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Curcumin-piperine co-supplementation in COVID-19 outpatients could significantly reduce weakness. ©Getty Images

Curcumin-piperine co-supplementation could significantly reduce weakness in COVID-19 patients – RCT

Curcumin-piperine co-supplementation could significantly reduce weakness in outpatients with COVID-19, but does not influence other factors such as biochemical and clinical indices.

Bubs Australia's toddler formula products. ©Bubs Australia

US formula shortage: Bubs Australia’s infant formula tariff free, firm works with two more retail chains

Bubs Australia’s infant formula sold in the US will receive tariff concessions under a trade deal, while the firm has also announced agreements with two additional retail groups to sell its products.

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Robust shell, high quality, low risk: Gelatin as preferred excipient for soft capsules

As global demand for softgel capsules continues to grow, Marijo Clark, President of MC Softgel Experts and soft-capsule product formulator, explains her preference for gelatin over alternate excipients to develop new products.

Thai juice giant Tipco believes that consumers are turning to beverages as a tasty yet convenient means of ‘drinking’ in additional nutrients. ©Tipco

Drink your nutrients: Tipco highlights vegetable juices and herb-infused drinks as trending beverage options

Thai juice giant Tipco believes that consumers are turning to beverages as a tasty yet convenient means of ‘drinking’ in additional nutrients, leading to a rise in popularity of items such as vegetable juices and herb-infused drinks.

China’s food safety regulator has commenced a public consultation on the use of a new bacteria strain for use in yogurt. © Getty Images

New bacteria under public consultation in China for use in fermented dairy, yogurt

China’s food safety regulator has commenced a public consultation on the use of a new bacteria strain for use in fermented dairy and yogurt products.

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Why peptides are poised to capture growth in heart health and sports nutrition

The power of peptides is unlocking opportunities to manage human health. With researchers showing peptides have applications in areas such as heart health and sports nutrition, the molecules are poised to help manufacturers address demand in growth areas.

ASEAN Focus: Palm oil traceability, sesame milk, insect-based snacks and more feature in our round-up

Palm oil traceability, sesame milk, insect-based snacks and more feature in this edition of ASEAN Focus.

A lady shopping for GO Healthy's products. ©GO Healthy

Nestle Health Science to acquire GO Healthy and parent firm, hails brand’s ‘simplified yet effective’ vitamin regimen

Nestle Health Science is set to acquire dietary supplement brand GO Healthy alongside the brand’s New Zealand-based parent company, it added that the GO Health brand enjoyed a unique position in the market with its “simplified yet effective” vitamin regimen.