A University of Sydney researcher has developed an omega-3 supplement from bacteria rather than fish, in a bid to alleviate pressure on global fish stocks.

An Australian omega-3 supplement made from environmental bacteria is being developed by a University of Sydney research affiliate in a collaboration between academia and industry, creating a sustainable source of functional omega-3s that alleviates the impact of overfishing.

Omega-3s are a popular supplement with a four percent market growth annually.

They consist of fatty acids called docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA).

Most often derived from cod, omega-3 supplements are recommended to prevent heart disease, high blood pressure and rheumatoid arthritis.

  • Treevan 🇦🇺OPMEnglish
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    11 months ago

    That’s the problem with posting from a Uni News page, it’s like Step 1 in commercialisation. It may not even go anywhere.

    I just find stuff like that interesting and I hope others do too.