News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
South Korean authorities are adding more precaution statements to health functional foods containing Garcinia cambogia, following recent complaints of acute hepatitis.
The supplementation of a lychee fruit extract could significantly reduce abdominal fat as compared to taking placebo, according to a 12-week clinical trial conducted in Japan.
South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has busted five companies selling fake supplements claiming to provide weight loss benefits.
UK-headquartered THG is partnering with CJ Group to build on Myprotein’s presence in South Korea through an efficient, capital-light approach, with growth strategies targeting multiple channels and localization.
Microbiome specialist firm G-NiiB’s latest launch is a synbiotic clinically shown to reduce fatty liver and liver stiffness, against the backdrop of growing MAFLD prevalence across Asia.
A new clinical trial from South Korea has shown that taking the probiotic Leuconostoc mesenteroides before alcohol drinking could alleviate hangover symptoms.
Daewoong Pharmaceutical has released a seven-in-one supplement in response to concerns raised by consumers and the rising demand for convenient multi-nutrient products.
Samyang Corporation is looking to strengthen its presence and grow its market share in the hangover relief category through its zero-sugar range.
South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) is considering the approval of hydrolyzed milk protein as an ingredient for improving sleep quality.
South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has an import ban on dietary supplements, jellies, and beverages containing 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) and has urged consumers to refrain from these products when doing cross-border e-commerce (CBEC)...
Nestle Health Science has opened a retail store in South Korea, where customized health supplements services, alongside its flagship brands such as Vital Proteins, are available.
See new developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including new initiatives between Amway and biotech firm HEM Pharma, Mengniu’s sports nutrition plans and more.
Korea Ginseng Corporation (KGC)-owned Jung Kwan Jang is addressing various men’s health concerns, including prostate issues and andropause, through different lines of red ginseng-based products.
An extract from black ginger may significantly decrease body fat and visceral fat in the abdomen in overweight and mildly obese adults, says a new study from Korea.
Healthy pleasure and well-ageing trends have led to greater production of high protein and sugar-free products in South Korea last year.
South Korea’s health functional foods production is increasingly fuelled by overseas demand for vitamins and minerals, according to new government data.
LG Household & Health Care has launched a health functional food containing lactic acid bacteria fermented oyster extract (FGO), which is targeted at boosting height growth in children.
Ethyl acetate, a residual solvent, has been detected in 13 health functional foods manufactured by Amorepacific and Cosmax, and the local regulator is ordering for sales suspension and product recalls.
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The South Korean company behind beauty supplement brand Innerset and menopause probiotics Menolacto is doubling down efforts on entering European markets this year.
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South Korea’s CJ Bio, the functional ingredients arm of CJ Group, is adding Bifidobacterium strains into its probiotics ingredients portfolio for the first time.
E-commerce firm Coupang has revealed Taiwan’s best-selling vitamin brands for the first time.
South Korean firm C.L.Pharm is looking to raise the consumption of supplements and products such as hangover cures in the oral dissolving film (ODF) format in markets including South East Asia.
South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) recently announced that the transaction of health functional foods among private individuals can continue as a pilot program, but the move has faced backlash from the Korean Pharmaceutical Association...
A new clinical trial by South Korean dietary supplement company Chong Kun Dang (CKD) Healthcare has shown that supplementation of five probiotic strains could improve signs of constipation.
Despite growing evidence on probiotics’ benefits on mood and mental wellbeing, a new study by Nestle showed no conclusive findings among perinatal women.
South Korean firm Dongsung Bio Pharm is partnering with other companies to develop and commercialise new hangover relief products and health functional foods using locally sourced natural ingredients.
South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) is asking e-commerce platforms selling overseas supplements to remove products containing the ingredient para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA).
South Korea’s Daewoong Pharmaceutical has launched 26 products under its Dr.Bear brand at Daiso stores across the country to increase consumers’ access to “affordable” health functional foods.
