Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)

Global Health Trax Joins GOED

Global Health Trax Inc. joined the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3. ...More
April 13, 2012
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Review: Omega-3s May Not Prevent CVD

Although some previous clinical trials have reported omega-3 fatty acid supplements offer a secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) among patients with a history of CVD, the overall evidence remains inconclusive, according to a new meta-analysis ...More
April 9, 2012
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Epax Honored by Banner Pharmacaps

For the fifth consecutive year, Epax Norway AS, a global supplier of marine-derived EPA/DHA omega-3 fatty acids, was again recognized as a top supplier by the global drug delivery and specialty pharmaceutical company Banner Pharmacaps Inc. ...More
April 4, 2012
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Image Gallery: Trends in New Supplement Launches

Gummies, sleep support and chocolate vitamins were among the top supplement trends showcased at Natural Products Expo West, Anaheim, CA, from March 9 to 11, 2012, showing consumers are looking for new ways to get nutrients, but are also interested in addressing age-old ...More
March 14, 2012
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Slide Show: Ingredients for Managing Cholesterol

Cholesterol is not a one-dimension health issue. With the various types—high-density lipoprotein (HDL), low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and very LDL (VLDL) to just name a few—those with health problems related to cholesterol may need to try different tactics to address their ...More
February 27, 2012
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Omega-3s, B Vitamins Don't Reduce Cancer in CVD Patients

Supplementing with low doses of B vitamins and/or omega-3 essential fatty acids (EFAs) did not prevent cancer for those who already suffer from cardiovascular disease (CVD) in a recent study from the Archives of Internal Medicine . ...More
February 13, 2012
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GOED Exchange Conference Opens Registration

The GOED Exchange 2012 conference opened registration this month with an agenda for those involved in the omega-3 space, featuring the "Chief Blogger" from the 2008 presidential campaign. ...More
February 13, 2012
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GOED Reaches Prop 65 Settlements

As long as 30 members of the of the Global Organization for EPA and DHA (GOED) adhere to the GOED voluntarily monograph, they will not be sued by two plaintiffs under Proposition 65 violations, according to recent settlements the trade organization made. Both the Mateel ...More
February 3, 2012
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A Girl's Best Friend

Women are more interested in health and prevention than men, making them a key demographic for natural products manufacturers. They are also more willing to educate themselves on products they choose for themselves and their families, so manufacturers should use marketing ...More
January 25, 2012 By Sandy Almendarez
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Slide Show: Joint Health Ingredients

Natural ingredients from glucosamine to omega-3s, botanicals and hyaluronic acid, can help cushion joints leading to healthy, happy movements no matter what life stage. ...More
January 19, 2012
Posted in Galleries, Sports Nutrition