Aussie probiotic start-up PERKii harbours global market-leading ambitions
Australian start-up PERKii Probiotics is banking on its sole product to serve as a platform for expansion, and so far, its plan seems to be working.
Archives for October 24, 2017
Probiotic formula reduces duration of rotavirus diarrhoea in young children: Korean RCT
A probiotic formula containing Bifidobacterium longum BORI (B. longum) and Lactobacillus acidophilus AD031 (L. acidophilus) has been shown to shorten the duration of rotavirus diarrhoea in young children, according to a Korean RCT.
Vitamin D deficiency may lead to increased hypertension risk: Iranian study
Insufficient levels of vitamin D might play a role in hypertension risk, according to an Iranian case-control study.
Publication outlines rhodiola adulteration and misidentification issues
A new publication on rhodiola outlines the common adulterants or species misidentifications associated with this increasingly popular herb. It’s part of the expanding Botanical Adulterants Program’s list of publications.
Could curcumin benefit gut diversity and prevent post-menopausal weight gain?
Curcumin may help reverse decreases in gut bacteria diversity after ovariectomy, according to a recent rodent study in Nutrients.
Asia's rising cases of IBD make it a truly 'global disease'
Asia's developing nations are facing increasing rates of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), similar to those witnessed in the West over the last century.
Vast opportunities for China sports nutrition innovation: Glanbia
Glanbia has showcased three ready-to-manufacture concepts designed to tap into China's rising sports and active lifestyle nutrition sectors, which is still largely dominated by pre- and post-exercise powders.
APAC personalised nutrition firm reveals sales success on the back of B2B partnerships
A Singapore-based personalised nutrition and cosmetics firm is reporting healthy revenue and customer growth as it expands across the region and prepares to launch its first finished product in Australia.