In the three decades since landmark legislation framed the marketplace, dietary supplements have proliferated, offering consumers an expanding menu of products.
Participants with genetic predisposition to Alzheimer’s saw reduced breakdown of nerve cells in the brain over the three-year study after taking fish oil.
The plant-based omega-3/6/9 oil has been launched by over 100 brands in the North America, Europe, and U.K., with new regulatory approvals set to boost growth.
The trade association for EPA and DHA omega-3s will have industry experts from TASA, Amway, dsm-firmenich, Aker BioMarine, and more on its board in 2024.
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In over 110,000 subjects, those in the highest quintile for DHA status were 26% less likely to be hospitalized compared to those with the lowest DHA status.
A review of 71 studies found a dose-dependent relationship between omega-3s and blood pressure reductions, most significant for those with hypertension.
With the tagline 'Illuminate the Science,' the database debuted at the GOED Exchange, featuring an abstract search section and an advanced search tool.
A new animal study provides additional primary evidence for a whitepaper by Nature’s Crops, the makers of the omega-3-rich botanical ingredient Ahiflower.
Defining standard terminology is important to the hemp and CBD industries for regulations, consumer understanding, and product manufacturing and marketing.
The event draws executives from the global supply chain in corporate management, sales and marketing, and R&D. In-person and virtual options available.
Omega-3 fatty acids, prevalent in fish and other seafood, exert significant effects on cardiac remodeling and fibrosis, the authors of a new review report.
Improvements in range of motion and serum creatine kinase levels following exercise suggests that EPA-rich fish oil has a unique sports nutrition benefit.
With different biological mechanisms, these two omega-3 fatty acids have unique roles to play in sleep quality, efficiency, and subjective feelings of rest.
Updated analysis found omega-3s correlated to risk reductions of cardiovascular mortality and coronary heart disease events by 8% and 9%, respectively.
The two agencies suggest pregnant and breastfeeding women, those who might become pregnant, and young children eat more fish low in mercury to gain developmental and health benefits.
Conference designed to examine omega 3 topics that help businesses run more smoothly, educate attendees on the latest science and spark dialogue on new market developments.
A white paper from GOED and Nutrasource Diagnostics found that levels of contaminants in omega 3 fish oil supplements were below regulatory limit standards.
ConsumerLab.com recently tested various green and whole food supplements for heavy metals, microbes, and pesticides, and found only five of the 11 products selected met its quality standards.
USDA and EPA call on producer groups, processors, manufacturers, retailers, communities, and other government agencies to join the effort to reduce, recover and recycle food waste.
Population studies, mostly relying on self-reported intakes, have consistently found omega 3 intakes reduce risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) death.
Researchers found no extra benefit to adding lutein and zeaxanthin, omega 3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, or both to the Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) formulation, which already included antioxidant vitamins C and E, beta-carotene and zinc, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).
Mercury is well known for its toxic effects on humans, particularly in terms of cardiovascular disease and prevention of proper brain development in the fetus.
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New research explores how vitamin D3 and omega 3 fatty acids may enhance the immune system's ability to clear the brain of amyloid plaques, one of the hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease.
A new study found consumption of fatty acids, magnesium and zinc, amino acids, vitamins and probiotics resulted in a reduction in markers of metabolic stress and emotional problems associated with ADHD.
A team of academic researchers has pinpointed how vitamin D3 and omega 3 fatty acids may enhance the immune system's ability to clear the brain of amyloid plaques, one of the hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease.
Dietary sources of omega-3 fatty acids include fish oil and certain plant/nut oils. Fish oil contains both docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), while some nuts (English walnuts) and vegetable oils (canola, soybean, flaxseed/linseed, olive) contain alpha-linolenic acid (ALA).
Marc St-Onge is the founder and CEO of Ascenta. He is a renowned expert in the field of omega-3 and formulator of the Ascenta product line. St-Onge passionately pursues the goal of establishing Ascenta as a world leader in health, environmental stewardship and social responsibility. He has a Bachelor of Science degree from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
The dietary supplement industry has continued to discount the omega-3 meta-analysis, published online by the Archives of Internal Medicine earlier this week. Adding to comments from the Council for Responsible Nutrition and the Natural Products Association, the Salt Lake City, UT-based Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED) issued its own take-aways.
