Prenatal folic acid supplementation for at least six months could lower the risk of postpartum depression in Chinese women, according to researchers in China.
Australian dairy manufacturer Burra Foods has announced an A$24.5m investment in a new infant formula blending and canning factory in Korumburra, South Gippsland, Victoria.
Supplementation with docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) could alleviate acute pancreatitis via its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, but higher doses could have the opposite effect among people with hyperlipidaemia, say researchers in South Korea.
Practitioner channel specialist Thorne Research is expanding its manufacturing capabilities and has concluded an investment partnership that will expand its business in Japan.
The traditional Chinese medicine industry grew by 20% in China in the past year, according to the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (SATCM).
Supplementation with Chlorella, a unicellular green alga, can increase maximal oxygen uptake and nutrient levels in micronutrient-deficient individuals, say researchers in Japan.
Australian probiotic manufacturer Evolution Health has recorded its highest ever China Singles' Day sales, cementing its position as the bestselling probiotic brand on the Tmall platform.
A combination of fibre and probiotics post-operation could benefit gastric cancer patients by preventing diarrhoea, improving intestinal movement and decreasing intestinal disorders, say researchers in China.
Vitamin C intake and higher serum vitamin D levels could help to lower the risk of gingival disease in rheumatoid arthritis patients, according to a Taiwanese study.
Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) and / or omega-3 supplementation, in addition to resistance training, could enhance muscle strength and quality even for individuals on a high-fat diet, say researchers in Korea and the US.
Parents in Hong Kong and China are the world's biggest spenders when it comes to infant formula, but consumer oragnisations have accused global manufacturers of 'exploiting parents concerns' around safety to charge premium prices.
An ingredient in cow's milk has been identified as a potential type 1 diabetes trigger in those with genetic risk factors, but researchers say they have been frustrated in efforts to make the findings available to the wider public.
Young children with biliary atresia (BA), a rare liver disease, require long-term vitamin supplementation even after undergoing surgery for their condition, according to Chinese researchers.
Yogurt containing certain probiotic strains may reduce the risk and incidence of acute upper respiratory tract infections (URTI) in the middle-aged and elderly, according to a Chinese RCT.
A probiotic formula containing Bifidobacterium longum BORI (B. longum) and Lactobacillus acidophilus AD031 (L. acidophilus) has been shown to shorten the duration of rotavirus diarrhoea in young children, according to a Korean RCT.
Glanbia has showcased three ready-to-manufacture concepts designed to tap into China's rising sports and active lifestyle nutrition sectors, which is still largely dominated by pre- and post-exercise powders.
Yakult's president has urged the UK to clearly define its Brexit strategy, but has pledged that the firm is committed to continuing its business in the country.
Insufficient vitamin D has been associated with diabetes by way of altering insulin secretion and resistance, but individual differences in vitamin D sensitivity mean that there are variations in its effect.
A global project that is attempting to build most comprehensive map of the human microbiome is looking to boost the number of samples it receives from China.
China’s amino acids manufacturers are expanding their production and application scope to include a broader range of supplements and pharmaceuticals, but overcapacity and environmental pollution are continuously adding high pressure on the future development.
More evidence of the potential for sports nutrition firms to boost business in China has been highlighted by a new Mintel survey, which reveals that three in four (76%) urban Chinese consumers are now regularly taking part in sport and fitness activities....
Omega-3 can protect against colorectal cancer when combined with chemotherapeutic agents and other natural anti-cancer compounds, a Korean review claims.
Green tea polyphenol (GTP) supplementation can fight atherogenesis, a disorder of the artery wall, according to a study led by Xinxiang Medical University.
Chinese authorities may have introduced more stringent infant formula rules, but New Zealand exports are continuing to soar, with Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ) economists forecasting they will soon top NZ$1bn for the first time.
Japan's omega-3 firms are poised to benefit from rising consumer demand from South East Asia and China, if they can continue to invest in new product and technological developments.
DuPont in Japan says it is striving to spur innovation in the supplement and functional food space for the ageing population by launching 11 ‘smart ageing’ concepts at this week’s HI Japan show.
The rise of sports nutrition, complex regulatory and sourcing issues, and the ongoing surge in cross border e-commerce is driving trade association membership in China, as more international firms begin to tap into opportunities in the country.
Supplementation with a single amino acid, L-phenylalanine, when combined with exercise, accelerates the breakdown of fat, according to a small Japanese trial funded by Meiji.
More than 1,200 adulterants have been found in proprietary Chinese medicines (pCMs), which are the finished dose form of supposedly all-natural Traditional Chinese Medicines.
