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Science shorts: Probiotics for cholesterol health, Anagenix's online clinical trial and more

In this round-up of new scientific findings, we look at how probiotics supplementation could bring about cardio benefits, how companies such as Anagenix has turned to online arrangements for its clinical trial and more.

Muscle-building probiotics: Taiwan’s Synbiotech partners with Lonza for US and Europe entry

Taiwanese firm Synbiotech is introducing its proprietary muscle-building probiotic ingredient beyond the APAC markets through an exclusive partnership with Lonza.

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Innovations for the change: how brands and suppliers can meet new market demands in a pandemic

Health and wellness has been discussed for years but it only after the COVID-19 pandemic that gained the attention and awareness for personal hygiene and health concern worldwide.

New gummy and powder opportunities in China: Regulator proposes new formats under faster ‘filing track’ system

The Chinese authorities have put forward a proposal to allow ‘low-risk’ health foods to be made in gummy and powder formats.

Growth Asia 2020: Free registration now open for our six-strong interactive broadcast series

Free registration is now open for our six-week new virtual event – Growth Asia 2020 – which will feature experts from major brands Pepsi, Blackmores, Mondelez, Health & Happiness, Eat Just, Herbalife and Life-Space among the participants.

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How plant-based omega-3s improve human health and the marine environment

Omega-3 fatty acids are among the most comprehensively studied micronutrients on earth. The work has linked omega-3s to potential benefits for heart, brain and eye health.

Superfood shot appetizer: Thai university backed ‘Happetite’ solution helps cancer patients eat more

Happetite, a superfood shot brand from Thailand, is aiming to resolve the problem of low appetite and low nutrition intake in cancer patients.

Astaxanthin-tocotrienol intake improves composite and verbal memory: BGG Japan-funded 12-week study

The supplementation of astaxanthin and tocotrienol has been shown to improve composite and verbal memory in individuals who have exhibited mild forgetfulness, according to an RCT sponsored by BGG Japan.

NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2020 winners revealed

The winners of the 2020 NutraIngredients-Asia Awards have been announced via a live online broadcast, where the region’s brightest and best products, ingredients and projects were revealed.