Martek life'sDHA used by Danone S.A. in Spain

01/05/07 DHA omega-3 innovator Martek Biosciences Corporation has announced that Spain's largest yogurt maker, Danone S.A., has launched Danonino Petit Genio with life'sDHA, a children's drinkable yogurt product now available in major supermarket chains throughout Spain.

"Martek is pleased to be working with Danone S.A., the Spanish leader in fresh dairy products," said Steve Dubin, CEO of Martek Biosciences. "The use of life'sDHA demonstrates the growing global awareness of the health benefits of DHA for children."

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 their diets. Recent 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.

Martek's life'sDHA 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 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, the key omega-3 for brain development and function.