Omega-3, vitamin D, and biotin were the most searched health supplements online, said South Korean search engine firm NAVER, which also operates a same name shopping site.
Australian personalised gut health firm My Way Up hopes its NPD strategy of ‘clean formulas with convenience’ will lead to domestic growth as well as open export doors to Europe and the United States.
A narrative review investigating the benefits and risks of high-dose folic acid for women with pre-existing diabetes in periconception concludes doses of 4mg folate a day or 5mg every second day are warranted, taking individualised needs into consideration.
Sacco System is scaling up its Australian operations having recently launched a new research laboratory to service the growing microbial therapeutics market in APAC.
This round-up looks at the latest health and nutrition research on the benefits of Essence of Chicken and hydrolysed collagen type II on muscle and joint health, how medium GI rice could reduce the need for insulin therapy in women with gestational diabetes,...
Companies in China are increasingly developing formula milk for the aged population by using natural-origin raw materials, as well as applying nutritional concepts from the infant formula and sports nutrition sectors, according to insights from Glanbia...
A new study has found that hydrolysed collagen supplementation reduces knee osteoarthritis-related pain in 14 days, and when taken with chicken essence, could have a protective effect on muscle and joint health.
A major Japanese oyster brand has entered the supplement space with the debut of its zinc-rich tablets made from oyster ingredients, which are targeted at beauty- and health-conscious women.
India’s nutraceutical brand Fast&Up says that males are now more willing to spend on supplements, and this has led to its new men’s health portfolio launched a year ago bringing in 20 per cent more revenue than its more established women’s health...
Japan’s cosmetics and health supplements firm DHC Corp will be studying the benefits of nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) supplementation on sleep and beauty-from-within, the firm told us in an exclusive interview.
Danone China and Qingdao University has set up a new innovation center to drive research and development across gut health, early life nutrition, and healthy ageing.
From Thailand's botanical export strategies to China's infant formula market forecast, here are the 10 most-read APAC nutrition industry news in March 2023.
In our monthly nutra regulatory round-up, we take a closer look at India’s requirements for vegan products and the special enforcement drive on non-compliant nutraceuticals, South Korea’s crackdown on fake health functional foods, and the impact of China’s...
Singapore-based Wellchem Pharmaceuticals has launched a day and night dual set for sleep and energy under the brand Miriqa, as it seeks new growth avenues beyond pharmaceuticals.
Vita Life Sciences, the company behind supplement brands Herbs of Gold and Vita Health, has announced record revenue in the domestic Australian market as well as overseas in Malaysia.
China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) is implementing stringent new rules on the advertising of health foods, Foods for Special Medical Purposes (FSMPs), and medical devices from May this year.
The opportunities in postbiotic development and application are abundant, yet challenges including regulatory policies, consumer awareness and even the definition of postbiotics need to be overcome before the sector can truly realise its full potential.
Supplementation of curcumin extract has shown to reduce body mass index (BMI), body weight, as well as the waistline more effectively than whole compounds or bioavailability-enhanced forms, according to a meta-analysis conducted by researchers from Thailand.
A new RCT proposes that routine, low dose iron supplementation helps reduce the burden of exercise and improve the mood and fatigue among non-anaemic athletes.
Here is the round-up of the latest nutraceutical trends in Asia-Pacific, including the preference for functional foods among Japanese consumers, factors driving pea protein market in New Zealand, and the emerging number of nutraceutical firms bundling...
Individuals who have above-average body mass index or blood glucose levels have seen a reduction in arterial stiffness following 12 weeks of nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) supplementation.
Nutraceutical companies are looking for new ways to enhance their product offerings, such as developing both oral and topical solutions to tackle concerns across joint pain and skin health in key Asia-Pacific markets.
Japanese firm Senju Pharmaceutical says consumers are increasingly opting for functional foods over supplements, after debuting its first range of eye products under the Food with Function Claims (FFCs) system that come in chocolate, candy and gummy formats....
Higher magnesium intake in daily diet leads to better brain health as people age, according to new research from the Neuroimaging and Brain Lab at The Australian National University (ANU).
Swisse says that the sales of its vitamin and mineral supplement products are growing faster than the market rate in key markets such as China, Australia and New Zealand, and that it is expecting more room for growth in South East Asia.
