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Ålesund, Norway, 14 August, 2024 - Hofseth BioCare (HBC), a leader in science-led marine nutrition, proudly announces compelling new findings from a recent study on the benefits of its enzymatically liberated salmon oil, OmeGo®, for COVID-19 recovery.
Published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, this pioneering research demonstrates that OmeGo® has the potential to improve immune responses and reduce inflammation in individuals with mild to moderate COVID-19 infection, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
The study found that subjects taking OmeGo® had significantly lower levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines, which is vital for reducing the acute inflammatory response linked to the complications of COVID-19. Additionally, OmeGo® supplementation led to better interferon-related gene expression, essential for effective viral clearance and maintaining a balanced immune response. Participants also showed improved lung barrier function and enhanced immune memory, indicating a strong and lasting immune defence.
The research sheds light on the potential role of whole salmon oil in managing long COVID, a condition affecting an estimated 65 million people globally, and presents significant opportunities for nutraceutical companies seeking scientifically-backed, natural, and well-tolerated solutions to enhance immune health.
Dr. Crawford Currie, lead author and Head of Medical R&D at HBC, comments: "The Covid-19 pandemic cast immune health under the spotlight and since then, consumers worldwide have been exploring solutions to proactively boost their viral defences. The broad-spectrum benefits of our enzymatically liberated salmon oil stand as a beacon of hope, with this latest study demonstrating its power to modulate the immune response, aid recovery and reduce the risk of severe outcomes. OmeGo® encapsulates the essence of whole fish, offering profound health benefits that extend beyond nutrition to help fortify our immune systems and support recovery from viral infections."
OmeGo®, derived from Norwegian Atlantic salmon, mirrors the lipid profile of whole salmon and provides unique anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic benefits distinct from omega-3 alone. When combined with previous studies, this latest discovery underlines OmeGo®’s position as a one-of-a-kind salmon oil - offering lung, cardiovascular, joint, and immune function support.
It also builds on the bank of evidence that underutilised salmon off-cuts are a sustainable, zero-waste resource for optimal nutritional performance. HBC is now in the process of conducting another study to assess the impact of OmeGo® on respiratory symptoms, sleep quality and inflammation in urban-dwelling subjects affected by pollution, with results expected before the end of 2024.