FDA Approves Omega Fish Oils Health Claims

As per Paul Zane Pilzer, world renowned economist, a 'Wellness Revolution' is occurring that will dramatically change world health as well as global economy. This 'Revolution' will occur within the next decade with cutting edge technologies, discoveries, and scientific validation on natural effective health alternatives. Of course this will not happen overnight, as there are the political 'tyrants,' with invested interests that control which health claims are allowed.

Proof of the 'Emerging Wellness Revolution' is the FDA's recent announcement that will allow health claims on fish oils- omega fatty acids.

New Health Claim Headed to Grocery Stores Soon

In its decision, the FDA has approved the following language for qualified health claims that may appear on the label or in advertisements for foods or supplements containing EPA or DHA:

"Supportive but not conclusive research shows that consumption of EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. One serving of [name of food] provides [x] grams of EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids. [See nutrition information for total fat, saturated fat and cholesterol content.]"

About omega fatty acids:
These fatty acids found in cold water fish like salmon; are one reason the fish do not freeze up in such arctic temperatures. A few perks of adding the fish oils to the diet are- they enhance endocrine function (hormone regulation), enhance metabolism, and reduce the risk of heart disease. There are more benefits. I recommend you do the research...

Below is the announcement made by The Wall Street Journal:

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
September 9, 2004

FDA Will Allow Health Claims On Fish – Fat Acids

By NICHOLAS ZAMISKA

WASHINGTON – The Food and Drug Administration will allow fish and other foods containing omega-3 fatty acids – a rising star in the nutrition world found mostly in cold-water fish such as salmon – to carry labels saying the products reduce the risk of heart disease.

The FDA’s green light creates a marketing opportunity for fish as well as for health foods fortified with the fatty acids.

The agency’s decision marks only the second time that the FDA, which is reluctant to back health claims without a consensus in the scientific community, has approved a “qualified” health claim for a food. Such a claim is one for which the data are supportive but not conclusive.

Companies selling the products with omega-3 fatty acids will be permitted to display the following claim on packages: “Supportive but not conclusive research shows that consumption of EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.” Manufacturers will be required to tell consumers how many grams of eiscosapentaenoic acid, or EPA, and docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA, the foods contain.

Manufacturers are eager to market products containing the fatty acids. Martek Biosciences Corp., a Columbia, Md.-based manufacturer of one of the omega-3 fatty acids for the nutritional supplement industry, petitioned the FDA to approve the health claim. Other companies such as global food giant Kraft Foods Inc., also urged the FDA action.