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Identification & Functionality
- Ingredient Name
- Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
- Ingredients
- Omega-3 Docosahexaenoic Acid
- Technologies
- Gourmetmarine Recipes
Spinach Smoothie
Ingredients:
- 200 g spinach.
- 1 avocado.
- 1 lime.
- 100 g frozen mango.
- 2 dl yogurt natural.
- 2 handfuls with ice cubes.
- 1 tsp. GourmetMarine with basil flavor.
Add spinach, avocado, lime juice. mango, yogurt and ice cubes to a blender and run until you get the thickness you want.Add the GourmetMarine and stir gently before serving. ENJOY!
Salsa
Ingredients:- 300 g tomatoes.
- 1 red onion.
- 2 cloves of garlic.
- 1 fresh vilantro.
- 1 lime.
- 1 pinch of salt.
- 1 pinch of pepper.
Chili flakes Pesto
Ingredients:- 50 g fresh arugula or basil.
- 40 g pine nuts.
- 50 g parmesan cheese.
- 1 dl GourmetMarine with garlic or basil flavor.
- 1 pinch of salt.
- 1 pinch of pepper.
Add arugula or basil, pine nuts and parmesan in a blender and run it until you get the thickness you want. Add the GourmetMarine gently while the blender is still running. Add salt and pepper and enjoy the pesto on some pasta, shrimp or fish.
Avocado Toast
Ingredients:- Your choice of toasted bread.
- Avocado.
- Cream cheese (natural).
- Red chili.
- Sprouts.
- Salt & Pepper.
- GourmetMarine with lemon flavor.
Slice the avocado and chili. Toast the bread. Mix cream cheese and GourmetMarine together and spread it on the toasted bread. Put avocado and sprouts on top. Add salt and pepper, and ENJOY!
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Food Ingredients Features
- Health Benefits
Omega-3 – For all stages of life
Throughout your life your body needs the essential omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA. There are more than 30,000 published studies on omega-3s, making them some of the most studied nutrients in the world. The scientific literature describes several conditions where intake of EPA and DHA are positively associated to health from development of the fetus to older ages.Omega-3- contains EPA and DHA - two very important long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. EPA and DHA are vital nutrients that help every cell in our body function in an optimal way.Heart, brain, eyes, muscles and joints all rely on Omega-3 to operate correctly. Each cell in our body is a special functional unit that needs to get nutrients in and waste products out. EPA and DHA helps ensure such efficient and flexible transport. Our bodies do not efficiently produce EPA and DHA, so we have to obtain it through our diet. Seafood is our main source of EPA and DHA but a supplement of marine Omega-3 is a good alternative if you do not eat enough fatty fish. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has made recommendations regarding daily intake of EPA and DHA to help consumers better understand the health benefits of these fatty acids.Omega-3 intake has further been associated with:
- Reducing symptoms of ADHD.
- Mood regulation.
- Improving cognition and working memory.
- Decreasing the likelihood of preterm birth.
- Improving function of joints.
- Depressing inflammation and enhancing immune response.
- Generally supporting for healthy aging.
The European Food Safety Authority have approved health claims for:
- Maintenance of normal heart function, blood pressure and blood triglyceride level.
- Maintenance of normal brain function.
- Maintenance of normal vision.
- Normal development of the brain, eye and vision of the fetus and breastfed infants.
Cardiovascular Health
The cardiovascular system is the engine of our body. It must maintain complicated interactions and fuel a set of cells and organs year after year.Still the cardiovascular system does not necessarily give you important early signs of deterioration; stiff and calcified arteries with fat deposits, a gradual increase in blood pressure, in blood level of unhealthy fats, or in shortness of breathes. EPA and DHA are scientifically proven to contribute to normal function of the heart, normal blood pressure and to normal blood level of triglycerides.Consuming recommended doses of EPA and DHA is an easy way to contribute to maintenance of a healthy heart and circulation. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) recommends a daily intake of 250 milligrams of EPA and DHA to contribute to a normal function of the heart, 2 grams EPA and DHA to maintain a normal blood triglyceride level and 3 grams of EPA and DHA to maintain a normal blood pressure.
Brain Health
DHA is one of the major building blocks of the brain and is critical for optimal brain activity and function at all ages of life.Two types of cells - neurons and glia cells - are responsible for sending and processing signals so that we can function intellectually, operate the central nerve system and move our bodies. Both cell types are dependent upon flexible membranes where EPA and DHA play important roles. DHA also contributes to effective communication between the vast numbers of neurons.Research has shown that omega-3s have an impact on cognitive function and memory, symptoms of depression, ADHD, and recovery from traumatic brain injuries. EFSA recommend a daily intake of 250 mg of DHA to contribute to maintenance of normal brain function.
Eye Health
The development, maintenance and preservation of vision are vital for all individuals. Even if new technology now easily can replace lenses, it cannot do the same with important components of the retina.The retina is the light-sensitive layer of cells in the back of the eye that contributes to create an image of what you see – like film in a camera. The retina has receptors for light and nerve cells that send signals to the brain for interpretation of the light signals.The relation to DHA is that we find - and the cells need - high concentrations of DHA in the retina for adequate vision in dim light and at night. The highly unsaturated nature of DHA has unique effects on retinal cell membranes allowing them to transmit light signals very quickly. A number of studies have confirmed that DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal vision and EFSA recommend a daily intake of 250 mg of DHA to attain this.
