Life'sDHA
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On July 25, 2007, Martek Biosciences announced that General Mills has introduced under the Yoplait brand, Yoplait Kids Yogurt Drink, featuring life'sDHA, Martek's patented, vegetarian form of DHA omega-3, a fatty acid important for brain, eye, and nervous system development in infants and children. The new 3.1 oz. yogurt product will be available at retailers nationwide in mid-August.
Martek's life'sDHA is unique in the market because it is derived from a sustainable and vegetarian source. Made from microalgae under tightly controlled manufacturing conditions, life'sDHA is free of oceanic contaminants that may be present in certain fish or fish oils. Microalgae are the only vegetarian source of DHA omega-3, the key omega-3 for brain and eye development and function.
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) omega-3 is a long-chain omega-3 fatty acid that serves as a primary building block for the brain and the eyes and supports brain, eye and cardiovascular health throughout life. There is a large and growing body of scientific evidence demonstrating that people of all ages, from infants to aging adults, benefit from an adequate supply of DHA omega-3 in their diets. Scientific reviews have noted the importance of DHA omega-3 in proper brain and eye function, and there are studies currently underway to investigate its role in decreasing the prevalence of certain neurological disorders. Yet despite its importance, Americans have among the lowest dietary intakes of DHA omega-3 in the world.
On August 23, 2007, Martek Biosciences announced that the Ministry of Health in China has authorized the use of the company's life'sDHA as a novel food ingredient. This new designation will permit the immediate use of Martek's life'sDHA in foods, beverages and supplements in China for persons older than twelve months. Since 2001, Martek's life'sDHA and life'sARA (arachidonic acid), an omega-6 fatty acid, have been used in infant formula throughout China.