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Science shorts: Turmeric for weight loss, LGG for diarrhoea, and immune product innovation

Here we reveal new scientific findings on how turmeric supplementation could improve metabolic parameters in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), Indian experts’ recommendation of Lactobacillus GG (LGG) for treating diarrhoea in children, immune product innovation and more.

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Vitamin E supplementation can improve hormonal, metabolic parameters in PCOS patients – systematic review and meta-analysis

Vitamin E supplementation can positively affect polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) patients’ metabolic and hormonal parameters, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis.

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Premium positioning: Fonterra seeks to capture South East Asia’s cultured milk drink market with new launch

Fonterra has launched its first brand of cultured milk drinks in Singapore, where it hopes the low sugar, novel flavours and evidence-backed probiotic strains will resonate with the consumers.

NutraIngredients-Asia Awards: Deadline extended...don't miss your chance to be crowned region's best!

The deadline has been extended to submit your entries for the 2022 NutraIngredients-Asia Awards, which will recognise the most innovative products, ingredients, research and ventures operating across APAC.

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Test failures: US, German-made synbiotics, lutein recalled after failing South Korea's inspection

South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) reported that synbiotics and lutein products made in the US and Germany have failed capsule disintegration tests in its latest inspection.

Supplementation with Rhodiola rosea (RR), also known as the Golden Root, might improve sporting performance. © Getty Images

Golden Root extract supplementation might improve sporting, exercise performance – systematic review

Supplementation with Rhodiola rosea (RR), also known as the Golden Root, might improve sport and exercise performance in active individuals, according to a new review.

Renewed lockdowns in China creating many short- and long-term effects

Renewed lockdowns in China has thrown another wrench into the global supply of botanical ingredients. But having graduated from the recent school of hard knocks, suppliers are managing to cope, experts said.