Omega-3s & nutritional oils

Does higher supplement intake mean better health for cancer survivors?

22-Jan-2018 By Cheryl Tay

Cancer survivors tend to consume more dietary supplements than cancer-free individuals, but more studies are needed to determine how beneficial they are to their long-term health, according to Korean researchers.

Omega-3 supplementation can shorten hospital stay for post-op gastrointestinal cancer patients: Review

17-Jan-2018 By Cheryl Tay

Parenteral omega-3 fatty acid supplementation can benefit gastrointestinal cancer patients after operations, according to researchers in China.

Mediterranean diet could inspire functional food development to tackle type 2 diabetes: Review

05-Jan-2018 By Cheryl Tay

Components of the Mediterranean diet could provide a multi-component model for functional foods to combat type 2 diabetes, according to a recent review.

DHA may combat acute pancreatitis, but hyperlipidaemia patients should avoid high doses: Review

06-Dec-2017 By Cheryl Tay

Supplementation with docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) could alleviate acute pancreatitis via its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, but higher doses could have the opposite effect among people with hyperlipidaemia, say researchers in South Korea.

What supplements are Australians taking? Study findings revealed

05-Dec-2017 By Cheryl Tay

Australians tend to favour multi-vitamins and multi-minerals when it comes to dietary supplements, a Curtin University study has found.

GOED and William Reed announce global events partnership to support omega-3 industry

21-Nov-2017 By Stephen Daniells

The Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED) and William Reed, publishers of NutraIngredients, are pleased to announce a collaboration to expand the number of global touchpoints for the omega-3 community.

Linoleic acid and resistance training a good combination for muscle strength and quality: Korean study

15-Nov-2017 By Cheryl Tay

Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) and / or omega-3 supplementation, in addition to resistance training, could enhance muscle strength and quality even for individuals on a high-fat diet, say researchers in Korea and the US.

Let them eat caviar: UK manufacturer riding Asia's omega-3 wave to success

03-Nov-2017 By Cheryl Tay

UK manufacturer Tom Oliver Nutrition is capitalising on Asia's growing omega-3 market to further its expansion into the region.

Japanese river alga Sujiaonori boasts anti-allergy, skincare benefits: Japanese study

31-Oct-2017 By Cheryl Tay

The river alga Sujiaonori possesses anti-allergy and skincare benefits, according to a Japanese study.

Fish oil able to reduce mortality in gastrointestinal injury patients with sepsis: Chinese study

17-Oct-2017 By Cheryl Tay

Fish oil can the lower mortality rate from sepsis caused by acute gastrointestinal injury (AGI), according to a Chinese study.

Omega-3 helps prevent colorectal cancer through ‘multiple mechanisms’: Korean review

11-Oct-2017 By Cheryl Tay

Omega-3 can protect against colorectal cancer when combined with chemotherapeutic agents and other natural anti-cancer compounds, a Korean review claims.

HI Japan 2017

Innovate to accumulate: Why Japan’s omega-3 firms will benefit from rising China and SEA consumer demand

06-Oct-2017 By Gary Scattergood

Japan's omega-3 firms are poised to benefit from rising consumer demand from South East Asia and China, if they can continue to invest in new product and technological developments.

Supermarket wades into Singapore infant formula dispute with low-cost product launch

03-Oct-2017 By Cheryl Tay

Singapore supermarket chain FairPrice has launched a house-brand low-cost infant formula range in the wake of consumer and government complaints about the rising cost of branded milk products.

Supplementation and acute pancreatitis: Review reveals potential for 'promising treatment outcomes'

19-Sep-2017 By Cheryl Tay

Well-timed and appropriate supplementation with glutamine, omega-3, prebiotics and probiotics could help prevent or manage acute pancreatitis, especially if it is personalised to the individual, reveals a review led by Jiangnan University.

Canadian vitamin firm Jamieson Wellness targets Asia expansion after $300m IPO

06-Sep-2017 By Cheryl Tay

Canadian supplement firm Jamieson Wellness is targeting expansion in Asia on the back of a successful IPO, with its CEO identifying Asia's rising affluence and ageing population as two reasons for optimism.

Omega-3 supplements may slash cardiac death risk: Meta-analysis

23-Aug-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Consumption of omega-3 supplements may reduce the risk of cardiac death by an average of 8%, according to results of a new meta-analysis that pooled data from over 70,000 people.

DSM reveals new APAC leadership team

16-Aug-2017 By Cheryl Tay

Dutch multinational firm Royal DSM has announced two new appointments to its APAC team: effective 1 September, Pieter Nuboer will be the Asia-Pacific VP of Animal Nutrition & Health, while André Rhoen will be the Asia-Pacific VP of Human Nutrition...

