Healthy ageing

High vitamin and mineral consumption linked to delayed biological ageing: 10-year study

17-Oct-2016 By Nathan GRAY

High consumption of vitamin and mineral-rich foods throughout early adulthood could help delay the biological process of ageing, according to new data from South Korea.

The top 10 Japanese health and consumer trends every food and nutrition business needs to know

17-Oct-2016 By Gary Scattergood

The Japanese economy may be sluggish, but the country’s health food, nutrition and functional foods sectors are holding steady, with 10 key trends affecting the market.

Science boss: Omega-3s could get boost by aping pharma doses

14-Oct-2016 By RJ Whitehead

It was has a huge challenge for Nils Hoem, Aker Biomarine’s chief scientists, to understand the specifics of nutraceuticals when he first arrived at the Norwegian krill oil manufacturer in 2008 after a career in pharmaceuticals.

‘Fountain of youth’ hormone best responds to low protein, high carb diet: Study

05-Oct-2016 By Gary Scattergood

A low protein, high carbohydrate diet may be the most effective for stimulating a hormone with life-extending and obesity-fighting benefits in later life, new research suggests.

Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease: Could plant-based Traditional Chinese Medicines aid treatment?

26-Sep-2016 By Gary Scattergood

A new study of classical Chinese medical texts has found almost 1500 references to age-related memory impairment similar to Alzheimer's disease, and to several plant-based ingredients that should be assessed further for their treatment potential...

Sports nutrition and healthy ageing will fuel China's industry growth

21-Sep-2016 By Gary Scattergood

The rise of China’s functional food and dietary supplement industry is continuing to outstrip overall economic growth, and will continue to do so with sports nutrition and goods for the elderly likely to drive future increases.

Mixed results for probiotic cirrhosis study

20-Sep-2016 By Eliot Beer

Probiotics given to liver cirrhosis sufferers boosted neopterin levels and reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, but had no significant effect on white blood cells’ ability to consume bacteria, the original aim of the study.

Cocoa extract supplement reduces wrinkles: mouse study

05-Sep-2016 By Nathan Gray

Oral supplementation with cocoa extract could reduce UVB-induced wrinkles, according to new research in mice.

Wild Himalayan fruits provide nutritional and nutraceutical opportunities: Study

17-Aug-2016 By Gary Scattergood

A study of wild edible fruits found in the Himalayas indicates they are a rich source of antioxidants, with researchers concluding they can help meet the nutritional needs of the local population and play a crucial role in nutraceutical development.

Herbalife gets green light to expand China operations

11-Aug-2016 By Gary Scattergood

Herbalife has won approval from China’s Ministry of Commerce to operate in three additional provinces in the country.

Nutrition products to help Himalaya hit US$1bn target by 2020

10-Aug-2016 By Gary Scattergood

Bangalore-based firm The Himalaya Drug Company is expanding its “wellness and nutrition” offering as it seeks beak through the US$1bn revenue barrier by 2020.

Omega Health takes Australian-sourced omega-3s to China

04-Jul-2016 By RJ Whitehead

A specialist Australian algae and fish oil supplier will tackle China’s high-end dietary supplements market by exporting home-sourced omega-3 products.

Vitafoods Asia to grow education sessions and knowledge sharing

30-Jun-2016 By Nathan Gray

Expanded education programmes and networking opportunities at Vitafoods Asia 2016 will help businesses share knowledge and grow new partnerships, say event organisers.

INDIA

Seafood by-products could provide novel functional ingredients

28-Jun-2016 By Nathan Gray

Seafood processing by-products are rich sources of valuable bioactive molecules that can provide the nutrition industry with novel functional food ingredients and products, say researchers.