to the fore all the time, experts say.

EPA-only nutraceuticals ride pharma's coattails into marketplace

21-Oct-2013 By Hank Schultz

EPA-only ingredients and products are gaining traction in the supplements marketplace as more scientific evidence piles up for the ingredient as a standalone entity, independent of its source in oils that contain both EPA and DHA omega-3s.

Neptune notches loss as it strives to maintain market share

16-Oct-2013 By Hank Schultz

Neptune Technologies and Bioressources, the pioneer in the krill oil sector, has reported a second quarter loss as it recovers from the destruction of its sole production facility.  The company will have some work to do to regain market share once it...

New test said to solve problem of false rancidity positives in flavored fish oils

14-Oct-2013 By Hank Schultz

A new test for flavored fish oils that solves the problem of false rancidity readings could be a big win for industry, sources say.

Omega-3 supplements linked to younger biological age in older people

08-Oct-2013 By Stephen DANIELLS

Supplements of omega-3s may slow cellular ageing in older people with mild cognitive impairment, according to results of a pilot randomized clinical trial

Neptune, Rimfrost end patent dispute, enter into krill oil supply agreement

03-Oct-2013 By Hank Schultz

The lengthy court battles in the krill sector took a new turn when the category’s newest entrant, Rimfrost, settled a patent dispute and entered into a supply agreement with Neptune Technologies and Bioressources, the company that first brought krill...

Does new study cast doubt on omega-3 brain benefits?

27-Sep-2013 By Nathan Gray

Consumption of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids may not offer protection against cognitive declines, according to new study. However researchers have warned that the findings should not mean that we think omega-3 has no effect.

First omega 3s shot hits market with Oceans Omega's emulsion technology

26-Sep-2013 By Hank Schultz

Omega 3s will be swimming in uncharted waters with the launch of what Oceans Omega believes is the first shot product featuring EPA and DHA from fish oil.

New algae omega 3s player Qualitas goes head to head with krill

25-Sep-2013 By Hank Schultz

When Qualitas Health debuts its EPA algal oil at Supply Side West in November it says it believes it will be the only algal omega-3s source based on polar lipids on the market. And to demonstrate the ingredient’s effectiveness, the company has released...

Infographic: Dietary supplements for smart prevention

23-Sep-2013

Dietary supplement regimens may save hundreds of millions of dollars – and in some cases billions – of healthcare savings by reducing the number of disease-associated medical events, says a new report, but what do those numbers look like?

CRN Survey: 85% of US adults confident in the safety, quality and effectiveness of dietary supplements

23-Sep-2013 By Stephen DANIELLS

Two-thirds of US adults continue to take dietary supplements, with consumer confidence in the products remaining high, says the 2013 Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) Consume Survey on Dietary Supplements.

‘Game changing’ economic report: Supplements could save billions of dollars in health care costs

23-Sep-2013 By Stephen DANIELLS

Dietary supplement regimens may reduce the number of disease-associated medical events, representing the potential for hundreds of millions of dollars – and in some cases billions – of savings, according to a new report by Frost & Sullivan and commissioned...

Valensa teams with Algaeon for algae-based nutraceuticals

17-Sep-2013

Florida-based Valensa International has signed a multi-year, multi-million-dollar agreement with algae-based supplement maker Algaeon Inc. to bring “condition-specific” nutraceuticals to the marketplace. 

‘Timely’ research: Higher omega-3 levels linked to lower risk of depressive symptoms

17-Sep-2013 By Stephen DANIELLS

American women with higher blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids have a 49% reduction in risk of elevated depressive symptoms, a result that has been hailed as ‘timely’ by a leading industry expert.

Big interview: Sarah Wallace, co-founder, the good bean

Chickpeas are the new chia, says the boss of The Good Bean. Welcome to the next generation of high-protein snacking

16-Sep-2013 By Elaine WATSON

After spending years marketing products from Luna Bars and PopChips to thinkThin bars, The Good Bean co-founder Sarah Wallace knew a thing or two about building healthy snacking brands before she decided to put her money where her mouth is and go it alone...

Krill oil now no. 2 omega-3 source behind fish oil, Aker says

12-Sep-2013 By Hank Schultz

Momentum is a hard thing to acquire in the nutraceutical business, but once you have it, it seems to feed on itself.  So it seems with krill oil, which is now the second-best selling form of omega-3s for supplements after fish oil, according to krill...

More omega-3 may reduce symptoms of ADHD: Rat study

11-Sep-2013

There is a clear connection between the intake of omega-3 fatty acids and declines in ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) symptoms in rats, according to new research.