FC Barcelona star striker partners with KSM-66 Ashwagandha
Robert Lewandowksi, one of the top goalscorers in Bundesliga and Champions League history, has signed on as global brand ambassador for KSM-66 Ashwagandha.
Cardiovascular health
ProBiotix Health teams up with Raff for Mexico commercial partnership
UK-based ProBiotix Health plc has signed a new deal with Mexico-based raw materials and ingredients specialist, Raff, for distribution of probiotics to support cardiometabolic health.
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Fish oil supply to recover as 2024’s first fishing season ends on a high note – GOED
The first Peruvian fishing season this year had ended on a high note, with oil yield expected to hit at least 75k tons, said industry body GOED.
Study links higher omega-3 levels to decreased stroke risk
A new study published in the journal Stroke shows that people with the highest omega-3 levels have a lower risk of stroke. It also dispels correlations between omega-3s and increased risk of brain hemorrhaging.
Kilyos Nutrition adds Aker BioMarine krill oil to Brazilian portfolio
Norwegian fishery and biotech company Aker BioMarine announced that it has partnered with Kilyos Nutrition to introduce its Superba Krill oil ingredient to key supplement brands in Brazil.
ANVISA approves first tetrahydrocurcuminoid for use in Brazil
Natural ingredient supplier Sabinsa announced this week that The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) has green-lighted its Curcumin C3 Reduct as health ingredient in the country.
Kyowa Hakko’s glutathione approved as health ingredient in Brazil
The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) has approved Kyowa Hakko’s Setria ingredient, making it the first glutathione authorized for use in dietary supplements and functional foods in the country.
Trial into vitamin D and BMI finds cholesterol correlation
Supplementation with vitamin D failed to significantly impact BMI but did lead to a statistically significant decrease in LDL-cholesterol in a recent pilot randomised controlled clinical trial.
Ahiflower oil gets novel food approval for Brazil
The National Health Surveillance Agency of the Brazilian Ministry of Health (ANVISA) has granted pre-market approval to Natures Crops International’s Ahiflower oil, opening up South America’s biggest market to this plant-based omega oil.
Ketone supplements may boost reaction times for soccer players
Decreases in reaction time that occur during team sports may be prevented by ketone ester supplements, suggests data from a small study from Canada.
Dietary anthocyanins linked to better artery health: RCT
Daily intake of anthocyanin-rich açaí berries may improve arterial stiffness in overweight and obese people, says a new study from Brazil.
‘Insightful and comprehensive’: Grapefruit flavanones’ heart health benefits linked to gene expression changes
Flavanones from grapefruit may modulate the expression of genes linked to better vascular function, says a new study with postmenopausal women that shines a light on potential mechanisms of action.
Daily supplementation with high-dose probiotics relieves depressive symptoms, according to scientists
Swiss researchers at the University of Basel assert that high-dose probiotics can reduce the symptoms of major depressive disorder (MDD) and suggest supplementation as a possible “non-stigmatising” add-on therapy.
Balchem agrees to acquire vitamin K2 player Kappa Bioscience
New York-based Balchem Corporation has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Norwegian Vitamin K2 supplier Kappa Bioscience AS for approximately US$340 million.
News in brief
Polaris partners with Golden Omega for the North American market
Golden Omega USA will distribute French company Polaris’ high-quality algae oils for the North America.
More omega-3s makes for healthier conformation of red blood cells, study finds
A new study has found a correlation between omega-3 levels and a blood marker associated with greater overall health.
Guest article
Omega-3s in 2021: Strong Demand Despite Logistic Challenges
The omega-3 industry fared well in 2021, which was by no means a guarantee after a roller coaster 2020…
Benexia launches encapsulated oil as latest move in quest to derive added value from chia seeds
Chilean firm Benexia has made big strides in moving toward becoming a supplier of chia-based ingredients as opposed to being purely a purveyor of the seed itself.
