Fine Chemicals at Specialty & Custom Chemicals Show 2022
We are excited to share with you our participation at Specialty & Custom Chemicals Show 2022. You will find us in booth 615.
Read MoreAlaskOmega® fish oil used to demonstrate importance of omega-3 DHA in childhood brain development
Adding DHA-rich fish oil to ready-to-eat therapeutic foods significantly improves brain development in malnourished infants and children. These findings, recently published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34726694/ are the first to measure impact of balancing essential fats with added DHA omega-3 on cognitive development in severely malnourished children in Malawi, Africa.
Read MoreEvery Day Should Be World Food Day
Food provides sustenance for life, it supplies energy so we can be productive citizens, and it offers endless opportunities for families and community gatherings which build and strengthen us. Our homes are designed to shelter, prepare, and consume food. Social events and traditions are celebrated with food. Food is core to our being. The global agriculture food system is complex and impact each of us, every day.
Read MoreNew Chewable VegaGels® with Algae-Based Omega-3 in Multiple Colors and Flavors
With its VegaGels®, the Aenova Group, a global leading contract manufacturer and developer for the pharmaceutical and health care industries, has already been producing vegan softgel capsules based on seaweed extract for some time. Now the VegaGels® on a purely vegetable basis are being expanded to include a chewable variant.
Read MoreWiley Companies appoints Greg Lindsey CEO of their consumer brand, Wiley’s Finest™
The Board of Directors of Wiley Companies has announced its appointment of Greg Lindsey as Chief Executive Officer of their consumer brand, Wiley’s Finest. Mr. Lindsey most recently served as the companies’ Vice President of Corporate Marketing.
Read MoreSummertime, Children, and Answering a Need
Summertime, and the living is easy…………so go the song lyrics by Ella Fitzgerald. Days are longer, weather is warmer, and colorful edibles explode from the ground, delivering sweet berries and corn, plump tomatoes and melons, and all the makings for a bowl of salad! The oceans are swimming with salmon and seafood and lakes are abundant with trout. Summer is a wonderful time of the year.
Read MoreWiley Companies Celebrates 40 Years
Let the celebration begin. In June, Wiley Companies turned 40 years old! While this age can sometimes be referred to as ‘over the hill’, for Wiley Companies it’s just another step in an incredible journey that began in 1981, when David, Vincent, Dorothea and Paul Wiley decided to leave Albany International and launch their own company, Wiley Organics. The company, originally based out of a 13,000 square foot facility on Kenny Road in Columbus, published their first catalog that same year, listing some 1,500 research chemicals.
Read MoreA peek into current omega-3 research: May 2021
What is the relationship between levels of omega-3 and omega-6 among elderly men and women who experience an ischemic stroke vs those who don’t? How much and which fatty acids do adult Japanese have in their blood when they eat a traditional Japanese diet? Do these values differ by age? Does taking fish oil along with exercise slow the rate of cognitive decline in seniors? A new study suggests that it does.
Read MoreFor richer or poorer; in diet or health?
It is commonly believed that citizens of industrialized countries are better nourished. This belief is partially based on research indicating that people with more education and higher incomes are healthier and make better food choices.
It is well documented and replicated that people who consume more EPA and DHA omega-3 have better overall heart health and are at a significantly lower risk for fatal heart attack. Indeed, people with healthier omega-3 levels also have better brain function, eye health, joint mobility, and greater longevity. We also know that people who are depressed have lower omega-3 levels, compared to those who are not depressed. We have a multitude of reasons to be well-nourished with omega-3 fats.
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There’s a new podcast coming to town, er, wherever you listen to podcasts!
Omega-3s are cool. Podcasts are cool. Now there’s a podcast dedicated to Omega-3s!
Omega-3 fatty acids are among the most researched nutrients in the world. This new podcast The Science and The Story: Behind Omega-3, launching 3/30/21 is where you will find interactive discussions with leading scientists, manufacturers, nutritionists, and other global experts. We dive in, headfirst, to explore the science, to hear stories of discovery, to understand what these nutrients are, and why they matter.
