Omega-3 Resource Center
Regular Fish Consumption Associated with Reduced Risk of Colon Cancer
A 2019 study published in the peer-reviewed journal Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology reported the results of a study on the association of fish and long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFAs) and colorectal cancer (CRC). CRC, also known as bowel cancer, includes both the colon and rectum. Research was led byRead
FDA Approves Qualified Health Claim for Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Omega-3 fatty acids just received a stamp of approval from FDA for their ability to reduce the risk of hypertension and heart disease. The agency approved a qualified-health claim for Omega 3 fatty acids recently, which means they will not object to the use of certain claims on dietary supplementsRead
Biotics Research Corporation, Newest GOED Member
Recently, Biotics Research became the first professional supplement brand in the United States to join the ranks of GOED membership. Formed in 2007, GOED, the Global Organization of EPA and DHA Omega-3s, is comprised of a number of entities in the omega-3s industry, from fish oil producers to those manufacturingRead
Stress-Related Disorders and Heightened Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Do you ask your patients if they have experienced a stress related event or trauma. This new study shows that you may want to carefully watch these patients, especially within 6 months of the event. Stress related disorders – conditions triggered by a significant life event or trauma – mayRead
One in Five Deaths, 11 Million Annually, Associated with Poor Diets, says Lancet study
People in almost every region of the world could benefit from rebalancing their diets to eat optimal amounts of various foods and nutrients, according to the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study tracking trends in consumption of 15 dietary factors from 1990 to 2017 in 195 countries, published in TheRead
New Study Shows that Higher Omega-3 Blood Levels Improve Cognitive Function in Older Adults
A new study published in Nutrients shows that higher blood levels of the long-chain Omega-3 EPA and DHA are associated with cognitive benefits in older adults. In this study, researchers from the Boston Puerto Rican Health Study examined the prospective associations of omega-3 and omega-6 levels in red blood cells (RBCs) withRead
Biotics Research First US Supplement Company to Offer Orivo Certified Fish Oils
The recently established test, which is the first of its kind in the industry, is able to verify both ingredients and end- consumer products, including concentrated fish oil. The testing technology is based on proven NMR analysis combined with a strong database of known reference samples and powerful analysis algorithms.Read
Omega-3 Consumption and Hypertension
Omega-3 intake could be the easiest line of defense for hypertension. New research published in the July edition of Hypertension shows that a high Omega-3 Index — a newly established risk measure for heart disease — is inversely related to blood pressure levels in healthy young adults. This study shedsRead
Three Study Summaries on Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Chronic Disease
Below are three peer-reviewed studies showing the benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids in addressing chronic diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, cognitive impairment, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Study 1: DHA, EPA, and GLA for Rheumatoid Arthritis Researchers evaluated the effects of supplemented marine polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) supplying DHA and EPA,Read
Patient Infographic Posters on Omega-3 Fatty Acids
In partnership with GOED (Global Organization for EPA, DHA, Omega-3s), an industry trade association for Omega-3 fatty acids, we are offering a series of educational patient infographics to place in your patient exam rooms. Each of the seven infographics and videos explains the values of Omega-3 fatty acids for brain,Read