Omega-3s & Nutritional oils

Study links low fat diet to decreased testosterone in men

13-Jan-2020 By Danielle Masterson

In many cases, weight loss may be the key to help increase testosterone levels. However, a new study found that a low-fat diet may be associated with a reduction in testosterone.

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NutraIngredients Awards 2020: You've got to be in it to win it!

13-Jan-2020 By Nathan Gray

The NutraIngredients Awards is set to celebrate the best of the nutrition and dietary supplements industry as it returns to Geneva for its sixth year alongside Vitafoods Europe 2020 in May. With just three weeks to go before applications and nominations...

EDITOR'S SPOTLIGHT: SCIENCE & REGULATION

Recall round-up: Drug-contaminated supplements and infant milk labelling

08-Jan-2020 By Will Chu

Infant milk and cumen product recalls are among a selection of notices issued by European food agencies last month as NutraIngredients rounds up the alerts that mention nutrition-related products.

GALLERY: The 10 most read APAC health and nutrition stories in December

08-Jan-2020 By Tingmin Koe

See December's 10 most read health and nutrition stories, including Nestlé Health Science China's new product innovation centre, FANCL launching its first cold care supplement, and new nutritional labelling requirements from Taiwan FDA.

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GOED Exchange set to tackle omega-3 science and industry growth

07-Jan-2020 By Nathan Gray

The global omega-3 industry will come together at the biannual GOED Exchange next month. As the 'go-to' event for the category moves to Barcelona for the 2020 edition, NutraIngredients caught up with GOED to find out more.

New frontiers? Three emerging APAC nutrition markets and strategies to watch out for in 2020

07-Jan-2020 By Guan Yu Lim, Ting Min Koe

As we head into 2020, we shine the spotlight on three emerging health and nutrition APAC markets that could help sustain the industry’s supplements and functional foods growth in the years ahead.

Synthetic vitamin E may be culprit behind vaping lung injuries, says investigators

03-Jan-2020 By Will Chu

A synthetic form of vitamin E may be behind the spate of vaping-associated lung injuries caused as a result of smoking cannabis oil (tetrahydrocannabinol/THC) using an e-cigarette cartridge.

Aker: Krill outlook even brighter than for omega-3s as a whole

02-Jan-2020 By Hank Schultz

Major krill oil supplier AkerBiomarine expects its subset of the omega-3s realm to outperform the sector as a whole in 2020.

Meta-analyses support omega-3s potential brain health benefits

23-Dec-2019 By Stephen Daniells

Two new meta-analyses indicate that omega-3 supplements may help protect against mild cognitive decline and improve memory in health subjects.

NutraIngredients’ trends for 2019 review: Editors’ predictions versus reality – Part 1

18-Dec-2019 By Will Chu

As 2019 draws to a close, NutraIngredients looks back at its editors’ predictions made at the start of the year and ask how accurate were they?

Was 2019 the breakout year for fibre and did technology and innovation play a starring role...

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New health claims, new science, and steady sales: Why 2019 was a ‘solid’ year for omega-3s

12-Dec-2019 By Ellen Schutt, Executive Director, GOED

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.

Arctic Nutrition and Møreforsking team up to develop omega-3 anti-inflammatory drug

12-Dec-2019 By Will Chu

Arctic Nutrition is to form a scientific collaboration with Norwegian firm Møreforsking to provide marine lipid and cell study expertise in developing its omega-3 fatty acid-enriched herring roe extract.

GOED: Omega-3s market grew 2.3% in 2018

10-Dec-2019 By Hank Schultz

The global omega-3s market grew 2.3% in 2018 from the previous year on a tonnage basis, according to a report released by GOED.

Rimfrost raises game with construction of ‘greenest’ krill vessel

10-Dec-2019 By Will Chu

Norwegian krill processor Rimfrost is to award a €100m (NOK 1bn) contract to Westcon to build a new krill fishing vessel that enables the production of food supplements at sea immediately after catching.

ISSFAL publishes guidelines on analysis of omega-3 blood status in clinical research

09-Dec-2019 By Stephen Daniells

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.

Bayer fined for unlawful supplement advertising to kids in Hungary

06-Dec-2019 By Will Chu

German pharma giants Bayer has been fined by the Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) after it ruled the firm breached advertising rules by selling its multivitamin products to children.

BASF and Ideogen announces European launch of omega-3 solution for NAFLD

02-Dec-2019 By Will Chu

BASF Nutrition & Health are teaming up with Ideogen to introduce an omega-3 fatty acid solution to Europe that addresses the chronic condition Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD).

