Inflammation

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.

Sublingual supplements: Australian nutraceutical brand using patented technology to expand product range in APAC

05-Aug-2018 By Cheryl Tay

Australian nutraceutical brand Entity Health is harnessing its patented sublingual wafer technology to develop health supplements that it claims has therapeutic effects.

Prebiotics, probiotics, or both? More research needed on supplementation's efficacy for SAP patients

01-Aug-2018 By Cheryl Tay

More evidence is needed on the benefits of adding supplementation comprising pre-, pro- and synbiotics to standard enteral nutrition for severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) patients, say researchers in China.

Diet, not drugs: Professor espouses nutrition changes to treat MS

10-Jul-2018 By Cheryl Tay

The effect of the Wahls Protocol Diet on multiple sclerosis (MS) – a nutritional intervention devised by Dr Terry Wahls, who has MS – is to be assessed on patients who have suffered a relapse.

BASF aims to drive personalised nutrition in APAC with proprietary omega-3 test kit

03-Jul-2018 By Cheryl Tay

BASF's human nutrition brand Newtrition has gained exclusive distribution rights to market Aussie consumer healthcare firm Xerion's omega-3 test kits, thanks to a new three-year agreement between the two companies.

Demand for black raspberry seed oil drives company’s expansion

02-Jul-2018 By Hank Schultz

Increasing demand for one of its signature products has led low-profile company Botanic Innovations to more than double the size of its Wisconsin facility.

Probiota Asia: World-leading probiotics summit returns to Singapore — calls for abstracts

02-Jul-2018 By Gary Scattergood

NutraIngredients-Asia is delighted to announce that the second Asia edition of the global probiotics and prebiotics summit, Probiota, will be held in Singapore in October.

Probiotic preparation potentially useful against immuno-inflammatory disorders: Indian study

27-Jun-2018 By Cheryl Tay

The consumption of a specific probiotic preparation could help to fight immuno-inflammatory disorders, say researchers in India.

Mulberry fruit's pharmacological potential requires more human evidence: Review

26-Jun-2018 By Cheryl Tay

Mulberry fruit may have multiple pharmacological health benefits, but more human studies are needed to determine this, say researchers in New Zealand, China and Malaysia.

Centenarian microbiota and metabolites: Japanese experts using findings to develop new products

25-Jun-2018 By Cheryl Tay

Researchers from Japan are using the findings of studies on centenarians in the country to try and produce new products that will replicate the beneficial aspects of their microbiota.

Gastrointestinal cancer patients should add omega-3 to their nutrition after operation: Chinese review

20-Jun-2018 By Cheryl Tay

Post-operative gastrointestinal cancer patients may benefit from omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid emulsion as part of their parenteral nutrition formula, say researchers in China.

Combination of omega-3 and vitamin D may benefit PCOS patients: Iranian RCT

19-Jun-2018 By Cheryl Tay

Combined supplementation of vitamin D and omega-3 can benefit women suffering from polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), say researchers in Iran.

Folic acid and B vitamins unable to reduce inflammation in women at CVD risk: Harvard study

05-Jun-2018 By Cheryl Tay

Long-term supplementation with folic acid and vitamins B6 and B12 has no impact on inflammation and endothelial dysfunction in women facing high heart disease risk, despite being able to reduce plasma homocysteine, says a Harvard study.

WATCH: Astaxanthin — why consumers should love the 'Tinder of free radical scavengers'

05-Jun-2018 By Gary Scattergood

From its sports nutrition opportunities in Australia, its eye care benefits for the China market, and its healthy ageing potential across the region, astaxanthin products have the scope for significant business growth in Asia Pacific, according to one...

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WATCH: Is personalised nutrition now ready to go mainstream in APAC?

16-May-2018 By Gary Scattergood

Personalised nutrition has the potential to go mainstream in APAC, but the pace of progress will depend on how quickly and effectively MNCs, start-ups and governments can collaborate.

Can seaweeds' impact on skeletal muscle inflammation help prevent diabetes?

03-May-2018 By Cheryl Tay

Two species of brown seaweed may help prevent type 2 diabetes through their effects on skeletal muscle inflammation, say researchers in South Korea.

DSM targets personalised nutrition advances in Japan following DeNA Life Science link-up

02-May-2018 By Gary Scattergood

DSM Japan is to begin working with with DeNA Life Science as it seeks to expand its activity in the personalised nutrition space, and better understand what services consumers want after they receive data based on their DNA.