A recent survey conducted by Discovery Research Group, in partnership with Aker BioMarine Antarctic, US, revealed that nearly four out of 10 consumers who want to take an omega 3 supplement are looking for an alternative to fish oil.
An agreement was approved and entered into the California Superior Court on February 1 between 30 member companies of the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3 (GOED), Salt Lake City, UT, and the Mateel Environmental Justice Foundation giving these companies operating certainty around Proposition 65 limits for dioxins, furans, PCBs and dioxin-like PCBs in products with EPA and DHA omega 3s.
In older adults, higher circulating total long-chain omega 3 fatty acid and DHA levels were associated with lower risk of incident atrial fibrillation (AF), according to recent research published in Circulation.
Adam Ismail has served as the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3’s (GOED) first executive director for more than five years and oversees all organizational development for new and existing members.
According to the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3 (GOED), Salt Lake City, UT, the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health (SCOFCAH) has voted to adopt a Commission Regulation authorizing a list of Article 13 health claims that includes several omega 3 claims.
Consumer Reports recently published a review of 15 top-selling fish oil supplement brands, and according to the magazine, six fell short on quality. However, despite the accusatory tone, according to the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3 (GOED), Salt Lake City, UT, the report was actually positive as all products met the requirements of the U.S. Pharmacopeia, as well as the relevant EU regulations.
A study published in JAMA on October 5 found new evidence for omega 3s and antioxidants for patients with severe lung problems, who are in the intensive care unit.
Last week, according to the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED), Salt Lake City, UT, a class action lawsuit was filed against Dean Foods and White Wave Foods
As an integrated biotechnology company that supplies biomarine ingredients through an optimized value chain, Oslo, Norway-based Aker BioMarine ASA is uniquely positioned to deliver value-added solutions to the nutraceutical and aquaculture markets.
Robert Thompson is board chairman of Algae Biosciences, Inc. and chairman of the board of QuoteMedia, Inc., a publicly traded company, as well as managing director of CanAm Capital Partners LLC, a corporate finance advisory firm, and president of Corpus Investments Inc., a private holding company.
Preclinical experiments reported recently in the journal Cancer Cell suggest fish oil may reduce the effectiveness of chemotherapy, however, the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED), Salt Lake City, UT, said application of these results should depend on future research.
Individual and total omega 3 fatty acid concentrations are associated with lower incidence of congestive heart failure in older adults, according to a new study funded by the National Institutes of Health.
Awareness of omega 3 fatty acids as among the most important nutrients for physical and mental health has reached critical mass, according to a new Packaged Facts report titled "Omega-3: Global Product Trends and Opportunities."
The National Advertising Division (NAD) of the Council of Better Business Bureaus (BBB) has recommended that California-based Nordic Naturals, Inc., discontinue certain claims for the company’s Ultimate Omega Sport 90 fish oil product.
A new report from the U.K.'s National Health Service (NHS) has said that nearly all dietary supplements, including fish oil, are a waste of money and offer consumers little value, according to the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3 (GOED), Salt Lake City, UT.
A new meta-analysis published in the British Journal of Nutrition (BJN) demonstrates that 250 mg of EPA and DHA per day is merely a minimum requirement for reducing the risk of some coronary heart diseases, and that further benefits are derived from higher doses.
On May 6th, the EU Commission approved three Article 14 DHA claims related to children’s development and rejected one claim related to ARA/DHA and brain development in infants and young children.
The American Heart Association (AHA) issued its first ever statement on triglyceride management that includes recommendations for omega 3 EPA/DHA intake.
To help alleviate the effects of severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) should ensure that all military personnel with this type of injury receive adequate protein and calories immediately after the trauma and through the first two weeks of treatment, according to a new report from the Institute of Medicine.
Catherine Feuillarade joined the sales team of Canadian-based Neptune Technologies and Bioressources, Inc. in 2009, when she emigrated from France to Canada. She is currently executive director of nutraceuticals in charge of sales for Europe and Asia. She was previously with Eurofins as global sales director where she led a sales force of 30 managers located in eight countries.
A new study published in the Archives of Ophthalmology suggests that regular consumption of EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) omega 3s and fish could significantly decrease the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and may be of benefit in the primary prevention of AMD.