The supplementation of dipeptide collagen for 12 weeks has been shown to improve skin hydration and reduce skin peeling among women aged 30 to 60, says findings from South Korean food company Nongshim.
See the latest developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including Wellous' and Sprout Organic's market expansion plans, as well as Junlebao Dairy's launch of Nutrition Science Strategy to beef up the science behind...
China dietary supplement giant BYHEALTH believes that 2023 could be the “best timing” to reposition its business develop new strategies to succeed in the post-COVID era.
Singapore biotech start-up AMiLi is driving microbiome science in the areas of immune health, allergies, and cancer care, on top of its existing expertise in gut microbiome research, says the founder and CEO Dr Jeremy Lim in our latest Nutrachampion podcast.
Ginger supplementation, coupled with an anti-inflammatory diet, has been shown to be effective in reducing nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in children.
Entries are rolling in for the NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2023, and today we can reveal the judges who will be assessing the best and brightest in ingredients, finished products, companies, people, and initiatives in the dietary supplements and functional...
Sports nutrition and vitamins form the majority of illegal supplements sold on third-party e-commerce sites in Australia, industry body Complementary Medicines Australia (CMA) has revealed.
Today we can reveal that Amway, Yuhan Care, Haofood, Hemp Horizons and a raft of leading academics have been added to the line-up for our flagship Growth Asia Summit - with the Early Advance Programme now available to download.
Malaysia-based nutrition company Wellous says multi-pronged expansion plans are in motion, after sealing a US$270 million merger deal with Nasdaq-listed Kairous Acquisition Corporation Limited.
This round-up looks at the latest health and nutrition research from regional dairy firms in Asia-Pacific, namely South Korea’s Maeil, China’s Yili, and Japan’s Meiji.
From emerging sales channels for functional foods and supplements such as vending machines, to fears over unregistered products being sold online, as well as industry concerns over advertising and ingredient rules, the Malaysian industry is currently...
Taiwanese officials have confirmed that supplements making dental health claims will no longer need to undertake animal studies, and new changes have also been made to human clinical trial requirements.
Listing products on cross-border e-commerce marketplaces is a common way that overseas firms use to enter the China market, but one Singapore firm is also exploring a novel way of cracking the country - such as working with a major petrol station company.
There is considerable scope for probiotic new product development that bring benefits beyond gut health, such as heart health and improved mobility as part of a healthy ageing regime, says a group of experts.
India’s food and nutraceutical regulator is ordering a special enforcement drive to curb the flow of non-compliant products, such as those exceeding the Recommended Daily Intake (RDI) nutrient levels, containing ingredients that are not permitted, and...
Whey protein supplementation could raise the effectiveness of resistance exercise by boosting increases in muscle mass, muscular strength and endurance, say Korean researchers.
Junlebao Dairy Group has launched its Nutrition Science Strategy, aiming to strengthen the science behind its products, as well as to identify novel functional ingredients.
There can be lack of knowledge in the functions and scientific evidence of nutraceuticals across India’s health supplements sector, says an industry advocacy group which is hoping to resolve the problem with the launch of a compendium.
Complementary Medicines Australia (CMA), the industry body for the nutraceutical sector in Australia, says it does not support the proposal of paying for the regulator’s new building and digital transformation program.
In our monthly nutra regulatory round-up, we take a closer look at Hong Kong CBD ban, China’s plans in mass fortification of food staples, Singapore’s launch of food safety standards for online businesses and more.
A Thai firm is on a mission to boost the overseas profile of the industry by launching its blood sugar-regulating product in the world’s two largest economies – the US and China.
The recent official ban of cannabidiol in foods, supplements, and any other products in Hong Kong has been attributed to the difficulty in controlling tetrahydrocannabinol – the psychoactive component in cannabis.
The supplementation of curcumin, vitamin D, and fish oil together has shown to reduce the progression to diabetes in pre-diabetic individuals, according to the findings of a 24-week trial conducted in Thailand.
Entries are open for the sixth NutraIngredients-Asia Awards, with 16 categories, including two new accolades for Microbiome Modulation Product and Ingredient of the Year.