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
    6·
    11 months ago

    Yours is probably from algae oil or similar, this is made from bacteria.

    • Nachorella@lemmy.sdf.orgEnglish
      2·
      11 months ago

      The article doesn’t make it quite clear but I’m assuming there’s some benefits to this over the algae method. I’m all for more fish free alternatives, though, so this sounds great.

      • Treevan 🇦🇺OPMEnglish
        2·
        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.