GALLERY: The 10 most-read APAC health and nutrition stories in January 2023

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From big brands' forecast of year 2023 nutra trends to the must-know nutra regulations kicking in this year, here are the 10 most-read APAC nutrition industry news in January 2023.

From big brands' forecast of year 2023 nutra trends to the must-know nutra regulations kicking in this year, here are the 10 most-read APAC nutrition industry news in January 2023. 

NIA top 10 stories
NIA top 10 stories
Prebiotic supplementation reduces blood pressure among people with hypertension – Australian trial
Prebiotic supplementation reduces blood pressure among people with hypertension – Australian trial

A high-fibre supplement helped reduce blood pressure among people with hypertension by changing their gut bacteria, a small trial from Australia has reported.

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Nutra trends 2023: Industry experts on what's next for healthy ageing, beauty, mental health and infant nutrition
Nutra trends 2023: Industry experts on what's next for healthy ageing, beauty, mental health and infant nutrition

For the first week of 2023 we are revealing exclusive insights on the nutraceutical trends for this year, featuring interviews with several industry experts across five of the hottest industry topics.

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Probiotic intake improves bowel movement in elderly with chronic constipation – study
Probiotic intake improves bowel movement in elderly with chronic constipation – study

The supplementation of Bifidobacterium longum BB536 has been shown to improve bowel movement, specifically stool frequency, in elderly with chronic constipation, according to a four-week RCT conducted in Japan.

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Probiotics mitigate disruptions to gut microbiota during bacteria-eradication treatment – China RCT
Probiotics mitigate disruptions to gut microbiota during bacteria-eradication treatment – China RCT

Probiotics supplementation could reduce gastrointestinal side effects and restore alterations to the gut microbiota caused by Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori)-eradication therapy, a new study reveals.

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Diversified approach: Blackmores' new chair on the lookout for directors to broaden expertise – exclusive interview
Diversified approach: Blackmores' new chair on the lookout for directors to broaden expertise – exclusive interview

Blackmores' new chair says she is looking to appoint new directors who can diversify the board's skill set and expertise, as the firm looks to achieve 'sustainable, profitable growth' and improve shareholder returns.

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Caution statements: South Korea to impose warnings on co-enzyme Q10, squalene, inulin products
Caution statements: South Korea to impose warnings on co-enzyme Q10, squalene, inulin products (Tero Vesalainen/Getty Images/iStockphoto)

South Korea will impose caution statements on Health Functional Foods (HFFs) containing co-enzyme Q10, squalene, inulin / chicory extract, and six other functional raw materials.

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Exclusive Japan FFC data: Weight management, stress relief, cognitive health products trending
Exclusive Japan FFC data: Weight management, stress relief, cognitive health products trending (manassanant pamai/Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Foods with Function Claims (FFCs) that claim to support weight management, fatigue and stress relief, and cognitive function are trending in Japan, according to exclusive new data we can reveal today.

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2023 outlook: The must know nutraceutical regulations on the horizon in APAC this year
2023 outlook: The must know nutraceutical regulations on the horizon in APAC this year

Check out the new nutraceutical related regulations that will kick in this year in various parts of Asia-Pacific, from the use of aloe vera in Taiwan to Hong Kong's Amendment Regulation regarding harmful substances in food, and Malaysia implementing Quantitative by Input (QBI) when determining the amount of active ingredients in supplements.

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Beauty on the go: RTE hyaluronic acid jelly booming with young consumers in SEA
Beauty on the go: RTE hyaluronic acid jelly booming with young consumers in SEA

On-the-go hyaluronic acid jelly is proving highly popular among young South East Asians, according to supplement firm Avance, with the trend spreading from hotspots such as South Korea and China.

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Nutraceuticals in SEA e-commerce: Where do the opportunities lie and what more could be done?
Nutraceuticals in SEA e-commerce: Where do the opportunities lie and what more could be done? (Tevarak/Getty Images/iStockphoto)

With South East Asia (SEA) one of the fastest-growing region for e-commerce, we speak to Amazon Singapore and e-commerce enabler firm CREA on the outlook and opportunities for health and nutrition brands in the e-commerce space.

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