This report comes from ICED (Integrating Climate and Ecosystem Dynamics in the Southern Ocean), BAS (British Antarctic Survey) and WWF (World Wildlife Foundation) workshop on “UNDERSTANDING THE OBJECTIVES FOR KRILL FISHING AND CONSERVATION IN THE SCOTIA SEA AND ANTARCTIC PENINSULA REGION” This workshop was held at WWF’s Living Planet Centre,Woking, UK on 9th & 10th June …
As recently published by GOED in April 22, results from a meta analysis [1] published in April 2015 by Wan et al, for individuals with systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS), omega-3 supplementation reduces the risk of death by a remarkable 23%, and reduces hospital stays by an average of 10 days. SIRS is a serious acute condition, related to …
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EPA and DHA Omega 3’s intake will soon have its daily intake recommendation issued by CODEX, and with it, a strong push for its final positioning as a relevant nutrient for human health. The main conclusions suggest that increased consumption of EPA and DHA Omega-3 fatty acids from fish or fish oil supplements reduce the rates …
SupplySide insights April 2015 publication addresses South Antarctic krill fishery and its market positioning. Despite the great concern regarding krill overfishing, this is strictly regulated by the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR), the international organization responsible for determining fishing quotas and fishing locations (Marine Protected Areas or MPA’s). MPA’s are …
This ChromaDex Company report addresses the current lack of attention to the identity and testing for residual solvents in ingredients and products within the Dietary Supplement industry. Solvent extracted compounds, specifically in the area Tharos is heavily involved as it is in krill oils, is putting the supplement industry in jeopardy. Residual solvents, as defined …
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