Omega-3: Why it's Important and How it Improves Children's Achievements

Omega-3 is the collective name of three fatty acids that are highly important for the healthy function of the human body. One of these acids is found in plant oils (ALA) while two others are found in fish oils (EPA and DHA). The Omega-3 fatty acids contribute greatly to our health: they reduce the risk of several types of heart diseases and cancer, and also have an anti-depression effect.

Back to School: what are they going to eat?

A new school year is about to start, and the question of what children are going to eat during their school day again becomes a hot issue. Recent studies have shown what should have been long dictated by common sense alone – that children who get better nutrition also perform better in class and get better grades.

Yomi sponsors children’s festival in Jurmala, Latvia

Austrumu Medicina, which distributes Anlit’s Yomi products in Latvia, was the main sponsor of the International Children’s festival RUDAGA, which took place during the summer vacation in the resort town of Jurmala.

Is veganism good for children?

It’s hard to imagine most kids embracing a strict vegan diet by choice, but according to an article by dietician Timi Gustafson, veganism is becoming a more popular lifestyle among adults - many of whom wish to pass on the no animal product diet to their children. Stricter than traditional vegetarianism, such a diet excludes all animals (including fish) as well as any animal byproducts, such as eggs and dairy.

Anlit expands presence in Western Europe

Anlit Advanced Nutrition Supplements is expanding its presence in the European market.

Anlit is currently in advanced negotiations with potential business partners in Scandinavia, Eastern Europe and Russia, who are interested in selling Anlit’s vitamins, minerals and dietary supplements for children under their own brand names.

Fish Oil Reduces Eczema in Newborns

Pregnant women have long known about the positive effects of eating tuna and salmon during pregnancy to leverage the benefits of the Omega-3 fatty acids found in these seafood. Omega-3 is thought to be crucial to the development of certain brain functions in developing fetuses.

 

The advantages of eating these fish, however, have been tempered by a fear of mercury contamination, notably in tuna. Without any exact proof about the effects of either substance on fetuses, women have been left to sort out on their own whether the risks of eating the seafood are worth the benefits.

A new study out of Australia, however, has proven conclusively that women who take omega-3 supplements lower the risk of their infants developing eczema by one-third. The largest of its kind, the study examined 700 pregnant women and found mothers given fish oil capsules were three times less likely than those women who received placebo supplements to pass on eczema to their children.

The scientific hypothesis is that the omega-3 fatty acids are absorbed by the fetal cell membranes and work to reduce the presence leukotriene B4, an inflammatory substance that plays a role in producing eczema.

All mothers want their newborns to have perfect skin, and it’s hard to accept the awful looking and painful dry itchy skin that our infants sometimes develop. Although we all know that what we eat during pregnancy affects our kids, this study offers hard proof for the benefits of fish oil. That is something as parents we can definitely get behind.

Ocean Nutrition presents Anlit's omega 3 chewable fishes at FI Europe 2011 in Paris

Ocean Nutrition, a leading producer of fish oil omega 3, has presented at the Food Ingredients (FI) Europe Conference 2011 in Paris a new series of omega 3 chewable fishes for kids, developed by Anlit Advanced Nutritional Supplements.

During the conference, which took place from 29 November to1 December, Ocean Nutrition showcased the Omega 3 DHA + EPA Fishes, which are free of preservatives, gluten and trans and are packaged safely in individually sealed blisters to ensure prolonged stability. This product is the result of collaboration between Anlit and Ocean Nutrition based on Anlit's proprietary blister bear and Ocean Nutrition's omega 3 oil.

Over the three days, the FI show featured 1,200 exhibitors from 65 countries. More than 23,600 food professionals from 127 countries visited the show, making it the most attended FI exhibition to date.

Ocean Nutrition is the world’s largest Omega 3 EPA/DHA solutions provider with a pioneering approach to wellness through innovation. Headquartered in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada, the company has created the leading Research & Development platform in the industry and operates the largest privately-owned marine research and development facility in North America. 

Popular Yomi omega 3 supplement to hit European market

Anlit's Yomi yogurt-based children's omega 3 supplement will soon be sold in Europe. The bear-shaped chewable capsules look like candy and appeal to children, and have been on the Israeli market for some time.

"Our challenge was to create a product with omega 3 that kids would like to eat,” says Shai Karlinski, vice president of marketing for Anlit. “Following the success this supplement received in Israel, we decided to market it also to leading retailers and to dietary supplement and food companies in Europe.”

Omega 3 is very important to children, whose brains are rapidly developing. Not only is omega 3 needed for normal brain development and function, but adequate amounts of omega 3 have been shown to decrease symptoms association with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.  About 7% of children around the world have ADHD, many of them in Western countries, where diets often lack sufficient omega 3.

Children often do not like the foods containing higher levels of omega 3, including fish, flax seeds and walnuts.

“Children in particular are sensitive to taste and smell, and don’t necessarily care about eating healthy foods”, explains Karlinski. “With Yomi from Anlit, we can offer parents a delicious yogurt supplement that is bear-designed, contains omega 3 and that kids would love.”

Like all of Anlit's products for children, the supplements do not contain preservatives or artificial flavors and colors and are certified kosher.