Slide 1: Omega-3 Fatty Acids: the powerful allies to our health
Omega-3 Fatty Acids the powerful allies to our health
Slide 2: We need Omega-3
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Slide 3: What are Omega-3 Fatty Acids?
internal What are Omega-3 Fatty Acids? 0 Ω3 ALA Alpha-linolenic acid 0H 0 EPA Eicosapentaenoic acid 0H 0 0H DHA Docosahexaenoic acid Long-chain polyunsaturated Omega-3 Fatty Acids A very good fat, polyunsaturated and Critical to overall health and essential well-being at all stages of life Includes
Slide 4: The Inuit Paradox
The Inuit Paradox In the 70s a team of Danish scientists lead by Dyerberg became fascinated with the Inuit people in Greenland who consumed a very high fat diet (primarily whale and seal blubber and fatty fish) yet had virtually no incidence of acute heart attack. They began to explore this apparent
Slide 5: Fish Oil Omega-3 has provided essential nutrients for centuries
Fish Oil Omega-3 has provided essential nutrients for centuries Science-backed 40,000 health benefits are scientific well documented. papers 4,000 Human trials Dr. Jorn Dyerberg
Slide 6: EPA+DHA Omega-3 fatty acids are essential across the body
internal EPA+DHA Omega-3 fatty acids are essential across the body, across the life span brain eyes heart Health claims granted by EFSA DHA intake DHA DHA DHA and EPA DHA and EPA (and DHA EPA and DHA DHA contributes to the maternal intake maternal intake contribute to the DHA alone) contributes to t
Slide 7: At least 250 mg of EPA and DHA per day is recommended
From a public health perspective, at least 250 mg of EPA and DHA per day is recommended for adults Recommendations for Omega-3s EPA+DHA FAO1 Children 2-18 y Body weight-dependent Adults 250 mg EFSA2 Children 2-18 y 250 mg Adults 250 mg Pregnant & lactating women 350-450 mg Global expert panel3 Pregn
Slide 8: Globally, low Omega-3 levels indicate underconsumption is common
Globally, low Omega-3 fatty acid levels indicate that underconsumption is common 94% of the global population is insufficient and 47% is deficient % of EPA+DHA in red blood cell fatty acids Mean Omega-3 Index (%) 10 >8% optimal 7 6 to 8% mildly insufficient 4 to 6% moderately insufficient 2 ≤4% defi
Slide 9: Omega-3 fatty acids provide a lifetime of health benefits
Omega-3 fatty acids provide a lifetime of health benefits Besides the well-known benefits of Omega-3s for heart, brain and eye health, EPA and DHA can address a broad spectrum of other wellness concerns. Brain health & Immune system cognitive development Heart health Endurance Vascular health Mood E
Slide 10: Mood boosting potential
Mood boosting potential Growing evidence shows that EPA and DHA may have a promising impact on symptoms associated with mood disorders. High quality trials indicate that Omega-3 fatty acids consumption causes lower depression scores. Additional research has revealed that extra Omega-3s helps women m
Slide 11: Dreaming of a good night's sleep
Dreaming of a good night’s sleep A growing amount of evidence highlights the possible benefits of Omega-3s for sleep throughout life. Science shows that EPA and DHA may improve sleep quality in adults, and DHA increases sleep length in children. DHA may be associated with melatonin production – an i
Slide 12: A winning ingredient for sports performance
A winning ingredient for sports performance Omega-3s deliver many benefits for key aspects of sports performance, including muscle recovery after physical activity. Cardio-respiratory fitness (the ability of the circulatory and respiratory systems to supply oxygen to skeletal muscles during sustaine
Slide 13: Science quickly advanced. Technology as well!
internal Science quickly advanced. Technology as well! Going straight to the source: algae We were used to eating fish to get the amount of Omega-3 we need but fish don’t make Omega-3s. They get them from the microalgae they eat. And so can we. 13
Slide 14: The pioneer of Omega-3 algal oils
The pioneer of Omega-3 algal oils dsm-firmenich has a proud heritage as Martek Bioscience Early 80s 1985 Till today, NASA scientists discovered the our labs have been built on that 250 million babies worldwide oceans’ abundant microalgae is research to pioneer using have grown up consuming a r
Slide 15: Trusted Sustainable Tested
Trusted Trusted source of DHA Sustainable 100% Tested sustainable Most studied Omega-3 algal DHA in the world Successful Unrivaled Safe track record Made in a tightly controlled environment Innovative Natural A first of it’s kind Naturally algal DHA free from contaminants
Slide 16: The history continues: life's OMEGA
The history continues After screening more than 500 algae strains, dsm-firmenich scientists isolated a strain producing both EPA and DHA. life’s®OMEGA the first and only commercially available plant- based Omega-3 that delivers the benefits of both EPA and DHA in a single quality source while lettin
Slide 17: There's not enough Omega-3 from fish to feed the world's growing population
There are 7.7 billion people on 94% of people do not get Fish supply is not limitless: this planet expecting to rise enough Omega-3 (≥250mg) 1/3 of fisheries are overfished to 9.8 billion by 2050 from their daily diet and 2/3 are at their maximum sustainable yield There's not enough Omega-3 from fis
Slide 18: life's portfolio of Omega-3 algal oils
life’s® portfolio of Omega-3 algal oils a limitless, sustainable and ocean-friendly supply of Omega-3 dsm-firmenich expertise as a climate, nutrition and health leader to go straight to the source: algae A limitless source of Omega-3 to bring their multiple benefits to an even greater number of peop
Slide 19: Do you have questions or want to continue the conversation?
Do you have questions or want to continue the conversation? Get in touch! Please contact Elisabetta Nisoli, elisabetta.nisoli@dsm-firmenich.com
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