Fish Oil

DSM to Acquire Ocean Nutrition Canada

In a move to expand its omega-3 business, DSM will buy Ocean Nutrition Canada for about $140 million. ...More
May 18, 2012
Posted in News
Fish Oil Still King, But Consumers Want Alternatives

Nearly four out of 10 consumers who want to take an omega 3 supplement are looking for an alternative to fish oil, according to a recent survey conducted by Discovery Research Group, in partnership with Aker BioMarine Antarctic US. Still, the survey found fish oil was the ...More
March 26, 2012
Posted in News
Lysi Expands HQ to Meet Omega-3 Demand

Lysi hf will complete its headquarter expansion on March 31, 2012, which will double its capacity to produce omega-3 oils. The expanded plant in Reykjavik, Iceland, will process Norwegian cod liver oil, the supply of which was acquired by Lysi in late in 2011 when it ...More
February 27, 2012
Posted in News
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
Posted in Galleries
Fish Oil and Multivitamins Most Popular Supplements

Recent Consumerlab.com survey of 10,000 supplement users reveals most popular supplements and usage trends. ...More
February 6, 2012
Posted in News, Sports Nutrition
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
Posted in News
Consumers Rate Supplement Brands

Consumers are most satisfied with the Swanson brand of vitamins and supplements when it comes to online purchases; Nutrilite is their favorite direct-selling (multi-level marketing) brand, and Kirkland (from Costco) gives the highest satisfaction out of discount/warehouse ...More
February 1, 2012
Posted in News
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
Posted in Articles
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
Fish Oil Boosts Strength Training Benefits

Adding fish oil to a strength training routine boosted muscle strength and function beyond the benefits of the exercise alone in a new study from Parana Federal University in Brazil (Am J Clin Nutr. 2012 Jan 4). Researchers found strength training increased muscle strength ...More
January 18, 2012
Posted in News, Sports Nutrition