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AlaskOmega Participates in a Landmark Publication on Omega-7

Coshocton, OH – October 8, 2019. Organic Technologies, producer of AlaskOmega® omega-3 and omega-7 concentrates, announced today that the company has received a “no questions” letter from the FDA supporting the self-affirmed GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status of AlaskOmega® 50% and 70% omega-7 concentrates. The letter indicates that the FDA has successfully completed its own independent evaluation of AlaskOmega® omega-7 concentrates and has no questions regarding Organic Technologies’ conclusion that these ingredients are GRAS under their intended conditions of use.

AlaskOmega® 50% and 70% omega-7 concentrates achieved self-affirmed GRAS status through an independent scientific panel of experts that evaluated AlaskOmega® omega-7 concentrates in accordance with stringent US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) safety criteria. Following a comprehensive review of the safety, toxicology and proposed usage, the independent panel of experts reached a unanimous decision that AlaskOmega® omega-7 concentrates are safe for use in foods and beverages.

Omega-7, or palmitoleic acid (C16:n1), is a monosaturated fat that has been studied for its potential benefits across a wide range of health applications, including heart health, anti-inflammation, insulin sensitivity, satiety, and anti-aging benefits for skin, hair and nails. With the self-affirmed GRAS status, AlaskOmega® 50% and 70% omega-7 concentrates can be safely used in food and beverage products without regulatory barriers, expanding application options beyond dietary supplements.

Organic Technologies is currently conducting a clinical trial using AlaskOmega® 50% omega-7 concentrate to assess the ingredient’s health benefit towards inflammation, glucose management, satiety, and cholesterol markers. The company will be promoting its entire line of AlaskOmega® ingredients at SupplySide West in Las Vegas in October.

About AlaskOmega®
Organic Technologies is the producer of MSC-certified AlaskOmega® fish oil products, including omega-3 concentrates, natural fish oils, and omega-7 concentrates sourced from wild-caught Alaska Pollock from Alaska’s Bering Sea. AlaskOmega® omega-3 concentrates are available up to 85% total Omega-3 content in EE/TG form, and omega-7 available in 50% and 70% concentrations. Please visit http://www.alaskomega.com for more information.

AlaskOmega Media Contact: Steve Dillingham / steve@alaskomega.com

MSC-certified finished products made with AlaskOmega® fish oils now available in Europe
AlaskOmega® extends its product and service portfolio into Europe through new subsidiary

Coshocton, OH. Organic Technologies, producer of AlaskOmega® omega-3 and omega-7 concentrates, recently announced that the company has opened a new subsidiary, AlaskOmega AG, located in Cham, Switzerland, to directly service a growing European customer base looking for MSC-certified AlaskOmega® bulk finished goods and packaged products, as well as AlaskOmega’s full range of bulk fish oils, omega-3 and omega-7 concentrates. In addition to the European region, AlaskOmega AG also provides MSC-certified finished dosage form products to select countries outside Europe as well, on request.

Building on its established network of trusted and certified manufacturing partners, AlaskOmega AG is offering a fully turn-key solution with the ability to match a customer’s specific label claim and other key product requirements. AlaskOmega AG’s extended service offering currently includes softgel applications, liquid bottles, tablets and hard-shell capsules, with additional dosage forms currently under development.

“Our customers benefit from our established network of manufacturing partners to ensure 100% certified traceability and maximum supply chain flexibility to help reduce the complexity of a customer’s product supply”, remarked Martin Mueller, managing director of AlaskOmega AG. “By offering a full suite of services and products, we can accelerate a customer’s time to market with new products, guaranteeing consistent, high quality product delivery by using only MSC-certified AlaskOmega® Ingredients for formulation/reformulation projects”, continued Mueller.

The AlaskOmega team will be promoting their MSC-certified AlaskOmega® omega-3 and omega-7 concentrates and custom bulk/packaged finished product offering at the upcoming Vitafoods Europe show held in Geneva, Switzerland during May 15-17 (#H174).

About AlaskOmega®
Organic Technologies is the producer of MSC-certified AlaskOmega® fish oil products, including omega-3 and omega-7 concentrates, and natural fish oils. Starting from wild-caught Alaska Pollock from the cold, clear waters of Alaska’s Bering Sea, the fish oil is further refined and concentrated in the family-owned and operated NSF-certified GMP facility located in Ohio. AlaskOmega® omega-3 concentrates area available in both EE and TG form up to 85% total omega-3 content, and omega-7 in 50% and 70% concentration in EE form. Please visit https://www.alaskomega.com for more information.