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Sabinsa awarded $850,000 in curcuminoids patent suit

24-Apr-2018 By Hank Schultz

Sabinsa Corporation has prevailed in a patent infringement lawsuit against an Indian competitor based on the intellectual property supporting its Curcumin C3 Reduct technology.

Special Edition: Multivitamins

Impending decision on vitamin C price fixing case could have wide ranging implications

19-Apr-2018 By Hank Schultz

A vitamin C price fixing case that has found its way into the US Supreme Court could have wide ranging effects for the price of other vitamins and ingredients as well, experts say.

Olive oil backing: Academics back new online resource to promote health benefits

18-Apr-2018 By Cheryl Tay

Academics, nutritionists and pharmacist have given their backing to a new an online resource dedicated to increasing awareness of extra virgin olive oil and other olive products, and to combat 'misinformation' about fats and oils.

HI SOUTH EAST ASIA 2018

A place for placenta? Japanese firm targets South East Asia with specialty supplements

10-Apr-2018 By Cheryl Tay

Asians' general openness to dietary supplements made with unconventional ingredients is opening doors in the region for a Japanese firm that specialises in placenta-based products.

Tocotrienols unable to reduce chronic pain, but may minimise 'stabbing' pain in diabetics

09-Apr-2018 By Cheryl Tay

Year-long oral supplementation with a mixture of tocotrienols was found to be ineffective in reducing overall symptoms of diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN), according to a Malaysian study.

Velvet antler's anti-inflammatory effects give it functional food potential: Taiwan study

06-Apr-2018 By Cheryl Tay

Velvet antler may be able to help prevent acute lung injury due to its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant effects, giving it considerable functional food potential, according to a Taiwanese study.

Fish oil may lower mortality risk and shorten ICU stay for sepsis patients: Population study

05-Mar-2018 By Cheryl Tay

Parenteral nutrition using fish oil can help lower all-cause mortality risk and shorten intensive care stays for critically ill patients with sepsis, according to researchers in China.

Turmeric extract may protect against osteoarthritic pain and inflammation: Study

28-Feb-2018 By Cheryl Tay

The polar extract of Curcuma longa may have protective effects against osteoarthritis, according to a study published in the journal Inflammopharmacology.

Cardax's synthetic astaxanthin supplement ZanthoSyn expands to China

19-Feb-2018 By Adi Menayang

Astanxanthin specialist Cardax announced over the weekend that it has inked a deal to distribute its finished product ZanthoSyn in China.

Ismail implores omega-3 industry to show leadership in supporting science, consumer research

12-Feb-2018 By Hank Schultz

In his final address to the omega-3 sector as a whole, outgoing GOED executive director Adam Ismail said the industry has unlimited potential, which it can reach only if it bands together to control its message and support the ingredients’ health benefits...

Valensa, Parry launch JV with Indian partner on phycocyanin development

08-Feb-2018 By Hank Schultz

Florida-based Valensa International and parent company EID Parry have announced a new joint venture to develop new ingredients and non-GMO certifications on existing algae products.

Vitamin D a promising solution for inflammatory skin disorders: Review

05-Feb-2018 By Cheryl Tay

Vitamin D could be an effective therapeutic treatment for psoriasis and atopic dermatitis patients, say researchers in Qatar.

Hangover-battling curcumin beverage gaining traction in Singapore

31-Jan-2018 By Cheryl Tay

A new functional beverage said to prevent hangovers is attracting growing interest in Singapore.

Healthy Ageing APAC Summit: The biggest food and nutrition opportunities to be revealed at Singapore event

30-Jan-2018 By Gary Scattergood

NutraIngredients-Asia and FoodNavigator-Asia are bringing together business leaders, policymakers and academics to debate how industry can meet the food and nutritional challenges brought about by Asia-Pacific's rapidly ageing population.

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AstaReal bolsters quality positioning with USP seal

26-Jan-2018 By Hank Schultz

Supplier AstaReal has taken another step in trying to differentiate itself within the astaxanthin category by announcing it has achieved USP Ingredient Verification on its ingredient.

