AI chatbots, such as ChatGPT, could enhance nutrition communication by offering real-time food analysis, but researchers stress they can’t fully replace human nutritionists.
After 25 years playing a pivotal role in the evolution of Australia's thriving supplements sector, Ian Chant was recognised for his long-standing industry support at the Complementary Medicines Australia Awards in December, before reflecting on the...
Philippines is set to replace a 33-year-old vitamins and minerals regulation which essentially reclassifies the category as food or dietary supplement, instead of the existing arrangement where it is categorised as either food or drug.
Boston-based plant cell tech company Ayana Bio has signed a seven-figure joint development agreement with South Korea’s Wooree Green Science to develop plant cell-derived saffron and other important bioactive ingredients.
Royal jelly supplementation has shown beneficial effects in improving post-ischemic stroke complications, including cognitive impairment and malnutrition, based on new findings from a study in Iran.
Google searches for nutritional supplements, especially vitamin C and D, in relation to COVID-19 have been found to surge alongside community outbreaks and during the winter season.
Thailand is enforcing new maximum levels for the Recommended Daily Intakes (RDIs) of nine vitamins and minerals from July 2, including increasing the RDI of vitamin C, D, and biotin.
There is just one month left to snap up early-bird tickets for our Growth Asia Summit 2024, which will feature experts insights from PepsiCo, Danone, BYHEALTH, Mondelez, GNC and lots, lots more!
This round-up looks at the latest happenings in the booming “biotics” sectors spanning from pre-, pro-, and postbiotics across Asia-Pacific. The latest updates include China industry association’s plans for postbiotics quantification standards, Hong Kong...
A higher dose of vitamin D supplementation effectively helps prevent deficiencies that are linked to adverse health outcomes in pregnant women including pre-eclampsia, preterm birth, and low birth weight.
Singapore’s Centre for Healthy Longevity (CHL) is conducting human clinical trials on the local population on the potential benefits of health supplements, including multivitamins, alpha-ketoglutarate (AKG), and nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN), for...
China Nutrition and Health Food Association (CNHFA) has decided to draft industry standards for quantifying postbiotics or inactivated cells and is rallying industry players and the public to take part in the drafting process.
Exclusive insights from major brands GNC and Life-Space, alongside thriving Indonesian firm YouVit and pioneering research from Singapore's Centre for Healthy Longevity will be featured at our Growth Asia Summit 2024.
Nutraceutical start-ups should “learn to say no” to questionable retail strategies and “know where their boundaries are” as they seek to grow the distribution of their products, says Renovatio Bioscience’s founder Dr Vincent Candrawinata in the first...
Hong Kong Biotechnology firm GenieBiome has set sights on expanding its probiotics range in Singapore, including one that has been clinically studied to improve eczema in young children.
In our monthly nutra regulatory round-up, we look at the latest regulatory announcements regarding caution statements for vitamin C Health Functional Foods in South Korea, the addition of American ginseng, ginseng, and ganoderma into China's Health...
Sainhall Nutrihealth, a Singapore company distributing functional ingredients and health supplements for nearly 30 years, has expanded into the finished product space.
Artificial intelligence (AI) drug discovery specialists Insilico Medicine is working with New Zealand outfit SRW Laboratories to use its technology to develop new longevity nutraceutical products.
The Hong Kong Consumer Council is urging the government to set up legislation to regulate dietary supplements, including probiotics, the Council announced when releasing the findings of its review of 40 commercially available probiotics products.
A common misunderstanding of postbiotics is that they are made up of metabolites, which the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) says is not necessarily the case.
Health functional Foods (HFF) containing vitamin C in Korea must now display caution statements warning consumers against overconsumption, and that kidney disease patients should consult a specialist before using the product, the Ministry of Food and...
Industry experts from major players Danone, PepsiCo, BYHEALTH and Mondelez are among the first wave of keynote speakers confirmed for our Growth Asia Summit 2024.
The U.S. Government Accountability Office has issued a report on prenatal supplements, which includes data on the testing of 12 different products and some wide-ranging recommendations calling for greater FDA oversight.
