Omega-3s & nutritional oils

Taming the heart health benefits of wild olive oil

31-Jan-2022 By Lynda Searby

Could wild olive oil have health benefits to rival its cultivated counterpart? An animal study from the University of Seville shows that oil from the ancient Acebuche olive species could reduce arterial hypertension.

VitamINSIGHTS: Supplements and sustainability – exclusive in-depth analysis

Sustaining success: How Swisse, Comvita, Yakult and more are driving eco agenda across nutra sector

26-Jan-2022 By Tingmin Koe, Guan Yu Lim

Building a business that is environmentally sustainable is not just ‘for show’, but is also delivering tangible benefits such as saving costs, providing better control over the supply chain, and improving the quality of raw materials used, say a raft...

Standout ingredients shaping the immune category

24-Jan-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Shaklee's director of Product Innovation and Scientific Affairs opened up about formulating immune support supplements and what consumers need to know about immune-boosting ingredients.

Wellness Innovations raises €1.2m for fish-free Omega-3 algae oil

20-Jan-2022 By Kavitha Sivasubramaniam

Wellness Innovations, a Dutch producer of algae oil goods, has raised €1.2m in investment for a fish-free future in which Omega-3 is sourced in an environmentally friendly way.

New partnership targets personalised functional ingredients

20-Jan-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Spain’s food production network, Blendhub has signed a strategic partnership with Nucaps, nanotechnology experts, to develop personalised functional ingredients.

Pooled results of big trials showing krill oil cuts triglycerides good news for sector, supplier asserts

19-Jan-2022 By Hank Schultz

A new study that pools earlier data and shows a significant reduction in triglyceride levels will be good news for krill sector as a whole, says principal supplier Aker BioMarine.

Calanus oil may improve glucose and insulin measures in obese people: RCT

19-Jan-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements with Calanus Oil derived from tiny sea crustaceans may improve measures of glucose metabolism and insulin resistance in obese people, says a new study from Germany.

Abbott launches ‘biowearables’ for self-monitoring of key nutritional health indicators

17-Jan-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Abbott is to launch a range of “consumer biowearables” that track glucose, ketone, and lactate levels in the body enabling users to continually monitor nutritional and general health.

Study of 29,000 blood samples finds higher omega-3 levels associated with lower marker of inflammation

13-Jan-2022 By Hank Schultz

A new analysis of previous data has revealed a relationship between Omega-3 levels and a common marker for systemic inflammation. The result could help shed further light on the mechanism of action of EPA and DHA, according to one of the authors.

Increased focus on nutrition among shoppers offer golden opportunity for food brands, claims Birds Eye

13-Jan-2022 By Oliver Morrison

A new report from Birds Eye outlines the efforts it has made to improve the nutritional health credentials of its products.

NIU’s predictions: The categories, ingredients, & industry issues to watch in 2022

05-Jan-2022 By By Stephen Daniells and Hank Schultz

The year is new, and a lot of people are getting out their crystal balls. NutraIngredients-USA is no exception, and here are our issues and topics to watch in the dietary supplements space in 2022.

Omega-3 fatty acids could tackle atherosclerosis but not depression, studies conclude

24-Dec-2021 By Will Chu

Two separate omega-3 fatty acid studies conclude that while the fats could help reduce the onset of atherosclerosis, they could also have minimal effects on improving mood or preventing depression.

Krill oil-based delivery system improves absorption and benefits of ginger extract

21-Dec-2021 By Stephen Daniells

The oral availability of ginger extracts may be boosted by using a krill oil-based self-emulsifying drug delivery system (SEDDS), says a new study from Japan.

Omega-3s plus carotenoids and vitamin E show ‘synergistic’ benefits for memory: RCT

21-Dec-2021 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of omega-3 fatty acids, lutein, meso-zeaxanthin, and zeaxanthin, and vitamin E may improve working memory in cognitively healthy older adults, says a new study from Ireland.

High dose of DHA omega-3 improves symptoms of dry eye, oil glands dysfunction – Korea RCT

14-Dec-2021 By Tingmin Koe

A high dose of DHA omega-3 supplementation has shown to improve symptoms of dry eye and oil glands dysfunction, according to findings from an eight-week RCT conducted in South Korea.

NEWS IN BRIEF

MyLab Nutrition Group obtains Friend of the Sea certification

09-Dec-2021 By Will Chu

MyLab Nutrition Group becomes the latest company to obtain the Friend of the Sea (FOS) certification that hails the Italian firm’s efforts to promote sustainability of its marine ingredients-based products.

