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Could EPA omega-3 supplements help with PTSD?

By Stephen Daniells

Increased levels of the omega-3 fatty acid EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) are associated with a lower severity of symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), says a new paper from Japanese researchers.

Supplementation with EPA could help to prevent inflammation-induced depression, according to the new RCT data.

RCT data backs EPA omega-3 to prevent depression

By Nathan Gray

Just two weeks of supplementation with the long chain omega-3 eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) is associated with the prevention of inflammation-induced depression, according to new data.

EPA stands alone as a depression fighter

Special Edition: Brain Boosting Ingredients

EPA stands alone as a depression fighter

By Hank Schultz

Omega 3s have been studied for their effect on cognitive health for decades. The science linking EPA with this health indication is less well developed than that for DHA, but new results are coming to the fore all the time, experts say.

EPA-only nutraceuticals ride pharma's coattails into marketplace

EPA-only nutraceuticals ride pharma's coattails into marketplace

By Hank Schultz

EPA-only ingredients and products are gaining traction in the supplements marketplace as more scientific evidence piles up for the ingredient as a standalone entity, independent of its source in oils that contain both EPA and DHA omega-3s.

Omega-3 heart health claims win EU approval

GOED: "We view this as a science-based process and the science supports the claims.”

Omega-3 heart health claims win EU approval

By Shane STARLING

Three heart health claims for omega-3 forms EPA and DHA have entered EU law books after years of debate among member states about over-consumption hazards.

Omega-3 bread launches have accounted for 7.3% of total bread introductions from 2008-2012, according to Mintel

SPECIAL EDITION: RIDING THE HEALTH CLAIMS WAVE

Omega-3 bread: Health claims, sources and dosage

By Oliver Nieburg

BakeryandSnacks.com gives a snapshot of the omega-3 bread market and unearths the best source of omega-3, the claims bakers can make on products and how much you need to have a positive effect on health.

Omega-3 brain health claim rejected in EU

Omega-3 brain health claim rejected in EU

By Shane STARLING

The EU’s science agency has rejected a health claim submission linking omega-3 form EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and reduced risk of ADHD in kids.

Should vegetarians take supplements of EPA and DHA omega-3s?

Dispatches from the 6th International Congress on Vegetarian Nutrition

Should vegans and vegetarians take supplements of EPA and DHA omega-3s?

By Elaine WATSON

If they don’t eat fish, vegans and vegetarians get very little EPA and DHA, the long chain omega-3 fatty acids we are told are key for maintaining cardiovascular and cognitive health. But is this a problem that needs to be fixed? And are algal omega-3...

Omega-3 intakes: 5g+ is safe, says EFSA

EU science agency backs omega-3s up to 5g a day

By Shane Starling

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) says there are no safety concerns in consuming various omega-3 forms at up to 5g per day – much higher than typical recommended upper limits that tend to linger around 1g or 1.5g per day – in the short term at...

All-conquering omega-3 market set for further growth

Special edition: Omega-3

All-conquering omega-3 market set for further growth

By Stephen Daniells

The market for omega-3 food, beverage and supplements in the US is over $5 billion with saturation point nowhere in sight, but how does the market break down, what are the up-and-coming sources, and where will we go in future?

AlgaeBio unveils production stats as algal omega-3 market heats up

AlgaeBio unveils production stats as algal omega-3 market heats up

By Elaine Watson

Algae Biosciences Corporation – a high-profile new entrant to the omega-3 fatty acid market – has unveiled detailed figures on anticipated production volumes after finalizing a deal to build the first phase of its new production facility near Holbrook...

Snack Size Science: Ahoy to omega-3 from soy

Snack Size Science: Ahoy to omega-3 from soy

NutraIngredient’s Snack Size Science brings you the week's top science every two weeks. This week we cast our net for the newest science on sourcing fish oil from plants.

Beef: a more palatable source of omega-3s than fish?

Beef: a more palatable source of omega-3s than fish?

By Elaine Watson

Scientists exploring how to improve the fatty acid profile of beef by manipulating the diets of cattle are confident they can deliver meat containing enough healthy fat to make ‘source of omega-3’ nutrition claims on pack.

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