News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
The NAD+ boosting effects of nicotinamide riboside (NR) and nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) may be linked to the action of the gut microbiome on these compounds, says a new study from Nestlé.
See new developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including The a2 Milk Company’s kids supplements debut, POCARI SWEAT’s new factory and Hindustan Unilever (HUL) acquiring clean-label and women’s health firm OZiva.
The U.S. remained the top health foods exporter to China last year, followed by Germany where exports were up 15.5%, while Australia – once the top exporter between 2018 and 2020 – saw exports fell by 21.5%.
Daily supplementation with oleoylethanolamide (OEA) may boost levels of the beneficial gut bacteria Akkermansia muciniphila and Faecalibacterium prausnitzii, says a new study.
Haleon saw strong sales growth in its health supplement business in Asia-Pacific last year, which it said has partly offset the decline in North America.
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
The Health Science Authority (HSA), which regulates health supplements in Singapore, is urging stronger collaboration between industry and academia to tackle the unique complexities of the booming longevity supplement sector.
Global food giant Nestlé is expanding its presence in the longevity space, launching a new range of science-backed nutritional drinks designed to support energy, focus, sleep and overall vitality.
Dietary supplements are set to be formally recognized as a distinct category in global trade for the first time, following a recent update to the Harmonized System by the World Customs Organization.
New research conducted and funded by FrieslandCampina shows that an oral nutrition supplement (ONS) significantly improved intake of protein, vitamins D, C and B-complex, as well as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and iron in children at risk of stunted...
The US imposing antidumping and countervailing duties on hard empty capsules from Brazil, China, India and Vietnam, China’s approval of 3’-sialyllactose (3’-SL) in infant formula are some of the latest updates in this regulatory news round-up.
Madrid-headquartered Pharmactive Biotech Products, SLU, which has received individual license approval by South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) for its proprietary saffron extract’s stress-relief claim, looks to explore additional health...
Singapore-based supplement brand Leader in Antioxidative Control (LAC) has opened its first brick-and-mortar store in Hong Kong and also entered India via an exclusive franchisee.
Manuka honey maker Comvita is capturing new consumers through product format and flavor innovation, following its earlier experiments on synergistic formulations, with success in lozenges a case in point.
今月のチャイナフォーカスでは、Orthomolの拡大計画、規制承認、最新データ及び科学的知見に関するニュースを取り上げています。
今月のトレンド トラッカーでは、急成長するベトナムの栄養補助食品市場の動向、台湾消費者がマルチビタミン・ミネラル製品の効能をどう捉えているか、そして機能性表示がつく日本で人気の食品（FFC）について詳しくご紹介しています。
サイエンス ショートでは、いかにアスパラガス根エキスの補給が血糖値と脂質レベルを改善するか、L-トレオニン酸マグネシウムの認知機能への効果など健康と栄養に関する最新の研究成果を紹介しています。
今月の規制レビューでは、最新動向の一部として、インドネシア医薬品食品監督庁（BPOM）とシンガポール健康科学庁（HSA）による補完医療製品の共同評価、および中国による関節健康表示の承認を取り上げています。
キリンの新組織と子会社ファンケルやBlackmoresとの免疫健康研究開発の進展をはじめとする、日本のニュートラシューティカル市場における最新動向、アジア太平洋地域におけるビューティーフロムウイズイン アプローチの成長要因と市場機会などをキャッチアップしましょう。
Catch up on recent developments in Japan’s nutraceutical market, including Kirin’s new entity and advancement of its immune health R&D with subsidiaries FANCL and Blackmores, growth drivers and market opportunities for beauty-from-within across APAC, and...
This round-up looks at the latest research findings on health and nutrition, including turmeric adulteration, soy protein for muscle health, medicinal mushrooms for anxiety and more.
A new trade association was announced at the Sports & Active Nutrition Summit in San Diego with the goal of advancing creatine as a global health nutrient.
Shell has partnered with health and beauty retailer Watsons in a new retail concept where nutraceuticals, such as vitamin C and fish oil, are available at its petrol stations across Singapore.
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd, the owner of the electrolyte drink POCARI SWEAT, is ramping up production in China with a newly opened factory in Tianjin.
Find out more about trends in Asia-Pacific’s beauty-from-within market, the rise of energy pouches and the nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) retail scene in Australia in this round-up.
Today’s consumers are redefining snacks, favouring products that combine nutrition, heritage, and convenience
Hindustan Unilever is fully acquiring clean-label protein and women’s health supplements firm OZiva for INR 8.24 billion (US$90.9 million).
Alastair Symington, CEO of Blackmores Limited, will be leading a new entity set up by parent company Kirin Holdings Company.
本期内容聚焦日本营养保健品企业和行业的最新进展，包括功能性标示食品 (FFC) 报告的最新发现、麒麟集团的研发重点，以及大谷翔平 (Shohei Ohtani) 出任“免疫护理”推广大使等动态。
本期综合新闻关注越南快速增长的营养保健品市场、台湾消费者对复合维生素矿物质产品的认知，以及日本热门的功能性标示食品 (FFC) 动态。
本期综合新闻关注健康与营养领域的最新研究发现，包括天门冬根提取物在调节血糖与血脂方面的作用、L-苏糖酸镁对认知表现的益处等。
印尼国家药品与食品监督管理局 (BPOM) 与新加坡卫生科学局 (HSA) 就保健品开展联合评估，以及中国批准关节健康相关功能声明——本期监管动态为您带来最新进展。
本期综合新闻聚焦 Orthomol 的扩张计划、监管审批最新进展，以及最新市场数据和科研成果。
Bayer has invested €5 million (US$5.9m) in its multiple micronutrient supplement production line and R&D center in Indonesia.
This round-up looks at news including Orthomol’s expansion ambitions, regulatory approvals, as well as latest data and scientific findings.
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With a US$10 million investment, Bio-gen Extracts is upgrading its production facility in Bangalore, India to manufacture new healthspan ingredients and enhance bioactive and formulation delivery.
Complementary Medicines Australia (CMA) and the International Probiotics Association (IPA) will collaborate to drive probiotic research, education, and quality standards.
See new developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including Denps’ plans for its South East Asia business, Orthomol introducing its first “blue-hat” product in China, Dong-A Pharmaceutical’s liquid sleep aid launch and more.
South Korean firm HealthBiome Inc’s proprietary postbiotic ingredient has obtained regulatory validation both domestically and by the US FDA, which it says sets itself far ahead of competitors and enables premiumization in both B2B and B2C markets.
Danish supplements brand Denps is looking to leverage Singapore’s premium market environment as a strategic launchpad for the South East Asian region.
South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) is re-evaluating the safety and functionality of turmeric extract and eight other functional ingredients.
South Korean microbiome-based health functional food company AceBiome is exploring novel ways to improve gut health, including the combination of probiotics with binding proteins.