Pre-diabetes among adults in South Korea soared from 27.1 per cent in 2015 to 46.7 per cent in 2022, according to newly-released nutrition data.
Korean ingredient distributor Vixxol will be commencing a clinical trial that assesses how the supplementation of white mulberry leaf extract could manage post-meal blood glucose levels, as well as supporting the body’s production of glucagon-like...
Taiwan Food and Drug Administration is proposing to add knee joint protection into the list of claims that health foods can make.
South Korea’s Pulmuone Green Juice intends to expand its range of low-sugar health functional foods, on the back of strong sales of its sugar management product and growing demand.
韓国、オーストラリアにおけるガルシニア カンボジアの使用に関する警告や、今年施行 されるその他の新政策など、アジア太平洋地域の健康・栄養分野で起きている最新の規制 発表に焦点を当てています。
このラウンドアップでは、Sirio Pharma、 Kerry、ADMなどの最新ニュースを含め、栄養補助食品と機能性食品市場全体の新たな展開を推進するサプライヤーと受託製造企業に注目しています。
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この「Science shorts」では、血糖値を下げるマメ科植物が豊富な食事の利点や、夕食時にカリウムを多く摂取することで睡眠の質をサポートする方法など、健康と栄養に関する 最新の研究結果をお届けします。
「Japan Focus」では、NECを抑制するプロバイオティクスの開発への取り組みや、ミライラボバイオサイエンス株式会社のシンガポールにおけるNMNサプリメント発売、また、キユーピーの新しい機能性酢による免疫健康への進出、ファンケルの栄養に関する見識、日本の栄養表示基準の更新について取り上げています。
This edition features efforts to develop probiotics for managing NEC and Mirailab Bioscience’s NMN supplement launch in Singapore. We also cover Kewpie’s expansion into immune health with a new functional vinegar, FANCL’s nutrition insights, and Japan’s...
We look at the latest regulatory announcements happening across Asia-Pacific’s health and nutrition sector, including China’s revision of its food import regulations, Taiwan introducing precaution statements for OTC vitamin B12 and more.
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本期《聚焦日本》重点报道 2025 年影响亚太地区的新营养保健品法规和趋势、NutraIngredients-Asia 2024 年阅读量最高的 10 大文章、麒麟为健康科学业务定下的 3,000 亿日元营收目标，以及明治与保加利亚公司合作开展的 10 年期酸奶研究。
本期每月综合新闻重点报道推动营养保健品和功能性食品市场新发展的供应商和合同制造公司，包括仙乐制药、凯爱瑞、ADM 等公司的最新消息。
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本期《聚焦中国》探讨了仙乐制药的最新东南亚扩张举措、中国为促进行业发展着力推动后生元计量方法标准化的行动，以及浮游动物在心血管和健康老龄化营养保健方面的新作用。同时，我们还报道了 Nuchev 在中国的强劲销售表现及中国新进口关税对乳制品和含糖产品的影响。
This edition explores Sirio Pharma’s latest moves in SEA, China’s push to standardise postbiotic count methods for industry growth, and the emerging role of zooplankton in cardiovascular and healthy ageing nutrition. We also cover Nuchev’s strong China...
Supplementation with red ginseng has been shown to improve nine parameters related to blood sugar management, including significant reduction in fasting and post-meal blood glucose levels, as well as an increase in GLP-1 levels.
Blackmores was the major profit contributor to Kirin’s health science business in FY24, followed by FANCL, while its ingredient arm Kyowa Hakko Bio suffered further losses.
Synbiotics are more effective in managing type 2 diabetes than using probiotics alone, revealed findings from a randomised controlled trial (RCT) conducted in China.
The General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC) is revising food import regulations, a move that could ease market access. However, experts warn that businesses must remain vigilant and adaptable as the details unfold.
See new developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including GNC’s return to the Singapore market, CJ Bioscience’s gut microbiome test launch, Korea Ginseng Corporation using red ginseng for blood sugar control and more.