Human microbiome mapping project expands to China
A global project that is attempting to build most comprehensive map of the human microbiome is looking to boost the number of samples it receives from China.
Archives for October 17, 2017
Kiwi mothers not getting enough supplementation to support infants’ brain development
About two-thirds of expectant and breastfeeding mothers in New Zealand do not consume sufficient folic acid or iodine, say researchers from the University of Otago.
Probiota Asia 2017
Alleviating allergies: Synbiotic supplementation’s gut health benefits present potential — Danone
Synbiotics — a combination of probiotics and prebiotics — are providing one of the most promising opportunities to modulate the gut health of infants born via C-section, thereby lowering their risk and incidence of developing allergies.
Oversupply and environmental concerns major risks for China's amino acid manufacturers
China’s amino acids manufacturers are expanding their production and application scope to include a broader range of supplements and pharmaceuticals, but overcapacity and environmental pollution are continuously adding high pressure on the future...
Probiota Asia 2017
How we cracked China's e-commerce market: Probiotic manufacturer Evolution Health on three years of sales success
Product quality, effectiveness and continual evolution: These are the three keys to e-commerce supplement success in China, according to Australian probiotic firm Evolution Health, which has recorded huge sales increases since entering the market in 2014.
Fish oil able to reduce mortality in gastrointestinal injury patients with sepsis: Chinese study
Fish oil can the lower mortality rate from sepsis caused by acute gastrointestinal injury (AGI), according to a Chinese study.