The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) says there are no grounds for amending the omega-3 cognitive function health claim rejection it issued to UK omega-3 supplements brand, Equazen Eye Q, in February.
Swiss ingredients firm Lonza has agreed an exclusive multi-year supply agreement with supplementary nutrition company Multipower for the delivery of Carnipure, a pure cyrstaline L-carnitine.
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.
Increased intakes of omega-3 fatty acids may reduce kidney damage in type-1 diabetics, without impacting the incidence of the condition, says a new study.
Increased intakes of omega-3 fatty acids may decrease the risk of heart disease and heart attack in people with low fish intakes, says a new study from The Netherlands.
Intakes of omega-3 exceeding levels consumed by the general US population may significantly reduce the risk of chronic disease, suggests a new study with Yup'ik Eskimos.
The European/Asian arm of Canadian fatty acid specialist, Bioriginal, has gained a European Union novel foods approval for echium oil after demonstrating safety to European authorities.
A diet rich in polyphenols and polyunsaturated fatty acids could delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease through the production of new brain cells and the strenghtening of neural networks, according to a new Spanish study.
A recent European Commission committee meeting has failed to reach any conclusions about mooted omega-3 nutrition labelling across the European Union bloc.
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.
Supplements of omega-3 or soy may protect the heart against certain damaging effects of air pollution, according to a new study from an international team of researchers.
The American Dietetic Association (ADA) has said that a food-based approach to receiving adequate fatty acid levels is recommended, but careful supplementation is a feasible alternative if dietary intake falls short.
Scientists have linked what has become the brain health staple of
the supplement industry - the omega-3 fatty acid DHA - to yet
another application, this one for Parkinson's disease.
The breast milk of mothers consuming organic meat and dairy
contains higher levels of beneficial fatty acids, and has an
overall improved quality, suggests new research.
Increased intake of omega-3 fatty acids from marine source,
eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), may
offer differing levels of protection against colorectal cancer,
suggests a new study.
Replacing unhealthy fats with healthy alternatives reduces risk
markers for cardiovascular disease (CVD) more than reducing the
quantity of fat, suggests new research from the US.
Consumption of omega-3 fatty acids and omega-3 rich fish could
slash the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
by 40 per cent, says a new study.
Omega-3 supplementation of children with learning and behavioural
problems led to significant improvements, adding important data to
this high profile subject.
Oil extracted from the seeds of hibiscus plants is rich in linoleic
and oleic fatty acids, and could offer interesting applications for
industry, says new research from Spain.
Emulsification of omega-3 fatty acids may boost bioavailability of
nutritionally beneficial eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and
docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) by over 60 per cent, compared to
non-emulsified oil, suggests new research.
Daily high-dose omega-3 supplements were found to decrease the
severity of symptoms associated with ankylosing spondylitis, a
chronic disease that mainly affects joints of the spine and hips.
Consuming food rich in the plant omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)
like walnuts and flaxseed oil improved bone health, according to a
small trial from the US.
Men who eat one portion of salmon per week are 43 per cent less
likely to develop prostate cancer than men who eat no salmon, says
a study from Sweden that links the apparent benefits to the omega-3
content of the fish.
Eating a diet rich in the omega-3 fatty acid, alpha-linolenic acid
(ALA), may positively affect 'bad' cholesterol levels in the
elderly, says a study from the Netherlands.
Increasing omega-3 fatty acid levels, and decreasing levels of
omega-6, could reduce the risk of prostate cancer, if results from
an animal study also apply to humans.
Industry giants are locked in a "fish oil arms race" to develop genetically modified crops that could challenge the supremacy of fish as the best source of omega-3 fatty acid, with both BASF and DuPont reporting progress in the field.
Children may soon benefit from less moody parents if a newly
launched trial with omega-3 fatty acids is successful, adding to
the list of studies linking fish oils to behaviour and cognitive
function.
Over a quarter of a million coronary heart disease events could be
avoided by replacing trans-fats in foods, says a new review - calls
that have been welcomed by a leading trans fat-free producer.
A new pilot study gets underway today to assess the effect of fish
oil supplements in children at a residential school who have
experienced severe emotional, behavioural and social difficulties.
The founders of omega oil company Equazen have taken the next step
towards advancing research in the field of fatty acids with the
formation of Equateq, which will operate out of a newly-aquired oil
processing plant and research facility...
Martek Biosciences has refined its manufacturing process to produce
microalgae-derived DHA at 20 percent less cost and expects this to
have a knock-on effect on the cost of consumer products containing
omega-3.
A high intake of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids
could lower the risk of developing Parkinson's disease, according
to researchers in the Netherlands.
Omega-3 supplements could help children with autism manage some of
their symptoms, believe Scottish researchers, who have recorded a
deficiency of certain fatty acids in autistic children.
Health officials should place greater emphasis on healthy fats,
including omega-3 fatty acids, to help reduce the high numbers of
people with heart disease in the UK, said a new report released
yesterday.
Fish oil supplements and foods fortified with marine-source omega-3
fats on the UK market have gained the scientific go-ahead to
promote the heart health benefits of their products.
Fatty acids supplier Bioriginal Food & Science has fully
integrated its European business - the Netherlands-based Vegetable
Seed Products - as it moves to profit from the buoyant market for
healthy omega-3 and omega-6 oils.
Levels of omega-3 and 6 fatty acids in the diets of pregnant women
do not appear to have an important influence on the development of
wheezing and allergies in their children, according to UK
researchers.
Scientists have succeeded for the first time in genetically
modifying an oilseed crop - linseed - to boost its levels of very
long chain poly-unsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), associated with a
raft of health-promoting properties, writes...
French scientists say they have discovered how polyunsaturated
fatty acids like omega-3 fats work to protect against certain
neurological disorders, such as epilepsy, depression and strokes.
Walnut consumption lowers total cholesterol levels as well as LDL
or 'bad' cholesterol. This may be due to the walnuts rich source of
alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) which can also improve vascular
function, aiding the prevention...