A 10-Year Evaluation of Oily Fish, Fish Oil, and Health
Around the globe……one in 20 persons under the age of 50 have it; one in 7 between age 50-70 have it, and one in 5 adults over 70 years of age have it. It does not discriminate by gender; it equally effects men and women. It is likely you know someone who has it. I am referring to type 2 diabetes. Type 1 and type 2 diabetes are different conditions. About 95% of people who have diabetes have type 2. Diabetes can be managed, but that starts with knowledge of the condition. In the USA, about one-third of people who have the condition or the precursor to it don’t know it. What if we could reduce risk for it? Well, in fact, we can.
Read MoreOmega-3 and Heart Health: In Perspective
Just over 50 years ago, a Danish medical doctor and his student made a journey to Greenland. The diet of this population was of keen global interest because at that time the death rate from heart disease in the US and Denmark exceeded 35% but was only 5% in Greenland. Could this difference be due to their diet? Confounding the story was that Greenlanders ate a high-fat diet in a time when fat was blamed as the cause of many ailments. In fact, the researchers found that all 3 groups consumed about 40% of their calories from fat, so the difference in these health outcomes could not be explained by fat consumption alone.
Read MoreEPA and DHA Omega-3 and Immune Health
Immune health is a top-of-mind conversation these days. Immune health is discussed like it’s a new phenomenon, like we woke to the discovery that our body has a highly sophisticated yet elegant internal guide and protect system. Discussed as if it is a guide and protect system that we can switch on and off at our convenience.
Read MoreManufacturing AlaskOmega Fish Oil: What’s It All About?
AlaskOmega has been processing fish oil for nearly 10 years. It’s not rocket science; it is lipid science, food science, mechanical, and chemical engineering applied to produce fresh and purified fish oils in various concentrations to improve global human health and nutritional status.
Read MoreWiley Companies Earns Coveted FSSC 22000 Certificate of Registration
Wiley Companies announced today it has been certified as an FSSC 22000 company by global certifying body, SAI Global. This certification showcases their commitment to quality by verifying that Wiley Companies conforms to all industry-related statutory and regulatory requirements as outlined by the FSSC 22000 International Standard for Food Safety Management Systems. In addition, it provides a framework for effectively managing the organization’s food safety responsibilities moving forward. This certification comes on the heels of the company earning ISO 9001:2015 certificate of registration earlier this year.
Read MoreWorld Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day occurs annually on October 10. This year the theme is investing in mental health. It’s a great time to take a few minutes to review our investment in mental health. Do you know the integral role of nutrition in mental health?
Read MoreTake the Wins Where We Can
A report from the best dataset on health and nutrition in the USA (NHANES*) just published on intake of EPA and DHA omega-3 from diet and supplements over the past 10 years.
Read MoreWiley Companies Earns Coveted ISO 9001:2015 Certificate of Registration
Wiley Companies, a global leader in specialty chemical manufacturing, food and dietary supplement ingredients and consumer packaged goods today announced the company has earned ISO 9001:2015 certificate of registration for its Quality Management System.
Read MoreHow Much Omega-3 Do I Need?
One of the most common questions I get is ‘how much omega-3 do I need’? My reply is always the same, ‘it depends on who is asking!’. Why? Because there are a few factors to consider in answering this question.
Read MoreThe Avoidable Price We Are Paying
In the United States, adults eat about 100 mg of EPA and DHA omega-3 per day, children get about half that. The World Health Organization recommends 250 mg EPA and DHA per day to meet our basic, essential needs. Said another way, 250 mg EPA and DHA is considered enough to prevent nutrient deficiency.
Read MoreWhy So Many Forms of Omega-3s?
I’m surprised this question doesn’t come up more often: why so many forms of Omega-3s? There is one form of calcium (calcium), one form of vitamin C (ascorbic acid), but several forms of omega-3s. What’s more, the various forms of omega-3s have more differences than commonalities.
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