Archives for August 5, 2025

Probiotic may ease gut microbiota changes linked to stress: RCT

Consuming a probiotic yogurt before academic exams may help students protect their gut microbiota from stress-related disruptions, says a new study from KU Leuven and Danone Research & Innovation.

Jul’s top 10: Vitamin B6, Amway HEM partnership, Nestle’s South Korea store

From Australia’s vitamin B6 saga, Amway and HEM’s deeper partnership, and Nestle Health Science’s retail store opening in South Korea, here are the 10 most-read stories on NutraIngredients-Asia in July 2025.

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WATCH: Kirin finds link between frailty and low pDC activity

Kirin Holdings says it has found a relationship between reduced plasmacytoid dendritic cell (pDC) activity and frailty, which it claims is the first time that a link between the two has been established.

India urges cuts of oil, sugar in foods under Modi’s anti-obesity plan

Following PM Modi’s call to curb obesity, India’s FSSAI is urging states to cut oil use by 10% and roll out ‘sugar boards’ to promote healthier diets in schools

MFDS considers hydrolyzed milk protein as sleep support ingredient

South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) is considering the approval of hydrolyzed milk protein as an ingredient for improving sleep quality.