India’s BodyFirst Wellness Nutrition has partnered Bollywood star Suniel Shetty in addressing misconception around nutraceutical use and building consumer trust in the country.
Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) will conduct compliance checks on listed medicines that are based on TCM, Ayurveda or other traditional paradigms, with firms urged to re-evaluate their products.
One way to move today’s probiotic market forward is to explore novel ways of consumption, looking beyond the usual tablets, sachets forms and consider unconventional options such as probiotics-fermented beer, tea, and coffee.
Anagenix has seen a higher uptake of its lung health boysenberry ingredient BerriQi, which is now also available in powder form, amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
An eight-week trial found that consuming a tablet supplement made from chicken essence could improve verbal and spatial working memory in middle-aged individuals with perceived stress.
Australia-based Fiji Kava is selling its new sleep and relax range of kava supplements for the first time globally, with domestic supermarket chain Coles being the first to stock the products.
South Korea is proposing to add in ‘precautions for use’ warnings for nutraceuticals containing nine kinds of ingredients, including vitamins and potassium. It is also proposing new testing methods for vitamins.
Regulators from China and importing countries should cooperate to arrest the problem of milk formula not intended for infant consumption being marketed as such in the China market, said an industry observer.
New Zealand sports nutrition firm 2before Performance Nutrition has launched a blackcurrant powder beverage that enhances exercise performance and recovery by providing a balanced amount of pro and antioxidants.
An analysis of 115 plant-based milk sold in Australia showed that the category is lacking in several micronutrients, including vitamin A, B12, calcium, and protein when compared to cow’s milk.
In this round-up of new scientific developments, we look at how orange juice could be a non-dairy carrier for probiotics, opportunities for active nutrition NPD and more.
Japan’s Taisho Pharmaceutical Holdings is stepping up product development in its nutrition business, as its prescription pharmaceutical struggles to secure significant growth opportunities.
Supplementation of tocotrienol-rich vitamin E could speed up nerve signal transmission and increase the serum level of nerve growth factor (NGF) in diabetic patients.
There is huge scope in tailoring active and sports nutrition products toward the general population, especially if the can also offer immunity benefits, an expert panel has underlined.
There is currently only low-certainty evidence to show that consuming galactagogues can increase breast milk production in nursing mothers, with a group of Malaysian researchers who conducted a recent Cochrane systematic review recommending further studies...
The total number of Foods for Special Medical Purpose (FSMPs) approved in China has now exceed 50, helping to boost what e-commerce giant JD states in one of the fastest growing nutrition sectors in the country.
A probiotics product consisting of two bacteria strains has shown to be a potential “treatment option” for long-term allergic rhinitis (AR), reported the findings of a four-week randomised controlled trial.
Health supplement firms have been threatened with enforcement action if they fail to adhere to permitted recommended dietary allowance (RDA) levels for vitamins and mineral products, regulator FSSAI has said.
The future of botanicals and immunity research should include studies with adequate sample size, long-term safety studies and include more pharmacokinetic data, an expert panel has concluded.
The fourth, and final, APAC webinar in NutraIngredients' global online immunity series takes place on Wednesday, June 24, when we will be shining the spotlight on active nutrition.
Health authorities and researchers in India and Philippines are testing the efficacy of ayurvedic formulations and melatonin as adjunctives to COVID-19 treatment.
Consumption of Danone’s Protinex protein supplement with milk significantly increases circulatory amino acids in healthy middle-age Indians, compared to consuming milk alone.
An expert panel has recommended supplementation of calcium and vitamin D early in life to strengthen bone health in the largely deficient Indonesian population.
Singapore biotech outfit iX Biopharma is expanding its Australian-based nutraceutical division, Entity Health, with new products and functions using its patented drug delivery system, WaferiX.
South Korea’s authorities have recalled 12 krill oil products after safety tests found banned substances or excessive use of solvents in the products, leading to the authorities calling for tougher inspections at customs.
A lack of harmonised regulations continues to pose challenges for businesses looking to market their nutraceutical products across the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries, as well as consumers access to such products, according to...
Ajinomoto has launched its first non-amino acid supplement, a multi-product containing 12 vitamins and nine minerals, which has been designed for seniors in its domestic Japan market.
Consuming a New Zealand blackcurrants supplement increases the level of cyclic glycine-proline (cGP) – a compound linked to brain health – in patients with Parkinson’s Disease (PD), a recent study has found.
A cohort study conducted in China found that females suffering from infertility and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) experienced lower oxidative stress in their bodies and can reduce their hormone medication dosage after a brief period of vitamin E supplementation.
India’s national research institute, the Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM), will conduct a clinical trial on a zinc supplement that it claims has a higher bioavailability to support recovery in COVID-19 patients.
Chinese consumers see health benefits in probiotics, with probiotics in fermented dairy and beverages most popular, but misconceptions about the fast-rising ingredient are also rife, said a newly released consumers report.
Research has shown that the rich tocotrienol content in palm oil could help prevent osteoporosis, with a leading researcher telling us that those who campaign against the industry need to focus on ‘science and evidence’.
India is in a prime position to become a major player on the global nutraceutical stage, writes Amit Srivastava from the Nutrify India project, which aims to empower responsible nutrition businesses in the country.
Consuming B vitamins for at least three months leads to improvements in episodic memory among individuals aged 40 and above, a meta-analysis has found.
The probiotic supplement industry has slammed an online beer advertisement for capitalising on therapeutic terms such as ‘pro-biotic’ and ‘good for the gut’ which were permitted for being only “tongue-in-cheek” by an alcohol marketing regulator.
The 2020 NutraIngredients-Asia awards are open for entries until June 22, and we want you to nominate who should be this year’s NutraChampion – and its free to submit your suggestions.
Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) has approved 2,887 products under the food with function claim (FFC) since its introduction in 2015 – but only 1325 are currently available on the market.
The future of microbiome and immunity research should delve deeper into the mechanisms of probiotics through clinical trials, focus on the broader role of metabolites, and consider the use of multi-omics, said an expert panel.
Social media is the go-to for most APAC consumers when it comes to finding information related to nutrition, a survey conducted by Herbalife has found.
In this round-up, we look at new developments from both big and local brands, such as Australia's Jatenergy's launch of lactoferrin-enriched milk powder, Swisse's plans to roll out supplements with upcycled grape seed extract, and Dabur...
Blackmores has published a new whitepaper on nutrition guidelines for strengthening the immune system, preventing and treating respiratory tract infections – designed specifically for pharmacists.
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A two-week clinical trial led by renowned Chinese pulmonologist Zhong Nanshan has shown that consuming the botanical TCM product Lianhua Qingwen (LH) capsules and undergoing the standard therapy can speed up recovery in COVID-19 patients.
This round-up looks at the latest China infant nutrition brand scandal, how probiotics can improve asthma control, and market developments from big brands, including BY-HEALTH and Nestle.