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Bone, joint and women's health, and diabetes: Indian supplement start-up TruHealthy seeks to address 'lifestyle diseases'

21-Mar-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Mumbai-based dietary supplement start-up TruHealthy is embarking on an aggressive plan to expand its product offerings that address lifestyle diseases.

Hot Right Now: News on hemp, omega-3, probiotics and nutricosmetics come out tops on social media

14-Mar-2019 By Cheryl Tay

News on vitamin C's anti-cancer effects, hemp's omega-3 benefits, vegan probiotic yoghurt from Israel and nutricosmetics from Switzerland were among the top five trending stories on social media this past month.

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Huge plant potential: Marine-quality plant-derived omega-3 from canola inches towards commercialisation

13-Mar-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Continuing research into a genetically engineered canola source of omega-3 has promised plant-derived EPA and DHA on par with fatty acids from fish and algae.

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Tech and testing: Time to convince consumers to monitor their omega-3 Index

12-Mar-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Now that technological advances have made Omega-3 Index testing more convenient and accurate, the challenge is to educate consumers and healthcare practioners of its importance.

Monograph on South East Asian plant explores potential skin, heart and brain health applications

11-Mar-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Italian ingredient supplier Indena has published a monograph detailing the broader applications of Centella asiatica, a South East Asian plant said to have skin, brain and heart health benefits.

Science Shorts: Blackmores-backed RCT on B vitamins, India's 'iron overdose' warning, and news from our first Omega-3 Summit

07-Mar-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Learn more about the benefits of B vitamins in a Blackmores-backed study, the possible dangers of tea on digestive health, why iron fortification in India may be detrimental to health, and more in this month's science news round-up.

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Measuring omega-3 product quality: How reliable testing methods can preserve industry's reputation

07-Mar-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Using the correct methods and engaging laboratories with the right expertise are needed when measuring omega-3 product quality, in order to help safeguard the sector's reputation.

Review paper makes strong case for unique activities of Vitamin K2

05-Mar-2019 By Hank Schultz

A new paper published in an international journal definitively makes the case that Vitamin K2 has different functions in the body beyond that of Vitamin K1, and that the two should not be grouped under the same heading for dietary purposes.

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Diet, dosage and disease: Why some studies haven't reported omega-3's heart health benefits

01-Mar-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Dietary intake, supplement dosage, and comorbidities are three factors that can be overlooked when trying to determine omega-3's effects on cardiovascular disease, says a professor from the University of Western Australia.

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Absorption enhancement: Australian human clinical trials show effectiveness of novel delivery method

28-Feb-2019 By Tingmin Koe

The body's absorption of omega-3 increased by six times after taking a supplement that used the self micro-emulsifying delivery system (SMED) from Pharmako Biotechnologies, a series of human clinical trials conducted in Australia has found.

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Improved omega-3 innovation and marketing required to turn awareness into usage: BASF

26-Feb-2019 By Cheryl Tay

The omega-3 category is set for further growth, but brands must overcome several pertinent challenges in order to ensure such products reach those who need it most.

China Focus: Stricter regulations, sports nutrition, and hemp sales growth among our latest China stories

22-Feb-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Read about China's continuing '100-day operation', closer inspection of infant formula, and the latest business developments in the country's supplement and health food market in our latest look at China.

Lessons from the Omega-3 Index: Why accurate testing and increasing intake is a matter of life and death

21-Feb-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Omega-3 intervention trials must be vastly improved using accurate data from Omega-3 Index testing, so more precise and personalised approaches to treatment can be adopted.

Combined vitamin D3 and omega-3 supplementation may have bone, heart and kidney benefits

14-Feb-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Supplementation with a combination of vitamin D3 and omega-3 may have multiple health benefits on pre-menopausal women with vitamin D deficiency, say Jordanian researchers.

Diet and hypertension: Research reveals soy-rich diets may be better hypertensive retardant for Asians than vegetable-rich ones

13-Feb-2019 By Pearly Neo

Separate research from China and Thailand have both found that diets high in soy products could be the answer to lower hypertension risk in Asians, in contrast to traditional fruit- or vegetable-rich diets.

