EFA
Biomarker Analysis Reveals Omega-6 Is Not One Uniform Category
A major prospective study in the UK Biobank reported higher plasma linoleic acid (LA)—the most common omega-6 fatty acid in the diet—was associated with a lower risk of incident dementia. Higher levels of non-LA omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-6 PUFAs) were associated with a higher risk. The findings were published in the American Journal of ...
Democratizing EFA Nutrition
Quality, value and sustainability are key requirements for the success of EFA supplements. Essential fatty acids (EFAs) are commonly referred to now, but this wasn’t always the case. In the early 1900s, fat in the diet was simply viewed as a source of calories, one that was interchangeable with carbohydrates. However, a husband-and-wife team, George ...
EFA News
There are some exciting developments emanating from manufacturers of EFA supplements that are certainly intriguing. Cheryl Myers, Chief of Education and Scientific Affairs at EuroPharma, reports that up until now, its Vectomega was always available as a tablet. However, this autumn, the supplement will also be available in a capsule form, “which we’re very excited ...
Growing Benefits
There is an increased demand for plant-based EFA supplements, as vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike seek sustainable, safe products. Part II of VR’s EFA series. Plant-based EFA (essential fatty acid) supplements are no longer just for vegetarians. While this group does make up a large market for nutritional supplements (nearly a third of health food store ...
Keeping A Category Afloat
EFAs may be more popular than ever, surpassing multivitamins with experienced supplement users. But recent Proposition 65 claims will act as a call to action for retailers and manufacturers to keep the positive light shining on this ever-growing category.Multivitamins, because of their very nature, have always been popular with newcomers to the industry and avid ...
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