Omega-3 Market to Hit Big Revenues in Near Future

Consumer Awareness Regarding the Health Benefits of Omega-3

According to the Global Organization for EPA and DHA (GOED), omega-3 is the most researched nutrients in the world, with over 8,000 clinical trials conducted over the last decade. In 2016, the American Heart Association released scientific studies about the benefits of omega-3 in cardiovascular diseases (CVD) prevention and maintenance of heart health. According to the WHO, every year, an estimated 17 million people die of CVD globally, particularly as a result of heart attacks and strokes. It is also estimated that by 2030, the number of people who will die from CVD will reach 23.3 million. CVD has become the leading cause of death in developing countries as well as developed ones.

Mother & infant nutrition products demand

The demand for EPA and DHA is growing for mother and infant nutrition products due to their role in the brain development of infants. According to the Magazine of DHA, it has been the most researched ingredient in the past 25 years for infant and mother nutrition. Accumulation of DHA in neural tissue for brain development is significant in the third trimester to two years of a baby’s life. Due to this reason, the demand for DHA and EPA in mother and infant nutrition products is increasing.

According to a study published by National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) in 2017, infants’ brains grow about 260% in the last trimester, and it continues to grow in the first year of life for about 175%. The consumption of DHA supports this development by reducing the chances of Down’s syndrome.

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Asia Pacific to offer high growth opportunities in the market

The market in Asia Pacific is projected to grow at the highest CAGR, and according to the NutraIngredients- Asia Summit 2019, China is considered as one of the most significant contributors in terms of omega-3 potential value surpassing Europe. The increasing demand for omega-3 in dietary supplements, functional food & beverages, and infant formula applications has created lucrative growth opportunities for manufacturers in the omega-3 market in the Asia Pacific region.