Lutein supplements may enhance benefits of low-calorie diet: RCT
Middle-aged obese people assigned to a low-calorie diet to promote weight loss may reap greater benefits with additional lutein supplementation, say findings from a double-blind, randomized controlled trial.
‘Impressive’: DHA-rich fish oil raises Omega-3 Index & slows resting heart rate in healthy adults
Eight weeks of supplementation with a DHA-rich fish oil helped to reduce resting heart rate in healthy young adults by an average of five beats per minute, says a new study from Australia.
Resistant dextrin may boost satiety, help blood sugar levels in healthy adults: RCT
Daily supplementation with Roquette’s Nutriose resistant dextrin may boost the feeling of fullness and blunted blood sugar spikes in healthy adults living in the UK, says a new study.
Wonders of the North: 50-year anniversary of Dyerberg and Bang’s fundamental omega-3s discoveries
Greenland has long been a source of mystery and wonder for the Danish people. One medieval mystery has never been solved, while a more recent one, the story of omega-3 fatty acids, continues to play out in a thriving industry that has fundamentally...
Verdure’s Longvida gets Brazilian approval via Kilyos Nutrition partnership
US-based Verdure Sciences has received approval from Brazil’s ANVISA for its Longvida curcumin extract, which will be available in the South America country through an exclusive distribution partner in this territory, Kilyos Nutrition.
Hofseth BioCare eying global surge for unique salmon-derived ingredients
With its first purchase order from Nestlé-owned Garden of Life in hand, Norwegian biotech company Hofseth BioCare (HBC) is gearing up for significant growth in North America with new products, exciting science, and unique claims.
Probiotic’s obesity benefits partially translate from animals to humans: Study
Dietary supplementation with the probiotic strain Bifidobacterium longum APC1472 may improve blood sugar levels in healthy overweight/obese adults, according to a new study from APC Microbiome Ireland.
Aker to partner with renewable energy leader Uruguay in green ammonia plan
So-called ‘green ammonia’ is central to Aker BioMarine’s recently announced plan to reduce its CO2 footprint. Key to the plan is a developing partnership with the county of Uruguay, which has become a leader in renewable energy.
Guest article
Omega-3 Overview 2020: COVID and Contradictions (in Science)
The year 2020 will go down in history as a year like no other; the overused adjective “unprecedented” doesn’t even seem to do the situation justice anymore. In a year dominated by COVID-19, it’s impossible to look at any industry segment without...
Calanus oil supplements effective for Omega-3 Index increases
Supplementation with calanus oil from copepods can increase the Omega-3 Index in healthy older adults, says a new study from Germany that supports the absorption of this omega-3 source.
Avocado pulp may speed post-exercise cardiovascular recovery: RCT
Consuming avocado pulp prior to aerobic exercise may accelerate cardiovascular recovery after exercise, with blood pressure and heart rate returning to normal levels faster than placebo, suggests a small study from Brazil.
Brazilian study finds higher omega-3s equate to less DNA damage
A study done in Brazilian adolescents has shown that higher levels of omega-3s are associated with a lower incidence of DNA damage.
‘Remarkable findings’ reported in RCT on citrus and olive polyphenols for heart health
Eight weeks of supplementation with a combination of citrus flavones and flavanones and olive polyphenols led to “remarkable” improvements in markers of heart health, report Spanish researchers.
Aker writes new chapter in krill story casting it as choline source
The new research about krill’s choline bolsters the latest iteration of this story, said Nils Hoem, PhD, Aker’s chief scientist. Choline is a natural constituent of krill oil as part of its phospholipid makeup as a part of the molecule phosphatidylcholine.
Wiley's Finest strikes out beyond fish with vegetarian omega-3s, pine tree sterols products
Wiley’s Finest has ventured beyond the realm of fish-based omega-3s with new products that feature algal and oil seed ingredients and a heart health product based on pine tree sterols that were developed by a Chilean firm.
96% of the globe may have insufficient access by 2100
Could climate change cause DHA omega-3 from oceans to plummet?
