DHA omega-3 is a long-chain omega-3 fatty acid that serves as a primary building block for the brain and the eyes and supports brain, eye and cardiovascular health throughout life. There is a large and growing body of scientific evidence demonstrating that people of all ages, from infants to aging adults, benefit from an adequate supply of DHA omega-3 in the diet. Scientific reviews have noted the importance of DHA omega-3 in proper brain and eye function, and there are studies currently underway to investigate its role in decreasing the prevalence of certain neurological disorders. Yet despite its importance, Americans have among the lowest dietary intakes of DHA omega-3 in the world.
"We now know that DHA omega-3 is an important part of a healthy diet, especially to support brain health throughout life. We also know that most Americans fall short of the recommended amount of DHA omega-3 they should be eating daily," said Elizabeth Somer, registered dietitian, editor of Nutrition Alert and author of nine nutrition books, including 10 Habits that Mess Up a Woman's Diet, Age-Proof Your Body, Nutrition for a Healthy Pregnancy and The Origin Diet. "Products that contain life'sDHA(TM) offer consumers a great- tasting, vegetarian way to get more of this critical nutrient."
Martek's life'sDHA(TM) is unique in the market because it is derived from a sustainable and vegetarian source. Made from microalgae under tightly controlled manufacturing conditions, life'sDHA(TM) is free of oceanic contaminants that may be present in certain fish or fish oils. Microalgae are the only vegetarian source of DHA omega-3.
"Teaming with Martek, we were able to add DHA omega-3 to our soy milk line and give consumers a more enriched and healthy product," said Cyrus Schwartz, president of ZenSoy. "Soy on the Go is a next-generation soy milk aimed at overcoming consumers' barriers to the soy milk category as a whole with better packaging, portability, health benefits and great taste."
ZenSoy is a leader in marketing high quality, great-tasting organic soy foods that are also wholesome and nutritious. The company's commitment to innovation and great taste brought its Chocolate Soy Pudding to the No. 1 spot in the entire dessert/pudding category (including both dairy and soy products). An affiliate of Elmhurst Dairy, New York City's largest milk supplier and a privately owned family company for more than 80 years, ZenSoy takes a long-term approach to its products and company in order to stay progressive and innovative and be true to its employees and to the environment. The company is proud to support charitable organizations such as those involved in wildlife conservation. For more information, visit http://www.ZenSoy.com.
Martek Biosciences Corporation (Nasdaq: MATK) is a leader in the innovation and development of DHA omega-3 products that promote health and wellness through every stage of life. The Company produces life'sDHA(TM), a sustainable and vegetarian source of DHA omega-3, for use in foods, beverages, infant formula, and supplements, and ARA (arachidonic acid), an omega-6 fatty acid, for use in infant formula. For more information on Martek Biosciences, visit http://www.martek.com/.
Sections of this release contain forward-looking statements concerning, among other things, expectations regarding ZenSoy's Soy on the Go with life'sDHA(TM) product launch, customer acceptance of Soy on the Go with life'sDHA(TM), and widespread use of Martek's life'sDHA(TM). These statements are based upon numerous assumptions which Martek cannot control and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ. These statements should be understood in light of the risk factors set forth in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2006 and other filed reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-K/A, Form 10-Q and Form 8- K.
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