Maternal omega-3 again linked to children’s coordination
Increased intake of the omega-3 DHA during pregnancy could produce improved motor function in the offspring in later life, suggests a new study from Canada.
Studying 109 Inuit infants in Arctic Quebec, the researchers report in the Journal of Pediatrics that levels of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in the mother’s were directly related to levels in the umbilical cord, and subsequently in the foetus.
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Omega-3 Free Fatty Acids No Real Help for Crohn Disease
Disease Some people diagnosed with Crohn disease turn to alternative remedies for relief. Many turn to omega-3 free fatty acids, known for their ability to relieve the symptoms of other inflammatory disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis. Crohn disease is a form of inflammatory bowel disease that involves the large and small intestines. Read More….
Del Monte StarKist® Teams With American Heart Association To Fight Heart Disease
Research studies have shown that tuna is a heart-healthy food and is naturally high in Omega-3 fatty acids and contains less than half the saturated fat and cholesterol of beef, pork or chicken. Read More….
Omega-6 is in the shadow of omega-3, group says
The potential of omega-6 in the role of improving behaviour is overshadowed by the better-known omega-3 fatty acids, a research facility has said. Read More….
Triglycerides Linked to Coronary Disease Risk
A new study showing that high levels of triglycerides were strong predictors of cardiac trouble strengthens the case for including measurement of the blood fats in prevention programs.”Triglycerides traditionally have been viewed as second-class citizens,” said Dr. Michael Miller, director of preventive cardiology at the University of Maryland Medical Center and lead author of the report in the Feb. 12 issue of theJournal of the American College of Cardiology.. “LDL cholesterol has always taken center stage. We know that LDL is intimately involved in bringing cholesterol to scavenger cells, which deposit them to form plaques in the arteries. This study shows that triglycerides in and of themselves are also lipids to blame.”
The original study was designed to test the effectiveness of two LDL-lowering statins, Pravachol and Lipitor, in reducing recurring coronary disease after a heart attack. The new study went over the data on the 4,162 participants in the trial, looking at the association between triglyceride levels and the incidence of heart problems and death.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/12/AR2008021200909.html
Eat fish, but make sure it’s sustainable, says FSA
Official healthy eating advice to consume at least two portions of fish a week is under review in light of the collapse of ocean stocks, the Food Standards Agency announced yesterday. Read More….
Fish-Oil Fats May Stop Cancer Weight Loss
Dietary supplements enriched in omega-3 fatty acids, a component of fish oil, may help cancer patients gain weight, new research suggests. Read More….
Bacon and Eggs May Provide as Many Omega 3´s as a Piece of Salmon
Omega-3s originate in the green leaves of plants (not fish, as many people believe), and they accumulate in animals that eat those leaves, including fish. Read More….
Omega-3 trade group joins global supplements alliance
The International Alliance of Dietary/Food Supplement Associations’ (IADSA) has strengthened its global position with the welcoming of the Global Organisation for EPA and DHA Omega-3 (GOED) into its fold. Read More….
Omega-3 formulation issues need fast resolution: study
The increasing formulation and fortification of foods with different types of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) could be further enhanced by better understanding of how to protect them from oxidation, states a new review. Read More….
Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Reducing Inflammation and Fatty Acid Deficiencies
Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Reducing Inflammation and Fatty Acid Deficiencies
Infant Formula Manufacturers Again under Ethical Cloud
A report released today by The Cornucopia Institute presents research indicating that new additives placed in infant formula are seriously endangering the health of some formula-fed newborns and toddlers. Read More….
Late-onset Alzheimer’s slowed by DHA omega-3
Supplements of the omega-3 docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) can reduce levels an enzyme linked to Alzheimer’s disease, suggests a new study from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Read More….
Omega-3 with high fat meal eases cardiovascular changes
Consuming the omega-3 eicosapentaenoic acid along with a high fat meal may counter the detrimental effects on arterial stiffness, suggests new research. Read More….
Moncton university looks to turn plant seeds into omega-3s
Scientists at the University of Moncton hope new research will allow them to extract the seeds from a weed to produce health oils similar to omega-3.
The federal government will invest $3 million in the project over the next five years through the Atlantic Innovation Fund.