AlaskOmega Media Contact: Steve Dillingham / steve@alaskomega.com

AlaskOmega Participates in a Landmark Publication on Omega-7

Coshocton, OH – February 26, 2018. AlaskOmega announces the publication of the first comprehensive review of the effects of palmitoleic acid by Molecular Nutrition & Food Research. Palmitoleic acid, an omega-7 fatty acid, has been proposed as a plausible alternative to prevent, control, or ameliorate chronic metabolic and inflammatory disorders.

Palmitoleic acid is a monounsaturated fatty acid that can be synthesized in humans and obtained directly from macadamia nut, sea buckthorn, and some fish oils. It circulates in the blood along with other fatty acids and is a component of cell membranes. The recently published review is a significant advancement in the field of dietary fatty acid research, as it summarizes the immune and metabolic effects of palmitoleic acid from over 40 studies.

“While the human data are inconsistent and clinical work is needed, the research in cell culture and animals shows many positive effects of palmitoleic acid”, remarked Gretchen Vannice, MS, RDN, Head of Global Nutrition Education at AlaskOmega and co-author of the review, together with Camila Souza, PhD and Philip Calder, PhD, University of São Paulo and University of Southampton, respectively. “This little known fatty acid is intriguing,” continued Vannice, “having been shown to improve insulin function and reduce inflammation and fatty liver in animals. We are excited to contribute to the body of research on palmitoleic acid.”

“There is actually quite a lot of literature on palmitoleic acid” added Philip Calder, a world-renowned expert in fatty acid research, “but strong human evidence for its benefits is currently lacking. However, given its potential roles in health I think that more human research should be done.”

Publication: Souza, C.O., Vannice, G.K., Rosa Neto, J.C., & Calder, P.C.; Is palmitoleic acid a plausible non-pharmacological strategy to prevent or control chronic metabolic and inflammatory disorders? Molecular Nutrition & Food Research; January, 2018 (online).

About AlaskOmega®
Organic Technologies is the producer of MSC-certified AlaskOmega® fish oil products, including omega-3 concentrates, natural fish oils, and omega-7 concentrates sourced from wild-caught Alaska Pollock from Alaska’s Bering Sea. AlaskOmega® omega-3 concentrates are available up to 85% total Omega-3 content in EE/TG form, and omega-7 available in 50% and 70% concentrations. Please visit http://www.alaskomega.com for more information.
AlaskOmega Media Contact: Steve Dillingham / steve@alaskomega.com

Study Indicates DHA Fish Oil Concentrate May Boost Immune System in Humans

Coshocton, OH – February 02, 2018. Organic Technologies, producer of AlaskOmega® omega-3 and omega-7 concentrates, announces new research demonstrating that a high DHA fish oil concentrate can support healthy immune response in middle-aged obese adults. Recently published in The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, a human pilot study tested the effects of concentrated eicosapentaenoic (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) omega-3s from fish oil on B cell responses. B cells are a type of white blood cells that stimulate antibody production but also play a role in cytokine secretion and antigen presentation to T cells.

“Animal studies consistently show that omega-3s robustly improve various aspects of immunity, including inflammation”, stated Raz Shaikh, PhD, lead investigator of the study and currently Associate Professor of Nutrition at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. “To-date, B cell activation has not been well studied in humans with omega-3s and underlying mechanisms are poorly understood. We were very excited to observe the immune enhancing properties of high DHA fish oil on B cells in humans”, concluded Shaikh.

This study sheds light on how omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids may function in the human immune system, which is particularly relevant for those with inflammatory and chronic disease conditions. This study suggests that DHA uniquely contributes to certain aspects of immune function.

“This study adds to the body of knowledge that supplementation with a high DHA fish oil concentrate can help support healthy immune systems in select populations”, said Steve Dillingham, global director for Organic Technologies’ AlaskOmega® Ingredients, the major sponsor of the study. “While this pilot study results are certainly encouraging, much more research in this area is warranted”.
Publication: Effects of fish oil concentrates on ex vivo B cell responses of obese subjects upon BCR/TLR stimulation: A pilot study. The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry

About AlaskOmega®
Organic Technologies is the producer of MSC-certified AlaskOmega® fish oil products, including omega-3 and omega-7 concentrates, and natural fish oils. Starting from wild-caught Alaska Pollock from the cold, clear waters of Alaska’s Bering Sea, the fish oil is further refined and concentrated in the family-owned and operated NSF-certified GMP facility located in Ohio. AlaskOmega® omega-3 concentrates area available in both EE and TG form up to 85% total omega-3 content, and omega-7 in 50% and 70% concentration in EE form. Please visit https://www.alaskomega.com for more information.

AlaskOmega Media Contact: Steve Dillingham / steve@alaskomega.com