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GOED reveals latest science on omegas for immune health
Human studies have found that EPA and DHA may play a protective role in acute lung injury, moderate allergies and allergic diseases, and may enhance immunity during pregnancy and in those with cancer. And animal-based research challenged the notion that fish oil is only immunosuppressive by suggesting immune-enhancing activities. These were keyย findings highlighted from analysis…
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ImperialOel on innovating within a shifting omega-3 market
Oliver Kromer, CEO of ImperalOel, underlines the importance of identifying sustainable solutions, explaining: โIn the EU, the FDA recommends 250 milligrams of EPA and DHA per day. There are other recommendations that are even higher than thatโฆ so if you look at the global population and if every human being took that amount, then we…
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Omega-3 Market Update: Itโs All About the Supply
The challenging situation actually began in 2022, when the production of crude oil was lower than in previous years, leading to increased prices. As a result, many refiners and concentrators did not buy oil and chose to rely on existing stocks in anticipation of a better season in 2023. Then in June of this year,…
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MCTs paired with exercise improves health-related quality of life, study suggests
Following the administration of varying quantities of over 2g/day of MCTs over a 12-week period, alongside walking exercise, measures of physical functioning, mental and general health were significantly improved. The Japanese researchers conclude: โTherefore, regardless of the octanoic and decanoic acid composition, it is speculated that the combination of a continuous daily intake of 2โg…
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Ahiflower Oil matches marine DHA for tissue DHA needs: Study
Data published in BBA – Molecular and Cell Biology of Lipidsโ indicated that brain DHA synthesis and turnover rates in mice fed Ahiflower oil were not statistically different than in mice fed a purified marine DHA-only oil, consumed at realistic human-equivalent intakes that were matched for total polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) content. โThis is the…
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GC Rieber: Innovating for optimal omega-3 oils
The new technology objectively analyses the key components contributing to the taste and smell of omega-3 oils, which are known to be prone to oxidation and degradation. The process enables for a reproducible specification limit for each omega-3 oil batch to maintain optimal and consistent quality levels. Stรฅle Sรธfting, sales and marketing director at GC…
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Industry responds to report warning omega-3 supplements may increase risk of atrial fibrillation
The conclusion was reached following the collation of several clinical trials conducted by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) which noted the effect in patients taking omega-3 fatty acid-containing medicines or supplements. The report notes: โUnlike drugs, food supplements are freely available on the market and may also be taken over longer periods of time without…
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From mass customisation to individualisation: How automation, supply chain management, 3D printing can drive personalised nutrition forward
South Koreaโs Monolabs which provides personalised nutrition solutions under the brand โIย AMโ is one example that uses some of the above methods to offer customised products to their over 20,000 users. With a background in information technology (IT) and mobile game development, the company branched into the personalised nutrition business three years ago. The…
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“Something is going seriously wrong”: Leading the charge on brain nutrition with trailblazing citizen science
Patrick Holford is a author, researcher and spokesman on nutrition and mental health, and asย founder and CEO of the UK charity foodforthebrain.org, he is leading an unprecedented mission to help the public to improve their brain health through better nutrition. Spreading the word about declining IQ scores across the globe since the 1970s, Holford advocates…
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Omega-3 fatty acids could regulate genes associated with obesity
The authors from Chile conclude: โThe incorporation of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) may have potential advantages and efficacy in addressing noncommunicable diseases, including obesity.โ They note that this could โbe attributed to their anti-inflammatory properties and their ability to regulate genes associated with obesityโ.ย Significanceโ Obesity,ย affecting over 30% of adultsโ, is a…