Oral supplementation of hyaluronic acid in the form of sodium hyaluronate could help older adults maintain their knees in “healthy condition”, says findings from a 12-week RCT funded by Kewpie.
Twelve weeks of daily supplementation of a dietary supplement containing krill oil, astaxanthin, and lower molecular weight hyaluronic acid has been found to reduce joint pain and improve joint function among individuals with mild osteoarthritis.
A new study has found that hydrolysed collagen supplementation reduces knee osteoarthritis-related pain in 14 days, and when taken with chicken essence, could have a protective effect on muscle and joint health.
South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has taken action against websites that showed exaggerated advertisements for joint health supplements.
Global life science business Bioiberica has teamed up with Chinese vitamin and dietary supplements provider ByHealth to expand its joint health product portfolio with the introduction of collagen tablets in China.
Max Biocare’s polyherbal joint health nutraceutical Tregocel has been shown to significantly improve joint flexibility and walking distance progressively over 36 weeks of supplementation in people with mild knee osteoarthritis.
Ajinomoto has expanded its sports nutrition brand (aminoVITAL) with a new amino acid-based joint health supplement that was first developed for the nation’s Olympians.
Joint health is gaining prominence amongst consumers from all age groups and life stages and is not just a concern amongst the seniors, according to new industry insights.
Supplementation of Max Biocare’s herbal formulation, Tregocel, for 36 weeks has been found to reduce pain and improve walking distance in people suffering from mild knee osteoarthritis.
New Zealand-based pet nutrition brand Nutreats says China’s growing pet ownership is offering significant new opportunities, including for its new arthritis dietary supplement for cats.
Health and beauty retail chain Guardian says it sees potential in expanding its in-house supplement portfolio, with probiotics, joint and heart health cited as key areas for NPD.
Australia’s Arborvitae hopes to deepen its partnership with healthcare practitioners following promising clinical findings of its joint health product.
A preliminary study has confirmed that an intake of plant-based compounds called labdane, derived from Japanese white turmeric, could relieve knee discomfort in healthy, older persons.
FANCL’s beauty brand, Attenir has launched a new joint health supplement (Kansetsu Smart) made from proteoglycan and type II collagen derived from salmon nasal cartilage.
New Zealand seafood company Sanford, which has the supplement brand Sea to Me, is building a NZ$20 million (US$13 million) marine extracts centre in Blenheim, New Zealand, to produce high quality nutrition products.
Eggshell membrane could be the key ingredient to help the sufferers of knee pain and stiffness associated with osteoarthritis. Nearly one quarter of US adults struggle with the condition.
A burgeoning active lifestyle market, as well as the regulatory framework, has helped drive market interest for Lonza’s joint health ingredient in Thailand.
Thai supplement firm Amado is betting on a record revenue of THB$700m (US$22m) for this year on the back of growing demand for collagen products in the joint health market.
Australian supplement firm Arborvitae Health and Wellbeing is seeing accelerated growth for its premium multi-purpose proprietary liquid tonic, which is now available in 500 domestic pharmacies, with demand now also rising in South East Asia, China and...
Cannabis-based nutraceuticals and their APAC applications, probiotic innovations for mental and metabolic health, and the changing bone and joint health supplement sector make up our five most read stories on social media over the past month.
Regular consumption of glucosamine is needed for endurance athletes, such as football and rugby players, to reduce the rate of cartilage metabolism and maintain collagen synthesis — two factors that determine joint health.
Asia-Pacific's growing ageing population has led to increased innovation in the bone and joint health supplement space, but products targeting more life stages and categories are also finding success in the sector.
A new study on Natreon’s AyuFlex botanical ingredient shows decreased joint pain and increased mobility among a study population of overweight adults. It’s part of the company’s strategy to support entry into new markets with hard data on its ingredients.
