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New omega-3 powder for dietary supplements Evonik has launched AvailOm, a high concentration omega-3 lysine complex that exhibits excellent bioavailability and stability.
D
eemed by Evonik as the
Fishy reflux can be prevented
highest load omega-3
by combining one of Evonik’s
powder with a minimum
Eudraguard polymer coatings.
of 45 percent EPA
A single, small tablet made
and DHA by weight, AvailOm is
from AvailOm offers the equivalent
designed to reduce the number
omega-3 fatty acid dosage of two
of daily dosage forms. Dr Ludger
large fish oil capsules. As a result, it
Eilers, who is responsible for
is a convenient way to meet global
advanced food ingredients within
health care recommendations of
Evonik’s health care business
several hundred milligrams of EPA
line, explains: ‘With AvailOm,
and DHA per day.
EPA and DHA are absorbed as for enzymatic conversion. The
USED ALONE OR IN COMBINATION
friendly, solid and powder
bioavailability of our product is
The fish oil raw material used
dietary supplements.
therefore three to five times higher
to create the high-quality
than traditional fish oil capsules
omega-3 lysine complex is
containing liquid omega-3
sourced from carefully
ethyl esters.’
selected suppliers
free fatty acids; there is no need
Conventional soft gel capsules
while AvailOm is
are expensive to produce, yet they
manufactured in
do little to protect their contents
Europe to high
against aggressive gastric acid.
quality standards.
This can lead to the unpleasant
The powder has
fishy reflux characteristic of many
proved to be
omega supplements currently
extremely stable
on the market. In contrast,
and easy to process
AvailOm powder can be efficiently
in all tests.
compressed into compact tablets that are easy to swallow.
In addition to being
DID YOU KNOW?
With the launch of AvailOm, Evonik continues to expand its portfolio
The global omega-3 of advanced food supplements market is expected to ingredients, which is reach USD 57.07 billion by 2025. This one of six innovation significant growth is likely to be attributed growth fields where to urbanisation and government efforts the enterprise is to educate consumers and provide superior health care services. In addition, focusing its efforts. increased consumer willingness to The portfolio spend more on health supplements includes naturally is anticipated to provide a positive occurring ingredients outlook for the omega-3 with scientifically supplements market. Source: Research and Markets proven health benefits,
cleared for sale in the USA (both NDI and GRAS), Evonik is
as well as nutraceutical coating technologies that help
pursuing registration in Europe and
ensure the health ingredients are
other markets.
released in the human body at the
It is suitable for use as a standalone omega-3 tablet or capsule,
right time and location. Evonik showcased AvailOm,
or in combination with other
as well as its other products and
ingredients, such as vitamins, to
formulation development services,
produce a variety of consumer-
at SupplySide West, which took place in Las Vegas, USA, from 25 to 29 September. More than 15 000 visitors attend the show, making it one of the most important annual events for buyers and suppliers in the global nutraceuticals market. •
Evonik – www.evonik.com
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