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Divine internationalism: Indian supplement brand set for US, Nepal and Dubai expansion

India nutraceutical brand Divine Nutrition is aiming overseas expansion, including Nepal, Dubai, and the US.

Probiotics, micronutrients, myo-inositol supplementation reduces preterm birth – Multi-centre RCT

The supplementation of a formulation containing myo-inositol, probiotics, and micronutrients before and during pregnancy could reduce preterm birth, according to a study conducted in Singapore, New Zealand, and UK.

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Chronic COVID syndrome: a new study shows the positive effects of using Apportal, a targeted nutritional supplement

An investigation was recently conducted in Italy on around 200 post-Covid patients suffering from persistent fatigue, who were advised to take Apportal for 28 days.

International boom: Yiling Pharmaceutical sees overseas revenue soar amid COVID-19 interest in Lianhua Qingwen botanical

Yiling Pharmaceutical, the company behind TCM/dietary supplement product Lianhua Qingwen, said revenue from its overseas market was up 918.37 per cent in FY2020, after the product was officially recognised by the China authorities as a COVID-19 standard...

Menopause aid: Pulmuone launches soybean and hop extract supplement via home shopping TV

South Korean firm Pulmuone has launched a health functional food containing soybean and hop extracts for alleviating menopausal symptoms.

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Ubiquinol: Clinically-proven to help maintain healthy energy levels

2020 saw global consumer interest in health soar; recommendation by healthcare practitioners and consumption of Ubiquinol has accelerated and continues to grow

Functional snacking: Morinaga Milk Industry banks on confectionery and snacks as promising formats for paraprobiotic strain

Japan’s Morinaga Milk Industry is banking on the confectionery and snacks as emerging formats for its paraprobiotic LAC-Shield (heat-killed Lacticaseibacillus paracasei MCC1849) application.

Folic acid and autism: Supplementation during early pregnancy reduces risk in offspring – meta-analysis

Women taking folic acid supplementation during early pregnancy have children who are 43 per cent less likely to develop autism, according to a new meta-analysis.

WATCH: How GSK sees vitamins and minerals increasingly segmenting into age, gender, life stage needs

The vitamin and mineral (VMS) category will continue to trend towards meeting the needs of individuals of different ages, life stages, and gender, according to GSK consumer healthcare, which highlighted how this is driving its NPD.

COVID-19 and APAC's nutra industry: All our coronavirus news...in one place

Here's your constantly updated snapshot of NutraIngredients-Asia's comprehensive COVID-19 coverage.

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FANCL'S Age Bracket-Based supplements is a series of supplements for men and women of different age groups, ranging from 20s to 60s. ©FANCL

Age Bracket boom: FANCL highlights best-performing brands on China’s CBEC as it branches into general trade

Black cumin (Nigella sativa) has shown to reduce blood pressure, improve lipid profiles and glycaemic control. ©Getty Images

Triple benefits: Black cumin benefits blood pressure, lipid profiles, and glycaemic control – meta-analysis

Fitday retail store in Hyderabad. ©Fitday

Wellness, fitness, beauty: India’s Fitday unveils plans for in-store health screenings amid vast expansion push

NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2021: Four weeks left to enter...here's a recap of last year's roll of honour

NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2021: Four weeks left to enter...here's a recap of last year's roll of honour

The supplementation of Lactobacillus plantarum PS128 was shown to provide stress, insomnia and gastrointestinal relief among highly stressed IT professionals. ©Getty Images

Psychobiotics intake shows stress, insomnia and gastrointestinal relief among IT professionals – Eight-week pilot study

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