Short-term fish oil consumption helps prevents type 2 diabetes in people with existing metabolic disorders: Meta-analysis

15-Aug-2017 By Cheryl Tay

Fish oil supplementation can increase insulin sensitivity and reduce the risk of diabetes among metabolic disorder sufferers, according to a new meta-analysis by Chongqing Medical University.

Aker buys bulk krill oil business from Neptune

08-Aug-2017 By Hank Schultz

The krill oil market has been transformed with the announcement today that Aker BioMarine has bought the bulk oil supply end of Neptune Technologies & Bioressources for $34 million USD.

Low omega-3 levels linked to prenatal depression: Taiwan study

31-Jul-2017 By Cheryl Tay

Omega-3 deficiency and heightened inflammation are associated with prenatal depression (PND), with the former resulting in longer depressive episodes, according to a recent Taiwanese study.

'Insufficient evidence' of a link between omega-3’s vascular and cognitive benefits

27-Jun-2017 By Cheryl Tay

There is insufficient evidence that the cognitive benefits of omega-3 fatty acids are directly linked to its separate ability to help lower blood pressure, according to a review from the University of Newcastle in Australia.

Supplementation and dietary changes have 'limited effect' on chronic fatigue syndrome

19-Jun-2017 By Cheryl Tay

Supplementation and other dietary modifications have a largely limited effect on chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) symptoms, according to an Australian review.

Imbalance of PUFAs potential therapeutic target for blood clot prevention

07-Jun-2017 By Gary Scattergood

An ‘imbalance’ of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in the body could be a potential therapeutic target for preventing acute blood clots (venous thromboembolism), a study said.

BASF awards Newtrition grants for omega-3 and plant sterol research in Beijing

31-May-2017 By Cheryl Tay

Five academic projects have been awarded Newtrition Asia research grants by BASF for their work addressing some of the major consumer health concerns in APAC.

Dynamic duo of vitamin E and omega-3 reduces cardiovascular injury caused by pollution

31-May-2017 By Gary Scattergood

Supplementation with vitamin E and omega-3 proved to provide a potent combination against air pollution-induced cardiovascular injuries in rats.

Ingredient Identity helps Indian firm expand in North and South America

19-May-2017 By Hank Schultz

Consulting firm Ingredient Identity is working with Bio-gen Extracts, an Indian ingredients supplier, to aid that company’s expansion into the United States and other global markets.

Parkinson’s disease and diet: Nutritional intervention reveals 'clear therapeutic benefits'

16-May-2017 By Gary Scattergood

A new study has demonstrated how dietary interventions with omega-3, prebiotics and other nutrients can help improve motor functions and cognition after the onset of Parkinson's disease in mice.

Omega-3 and perinatal depression: Nutritional strategies can help combat “under effective” treatment

10-May-2017 By Gary Scattergood

The crucial role of omega-3 in helping to tackle pre and post-natal depression has been underlined by a new meta-analysis, which also found such cases of depression were associated with a higher omega-6/omega-3 ratio.

‘Super vitamin E’s' brain health benefits detailed in new study

10-May-2017 By Millette Burgos

Palm oil tocotrienol, touted as ‘super vitamin E’, could provide benefits for people with neurodegenerative and neuro-inflammatory diseases, a study has concluded.

Most NZ fish oil supplements meet label claims, oxidation levels: GOED analysis

03-May-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Testing of 47 fish oil supplements purchased at retail in New Zealand shows that 91% met EPA/DHA label claims, according to strict GOED standards, while most also met regulatory limits for oxidation.

Omega-3 and cancer recovery: How supplementation helps reduce hospital stays after operations

03-May-2017 By Gary Scattergood

Omega-3 supplementation boosts immunity and helps reduce inflammation among gastrointestinal cancer patients after surgery, new meta-analysis reports.

New laser technology from New Zealand finds omega-3 supplements meet PUFA labelling claims

25-Apr-2017 By Gary Scattergood

New omega-3 laser testing technology in New Zealand has showed that 11 widely-available supplements were in line with their label claims, “which should give consumers reassurance regarding the quality of the oil in the capsules.”

NUTRITION ASIA VIDEO SERIES

VIDEO: Cognitive health - the challenge to educate consumers as Asia's population rapidly ages

18-Apr-2017 By Gary Scattergood

As Asia's population rapidly ages, opportunities abound for the cognitive health sector, but consumers need to be educated that supplements should be considered before old age.

Insect nutrient battle: Asian crickets pack more essential fatty acids than European mealworm

12-Apr-2017 By Millette Burgos

There are more essential fatty acids in the lipids of two species of crickets and a grasshopper from Asia, compared with the yellow mealworm larvae, which is widely reared in Europe for human food.