Omega-3 intake could present long-awaited relief for cancer patients with mucositis: Iran RCT

24-Jan-2018 By Cheryl Tay

Oral intake of omega-3 fatty acids can help prevent and treat wounds caused by mucositis in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, according to researchers in Iran.

Omega-3 supplementation can shorten hospital stay for post-op gastrointestinal cancer patients: Review

17-Jan-2018 By Cheryl Tay

Parenteral omega-3 fatty acid supplementation can benefit gastrointestinal cancer patients after operations, according to researchers in China.

Aussie firm targets functional beverage and supplement growth after receiving EU novel foods status for fucoidan extracts

11-Jan-2018 By Cheryl Tay

Australian biotechnology firm Marinova has achieved novel foods status in the EU for its Maritech® fucoidan extracts, and the firm is now targeting growth in the region's functional beverage and supplement sectors.

Mediterranean diet could inspire functional food development to tackle type 2 diabetes: Review

05-Jan-2018 By Cheryl Tay

Components of the Mediterranean diet could provide a multi-component model for functional foods to combat type 2 diabetes, according to a recent review.

Canadian firm Hempco plans move into CBD extraction as it absorbs losses from S. Korea market retreat

03-Jan-2018 By Hank Schultz

Canadian manufacturer Hempco says it will capitalize on new cannabis laws coming into force to move beyond foods based on hemp seeds into the market for CBD ingredients. The strategic play will help offset losses from a debacle in South Korea, where low...

Synbiotic supplementation can combat metabolic syndrome: Chinese review

14-Dec-2017 By Cheryl Tay

Altering the gut microbiota with probiotics and prebiotics could help fight metabolic syndrome, say researchers in China.

Reduced dietary inflammation key to maintaining weight loss: Indonesian and Dutch researchers

12-Dec-2017 By Cheryl Tay

Dietary inflammation — and not dietary macronutrient composition — influences the risk of weight regain after weight loss, according to researchers in Indonesia and the Netherlands.

DHA may combat acute pancreatitis, but hyperlipidaemia patients should avoid high doses: Review

06-Dec-2017 By Cheryl Tay

Supplementation with docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) could alleviate acute pancreatitis via its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, but higher doses could have the opposite effect among people with hyperlipidaemia, say researchers in South Korea.

Correcting gut flora imbalance 'crucial' in treating liver fibrosis: China study

28-Nov-2017 By Cheryl Tay

Liver fibrosis could be linked to intestinal flora imbalance, according to researchers in China.

Nutrient supplementation may not help malnourished TB patients: India study

24-Nov-2017 By Cheryl Tay

There is insufficient evidence that nutritional supplementation can improve immune response to tuberculosis (TB) in malnourished individuals, say researchers in India.

Mushrooms may improve health via gut microbiota activation: Review

23-Nov-2017 By Cheryl Tay

Edible mushrooms could promote health benefits by activating gut microbiota, according to a recent review published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences.

Bifidobacterium strain may halt or reverse cognitive decline in Alzheimer's patients: Japanese study

22-Nov-2017 By Cheryl Tay

Oral consumption of Bifidobacterium breve strain A1 may counter cognitive dysfunction, according to researchers in Japan.

Goatweed extract may be effective against prostate enlargement: Australian study

08-Nov-2017 By Cheryl Tay

A Tropical American herb extract may be able to safely treat men suffering from benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), or prostate enlargement, say Australian researchers.

Fish oil able to reduce mortality in gastrointestinal injury patients with sepsis: Chinese study

17-Oct-2017 By Cheryl Tay

Fish oil can the lower mortality rate from sepsis caused by acute gastrointestinal injury (AGI), according to a Chinese study.

No link between vitamin D insufficiency and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: Korean study

10-Oct-2017 By Cheryl Tay

Vitamin D insufficiency is not linked to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, according to a new Korean study.

Vitamin A’s impact on fracture risk remains debatable: Chinese meta-analysis

28-Sep-2017 By Cheryl Tay

Higher vitamin A intake may marginally decrease the general risk of fracture, but increase the risk of hip fracture, according to Chinese researchers.

UK's OptiBiotix and Taiwan's Bened Biomedical unite for ‘psychobiotic’ expansion

21-Sep-2017 By Cheryl Tay

UK firm OptiBiotix has signed a deal with Taiwan-based probiotic research company Bened Biomedical, marking the former’s foray into the gut-brain axis area of microbiome research.