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New research suggests that taking fish-oil supplements to try and boost memory may not be very beneficial at all. Researchers found supplements containing omega-3 fatty acids do not appear to prevent mental decline in old age, such as dementia. A new review that lasted three-and-a-half years failed to show alleged benefits, despite previous studies suggesting Omega-3 helped keep brain cells healthy. Past studies found that fish-oil supplements might slow or prevent mental decline...

HOUSTON, June 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Omega Protein Corporation (NYSE: OME), a nutritional ingredient company and the nation's leading vertically integrated producer of omega-3 fish oil and specialty fish meal products, today announced an update on its fishing efforts as of the close of business on June 8, 2012, the end of the 8th week of the Company's 2012 fishing season. As of June 8, 2012, the Company's total fish catch was at approximately 162,200 short tons, a 29%...

SAN DIEGO and KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii, June 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cellana, Inc. announced the launch of its ReNew(TM) brand and ReNew(TM) Omega-3 line of algae-based products at the GOED (Global Organization for EPA and DHA) conference being held this week in Boston, Massachusetts. The ReNew(TM) brand was developed to meet the growing demand for more sustainable Omega-3 human health products, animal nutrition products, and biofuel feedstocks. The ReNew(TM) portfolio is comprised of...

HOUSTON, May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Omega Protein Corporation (NYSE: OME), a nutritional ingredient company and the nation's leading vertically integrated producer of omega-3 fish oil and specialty fish meal products, today announced that Bret Scholtes, the Company's President & Chief Executive Officer, will present at the Janney Consumer Conference on Monday, May 21, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. ET in Boston, MA. The audio portion of the presentation will be webcast live, and a...

For the first time, researchers at the University of California, San Diego have peered inside a living mouse cell and mapped the processes that power the celebrated health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids. More profoundly, they say their findings suggest it may be possible to manipulate these processes to short-circuit inflammation before it begins, or at least help to resolve inflammation before it becomes detrimental. The work is published in the May 14, 2012 online Early Edition of the...

HOUSTON, May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Omega Protein Corporation (NYSE:OME), a nutritional ingredient company and the nation's leading vertically integrated producer of omega-3 fish oil and specialty fish meal products, today reported net income of $1.8 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, and Adjusted EBITDA of $7.0 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012. First Quarter 2012 Highlights: Revenues: $39.7 million for the quarter, a 37% decrease over the 2011 fourth...

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Periodontitis, a disease that inflames the tissue around the teeth, affects more than half of adults, and has been linked to an increased risk of stroke and heart problems. Now, there’s new investigation looking at fish oil as a possible therapy. Researchers reviewed eight studies to understand the effect of fish oil on periodontitis. They found that improvements in clinical measures were common in all the studies, but specifically significant in two that used the...

Supplement Contains Omega-3 Fatty Acids from Fish Oil to Promote Artery Health Provo, UT (PRWEB) April 27, 2012 Morinda Bioactives recently announced the release of seven new Fit Body Composition Supplements, one of which is Fit Artery. Fit Artery contains a proven combination of bioactives, including highly effective levels of omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil that promote artery health.* The other key bioactives in Fit Artery include EPA, DHA, gamma linoleic acid, and noni. Also, the...

HOUSTON, April 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Omega Protein Corporation (NYSE: OME), a nutritional ingredient company and the nation's leading vertically integrated producer of omega-3 fish oil and specialty fish meal products, will announce results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012 on Wednesday, May 2, 2012, after market close. The Company will host a conference call with members of the executive management team to discuss these results with additional comments and details. The...

WATSONVILLE, Calif., April 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In light of recent acquisitions in the Natural Products industry, Nordic Naturals, the leading manufacturer of omega-3 supplements, has announced it is holding steady with no plans to sell. According to Joar Opheim, Founder and CEO, "Our vision for this company has never been small or limited by the short term. The plan for Nordic Naturals is to be around for 150 years and beyond, ensuring generations of healthier, happier people...