Archives for September 27, 2017

Vitafoods Asia 2017

Entering Japan: New supplement and functional food players must entice 'brand-loyal' older consumers

Supplement and functional food firms looking to enter the Japanese market with new products tailored for the ageing population must overcome high levels of brand loyalty to stand any chance of success, according to one expert.

Vitamin A’s impact on fracture risk remains debatable: Chinese meta-analysis

Higher vitamin A intake may marginally decrease the general risk of fracture, but increase the risk of hip fracture, according to Chinese researchers.

Green tea power? Lowering caffeine may enhance anti-stress properties

Reducing caffeine in green tea could enhance anti-stress properties and aid sleep as theanine gains more prominence, Japan researchers claim.