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Omega-3s

Omega-3s are a class of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) that includes the short-chain alpha linolenic acid (ALA), and long-chain eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Available from marine and plant sources, omega-3s support the fluidity of cellular membranes, impact the body’s inflammatory responses, and may enhance the health of the joints, skin, and circulatory and nervous systems.

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
Krill Companies Agree to Cease-Fire During Patent Re-Examination

Neptune, Aker Biomarine and Schiff Nutrition have agreed to a stay of litigation in their patent infringement case until the patent office completes its re-examination of the original patent in question. ...More
February 2, 2012
Posted in News
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
GOED Organizes Nutracon Omega-3 Conference Track

Billed as a GOED Exchange Satellite Event, a full-day conference track on omega-3s has been organized at Nutracon 2012 by GOED, the Global Organization of EPA and DHA Omega-3s. ...More
January 18, 2012
Posted in News
Supplement Cocktail Improves Eye Fatigue

A combination of fish oil, bilberry and lutein help improve symptoms of asthenopia and eye fatigue, according to recent study results. ...More
December 30, 2011
Posted in News
Omega-3s, Vitamins Reduce Brain Shrinkage

People with higher intakes of omega-3 essential fatty acids; vitamins C, D, E, and the B vitamins were less likely to have brain shrinkage associated with Alzheimer’s disease than people who had lower levels of the nutrients in a new study published in Neurology®. Those ...More
December 28, 2011
Posted in News
The Cholesterol Juggle

Juggling the different types of cholesterol and their effects on arterial health can be a complex task within the greater effort to stem heart disease. Numerous dietary ingredients, from vitamins to botanicals, have been researched for lowering the bad forms of cholesterol ...More
December 27, 2011 By Steve Myers
Posted in Articles
USPTO to Reconsider Neptune Patents

Patent Office grants request for reexamination of all patent claims involved in the lawsuits between Neptune and various other krill companies. ...More
December 23, 2011
Posted in News
NP Nutra ~ Blackcurrant Seed Oil

NP Nutra launched its natural Blackcurrant Seed Oil, rich in essential fatty acids. ...More
December 16, 2011
Posted in News