Indigenous microbiome: Monash University Malaysia to research gut health of Orang Asli tribes

13-Feb-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Researchers at Monash University Malaysia have embarked on a study to investigate the association of cultural practices and diet with the gut and oral microbiome of indigenous peoples in Malaysia.

Usana posts another sales increase as China’s direct selling clampdown looms

07-Feb-2019 By Hank Schultz

Network marketing company Usana reported $1.19 billion in annual revenue in its fourth quarter earnings statement. The company now derives more than 80% of its revenue from the Asia-Pacific region.

Why breakfast may not be best in the battle to lose weight – Australian review

07-Feb-2019 By Gary Scattergood

There is little evidence to support the idea that eating breakfast promotes weight loss or that skipping breakfast leads to weight gain, according to a review from Australia published in The BMJ.

China today, the world tomorrow: Korean brand plans global presence for signature red ginseng product

06-Feb-2019 By Cheryl Tay

South Korean organic produce distributor Ewha Company is planning to go international with its food brand Nature Food's signature red ginseng product, having China firmly in its sights.

Aged garlic for healthy ageing: Australian study reveals heart health benefits of supplement

05-Feb-2019 By Cheryl Tay

A recent Australian RCT has reported the positive effects of aged garlic extract on hypertension and other cardiovascular health markers and age-related conditions.

Medlab-API deal to drive 'serious' nutraceutical commercialisation through Australian pharmacies

04-Feb-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Australian medical R&D facility Medlab Clinical will see its nutraceutical product range sold at Priceline Pharmacy, one of the country's largest pharmacy groups, thanks to a deal with Australian Pharmaceutical Industries (API).

Nestlé acquires new fortification tech to tackle iron deficiency

31-Jan-2019 By Will Chu

Swiss food giant Nestlé aims to step up its global fight against iron deficiency after acquiring a new food fortification technology developed by researchers in New Zealand.

Healthy Ageing APAC Summit: Industry-leading event returns to Singapore after hugely successful year one

30-Jan-2019 By Gary Scattergood

FoodNavigator-Asia and NutraIngredients-Asia are delighted to announce that the Healthy Ageing APAC Summit will return to Singapore in July, after a hugely successful first event in 2018.

Index initiative: BASF underlines omega-3 testing potential ahead of NutraIngredients summit

29-Jan-2019 By Cheryl Tay

The three As — accessibility, affordability and accuracy — of omega-3 index testing are key to maximising the category's personalised nutrition potential in APAC, according to BASF, a diamond sponsor at the first NutraIngredients Omega-3 Summit.

American River Nutrition sues BGG, alleging patent infringement on Vitamin E product

10-Jan-2019 By Hank Schultz

Vitamin E ingredient developer American River Nutrition has filed a patent infringement suit against BGG over its tocotrienol product.

New algae player debuts with highly refined EPA ingredient

19-Dec-2018 By Hank Schultz

Chinese/American company Lyxia has debuted as a new player in the algae omega-3s space with a highly refined EPA ingredient from a photosynthetic strain.

From B2C to B2B: Japanese genetic testing giant appeals to industry to find solutions for rare diseases

17-Dec-2018 By Cheryl Tay

Japanese genetic testing giant Genesis Healthcare is hoping to offer solutions for patients with rare diseases by broadening its business model to include B2B services.

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WATCH: BASF and Nature's Farm on the potential of the APAC omega-3 sector

05-Dec-2018 By Cheryl Tay

The latest omega-3 research, product innovation spanning combinations of ingredients, and the strengths and weaknesses of consumer understanding across the region are all covered in our latest Nutrition Asia video series, featuring insights form two category...

Personalised nutrition in Taiwan: Technology, affordability, and celebrity-backing driving consumer interest

29-Nov-2018 By Tingmin Koe

The understanding and demand for gene testing and personalised nutrition are growing in Taiwan, according to TCI Gene, a Taiwanese firm.

Data supports increased role for probiotics, prebiotics in healthy aging, study finds

28-Nov-2018 By Hank Schultz

Gut dysbiosis is a common feature of the afflictions that come with aging, according a recent Japanese review. The finding opens wider the door for probiotics and prebiotics in a healthy aging positioning.

