As recently published by GOED in April 22, results from a meta analysis [1] published in April 2015 by Wan et al, for individuals with systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS), omega-3 supplementation reduces the risk of death by a remarkable 23%, and reduces hospital stays by an average of 10 days. SIRS is a serious acute condition, related to …
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EPA and DHA Omega 3’s intake will soon have its daily intake recommendation issued by CODEX, and with it, a strong push for its final positioning as a relevant nutrient for human health. The main conclusions suggest that increased consumption of EPA and DHA Omega-3 fatty acids from fish or fish oil supplements reduce the rates …
SupplySide insights April 2015 publication addresses South Antarctic krill fishery and its market positioning. Despite the great concern regarding krill overfishing, this is strictly regulated by the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR), the international organization responsible for determining fishing quotas and fishing locations (Marine Protected Areas or MPA’s). MPA’s are …
This ChromaDex Company report addresses the current lack of attention to the identity and testing for residual solvents in ingredients and products within the Dietary Supplement industry. Solvent extracted compounds, specifically in the area Tharos is heavily involved as it is in krill oils, is putting the supplement industry in jeopardy. Residual solvents, as defined …
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This is the classic news focused on creating awareness based on very bad science. In a press conference held at Hanvit Square in Seoul on April 23, two Korean NGO’s “The Citizens’ Institute for Environmental Studies” and the “Korean Federation for Environmental Movement“, are calling to help designate the Southern Ocean as a marine protected area …
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Following Tharos’ April 7 2015 news on Chinese involvement in the krill fishery, SeafoodSource updates on this matter. It addresses Chinese strong drive towards the improvement of processing and quality standards as the only way to compete vis-a vis with current krill operators and suppliers. SeafoodSource April 27th news expands on this aspect. The growth of the …
China es seriously involved in the improvement of their current processing and quality standards as the only way to compete vis-a vis with current krill operators and suppliers. Continuing with our reports about Chinese fishing cooperations’ involvement in the South Antarctic krill fishery, and more specifically in krill oil, SeafoodSource March.23rd news expands more on this …
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What makes the NYT to address that fish oil claims are not supported by research? Fish Oils seconds aspirin as the most studied material for human health and its health benefits are well known worldwide. The tone and conclusions of the NYT article makes it wonder which hidden forces feel threatened by such natural, healthy and …
Building on a successful test run in North Carolina, the global organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED) has launched a national wide ad campaign to boost the profile of omega-3s. Omega-3s are among the most highly researched dietary ingredients and are among the most recommended by health practitioners, too. But some recent equivocal studies …
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A new nongovernmental organization devoted to research on the Antarctic ecosystem, source of the world´s krill oil omega-3 supplements, has called for its initial round of research proposals. The Antarctic Wildlife Research Fund (AWR) formally launched only last week at the Expo West/Engredea trade show in Anaheim, CA. AWR ia a cooperative venture of the Antarctic …
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