Supplements in Singapore: What’s hot and what’s not as sales rise in the City State
Supplements sales in Singapore rose 4% to $574m by the end of last year, amid growing health concerns and increasing consumer spending.
Archives for June 19, 2017
Review links microbiome makeup to autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) symptoms could be reduced by altering gut bacteria makeup, according to a review of more than 150 papers.
Stevia toxicity: New tests support high dose functional food and supplement use beyond sweetness
The ethanolic extract from stevia rebaudiana bertoni has been claimed to be safe for human consumption at 300 times the recommended daily dose, opening up considerable functional food and nutraceutical opportunities beyond its traditional sweetening...
Nutraceuticals in India could soon become more expensive under GST drive
Food supplements and nutraceuticals in India could become significantly more costly after 1 July because they face being subjected to a 28% general sales tax (GST) rate.
Cinnamon’s potential anti-obesity benefits underlined by new study
Cinnamon polyphenol can help tackle obesity and manage hyperglycaemia and hyperlipidaemia, a new study on rats which were fed a high-fat diet reveals.
New index reveals impact of ethnicity and socioeconomic status on diet quality in New Zealand
A new Healthy Dietary Habits Index (HDHI) could help adults in New Zealand properly assess the quality of their diets, according to a recent study, which also highlighted the impact of ethnicity on nutritional status.