Martek Biosciences Corporation is a leading innovator in the development of nutritional products that promote health and wellness through every stage of life. Martek has become a leader in fermentation technology and is an innovator in the research and development of products derived from microalgae. Dedicated to advancing both science and health for better lives everywhere, Martek continues to expand its research pipeline and development capabilities.
Martek has developed and patented two fermentable strains of microalgae which produce oils rich in docosahexaenoic acid, DHA. A similar patented process was developed for a fungus that produces an oil rich in arachidonic acid, ARA. Both DHA and ARA are important nutrients for optimal infant development, while DHA has health benefits that extend throughout life.
With more than 525 employees worldwide, Martek is headquartered in Maryland with facilities in Colorado, Kentucky and South Carolina.
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