A synbiotic formula (SIM01) developed by Hong Kong firm GenieBiome in collaboration with the Chinese University of Hong Kong has been shown to alleviate multiple symptoms of post-acute COVID-19 syndrome (PACS), while also benefiting children after their...
See the latest developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including Shiseido’s upcoming launch of beauty-from-within ampoule drinks in Japan, China, Amway’s regenerative agriculture partnerships, and goat milk brand Nuchev’s first...
Companies aiming to tap into China and India’s ingestible beauty markets, which are seeing rising demand, should target young consumers and utilise proven ingredients to push growth, say industry experts.
Comvita is studying the benefits of Mānuka honey on digestive health, after discovering a unique compound that could inhibit an enzyme matrix associated with various digestive inflammatory conditions.
Oral vitamin D supplementation may be useful in helping to combat psoriasis in Asian populations but its safety and effectiveness requires more thorough exploration, say researchers in China.
The effects of different vitamins on diabetes must be more thoroughly explored through clinical trials in order to determine and take advantage of their therapeutic potential, according to a Chinese review.
Amway’s supplements brand Nutrilite has named regenerative agriculture as a key focus area to maintain a steady provision of botanicals for its products.
As we step into 2024, we dive into the five key trends that health and nutrition brands believe will dominate the sector in Asia-Pacific this year, spanning categories such as metabolic health, immunity, skin health, gut microbiome, and mobility.
These days, selling a good product just isn't enough. Consumers expect brands to stand up on topics such as gender equality, climate change and ethical labor practices. However, with that demand comes an increased risk of things like greenwashing...
Vitamin E could be used as a prevention strategy for the occurrence of Parkinson's disease (PD), a new study assessing data from 13,340 participants concluded.
After a hugely successful second event in 2023, our Growth Asia Summit returns for 2024 with a new July date and an agenda packed with the latest food, beverage and nutrition growth opportunities.
This round-up looks at the latest health and nutrition research, including the role of L-carnitine and synbiotic supplementation in improving lipid and glycaemic indices in obese women, how early-life exposure to the Great Chinese Famine is linked to...
For the start of this year, we look at the emerging health and nutrition markets with untapped growth opportunities, including expert insights on the exciting prospects developing in Thailand, Indonesia, Cambodia, and Vietnam.
Individuals who experienced early-life exposure to the Great Chinese Famine are more likely to suffer from gut microbiome disruption and face a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, say Chinese researchers.
From China, Taiwan, South Korea, Australia, to Japan, we bring you the new nutraceutical-related regulatory policies that will be enforced across various Asia-Pacific markets in 2024.
As year 2023 draws to a close, we reveal the top 10 most-read NutraIngredients-Asia news articles on social media, namely LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.
A new meta-analysis suggests omega-3 supplementation may be beneficial for COVID-19 patients, but academics say there is an urgent need for large and rigorous trials to establish better data on timing, dosage and mechanism of action.
As year 2023 draws to a close, we reveal the top 10 most-read supplement and nutrition industry news stories on NutraIngredients-Asia in the past year, with stories related to nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN), stem cell reproduction, and NutraIngredients-Asia...
Japan is to implement self-inspection and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards for companies in the health foods business, with a particular focus on tablets, capsules and liquids.
We reveal the top 10 most-read functional ingredient suppliers news articles published on NutraIngredients-Asia in the past year, including insights from companies supplying NMN, olive leaf extract that claims to promote stem cell reproduction and more.
Here we round up the latest happenings in Asia-Pacific's personalised nutrition trend sector, including Monolabs' launch of its 'I AM' personalised nutrition services into China, Haleon's strategies in developing personalised...
South Korea’s Monolabs, which has its roots in mobile gaming, is launching its personalised nutrition service ‘I AM’ into China via the messaging mobile app WeChat, making the country its first overseas personalised nutrition market.
As year 2023 draws to a close, we reveal the top 10 most-read nutraceutical regulatory updates published on NutraIngredients-Asia for the year. South Korea’s plan to ban the terms ‘CBD’ and ‘THC’ on hemp seed oil, China’s stricter infant formula regulations,...
Kirin Holdings and Kao Corporation have collaborated to introduce a dual-function supplement targeting immunity and visceral fat, said to be two increasingly top-of-mind concerns faced by the Japanese population.