Maternal And Childhood Development
Pregnancy is an important period in life. An amazing event takes place in the body- a fully developed baby is created out of two merged cells. All information of how and when cells and organs of different functions and appearances will develop lies in our DNA. However this development also depends upon the mother and the nutrition she delivers to the fetus. The mother-to-be should start consuming both EPA and DHA before conception. This is to provide her body with the best possible supplies and storages for the upcoming pregnancy.It is scientifically substantiated that maternal intake of DHA both during pregnancy and breastfeeding contribute to normal fetal development of the brain, eye and vision.EFSA recommend pregnant and lactating women to have a daily intake of 200 mg DHA, in addition to the recommended daily intake of EPA and DHA for adults, i.e. 250 mg EPA and DHA, to contribute to normal development of the brain, eye and vision of the fetus and breastfed infants.
Joint Health
Moving around, bending your arms, using your fingers or twisting your neck means that more than 300 smaller and larger joints are in function and under pressure.In a joint, two bones come together, creating a connection between them. To enable optimal function of such a connection, cartilage surrounds ends of the bones while presence of fluid acts as grease to reduce friction. Joints must sustain different conditions from heavy physical strains, vigorous activity and stress to infections and impaired immune function. Despite such varied conditions they must operate smoothly and precisely to preserve flexibility and to prevent stiffness and pain. Different cell types and fluid containing soluble compounds make sure that the joint can do so- day by day.If low grade inflammation persists over time, severe pain - and chronic arthritis - may develop if left untreated. By its anti-inflammatory effect omega-3 may counteract loss of collagen and deterioration of cartilage. When you know that cartilage has very limited capacity to heal itself or to regenerate, the use of omega-3 to preserve cartilage and inhibit inflammation becomes very important.OMEGA-6:OMEGA-3 Balance And InflammationThe ratio between omega-6 and omega-3 is an indicator of the type of fatty acids that you have in your body. In many countries it has been reported omega-6 to omega-3 balances as high as 20:1 while the ideal index should be <5:1.Studies have shown that people have gradually changed their consumption of types of fatty acids by such as consuming more fast food and less fish. Popular fatty acid sources like cultivated vegetables contain a lot of omega-6 in their oils and seeds. In addition omega-6 is frequently put in animal feed increasing the content in meat and eggs.
The balance reflects the state of the body; a high index implies that much more omega-6 than omega-3 is built into our cell membranes. This is unfavorable because it makes the cell membranes less flexible and do not allow optimal traffic of nutrients, transport of signal molecules or waste elimination. As a consequence a high index is associated with an increased risk for developing disease, for example cardiovascular disease, diabetes 2 and chronic inflammatory diseases.
On the other hand - if the index is low, due to high intake of omega-3, the body reflects the opposite; the omega-3 rich cell membranes will be flexible and healthy. Compounds acting anti-inflammatory, preventing blood clotting and positively influence the heart rhythm as well as relaxing the muscle layer in the arteries will be more easily formed. All these effects are favorable for your body- and maintain the body in a healthy – and not stressed state.Remember to keep your omega-6:omega-3 index at an optimal level by consuming enough EPA and DHA.- Health Effects
Omega-3- contains EPA and DHA - two very important long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. EPA and DHA are vital nutrients that help every cell in our body function in an optimal way.
The heart, brain, eyes, muscles and joints all rely on Omega-3 to operate correctly. Each cell in our body is a special functional unit that needs to get nutrients in and waste products out. EPA and DHA help ensure such efficient and flexible transport. Our bodies do not efficiently produce EPA and DHA, so we have to obtain them through our diet. Seafood is our main source of EPA and DHA but a supplement of marine Omega-3 is a good alternative if you do not eat enough fatty fish. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has made recommendations regarding daily intake of EPA and DHA to help consumers better understand the health benefits of these fatty acids.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Food & Nutrition Applications
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certification
For us, sustainability is all about respecting nature and safeguarding that there will be resources available also for future generations. At Pharma Marine, we focus on high-quality omega-3 products from sustainable marine ingredients. Our modern technology and proprietary in-house enzymatic processes, including purification and distillation, allow us to use marine by-products with valuable nutrient and lipid content. Newer inventions consist of optimized production procedures for increased quality and capacity, which is important for present product development and production flexibility. This has led to the development of eco-friendly and sustainable omega-3 concentrates from trimmings from food production of seafood. All the marine oils Pharma Marine offers are certified as sustainable by Friend of the Sea while CodMarine is also certified by Marine Stewardship Council.
Friend of the Sea
Friend of the Sea is a non-profit organization whose mission is the conservation of marine habitat. The products and their origins are audited onsite by independent international certification bodies. Friend of the Sea is present worldwide and more than 300 companies have their products certified to prove that the origin of their products is produced from sustainable fisheries. To be certified by Friend of the Sea means – amongst other things- that the fisheries will not overexploit the fish stock, have a low limit for discarding fish remains as well as clear rules for waste management. When using the Friend of the Sea certification you are contributing to the health of oceans by assessing and promoting sustainable fishing practices. This is a clear preference and basic philosophy of Pharma Marine™.