DHA
EFAs for Vegan Customers: Flaxseed Lignans
“There is a lack of knowledge about lignans, a very important antioxidant,” stated Sarah Bishop, marketing coordinator for Flax 4 Life, based in Washington, a maker of baked goods such as brownies, muffins, cookies, granola and cakes that contain high-lignan flaxseed. According to Bishop, flaxseed lignans are perfect for vegans and vegetarians who won’t obtain ...
The Alphas of Omegas: DHA & EPA
The omega-3 EFA category continues to bloom. Here’s what you need to know. In a world teeming with acronyms, EFAs (essential fatty acids), DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) are slowly but surely becoming known as good things for health by millions of Americans. According to the Utah-based Global Organization for EPA and DHA ...
EFAs: Beneficial for Every Stage of Life
Essential fatty acids (EFAs) are beneficial for many different conditions. Chris Gearheart, director of member communications and engagement at GOED Omega-3 in Utah, explained that EFAs are also important throughout many life stages. “The majority of users are older people who are becoming more concerned about their health,” Gearheart said. “In particular consumers with heart-related ...
NOW Scientists Publish Test Method to Accurately Measure Inorganic Arsenic in Krill Oil
Members of the Illinois-based NOW Methods Development team have published a test method that accurately identifies the presence and measures levels of inorganic arsenic in krill oil: Arsenic Speciation in Krill and Other Marine Oils by Liquid Chromatography−Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry by Katarzyna Banaszewski, Anna Plocicka-Okladlo and Aaron Secrist (Spectroscopy Volume 34, Issue 9, 8-17). ...
EPA & DHA Reduce Premature Birth Risk
A 2018 Cochrane Review found that increasing the intake of omega-3 EFAs during pregnancy can reduce the risk of premature births, a leading cause of mortality for children aged 5 and younger worldwide (and accounting for one million deaths annually). Approximately 15 million babies are born prematurely each year, and those that are at higher ...
Study Shows that Fish Oil Does Not Increase Bleeding Risk in Surgery Patients
A new study published in Circulation showed that fish oil—which contains the omega-3s EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)—did not increase perioperative bleeding in surgery patients. In fact, higher blood omega-3 levels were associated with lower risk of bleeding. To explore the question of whether high-dose EPA+DHA supplementation affects the risk for bleeding in ...
Study Finds EPA and DHA Lower Risk of Coronary Heart Disease
EPA and DHA omega-3s reduce the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD), according to results of a new, comprehensive meta-analysis published in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings and sponsored by the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED). Among randomized controlled trials (RCTs), there was a statistically significant reduction in CHD risk in higher risk populations, including: ...
DHA May Prevent Fatty Liver Disease
A recent study done by scientists at Oregon State University and several other institutions examined the metabolic effects of omega-3 fatty acids, especially DHA, and found they could be of significant value in the prevention of fatty liver disease. This study established that the main target of DHA in the liver is the control of ...
GOED Launches Consumer Website, Coalition Test Market Campaign
The Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED, Salt Lake City, UT) launched a consumer website at www.alwaysomega3s.com. According to the organization, the site is designed to be an independent educational website to educate consumers about the benefits of omega-3s and was commissioned by a coalition of omega-3 manufacturers as part of a campaign to ...
DSM Nutritional Products Confident in Omega-3 Market
DSM Nutritional Products (Parsipanny, NJ) reported investing at least $30 million in new capital to upgrade and expand its facilities in Mulgrave, Nova Scotia, building upon its earlier investments that included the acquisition of omega-3 oil manufacturers Ocean Nutrition Canada and Martek Biosciences Corporation. The decision to increase its presence in Nova Scotia resulted in ...
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