When it comes to weight management not all calories are created equally – especially when they come from omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, according to an editorial in the online journal Open Heart.
Dow AgroSciences is a step closer to commercializing oil from canola plants bred to produce meaningful amounts of the coveted long-chain omega-3 fatty acids DHA (3.7%) and EPA (0.7%), which are currently only found in fish, fungi or microalgae, according...
Organic meat and dairy products have more healthy omega-3 fatty acids according to a large meta-analysis review - but experts have warned the amounts are too small to actually have an impact on diet.
Edible seaweed could have significant promise in boosting the heart health attributes of foods and supplements when used as a functional food ingredient, according to a recent review article in the journal Phycologia.
A new competitor has arrived on the plant-based omega-3s scene with the announcement of FDA no-objection GRAS status for Ahiflower oil, an ingredient from Technology Crops International. The oil offers a balance of omega-3, -6 and -9, according to the...
As the debate over the role of saturated fat in cardiovascular disease intensifies, the authors of a new commentary claim that the “real villains” in the American diet are trans fat, sugar, and high-GI foods that rapidly convert to sugar.
UPDATED* - A high-profile study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine last week has re-opened the debate about whether saturated fat has been unfairly cast in the role of nutritional bogeyman. But how should policymakers respond?
A review of more than 72 clinical studies has raised further questions over current guidelines relating to fat intake - which generally restrict the consumption of saturated fats and encourage consumption of polyunsaturated fats to prevent heart disease.
In the proposal by the Food and Drug Administration to update labels for foods and dietary supplements, the agency declined to set a value for omega-3 fatty acids. This does not mean the agency discounts their health benefits, said Adam Ismail, executive...
The debate about just how bad saturated fats really are for our health - and whether what we are replacing them with is potentially worse - raged on at the IFT expo earlier this month.
The ingestion of trans fats may increase the risk of depression, whilst healthier oils such as polyunsaturated fatty acids and olive oil may reduce the risk, according to a new Spanish study.
Omega-3 fatty acid intake is inversely associated with periodontitis in the US population, according to research published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association.
The American Dietetic Association (ADA) has said that a food-based approach to receiving adequate fatty acid levels is recommended, but careful supplementation is a feasible alternative if dietary intake falls short.
An increased intake of trans-fatty acids may raise the risk of
breast cancer by 75 per cent, suggest the results from the French
part of the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and
Nutrition.
Trans fatty acids are not created equal, according to the results
of the European-wide TRANSFACT study, with natural sources not
sharing the detrimental health effects as their
industrially-produced counterparts.
The breast milk of mothers consuming organic meat and dairy
contains higher levels of beneficial fatty acids, and has an
overall improved quality, suggests new research.
Replacing unhealthy fats with healthy alternatives reduces risk
markers for cardiovascular disease (CVD) more than reducing the
quantity of fat, suggests new research from the US.
Food manufacturers can claim that products where unsaturated fatty
acids have replaced saturated fats offer a reduced risk of heart
disease, said the FDA.
Oil extracted from the seeds of hibiscus plants is rich in linoleic
and oleic fatty acids, and could offer interesting applications for
industry, says new research from Spain.
Scientists at Iowa State have developed soybean oil rich in oleic
acid and low in linolenic acid, and are now seeking food companies
to test if the oil can be used in applications previously beyond
the scope of conventional soybean...
Over a quarter of a million coronary heart disease events could be
avoided by replacing trans-fats in foods, says a new review - calls
that have been welcomed by a leading trans fat-free producer.
Martek Biosciences has refined its manufacturing process to produce
microalgae-derived DHA at 20 percent less cost and expects this to
have a knock-on effect on the cost of consumer products containing
omega-3.
The effect of trans fatty acids (TFAs) on heart health may be
greater than that of saturated fatty acids, according to scientists
from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), but only when
consumed at equivalent levels. Further...
Leading Japanese emulsifier supplier Riken Vitamin is set to boost
production at its subsidiary in Malaysia with the opening of a new
plant this week. High hopes to increase market share.
