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New Study: The Effect of Infant Formula Supplemented with ARA and DHA on Fatty Acid Levels of Infants with Different FADS Genotypes

In News · May 1, 2019

In a newly published study, the effects of diet and FADS polymorphisms on the long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid (LCPUFA) status of formula fed and breastfed infants were evaluated (1). Infants in this assessment were participants from the COGNIS study, which was conducted in Spain. FADS polymorphisms had a significant impact on DHA and ARA status in some formula fed infants.

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Investigating the Latest Science on the Impact of Nutrition on Infant Health and Development

In News · April 30, 2019

Nutrition experts and health care practitioners at the 20th Journées Interactives de Réalités Pédiatriques (JIRP) in Versailles, France, a leading pediatric conference that reports on research and scientific developments in infant and child health, discussed the importance of dietary fats, including the long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and arachidonic acid (ARA). Learn more.

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Food, Planet, Health: Changing our Diet for Human Health and the Health of Our Planet

In News · January 29, 2019

Keeping pace with the growing population of the planet can be challenging, especially when it comes to feeding the world. To feed everyone a healthy diet, our food production systems need to become more sustainable. A recent report titled “Healthy Diets From Sustainable Food Systems,” published by the EAT-Lancet commission outlines several strategies that we can use to feed the world sustainably.

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Gestational Diabetes and the Role of Vitamin D with Omega-3s

In News · April 19, 2018

Gestational diabetes describes a condition during pregnancy when women experience high blood glucose (sugar) levels. New research suggests that vitamin D combined with omega-3s can support mom and baby, especially among mothers who have gestational diabetes.

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The American Academy of Pediatrics Advances the Conversation about the First 1000 Days of Life

In News · February 27, 2018

In a new policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the organization calls attention to the importance of key vitamins, minerals and long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids that are essential to support brain development in early life. Read on to learn more.

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Video: Michael Roizen, M.D. of the Cleveland Clinic Shares his Omega-3 Index

In News · February 14, 2018

Like millions of Americans, most doctors themselves do not get enough omega-3s. Don’t just take our word for it, Dr. Michael Roizen, chief wellness officer at the Cleveland Clinic shares his omega-3 index – you’ll be surprised.

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What Makes the Heart Beat: Omega-3s

In News · February 8, 2018

This Valentine’s Day, say it with fish, not flowers! On the one day of the year that we think most of our hearts, be sure to talk to a loved one about the importance of omega-3s for heart health.

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Vitamin C in health promotion: Emerging research and implications for new intake recommendations

In News · January 22, 2018

Vitamin C is best known for its role in collagen formation and is essential to prevent scurvy, the disease of vitamin C deficiency. New research suggests that vitamin C intake and levels in the body may also have implications for the risk of certain chronic diseases, and leading experts recommend higher daily intakes.

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Emerging science supporting the health benefits of genistein

In News · January 17, 2018

Evidence has emerged that genistein intake may have health benefits that span heart disease, cancer, bone and brain health. Read more about the latest science.

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Vitamin D deficiency is rife in Southern Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean populations despite having plentiful sunshine

In News · December 21, 2017

A new systematic literature review looked at vitamin D levels in Southern Europe and Eastern Mediterranean populations with data extracted from 107 studies. The results show vitamin D deficiency despite abundant sunshine in the regions. Read more