Japan Focus: Innovations for seniors, gut health on the go and FOSHU-certified skincare supplements in our latest country round-up

28-Nov-2018 By Cheryl Tay

In our latest review of Japan's supplement and functional food sectors, we feature DSM's efforts to support healthy ageing, probiotic-rich convenience snacks, the country's first FOSHU-certified nutricosmetics product, and enzyme supplements...

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WATCH: Enzymes for heart health — Japanese firm to grow US and China markets

26-Nov-2018 By Tingmin Koe

Japan Bio Science Laboratory (JBSL) is targeting the US and China markets to promote its enzyme dietary supplements.

Plum potential: Supplements and functional food opportunities eyed for gubinge

23-Nov-2018 By Cheryl Tay

The Kakadu plum — also known as gubinge — is getting increasingly more attention for its nutritional value in Australia and New Zealand, with researchers exploring its potential use in supplements and functional foods.

PROBIOTA ASIA 2018

Resveratrol and propolis: Two promising targets to boost gut microbiota

05-Nov-2018 By Tingmin Koe

Recent studies have revealed how polyphenols can alter gut microbes, suggesting they are worthy of further examination alongside probiotics to boost health outcomes.

Herbalife increasingly eyes Asia as growth engine of future

01-Nov-2018 By Hank Schultz

Herbalife’s global sales rose 15% in the third quarter. Record sales in China and the rest of Asia helped drive the result, and the company bucked recent trends in the multi-level marketing sector by posting sales increases in North America as well.

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APAC consumer understanding that gut is the 'new super organ' growing

18-Oct-2018 By Cheryl Tay

APAC consumer understanding is growing with regards to probiotics' wide array of benefits beyond gut health, and across all life stages, our Probiota Asia summit in Singapore has heard.

Functional food opportunities abound for Australia in ASEAN market: CSIRO-KPMG report

08-Oct-2018 By Cheryl Tay

The ASEAN market presents a wealth of opportunity for Australian functional food firms, according to a joint report by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and auditor KPMG.

Boysenberry useful against endothelial dysfunction in both mice and humans: Japanese study

13-Sep-2018 By Cheryl Tay

Boysenberry polyphenol and its anthocyanins may be able to inhibit blood and lymphatic vessel dysfunction and help to maintain vascular stability, according to a study by Japan's Niigata University.

Science shorts: Bite-sized findings from the latest APAC academic research

06-Sep-2018 By Gary Scattergood

In the first of our monthly reviews of some of the most recent research findings, we shine the spotlight on the latest academic work covering omega-3, cognitive health and maternal health.

Despite market growth, supply of Ayurvedic raw materials seems secure, experts say

14-Aug-2018 By Hank Schultz

The supply of botanical materials for Ayurvedic preparations seems secure despite the growing popularity of the products and a recent report that some rules governing wild harvest are being flaunted.

Wacker debuts antioxidant ingredients for Malaysian nutraceutical market

13-Aug-2018 By Cheryl Tay

Wacker is seeking to boost its nutraceutical business in South East Asia by introducing its antioxidant nutraceutical ingredients, CAVACURMIN and HTEssence, for the first time in Malaysia at an exclusive event in Kuala Lumpur.

Oil palm leaves, Gale-of-the-wind…Malaysia supplement firm to ramp up R&D efforts on local plants with IPO proceeds

08-Aug-2018 By Tingmin Koe

Nova Wellness, a Malaysia supplement firm, is increasing its R&D activities to incorporate local herbs and plants, such as oil palm leaves, in the making of health supplements.

USANA tops $300 million in sales for quarter

26-Jul-2018 By Hank Schultz

USANA Health Sciences has reported record revenue in its second quarter, driven largely by results in mainland China.

Applying drug-like endpoints to omega-3s reviews bound to end in failure, experts say

23-Jul-2018 By Hank Schultz

Reaction continues to roll in on the recent Cochrane review that found little evidence supporting the cardiovascular benefits of omega-3s. Experts questioned the underlying assumptions in how the review was put together.

Experts say Cochrane review that finds little support for CVD benefits of omega-3s fails to properly weigh 'totality of evidence'

18-Jul-2018 By Hank Schultz

A new review from Cochrane has come to the conclusion that there is not enough evidence to support the effects of omega-3s on forestalling heart disease, stroke or death.

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