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Whether fish-derived or vegetarian, omega-3 has become a household term. Supplement sales continue to grow, and more and more foods are being fortified with the healthy fatty acids. But getting omega-3 foods into the mainstream remains a challenge. |
Weekly comment
Are health claims curbing freedom of speech?
21-Sep-2009 - The US FDA is being sued over its health claims regime – actions that are unlikely to succeed according to most pundits – but they raise serious questions about healthy food messaging and free speech that are being felt globally.
DHA-enriched formula boosts infant brain development
16-Sep-2009 - Feeding babies formula enriched with the omega-3 fatty acid DHA may enhance their cognitive skills, compared to babies fed non-enriched formula, says a new study.
Special edition: Market insights
Datamonitor: New horizons for omega-3
14-Sep-2009 - Most European consumers identify omega-3 as essentially healthy, but there is a “significant knowledge shortcoming” about specific health benefits, Datamonitor tells NutraIngredients as part of a special series revealing insights from market analysts.
Industry hits back at anti-supplements professor
14-Sep-2009 - The UK Health Food Manufacturers' Association (HFMA) has defended its members against a UK professor who last week poured scorn on the food supplements industry by slamming many supplements as useless or even harmful.
Martek settles second omega-3 patent dispute in a week
11-Sep-2009 - Capsugel France has agreed to purchase all its algal DHA omega-3 exclusively from Martek Bioscience Corporation in the second patent dispute Martek has settled in a week.
UK professor says supplements are a waste of time
10-Sep-2009 - The likes of vitamin A and vitamin C are a waste of money for most people and can even be detrimental to health, a UK-based nutrition professor has told the British Science Festival.
Omega-3 demand not depleting fish stocks, says industry
10-Sep-2009 - An association representing marine sourced Omega-3 suppliers and food manufacturers has refuted claims that higher demand for the fatty acids is eating into fish stocks.
Omega-3 boom eats into fish stocks, says study
09-Sep-2009 - Growing demand for long-chain Omega-3 oils is eating into fish stocks creating a need to regulate and reduce use of fatty acid-rich wild fish in the feed of farmed varieties, according to a Stanford professor.
Health claims focus
European Union health claims: where to now?
09-Sep-2009 - By this time next year, one of the central ambitions of Europe’s brand-spanking new nutrition and health claims system may well be in place – a centralised list of approved claims available for all to use across the European Union bloc.
Polyphenols may protect omega-3 formulations
03-Sep-2009 - The shelf-life of omega-3 formulations may be extended by adding quercetin, an antioxidant polyphenol found in onion, apples, and tea, suggests a new study.
DHA daily dose pin-pointed for optimal heart benefits?
01-Sep-2009 - A daily 200 mg dose of DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) is enough for preventing cardiovascular disease in healthy men, says a small study from France.
German firm claims new omega-3 source found
20-Aug-2009 - German biotech firm, InterMed Discovery (IMD), has licensed a “microbial source” form of omega-3 it says offers an alternative to existing fish, algae and plant sources.
Omega-3, vitamin E mix shows potential for autistic speech
19-Aug-2009 - A combination of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E may lead to speech improvements in autistic children with verbal disorders, suggests a new study.
Martek teams with BP to develop fermented biofuels
14-Aug-2009 - Martek Biosciences is joining forces with petrochemicals giant BP to develop microbial biofuels derived from sugar feedstocks, and employing Martek’s lipid-based technologies.
More omega-3, less omega-6 for colorectal protection
12-Aug-2009 - Increasing the intake of omega-3 fatty acids, and decreasing intakes of omega-6, could reduce the risk of colorectal cancer, suggests a new study from China.
Omega-3 fish oils linked to better semen quality
10-Aug-2009 - Infertile men have lower levels of omega-3 fatty acids in their sperm than fertile men, suggests new research that opens up the possibility for supplements to boost sperm quality.
Omega-3 review: Half a gram needed for heart benefits
04-Aug-2009 - The science behind the cardiovascular health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids supports recommended daily levels of 500 mg, according to a ‘state-of-the-art’ review.
Omega-3 milk maker turns record H1 profits
31-Jul-2009 - Spanish food company, Ebro Puleva, has bucked the recession by registering a record first half result, with net profits surging 25 per cent to €98 million on turnover of €1.12 billion.
Supplement users may have better cancer survival: Study
31-Jul-2009 - Lung cancer patients who were regular dietary supplement users prior to diagnosis may have better survival chances than non-users, says a new study from Norway.
Nutrigenomics explains omega-3’s immune health benefits
30-Jul-2009 - Omega-3-rich fish oil beneficially affects gene expression, says a new nutrigenomic study that enhances our understanding of the health benefits of omega-3.
Functional foods and ingredients booming in India
29-Jul-2009 - Despite low levels of public awareness compared to western markets, functional foods and ingredients are finding growth in areas of India, as consumers switch on to the promise of healthier foods, beverages and supplements.
Omega-3 may prevent blindness in the elderly: Study
23-Jul-2009 - A diet high in omega-3 fatty acids may prevent the development of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of blindness in the over-50s, suggests a new study.
Omega-3 linked to lower body weight: Study
21-Jul-2009 - Increased blood levels of the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA is linked to lower incidence of obesity, suggesting a role for fish oils in weight management.
Martek wins omega-3 EU Novel Foods approval
17-Jul-2009 - Global DHA leader, Martek Biosciences, has gained a draft European Union Novel Foods approval for its proprietary omega-3 ingredient, life'sDHA, to be used in a host of food and beverage applications.
‘Better no regulation than a bad regulation’ say EU omega-3 scientists
15-Jul-2009 - A group of prominent lipid scientists has petitioned the EU calling for a rethink of draft daily reference intake levels for omega-3s they fear will only confuse consumers and disadvantage marine-sourced omega-3 suppliers.
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