Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (LC-PUFAs)

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
Mature Aloe Vera Market Needs Fresh Standards

Aloe is everywhere—in beverages, supplements, cosmeceuticals, and more—so we'd expect understanding of the plant's different forms and species is wide spread. However, even FDA's recent toxicity study was conducted on a form that's rarely used in finished goods. Perhaps the ...More
December 14, 2011 By Sandy Almendarez
Posted in Articles
Bending the Rules

Joints are bending with every daily action, whether it's taking the first steps of the day or lifting weights as an afternoon workout. As Baby Boomers reach their golden years and athletes recover from repeated pounding, joint health issues are taking precedence in more ...More
November 21, 2011 By Sandy Almendarez
Posted in Articles, Sports Nutrition
Balancing Omega3s, 6s Saves Money, Health

While the wine might be the sexiest part of the Mediterranean diet, but it’s the omega-3s that make it so healthy, said Artemis P. Simopoulos, M.D., FACN, at the Natural Health Research Institute’s (NHRI) 6th Annual Scientific Symposium on Oct. 28, 2011. She said in the ...More
November 1, 2011
Posted in News
ERNA Releases Vitamin Fact Book

The European Responsible Nutrition Alliance (ERNA) offers a comprehensive overview of vitamins, minerals and other food components, including food sources, recommended intakes and safety in its recently published fact book. The book “Facts about Vitamins, Minerals and Other ...More
October 10, 2011
Posted in News
PUFAs Affect Eye Inflammation

A new study suggests fatty acid supplementation modulates inflammation parameters in a part of the eye important in dry eye syndrome development. ...More
September 5, 2011
Posted in News
GOED, VIRGO Offer Omega-3 Workshop at SupplySide West

SupplySide West attendees can get the latest on long-chain omega-3s at the GOED Exchange Update, set for Oct. 14 and developed by GOED and VIRGO. ...More
August 16, 2011
Posted in News
High Omega-3 Intake Lowers ARM Risk

New epidemiological evidence confirms a decreased risk of age-related maculopathy in people with high intake of long-chain omega-3s. ...More
August 9, 2011
Posted in News
ONC Honors Wilmar for n-3 Innovation

Ocean Nutrition Canada presented an award to Wilmar International, recognizing the Chinese firm for its innovation in developing a new EPA/DHA-enhanced cooking oil. ...More
March 23, 2011
Posted in News
Omega-3 PUFA Promote T Helper Cell Response

According to a recent Dutch study published in The Journal of Nutrition, using two different models of immune responses demonstrates potential benefits from marine omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) ...More
March 18, 2011
Posted in News, Immune Health