The Codex Committee on Fats and Oils has adopted a proposal from Switzerland to begin new work developing a standard for fish oils, according to the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3 (GOED), Salt Lake City, UT.
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) has released its third strategic plan (2011-2015), presenting a series of goals and objectives to guide NCCAM in determining priorities for future research in complementary and alternative medicine.
In its newsletter, the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3 (GOED), Salt Lake City, UT, noted that the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans fail account for low intake of omega 3s EPA and DHA.
Only 11 of 17 omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acid supplements made from seed oils met quality criteria for freshness and labeling, according to a new report from ConsumerLab.com, White Plains, NY.
The days of bulky, chalky ‘horse pills’ are virtually over, along with the notion that gummies, chews and other fun delivery formats are reserved for kids.
Dietary sources of omega-3 fatty acids include fish oil and certain plant/nut oils. Fish oil contains both docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), while some nuts (English walnuts) and vegetable oils (canola, soybean, flaxseed/linseed, olive) contain alpha-linolenic acid (ALA).
In a continuation of its enforcement action against omega 3 products carrying children's health claims, FTC has reached a settlement with NBTY, Inc. and two of its subsidiaries, NatureSmart LLC and Rexall Sundown, Inc., regarding misleading claims that some of their supplements with docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) may promote healthy brain and eye development in children.
The Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED), Salt Lake City, UT, has published a Rapid Review in its Advances in EPA and DHA Research journal analyzing a study that showed DHA failed to slow Alzheimer’s disease.
The Los Angeles Times yesterday ran a story discounting the benefits of omega 3 DHA in reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. According to a recent study, published in the November 2nd edition of the Journal of the American Medical Association, DHA failed to show beneficial changes in brain volume or cognitive abilities.
The Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED) recently wrote a letter to the editor of the Wall Street Journal in response to reporting on new research from JAMA.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has released its third wave of scientific opinions on Article 13 'general function' health claims, including three that addressed EPA and/or DHA claims for a variety of health conditions, according to the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3 (GOED), Salt Lake City, UT.
Abundant scientific research on the health benefits of omega 3 ingredients has given the category a definitive edge in the functional foods market, according to a new Frost & Sullivan report.
The U.S. Army has approved a study on the use of EPA and DHA omega 3s to improve the mood and mental health of soldiers in Iraq, according to the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3.
Two moves by the European Commission regarding Article 13 and Article 14 health claims will affect omega 3 claims that have already received positive opinions from the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA), according to the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3.
A study commissioned by Australia’s National Institute of Complementary Medicine (NICM) found that EPA and DHA fish oil supplements are a cost-effective way to reduce cardiovascular mortality, but not cost effective in rheumatoid arthritis as an adjunct therapy to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), according to the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega 3.
Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have reportedly identified a molecular mechanism that allow omega 3 fatty acids to reduce chronic inflammation and insulin resistance.
Several industry organizations have offered responses to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) Draft Report, urging in some cases that the committee take several changes into consideration.
Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, has written an editorial in Military Medicine that highlighted omega 3s as an example of ways to improve the fitness of U.S. military forces, according to the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega 3 (GOED).
A recent omega 3 study published in the New England Journal of Medicine had significant limitations that prevent broad conclusions that would change scientific opinion on the benefits of omega 3s, said the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega 3 (GOED).
Low-dose supplementation with omega 3 EPA/DHA or ALA did not significantly reduce the rate of major cardiovascular events among patients who previously had a heart attack, according to research published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
The flood of scientific evidence on omega 3 eicosapentaenoic acid/docosahexaenoic acid (EPA/DHA) has significantly buoyed the credibility of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) as vital functional ingredients. Heightened consumer awareness has had a telling effect on the healthy growth charts of the marine and algae oil omega 3 ingredients market.
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), Washington, D.C., and the Global Organization for EPA & DHA Omega 3s, Salt Lake City, UT, recently submitted their comments on the new dietary guidelines, urging in some cases that the committee take several changes into consideration.
Members and staff for the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega 3s (GOED) met with FDA officials this week to discuss regulations and DRIs for omega 3s.
New research published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry suggests potential benefits of omega 3 supplementation among those suffering from major depressive episodes (MDE).
Dietary sources of omega-3 fatty acids include fish oil and certain plant/nut oils. Fish oil contains both docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), while some nuts (English walnuts) and vegetable oils (canola, soybean, flaxseed/linseed, olive) contain alpha-linolenic acid (ALA).