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Nutrition science under fire: Diet trials lack of ‘rigour’ slammed by researchers

29-Nov-2019 By Nathan Gray

Clinical trials involving diet are severely under-funded and more difficult to complete than drugs studies, say researchers who warn that nutrition studies are prone to bias, are often too small and of too short duration and regularly change outcome...

Omega-3 findings on ADHD kids offers no firm answers to fish oil’s effect.

26-Nov-2019 By Will Chu

Omega-3 fish oil supplements appear to improve the attention span of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), but only in those with low omega-3 levels in the blood.

Mindful eating dominates as consumers seek rich nutritious profiles

22-Nov-2019 By Natasha Spencer

The free-from movement, minimally-processed food and clean labeling trends are heavily influencing consumer demands for nutrient-filled diets.

Omega-3 and asthma: Why seaweed intake may reduce risk - Korean study

20-Nov-2019 By Guan Yu Lim

A higher consumption of seaweed may be associated with a lower prevalence of asthma among Korean adults, according to a new cross sectional study.

Omega-3 may improve brain health in people with heart disease: Study

15-Nov-2019 By Danielle Masterson

The study found taking omega-3 fatty acid supplements was associated with better brain function in people with coronary artery disease.

Vascepa’s label expansion could boost supplement realm

15-Nov-2019 By Hank Schultz

An expert panel has recommended an expanded treatment envelope for the EPA drug Vascepa. An expert says the move won’t affect the supplement market directly but does add to recent official recognition of the health benefits of omega-3s.

International alliance raising awareness of Omega 3 and folic acid

15-Nov-2019 By Nikki Hancocks

IADSA (International Alliance of Dietary/Food Supplement Association) is working to boost awareness of the critical importance of Omega 3 and folic acid in maternal and infant nutrition with two new information resources.

WATCH NOW: Gates Foundation funded study develops ‘unique nutrient-delivery system’

Fighting malnutrition: Could new nutrient delivery strategy help billions of people?

14-Nov-2019 By Nathan Gray

A unique new nutrient delivery system, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, could help billions of people suffering from malnutrition by improving the way iron and vitamin A are fortified into foods, say those behind the project.

FENS 2019: Nutritional study shift places focus on systems-based approach

13-Nov-2019 By Will Chu

The shift in how nutritional studies are carried out are now adding additional insights into understanding biological mechanisms, disease biomarkers and identifying new intervention targets.

GOED: Omega-3 clinical trials database will boost claims, help identify research gaps

11-Nov-2019 By Stephen Daniells

A database that includes 4,000-plus clinical trials on EPA and DHA omega-3s will help companies with claims substantiation, and provide ready access to significant scientific data to counter negative consumer media articles, says GOED’s executive director.

EDITOR'S SPOTLIGHT: SCIENCE & REGULATION

Child nutrition experts make case for fatty acid rethink in infant formula

06-Nov-2019 By Will Chu

Nutrition experts are recommending that infant and follow-on formula contain the same amount of omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids as they say new regulatory standards do not go far enough.

BioMar reveals ultra-precise DNA testing tech for marine ingredients

06-Nov-2019 By Nikki Hancocks

New DNA-technology able to precisely determine the species composition of marine ingredients will improve transparency and traceability in seafood value chains, according to a global aquaculture feed producer.

Melancholic microbiome? EU-backed project publishes recommendations for diet and mood

01-Nov-2019 By Nathan Gray

People with depression or vulnerability to depression should be encouraged to eat plant-based diets with higher levels of grains, fibres and fish, according to new recommendations published by the MyNetGut consortium.

Could formula be improved by an ‘often removed’ ingredient?

30-Oct-2019 By Nathan Gray

Infants who consume formula containing milk fat globule membrane score higher in developmental test as they grow older, according to a new Mead Johnson backed study.

Next step in new tech for eco-friendly omega-3 source harvesting

25-Oct-2019 By Nikki Hancocks

Calanus As says it is one step closer to a new technology for more efficient, sustainable and eco-friendly oceanic harvesting of the omega-3 source Calanus finmarchicus.

Coastal dwellers low in omega-3s despite affluence, access to fish, survey finds

08-Oct-2019 By Hank Schultz

Even Americans living in an affluent coastal town with good access to fresh seafood are deficient in omega-3s, a new survey has found.

Epax reveals €32m omega-3 facility upgrade plans

04-Oct-2019 By Will Chu

Norwegian firm Epax is to invest €32m over the next two years in upgrading its facilities and capacity in response to consumer demand for high-potency omega-3 oils.