Probiotics and omega-3: Co-microencapsulation boosts bacteria survival and fatty acid retention

11-Apr-2017 By Millette Burgos

The co-microencapsulation of probiotic bacteria with omega-3 rich tuna oil improved its survival and intestinal adhering ability, and also helped to retain a higher proportion of omega-3 fatty acids in the digestive system.

VIDEO: From earthquakes to sourcing strife - the challenges to open the world’s newest omega-3 fish oil refinery

10-Apr-2017 By Gary Scattergood

Omega-3 fish oil supplier SeaDragon overcame a raft of challenges to open the world's newest refinery, with the firm now hopeful it can start recouping some of its NZ$11m investment.

Omega-3 clampdown in Indonesia: Regulator now given ‘full picture’ says national trade body

04-Apr-2017 By Millette Burgos

Indonesian regulators didn’t have the ‘full picture’ when they slashed the permitted daily limit for omega-3 health claims earlier this year, claims the country’s trade association boss.

Fish oil helped protect liver from injury caused by anti-TB drugs: Study

28-Mar-2017 By Millette Burgos

Cod liver fish oil showed considerable protective properties for livers damaged by anti-tuberculosis (TB) medication, a new study discovered.

Omega-3 canola oil supplier filing for regulatory approval in Australia, US and Canada

24-Mar-2017 By Gary Scattergood

Omega-3 canola firm Nuseed has filed for regulatory approval in Australia, with submissions for Canada and the US set to be lodged later this month.

Probiotics/prebiotics: Large-scale trials needed to asses Crohn’s disease potential

23-Mar-2017 By Gary Scattergood

Large trials are desperately needed to understand if supplements and dietary interventions can play a positive role in the treatment of Crohn’s disease, according to academics in Japan.

‘No valid conclusions’: Omega-3 trade body fires back over prenatal DHA supplementation findings

22-Mar-2017 By Gary Scattergood

A randomised trial follow-up found little benefit of prenatal DHA supplementation on the IQ of children at age seven, academics in Australia have reported.

Scoop of the day! Ice cream fortified with chia seed oil found to be a ‘superb’ source of omega-3

15-Mar-2017 By Millette Burgos

This could be as close to guilt-free that ice cream is ever going to get: Researchers have revealed that fortification with chia seed oil ramps up omega-3 levels while maintaining taste and texture.

Six stand-out functional food and supplement trends from Indonesia

14-Mar-2017 By Gary Scattergood

From consumer spending to retailer awareness, we pinpoint six of the most pressing functional food and supplement trends ahead of next week’s HI South East Asia exhibition and conference in Jakarta.

Omega-3 firm SeaDragon warns of $4.5m annual loss after fish oil supply struggles

03-Mar-2017 By Gary Scattergood

Fish oil supplier SeaDragon has revealed it expects to report an annual loss of up to NZ$4.5m, due to a longer than expected transition time from its legacy Omega-2 business to Omega-3 fish oil produced by its new $10m refinery.

Omega-3 rich diet may block absorption of saturated fatty acids: Mouse study

26-Feb-2017 By Gary Scattergood

A diet rich in omega-3 can significantly modify the distribution and bioavailability of fatty acids, and may block the absorption of saturated fatty acids (SFA) in the gastrointestinal tract, a study on mice has shown.

The five market trends making APAC the world’s growth hotspot for nutraceuticals

26-Feb-2017 By Gary Scattergood

The global nutraceuticals market is expected to reach a value of $302,306m by the year 2022, on the back of CAGR of 7.04%. But, according to new research, APAC is poised to outstrip the global growth average.

EPA-dominant omega-3 and other nutraceuticals can boost effectiveness of anti-depressants

23-Feb-2017 By Millette Burgos

Nutraceuticals have the ability to boost the effectiveness of traditional anti-depressive medications, according a new review.

Six Japan food, nutrition and consumer trends set to shape 2017

21-Feb-2017 By Gary Scattergood

We pinpoint six of the must-know food, nutrition and consumer trends taking shape in Japan, from superfoods to sports nutrition, ahead of one of the country's biggest trade shows, FoodEx Japan, which takes place next month.

Omega-3 and chemotherapy: Supplementation reduces stomatitis and diarrhoea in cancer patients

21-Feb-2017 By Millette Burgos

Omega-3 supplementation helped lessen chemotherapy-induced mucosal toxicities such as stomatitis and diarrhoea, and provided liver protection for oesophageal cancer patients, revealed a Japanese study.

Vitamin vending machines: Is this the future for supplements retailing in APAC?

14-Feb-2017 By Millette Burgos

The man who has launched Australia’s first store selling vitamins solely via vending machines wants to launch hundreds more in locations across the country, while also expanding to overseas markets such as China, Singapore, India and New Zealand.