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WATCH: Activated Probiotics and Chr Hansen on studying probiotics for immunity, atopic conditions and sleep

In this month’s edition of Nutrition Asia we shine the spotlight on two firms – Australian brand Activated Probiotics and global supplier Chr Hansen – which are assessing the potential of probiotics to aid immunity, atopic conditions, and sleep.

Ageing in Asia: Herbalife insights reveal South East Asians more confident in ageing healthily than North Asians

South East Asians are more concerned about health issues related to ageing and more confident in their ability to age healthily than North Asians, according to insights from Herbalife.

Menopause and immune health: Korea Yakult develops fermented red ginseng product with patented tech

Korea Yakult has launched a fermented red ginseng, made with a patented technology, to relieve menopausal symptoms and improve the immune system in middle aged women.

On track: More health foods expected to be approved via registration track in China as 2020 figure hits new high

More health foods could be approved via the registration track this year, as the number of products approved in 2020 hit 715 – a record high.

CBD encapsulation and dual delivery: Researchers say new process significantly increases short-term bioavailability

Researchers in Australia say they have been able to significantly increase the short-term bioavailability of cannabidiol (CBD) in the blood and brain thanks to a new encapsulation technique, and the combined delivery with a ‘absorption enhancer’ - Deoxycholic...

Japan’s functional food frustration: Industry needs to eliminate invalidated evidence and advertising problems – exclusive insights

Japan’s health food industry needs to better ensure that functional foods are advertised accurately and include validated efficacy information, according to a new report.

Delicacy and energy: Okinawa sea cucumber bar producer unveils domestic and international expansion plans

Okinawa brand MGH is seeking to retail its sea cucumber energy bar into supermarkets and convenience stores in Japan, as well as exploring export opportunities.