Meta-analysis: Omega-3 supplements reduce risk of heart attack and cardiovascular disease

02-Oct-2019 By Nikki Hancocks

People taking omega-3 supplements are at lower risks of heart attack and other cardiovascular disease (CVD) events but gain no benefit for stroke, according to a new meta-analysis.

Supplement survey underscores key trends, need for consumer education

01-Oct-2019 By Danielle Masterson

The Trust Transparency Center (TTC) released their findings from the 2nd Annual National Supplement Consumer Survey on Emerging Ingredient Categories.

Over 75% of Spanish GPs prescribe synbiotics & omega-3 oils to kids, study says

30-Sep-2019 By Will Chu

Research looking into the use of dietary supplements among Spanish paediatricians finds over 75% prescribe synbiotics, omega-3 oils and others to their patients.

EDITOR'S SPOTLIGHT: SCIENCE & REGULATION

Nut fibre’s gut effect may explain its weight management properties: Study

25-Sep-2019 By Will Chu

Researchers are pointing to the effect of nut’s fibre content on the gut and rate of faecal excretion as reasons the food’s consumption is linked to less weight gain and lower obesity risk.

Polaris announces DHA-rich algal oil now approved for EU sale

24-Sep-2019 By Will Chu

Polaris is now permitted to sell its concentrated, purified algal omega-3 oil throughout Europe as the French firm receives official authorisation.

Rocket fuel: Million-dollar maths tools will help NASA keep space food vitamin-rich

20-Sep-2019 By Nathan Gray

A ground-breaking new mathematical model will help NASA to predict vitamin degradation in spaceflight food, ensuring astronauts remain fuelled on nutrient-rich diets, say researchers.

Novel remote study protocol supports BASF’s micro-emulsifying plant sterol

20-Sep-2019 By Stephen Daniells

A new study that used remote participant recruitment and monitoring, allowing for a more diverse study population than traditional methods supports the efficacy of BASF’s novel micro-emulsifying plant sterol for cholesterol management.

UK NHS to limit probiotic, vitamin & mineral prescriptions in cost-cutting proposals

16-Sep-2019 By Will Chu

Probiotics, vitamins and minerals are under scrutiny by the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) as a governing body proposes their removal from a list of routinely prescribed remedies.

Study reveals Omega-3 is gold standard in mental health nutrients

10-Sep-2019 By Nikki Hancocks

Omega-3 has been revealed as the most effective supplement for improving mental health in the world's largest review of research into nutrient supplementation in people with mental disorders.

Vitamin E study reveals 'remarkable' new insight

09-Sep-2019 By Nikki Hancocks

New insight published today shows that even though vitamin E is fat soluble you don't have to consume fat with it to enable absorption as it will sit in the intestinal cell and wait for the next meal to come along.

High MUFA intake linked to lower hypertension risk – major Korean RCT

04-Sep-2019 By Guan Yu Lim

A diet high in monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) is found to significantly decrease the risk of new-onset hypertension.

Omega-3 supplements have little or no effect on risk of Type 2 diabetes, say researchers

27-Aug-2019 By Nikki Hancocks

Omega-3 supplements should not be encouraged to help tackle diabetes, University of East Anglia researchers have argued following a systematic review that found no benefit of the supplement.

Heart Association advisory on high triglycerides could help raise omega-3s supplements, expert says

26-Aug-2019 By Hank Schultz

A new scientific advisory for the use of omega-3s in lowering critically high triglyceride levels will bolster the overall recognition and scientific backing of these ingredients among the community of physicians, said a noted omega-3s researcher.

New study unlocks the doses needed to achieve an optimal Omega-3 Index

23-Aug-2019 By Stephen Daniells

To achieve a desirable Omega-3 Index of 8%, Americans may need 2 grams per day of EPA + DHA, and the chemical form has an impact on this, says a new study.

Norway moves to tighten laws on ingredient addition to supplements

21-Aug-2019 By Will Chu

The Norwegian government is to enhance existing regulation governing the inclusion of vitamins and minerals to food supplements as the country looks to refresh and raise standards in the European Union.

Algae omega-3 oil among foods produced in industry-academia metabolic syndrome pact

09-Aug-2019 By Will Chu

Biotech firms are reaping the rewards of a project looking into foods tackling metabolic syndrome resulting in products like microalgae, omega-3 and antioxidant-infused juices and algae-derived omega 3 oil.