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2008/01/24/plant-omegas.html
Pre-Clinical Study Using Martek’s DHA Demonstrates New Role for DHA in Reducing Risk in Late-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease
In a recent pre-clinical study published in the December 26 issue of the Journal of Neuroscience, an omega-3 fatty acid found in algae called docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA, was found to decrease an important risk factor for late-onset Alzheimer’s disease.
http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articles/prnewswire/NEW05223012008-1.htm
Omega-3 market could reshape seafood industry
The booming global market for omega-3 dietary supplements is estimated to have swelled to $703 million (€472 million) in 2007, and could one day revolutionize the seafood industry.
http://www.intrafish.no/global/newsletter/article159636.ece
Study to examine omega-3 deficiency, teenage depression link
Studies touting omega-3 as the holy grail of health are hardly new — the fatty acid found in fish, walnuts and flax seed has long been cited to lessen health risks ranging from stroke to psoriasis.
http://news.adventist.org/data/2008/1201019628/index.html.en
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Frost & Sullivan Honours Denomega for Superior Entrepreneurial Abilities
The 2007 Frost & Sullivan Entrepreneurial Company Award in the European omega-3 fatty acids market is presented to Denomega Nutritional Oils. Denomega stands out as a niche company focused exclusively on omega-3 marine oils in contrast to other manufacturers that are active in diverse business areas.
Use of fish oil in ICD patients warrants caution
A small meta-analysis published last week, which attempted to address the inconsistencies in the data on fish-oil supplementation in patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), suggests that there is significant heterogeneity in cardiac patients’ responses to the long-chain fatty acids.
http://www.theheart.org/article/839361.do
Chennai firm to make DHA from plants
Chennai-based biotechnology firm ABL Biotechnologies Ltd has said it plans to become, by the end of next year, India’s only maker of plant-based DHA (decosahexaeonic acid), an omega-3 fatty acid, considered vital in early childhood for brain functioning and development.
http://www.livemint.com/2008/01/17001645/Chennai-firm-to-make-DHA-from.html
Kemps Introduces New ”Plus Milk” With Omega-3 Fatty Acids to Boost Heart Health, Brain Development
The first-ever milk in the Midwest containing healthful Omega-3 fatty acids derived from fish oil is being introduced by Saint Paul, Minn.-based dairy Kemps. The new line of premium half-gallons, Kemps Plus Milk, is now available in grocery stores throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin. Omega-3 fatty acids provide a variety of health benefits, including maintaining cardiovascular health and supporting brain growth and development.
http://usstock.jrj.com.cn/news/2008-01-16/000003182278.html
Mediterranean diet in pregnancy wards off childhood asthma
Women who follow the famous Mediterranean diet while pregnant may also be shielding their baby from childhood asthma and allergy, a study published on Tuesday says.
http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5g_-vnQcXaO7yz8Z78BBuIC792b-g
Fish Oil May Be Helpful To Some And Harmful To Others
Fish oil supplements may help some cardiac patients while harming others, suggests a new review of evidence compiled by St. Michael’s Hospital and University of Toronto researchers.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/01/080114164559.htm
Are You Taking the Right Type of Omega-3 Fats?
There is enormous confusion between plant based and animal based omega-3 fats.
Check out this short video on right type of Omega-3 fats -
Are You Taking the Right Type of Omega-3 Fats? mercola.com
From anthocyanins to omega-3, it’s a green new world for the coming trends in comestibles
Certain food compounds — from omega-3s in fish oils to flavonoids in cocoa — may have the ability to improve memory, sharpen concentration and even reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. This year, brain claims nearly tripled, according to Datamonitor’s Productscan Online. Many of these new products are fortified with DHA omega-3, including Breyers Smart! Yogurt (”boost your brain,” it heralds) and Minute Maid Enhanced Pomegranate Blueberry juice that claims to “help nourish your brain.”
http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2008/jan/14/food-forecast/
Industry challenge to infant nutrition rules
The market for formula milk is worth some €597m and formula manufacturers have been adding extra nutritional benefits like omega-3 and probiotics to make the product closer to the nutrient profile of breast milk.
http://www.nutraingredients.com/news/ng.asp?n=82506-idfa-fsa-infant-nutrition
Medifast launches Super Omega-3(TM) dietary supplement
Medifast, Inc. , a leading portion-controlled weight loss program, today announced the launch of its new product line Momentum by Medifast, the first product line in the weight loss industry designed specifically to induce thermogenesis. Medifast also launched its new Super Omega-3 product today, the first dietary supplement to be added to the product line.
http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articles/prnewswire/NEM07514012008-1.htm
