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Article: DH Active[TM] debuts in Europe.(ingredients)(Brief Article)
- Article from:
- Food Trade Review
- Article date:
- January 1, 2004
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Nutrinova's highly concentrated omega-3 DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), DHActive[TM], is now available in Europe. DHActive can be used in spreads, yoghurts, cereals, dietary preparations and dietary supplements.
In the EU, the addition of 200 to 600mg DHA per 100g of food is approved, and for dietary supplements the maximum level is 200mg per daily dose. International health organisations have recommended supplementation of a daily dose of at least 220mg DHA and as much as 300mg for pregnant and lactating mothers. Current DHA consumption is usually not more than 50 to 80mg per day in the western world. The polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acid, DHA, plays a major role ...