‘Life-altering benefits’: DHA Omega-3 supplements boost cognition in malnourished children

01-Dec-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Fortifying ready-to-eat therapeutic foods with DHA-rich fish oil may significantly improve brain development in malnourished infants and children, says a triple-blind, randomized, controlled clinical feeding trial.

Big opportunities in merging nutra and pharma

23-Nov-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Consumer trends, technological advancements and business strategies are causing the pharma and nutra markets to merge and this opens opportunities for the players in both industries to cater to consumers looking for the ultimate wellness solutions.

Study provides fatty acid reference values for pregnancy

17-Nov-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

New research has provided fatty acid (FA) reference ranges for the first and third trimester of pregnancy in an aim to aid the more accurate assessment of FA adequacy in pregnancy.

GOED chief: 2021 has been as good as 2020 for omega-3s

15-Nov-2021 By Stephen Daniells

After 2020’s record setting sales across the dietary supplements industry, many industry members have been wondering if such levels could be maintained through 2021. Ellen Schutt, executive director of trade group GOED, has good news for the sector: 2021...

NUTRAINGREDIENTS AWARDS WEDNESDAY 4 MAY 2022

Your moment in the spotlight at the NutraIngredients Awards 2022!

10-Nov-2021 By Will Chu

The NutraIngredients Awards returns for 2022, where once again the very best of the nutrition industry is celebrated, recognised, and revered in an online awards ceremony that you can be a part of.

Omega-3 review points to beneficial role in muscle mass and function

08-Nov-2021 By Will Chu

Omega-3 supplementation could be useful in increasing skeletal muscle mass or strength, particularly in populations at risk of sarcopenia, according to researchers from DSM, who carried out the review.

Brainy beverages: The growing market opportunity

05-Nov-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

The global taste and nutrition company Kerry has revealed a new whitepaper with Europe-wide data detailing the opportunity in functional beverages with cognitive health benefits.

Marine oil tests reveals breach of accepted pollutant levels

05-Nov-2021 By Will Chu

Tests on omega-3 marine oils used in dietary supplements has revealed one product exceeded concentration limits of harmful pollutants such as dioxins and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).

AkerBiomarine to supply esports team with brain sharpening krill oil

02-Nov-2021 By Will Chu

AkerBiomarine is to enter the world of esports, lining up with Norwegian team Heroic in an agreement that sees the Norwegian biotech firm providing krill oil-based omega-3 supplements.

ASA rules unfavourably towards CBD oil’s immune health supporting role

26-Oct-2021 By Will Chu

Gemporia are in hot water with the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) after the CBD firm’s teleshopping presentation claimed its product could help with multiple conditions and illnesses.

Omega-3 has “no significant effect” on self-regulation in preschoolers

21-Oct-2021 By Lynda Searby

The Omega Kid pilot study has failed to demonstrate that omega-3 supplementation improves self-regulation in pre-school age children.

Athlete-led CBD and wellness startup reveals rugby partnership

21-Oct-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Fourfive, the UK-based CBD and wellness startup founded by athletes, has been announced as the exclusive Official Wellness Partner of Saracen’s Mens and Womens rugby teams, and the Saracens Mavericks netball team.

From the Editor: Exciting changes at NutraIngredients

19-Oct-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Many readers will have noticed some changes to how they access the award-winning content on our site, so here’s more information about the how and why of those modifications.

Study: High ALA intake reduces risk of all cause mortality by 10%

18-Oct-2021 By Lynda Searby

A meta-analysis of 41 studies has found that a high intake of the omega-3 fatty acid alpha linolenic acid (ALA) is associated with a lower risk of death from all causes, and specifically from diseases of the heart and blood vessels.

Norwegian Scientific Committee unable to reach consensus over omega-3 dosage in children

14-Oct-2021 By Will Chu

The Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food and Environment (VKM) says there is insufficient data to recommend a daily intake of the omega-3 oils, Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) and Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) for 3-18-year-olds.

Krill oil may aid in metabolic-health linked complications, AkerBiomarine study finds

13-Oct-2021 By Will Chu

Krill oil may address underlying problems associated with metabolic health conditions such as early-stage fatty liver disease and obesity, says an Aker BioMarine supported study.