A new report from Frost & Sullivan tracks the market trends, growth, dynamics and recent market developments in the North American marine and algae oil omega 3 ingredients market from 2008 to 2013.
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), Washington, D.C., has issued a statement in response to a controversial article that appeared in the April 2010 issue of Readers Digest.
A lawsuit filed in California claims that 10 types of fish oil supplements tested contain the toxic industrial compound PCB, and that manufacturers and sellers need to warn consumers under the state’s Proposition 65.
Media outlets continue to float concerns regarding the increasing demand of omega 3s and the negative impact on sustainability, but there’s more to the story.
GOED is seeking clarification from the Federal Trade Commission in response to the agency’s concern about omega 3 claims regarding brain and vision benefits in children.
The EU has passed nutrition claims for omega 3s that will allow food products to claim they are a either a “source of omega 3 fatty acids” or that they contain “high omega 3 fatty acids.”
Omega 3 intake was linked to decreased incidence of neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and central geographic atrophy, according to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company, Osaka, Japan, and Pronova BioPharma, Lysaker, Norway, have advanced TAK-085 (omega 3 fatty acid ethyl esters) into phase 3 clinical programs for the treatment of hypertriglyceridemia.
The roe of hake, lumpsucker and salmon are the best dietary source of omega 3, according to a study carried out by researchers at the University of Almería (UAL).
The Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega 3s (GOED) and a consortium of scientific, trade and consumer advocacy organizations have urged the U.S. Institute of Medicine (IOM) to establish DRIs for EPA and DHA.
Omega 3 supplementation failed to augment the effects of the anti-depressant drug sertraline, according to a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).
A new blood test that measures the level of omega 3 fatty acids in red blood cells has been introduced to the public as a consumer-friendly, at-home "finger stick" test.
Diets high in omega 3 EPA and DHA may lower the risk of prostate cancer, especially for those with genetic predisposition, according to a study presented in Clinical Cancer Research.
Ocean Nutrition Canada (ONC), Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada, and Dr. William Sears have partnered on a campaign to promote consumer awareness of the health benefits associated with omega 3 EPA/DHA.
An FDA draft report argues that nutrients found in fish outweigh the potential risk of mercury exposure and urges the government to revise its current health recommendations.
Results from the Physicians' Health Study-II, a large, long-term trial of male physicians, indicate neither vitamin E nor vitamin C supplementation reduced the risk of major cardiovascular events.
It seems like science in this critical nutraceutical market is emerging daily, but can it catch up to a global population that continues to age at unprecedented rates?
A new white paper on flax-based omega 3 ALA from Frost & Sullivan, Palo Alto, CA, predicts that consumer awareness of omega 3 fatty acids will propel growing demand for ALA.
The majority of physicians (79%) recommend supplements to their patients, according to the "Lifesupplemented" Healthcare Professionals (HCP) Impact Study, which surveyed 1177 physicians.
The Washington, D.C.-based non-profit Center for Consumer Freedom (CCF) claims government and activist warnings about mercury levels in fish unnecessarily denied more than a quarter-million underprivileged children critical omega 3 fatty acids.
After conducting tests of 50 fish oil supplements, fortified foods and beverages, ConsumerLab.com, White Plains, NY, concluded that all were free of contaminants often found in fish, such as mercury lead and PCBs.
Botaneco, Calgary, AB, Canada, signed a feasibility agreement with Croda Enterprise Technology, Edison, NJ, to evaluate the possibility of adding functionality to Echium oil, a specialty oil containing omega 3 fatty acids.
In the intense search for ways to preserve brain health, consumers are turning to various ingredients aimed at maintaining or improving cognitive function.
It has taken decades to establish essential fatty acids (EFAs), particularly omega 3's, as a reputable nutritional category, and only now are they starting to get the attention they rightfully deserve.
Technological innovations and recognition of health benefits have allowed for the recent fortification of certain foods with omega 3 fatty acids, propelling the category into a period of unprecedented growth.
The root cause of many of the major chronic diseases is inflammation and there are many nutraceuticals that can play a role in curbing this risk factor.
Increasing consumer awareness of the health benefits of essential fatty acids, particularly omega 3's, is generating a wealth of opportunities for their use in functional foods.