Omega-3 Fatty Acid, DHA
LycoRed provides solutions for improved stability and odor control of DHA omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil.

DHA/Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs). There are 3 main types of omega-3 fatty acids, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) alpha linolenic acid (ALA). The body metabolizes ALA into DHA and EPAat a rate of approximately 8% and 0-4%, respectively. Fish oil is a good source of both DHA and EPA. Accordingly, many food and supplement manufacturers wish to use a fish oil source of omega-3 fatty acids.

Health Benefits
The bulk of nutritional research into the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids has examined the role of DHA and EPA. This research has shown that omega-3 fatty acids may provide the following health benefits:

• Promote neurological development
• Promote cardiovascular health
• Improve healthy cholesterol levels

Excellent Stability
As a potent antioxidant, DHA reacts quickly with oxygen. Oxidation of the DHA exacerbates the odor of fish-oil. This presents challenges to manufacturers who want to fortify supplements or foods with DHA. LycoRed uses a proprietary beadlet technology to protect the DHA with a gelatin-based matrix. Rigorous testing has shown that DHA Beadsare stable for up to two years at room temperature. The excellent stability make DHABeads ideal for use in tablets and hard-shell capsules.