Child nutrition round-up: See new innovations across omega-3, iron, probiotics and milk

12-Oct-2021 By Tingmin Koe

Our latest round-up features on new innovations from a2 milk, an infant formula containing novel lipid structure by Danone, to new omega-3 and probiotics launches targeted at infants and young children.

New dairy feed supplement can boost milk omega-3 levels

07-Oct-2021 By Jim Cornall

A new, microalgae-derived, omega-3 fatty acid supplement, for producers to incorporate into dairy rations, has been launched by Anpario, an independent manufacturer and distributor of feed additives for livestock.

Nordic Naturals enters Beauty Category with new skin health supplements

05-Oct-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Formulated with bovine and marine collagens, along with several products containing highly concentrated borage oil, the new line marks the omega-3 player’s first foray into the beauty-from-within category.

AAK inks deal to supply Progress Biotech’s algae omega-3 oil for infant formula use

05-Oct-2021 By Will Chu

Swedish plant-based oil specialists AAK are to partner with Progress Biotech to supply the Dutch firm’s algae-based omega-3 fatty acid for infant formula.

Omega-3s may protect brains in American Football athletes

29-Sep-2021 By Stephen Daniells

High-dose omega-3 supplements may give NCAA American Football athletes protection from repetitive head injury as well as conferring cardiovascular benefits, suggests a new study.

Three weeks to go! Stage set for the Sports and Active Nutrition Summit

20-Sep-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

With just three weeks to go until NutraIngredients' annual Sports and Active Nutrition Summit, the virtual stage is set for some of the industry's biggest names.

New research: Alzheimer's patients' memory test scores remain stable when taking omega-3

14-Sep-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

A 'unique' study on patients with Alzheimer's disease has examined the effect of omega-3 supplementation on memory test scores as well as testing spinal fluid.

Omega-3, nanocurcumin reduce migraine attacks by working at the gene level – Two-month RCT

14-Sep-2021 By Tingmin Koe

The supplementation of both omega-3 and nanocurcumin could decrease the incidence and severity of episodic migraine by reducing the genetic expression of a particular molecule in the body, based on the findings of a two-month RCT.

One month to go! Stage set for the Sports and Active Nutrition Summit

13-Sep-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

With just one month to go until NutraIngredients' annual Sports and Active Nutrition Summit, interested delegates have just one day left to grab an early bird discount.

Label compliance not enough in fish oil supplement quality checks, claims study

09-Sep-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

An investigation into the quality control of three popular fish oil supplements on the Italian market has concluded that compliance with the label is not enough to judge the quality of these products.

LUS becomes one of the first V-label certified ingredient companies

06-Sep-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Lus Health Ingredients (LUS), a born and bred vegan supplier of plant-based nutritional oils and fats, has received official V-label status - the international seal of approval for vegan and vegetarian products.

Are omega-3 fatty acids prebiotic ingredients?

03-Sep-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Omega-3s may beneficially alter the composition of the gut microbiome and lead to increases in the production of short chain fatty acids, says a study from King’s College London.

Researchers demonstrate walnuts’ cholesterol-lowering effect in older adults

03-Sep-2021 By Will Chu

Consuming half a cup of walnuts daily is enough to lower "bad cholesterol" levels in healthy, older adults, according to a California Walnut Commission-funded study that appears in the journal Circulation.

Poor nutrition a risk factor for cognitive decline & dementia, says KCL team

24-Aug-2021 By Will Chu

More evidence of a protective link between nutrients and the onset of dementia was published this week as researchers identify nutrition’s role in reducing the risk of cognitive decline (CD).

‘Impressive’: DHA-rich fish oil raises Omega-3 Index & slows resting heart rate in healthy adults

16-Aug-2021 By Stephen Daniells

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.

Fermentalg enters crowded omega-3 rich microalgae oil arena with Novel Food approval

13-Aug-2021 By Will Chu

Fermentalg is celebrating the news that its microalgae derived, omega-3 rich Schizochytrium sp. oil is permitted for use as a novel food in food supplements, infant and follow-on formula.

NutraCast: Genetic analysis predicts sunflower oil composition

06-Aug-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Sunflower is one of the main oilseed crops, ranking fourth in global oil production after palm, soybean, and rapeseed. Nutritional properties and industrial use of sunflower oil depend heavily on the fatty acid composition. With so many uses, developing...

AI model built to ID compounds with life-extending abilities

05-Aug-2021 By Will Chu

UK researchers have detailed the creation of an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered model that predicts whether certain flavonoids or fatty acids have the ability to promote healthy ageing and extend lifespan.