The long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFSs) eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) have a proven record to benefit heart health, according to long-time omega-3 researcher Bruce J. Holub, Ph.D., university professor...
Stand out ingredients in the heart health market are phytosterols, coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) and garlic; omega-3 are still strong, but sales are declining. However, the big ingredient innovation in heart health ingredients is probiotics, according to...
Aker BioMarine just announced it acquired the krill oil inventory and intellectual property (IP) from its former rival, Neptune Technologies & Bioressources, for a cash consideration of $US34 million. Neptune's customers and products, including...
The heart health ingredient market is big--US$1.1 billion in the United States and $2 billion worldwide--but there is still room for growth, given the aging population and the high incidence rate of heart issues in high-income countries. In this...
Omega-3 supplement restrictions in Indonesia have been reversed following pressure from the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED) and the local trade body, Asosiasi Pengusaha Suplemen Keshatan Indonesia (APSKI).
Much of the world's population exhibits low levels of EPA and DHA and low omega-3 status has become a global public health concern, as omega-3 deficiency is associated with several chronic diseases.
Poor health does not have to be the dominant and limiting feature of older populations as eight out of ten consumers indicate they are taking more responsibility for their health compared to ten years ago.
