Washington, D.C.—A recent Cleveland Clinic trial compared common dietary supplements to a low-dose cholesterol-lowering medication (a statin). The study was funded by AstraZeneca, which markets Rosuvastatin. Researchers looked at the funder’s low-dose statin, placebo, and six supplements—fish oil, cinnamon, garlic, turmeric, plant sterols, and red yeast rice—over a four-week period for impact on low-density...
Arlington Heights, IL—Carlson has achieved Friend of the Sea certification for its fish oils, according to a press release. Friend of the Sea, a global certification standard for products and services that respect and protect the marine environment, recognized Carlson for it's commitment toward sustainability, the company announced. “Carlson...
Fish oil is the one supplement I recommend without hesitation to just about anyone. Why? Two reasons: One, the benefits of the two omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil—EPA and DHA—are wide-reaching and well-documented, supported by thousands of studies done over four decades. There’s no longer any controversy over...
Salt Lake City, UT—The Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED) and ClearCut Analytics are partnering to deliver a webinar focused on the EPA and DHA supplement category on Amazon.com in the U.S. Topics to be addressed at the webinar, which is scheduled for Thursday, April 29, at 9...
London, England—New research suggests that a higher dietary intake of omega-3 fatty acids in childhood may reduce risk of developing asthma in children carrying a specific gene variant. “Asthma is the most common chronic condition in childhood and we currently don’t know how to prevent it," said senior author Professor...
Salt Lake City, UT—GOED has published a new web page and companion infographic to help educate consumers on storage for their omega-3 supplements, according to a press release. The resources are intended to extend the life and quality of omega-3 supplements, the press release explains. Consumers are advised to store...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Marine oils are known for being good sources of omega-3 fatty acids—they are reliable sources of EPA and DHA, which have been shown to support everything from heart health to cognitive health (1, 2). A study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings concluded that people should consider taking omega-3 supplements at...
Sioux Falls, SD—Alzheimer’s patients may need higher omega-3 intakes to see benefits than previously thought, according to a study published in The Lancet. The study looked at 33 men and women from Los Angeles aged 55 and older who had a family history of Alzheimer’s disease, although they didn’t have...
Washington, D.C.—The Supreme Court denied Amarin’s final petition for appeal, protecting fish oil supplements, according to a press release from the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN). In August 2017, the release notes, Amarin Pharma filed a complaint with the ITC against 18 manufacturers of EPA omega-3 fish oil supplements and...
Oslo, Norway—Aker BioMarine has entered into a partnership with Acasti Pharma Inc., wherein Aker will supply krill oil as the core ingredient of a new hypertriglyceridemia drug, CaPre, a highly purified omega-3 phospholipid concentrate, according to a press release. The agreement ensures an adequate raw krill oil supply to meet...
