Intelligence
Diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids linked to eye and brain health, studies suggest
Recent studies show omega-3 fatty acids help protect against childhood myopia and Alzheimer’s in women, highlighting fish’s health benefits.
Intelligence
Study finds Chicago parents lack omega-3s in their diets, raising risks for children’s health
A Northwestern study found that parents in Chicago don't consume enough omega-3s, raising risks preterm birth and other negative outcomes.
Aquafeeds
Fishmeal and fish oil alternatives are here but a greater scale is needed for true impact
While salmon farmers are reducing fishmeal and fish oil usage, alternative ingredients are promising but supplies need scaling up, feed experts say.
Intelligence
Global omega-3 fatty acid shortage puts public health at risk, study warns
Study finds 85 percent of world's population is deficient in omega-3 fatty acids, due partly to a shortage driven by environmental factors.
Aquafeeds
Study assesses the ROI of including more omega-3 fatty acids in salmon feed
A new study finds that more omega-3 fatty acids in salmon diets boost survival, efficiency and quality, proving ROI in better nutrition.
Intelligence
Can omega-3 fatty acids from fish eggs improve recovery and aging? Scientists aim to find out.
Norwegian scientists are exploring if omega-3 fatty acids derived from fish eggs can boost recovery and healthy aging.
Intelligence
Can omega-3s slow down the aging process?
Study suggests omega-3s, vitamin D and strength training can slow biological aging and boost health in older adults.
Intelligence
A low omega-6, omega-3 rich diet and fish oil may slow prostate cancer growth: UCLA study
A diet rich in omega-3s and fish oil supplements may slow prostate cancer growth and delay aggressive treatments in early-stage cases.
Aquafeeds
Canada approves use of a novel plant-based omega-3 oil for aquaculture feeds
Health Canada approves a novel omega-3 plant-based oil from canola for use in dietary supplements supporting health.
Intelligence
Fish-rich diet may cut risk of cancers and rheumatoid arthritis
Three new studies show eating more fish, alongside other healthy foods, may cut the risk of gastrointestinal cancers and rheumatoid arthritis.
Intelligence
Omega-3 fatty acids linked to reduced cancer risk, highlighting potential benefits of fish oil
A new study found that higher omega-3 and omega-6 levels in fish oil may lower the risk of up to 19 types of cancer.
Health & Welfare
Evaluating the effect of protists in diets for Pacific white shrimp
Cumulative mortality results showed that shrimp fed protists (containing Aurantiochytrium sp. meal) had higher survival when challenged with WSSV.
Health & Welfare
Effect of HUFA-enriched artemia on the performance of Pacific white shrimp postlarvae
Feeding HUFA-enriched artemia to L. vannamei for 12 days significantly increases highly unsaturated fatty acid content in the shrimp postlarvae.
Fisheries
From waste to value: Upgrading marine oils from cod on-board deep-sea vessels
There is a large potential to upgrade currently wasted raw materials like cod residuals into high-quality marine oils for feed ingredients.
Aquafeeds
MiAlgae launches novel nutrient-rich powder for use in aquaculture feed
NaturAlgae, a dry powder with a high concentration of the omega-3 fatty acid DHA and other oils, can be added to aquaculture feed.
Intelligence
Nofima develops fast tests for fatty-acid composition in salmon fillets
Norwegian research institute Nofima has developed methods for the rapid measurement of omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA in salmon fillets.