Daily intake of 0.4 grams of omega-3 could help more than 95% of diabetics achieve desirable blood sugar levels, according to a Chinese study based on population pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic (PPK-PD) modelling.
Increasing an individual’s Omega-3 Index levels can improve long-term health outcomes following a heart attack, according to new findings published in the International Journal of Cardiology.
GOED has revealed the significant role that DHA and EPA may play in immune health following a review of its scientific database, with new research suggesting their potential association with white blood cell biology as well as inflammatory resolution.
A new umbrella review of meta-analyses investigating the effect of long-chain omega-3 supplementation on depressive symptoms concludes the majority of studies observe a significant effect, particularly in those with major depressive disorder (MDD).
Biotech company Microphyt grows 15 different microalgae strains at industrial scale in a controlled loop photobioreactor in the south of France to tackle global health challenges like cognitive decline and metabolic disorders.
Intakes of DHA and EPA are important to resolve inflammation but there is a need to identify specific inflammatory biomarkers for the development of disease-specific therapies
Geoff Palmer, CEO and Founder of Clean Machine, is a professional bodybuilder and credits his health to his vegan lifestyle – something he’s done since the mid 1980s. With three decades of experience in the natural foods and supplements industry under...
Women may have a heightened cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk due to an increased physiological need for long chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC n-3 PUFAs) at different stages of life.
Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) alone, and not combined with docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), reduced the risk of cardiovascular diseases in diabetic patients, according to a new Chinese study.
A new review has identified omega-3 fatty acids and red yeast rice to have the strongest potential for use within nutraceuticals to target inflammation, due to strong data obtained from multiple randomised controlled trials (RCTs).
Norwegian marine oils producer, Grontvedt biotech, has made a significant new hire of Stig Jansson, former R&D manager at Nordic Naturals, for their chief innovation officer following plans to scale up their production.
A randomised control trial (RCT) reports that following the administration of flaxseed oil containing high amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA), scores for verbal fluency were significantly improved in the older adults, when compared to the control group....
A new review collating the highest level of research on n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and chronic disease prevention establishes significant inconsistencies in the literature, resulting from an expectation of a “drug” like effect by the researchers...
Seafood-based Omega-3 intake has been linked with a reduced incidence of chronic kidney disease, but no such association was found for plant-based sources.
A cross-sectional study of Korean adults observed that an increased intake of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) was associated with better hand grip strength (HGS).
Researchers from the University of British Columbia (UBC) are working to improve the shelf life of omega-3 fatty acids to fortify foods for longer missions to space.
The results of a study suggest that baseline levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) can help to predict responses to antidepressants for those suffering from depressive mood disorders.
Researchers mining data from a previous study have found that omega-3 supplementation cut the rate of hospitalization for heart failure among patients diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. This effect was heightened for Black subjects, the authors said.