Warming oceans may deliver a crushing blow to the production of DHA omega-3 by algae, which would ripple up the food chain and slash the global availability of this critical nutrient by 2100, says a scientific paper. But could rapid advances in plant...
‘Significant improvements in endurance performance’, says 1st meta-analysis of tart cherry benefits
Tart cherry concentrate may boost endurance exercise performance, according to a new meta-analysis from Canada that pooled data from 10 separate studies.
Palm fruit ingredient cuts diabetes, shows cognitive, gut benefits in rat model
A palm fruit ingredient sourced from Mexico depressed the rate of Type 2 diabetes and showed interesting cognitive and gut microbiome effects in a recent rat study, the manufacturer says.
Aker deploys drone to improve efficiency, add to ecosystem data collection
Leading krill harvester Aker BioMarine is making progress in its efforts to support the science of the Antarctic ecosystem with the full operational release of an autonomous sail drone.
Herbalife notches $4.9 billion in annual sales despite hit in China
Herbalife reported a 3% rise in sales for its full year, recording $4.9 billion in revenue. The increase was achieved even with sharp declines in China attributable to that country’s regulatory crackdown on multi level marketing companies.
From the editor's desk
Persistent nutrition gaps at sports teams provides opportunity
Many pro sports leagues still have a long way to go when it comes to supporting players with proper nutrition and supplementation, which could be a big opportunity for sports nutrition companies.
Meta-analysis supports L-carnitine’s blood lipid improvements
Supplements containing L-carnitine may significant reduce total and LDL cholesterol levels, while also improving HDL levels and improving measures of blood sugar management, says a new meta-analysis.
Fish oil beats curcumin for brain & heart health biomarker improvements in older people
Supplementation with fish oil, but not curcumin, may improve biomarkers of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular function in older sedentary overweight/obese adults, says a new study from Australia.
Heat-killed Lactobacillus strain may slash inflammation in healthy overweight people
Daily supplementation with heat-killed Lactobacillus plantarum L-137 could enhance the response of immune T cells and suppress inflammation in the liver, says a new study from Japan.
Global fisheries management is working, study asserts
A new paper asserts that modern fisheries management is succeeding in bolstering abundance in many areas around the world, which is good news for the sustainability of marine omega-3s.
Two drug trial failures not good news for omega-3s sector
The omega-3s sector has endured a bad week with the announcement of the failure of clinical trials of two high profile drugs—one based of fish oil and the other on krill.
Meta-analysis supports grape seed extract’s cardiovascular potential
Extracts from the seeds of grapes may significantly improve cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and reduce markers of inflammation, according to a new meta-analysis of 15 randomized trials.
Across the Nutra-verse: Aker bullish over krill oil opportunities, favorable changes to India’s sports nutrition regs, and more
Happy New Year! The first week of 2020 was relatively quiet but there was still important news for the nutra- industry around the world: Here’s our nutra-news weekly round-up to help you stay on top of global industry.
Codonopsis extract may offer blood pressure management potential: RCT
An extract from Codonopsis lanceolate may help reduce systolic blood pressure in people with prehypertension, suggests a new study from Korea.
Guest article
New health claims, new science, and steady sales: Why 2019 was a ‘solid’ year for omega-3s
The year 2019 was a solid one for the omega-3 business, with sales remaining steady. In the US, the market was mostly flat, but strong regional growth in the Asia-Pacific region and other emerging markets led to category growth overall.
ISSFAL publishes guidelines on analysis of omega-3 blood status in clinical research
The International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids and Lipids (ISSFAL) has released new guidelines to encourage best practice in clinical trial design and study interpretation.
Across the Nutra-verse: Studying probiotic impact using an ingestible sensor, Europe lowers red yeast rice contaminant level, and more
It’s been a busy week for the nutra- industry around the world: Stay on top of the global nutra-news with our weekly round-up of key news from across the globe.