Brain and heart health are top of mind for consumers who are increasingly snapping up supplements, foods and beverages fortified with omega-3 fatty acids.
8.6 percent
Sales increase of natural DHA supplements and DHA-fortified foods in 2010
40 percent
Estimated sales growth of the omega-3 ingredients market by 2015
$4 billion
Conventional-channel sales of food and beverage products with "high omega-3" or "high DHA" claims in 2010
$480 billion
Estimated market value of DHA supplements and DHA-fortified foods in the natual and conventional channels in 2011
20,000
Approximate total number of scientific papers published on the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids
Sources: Packaged Facts, SPINS