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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. |
Omega-3 science review criticized for bias
26-Mar-2009 - The International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids and Lipids (ISSFAL) statement that ALA only converts to DHA in the body at negligible levels, has drawn criticism for bias toward marine sources.
ALA-DHA conversion negligible, say fatty acids experts
25-Mar-2009 - Alpha-linolenic acid, (ALA) does not convert to docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) at levels that confer any physiological benefit, according to a summary of omega-3 research conducted by the International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids and Lipids (ISSFAL).
Omega-3 may protect prostates from cancer: Study
25-Mar-2009 - Increased intake of omega-3 fatty acids may protect against advanced prostate cancer, according to new research from the University of California San Francisco.
EFSA health claim opinions
EFSA on omega-3 claims: yes to eye health, no to brain
24-Mar-2009 - The French arm of Mead Johnson Nutritionals has had two omega-3, eye health claims approved by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), but had three infant brain health claims turned down by the scientific assessor.
Weekly comment
Omega-3: Fishing for alternatives
23-Mar-2009 - Short of an earth-bound deity walking amongst us and miraculously multiplying our fish stocks, industry must invest more in alternative sources of omega-3 to meet nutritional needs.
EFSA rejects omega-3 antioxidant claim
16-Mar-2009 - The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has turned down an article 13.5 health claim linking omega-3 consumption and boosted antioxidant activity in the body.
Omega-3 EPA could be sourced from biodiesel: Researchers
13-Mar-2009 - Fungal treatment of a biodiesel byproduct can produce the omega-3 fatty acid EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), offering a potentially economical source of EPA from microbes.
EPAX ready for omega-3 hygiene rules
12-Mar-2009 - Norwegian fish oil supplier, EPAX, has had its South American omega-3 fish oil supply approved by a local authority to meet new European Union hygiene regulations, due to kick in on May 1.
Omega-3 DHA boost for heart health in high-risk men: Study
06-Mar-2009 - Supplements of the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) may reduce compounds associated with inflammation by up to 20 per cent, says a new study.
News in brief
Scientists propose new marker for blood omega-3 levels
06-Mar-2009 - US scientists have reported that the stable nitrogen isotope 15N may be a suitable biomarker to analyse blood levels of EPA and DHA intake in clinical and epidemiologic studies.
UK consumer watchdog questions functional foods
03-Mar-2009 - The influential UK-based consumer welfare advocate, Which?, has poured scorn on some functional foods, despite the fact 59 per cent of its highly sceptical members buy omega-3, probiotic and other functional foods.
EC validates 21 EFSA health claim opinions
03-Mar-2009 - The first batch of EFSA health claim opinions moved closer to being written into the European Union legislature, after being processed by a European Commission committee this month.
Krill demand prompts Enzymotec expansion
27-Feb-2009 - Israeli phospholipids firm Enzymotec has expanded capacity for its krill oil in order to meet growing customer demand for the product.
Krill omega-3 wins EU Novel Foods approval
20-Feb-2009 - Krill specialist, Neptune Technologies & Bioresources, has overcome a significant regulatory hurdle by gaining a hard-to-come-by Novel Foods approval for its proprietary, patented extract of the omega-3 rich, micro-sized marine creature.
EFSA approves omega-3 kids’ eye health claim
18-Feb-2009 - The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has backed a dossier linking infant eye health and DHA consumption.
Study hints at green-lipped mussel’s ‘original’ omega-3 action
17-Feb-2009 - Extracts from the New Zealand green lipped mussel may exert anti-inflammatory effects at a protein level, according to new results.
Give omega-3 to the poor, says UK researcher
11-Feb-2009 - A paper published in a British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) journal has called for omega-3 supplements to be made available to lower socio-economic groups because low income earners have the most to gain from using them.
Study raises hopes for omega-3 and female depression
05-Feb-2009 - Higher intakes of omega-3 fatty acids and oily fish may reduce the number of occasions that women suffer depressive symptoms by about 30 per cent, says a new study.
Omega-3 improves menopausal side effects: Studies
03-Feb-2009 - Supplements of the omega-3 fatty acid eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) may reduce the symptoms of depression and the occurrence of hot flushes, according to two new studies from Canada.
European heart health market in ‘exceptional’ shape
26-Jan-2009 - The European heart health ingredients market is set for buoyant growth despite a climate of regulatory uncertainty, according to market research conducted by Frost & Sullivan, which valued the market at €421m in 2007 and growing at 20 per cent.
Pre-term omega-3 may boost brain development for girls, not boys
16-Jan-2009 - Supplements of the omega-3 fatty acid DHA may boost the neurodevelopment of prematurely-born baby girls, but premature boys don’t get the same benefits, says a new study.
Omega-3 and the search for alternative sources
09-Jan-2009 - Omega-3 fatty acids are one of the industry's star performers, being added to a wide variety of food types as well as supplement capsules. But searching for alternative sources continues behind the scenes. Stephen Daniells talks to Prof Ski Chilton from Wake Forest University about future possibilities for the industry.
Maternal AA consumption boosts omega-6 in breast milk: Study
06-Jan-2009 - Supplements of the omega-6 fatty acid arachidonic acid (AA) boosted the AA content in the breast milk of lactating mothers, according to a new study from the Netherlands.
Omega-3 supplements told to amend brain boosting claim
10-Dec-2008 - A UK supplements manufacturer has been rapped by the voluntary advertising watchdog over the name of its omega-3 product, ‘Brain Boosters’.
Norway debuts high-dose lycopene and omega-3 fizzy drink
03-Dec-2008 - Norwegian omega-3 specialist, Pharmalogica is teaming up with Italian carotenoid specialist, Vitatene, to launch a high-dose omega-3/lycopene carbonated beverage.
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