News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
See new developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including BioGaia’s new product launch in China, Calbee’s personalized nutrition service in Singapore, myBrainCo to grow its pharmacy footprint and Nestle-NTU research partnership.
A dietary supplement containing spermidine, nicotinamide, PEA and OEA may improve cholesterol levels, hunger measures and daily ratings of hunger and appetite, says a new study.
A new pilot study conducted in Taiwan showed that the supplementation of nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) could lower inflammation in young men who have undergone blood flow restriction-resistance exercise.
Men are expanding their focus and looking past performance, with younger consumers driving demand for supplements, functional foods and GLP-1-related solutions.
Emerging evidence indicates that the oral microbiome may shift during female aging, with potential knock-on effects for periodontal risk and nitrate-related pathways.
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Adding a cup of red raspberries to a carbohydrate‑rich meal may help curb post‑meal glucose and insulin spikes while supporting short-term cognitive performance in older obese or overweight adults.
Cosmetic scientist and director of innovation for beauty-from-within brand Urenew explains how nutricosmetics are reshaping skin health from the inside out.
Two years of daily supplementation with a multivitamin-mineral may slow aging in older adults, says a new data from the COcoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study (COSMOS), a large-scale, nationwide, randomized trial.
We take a look inside the nutricosmetics boom to explore the science, trending formats and ingredients, and opportunities for future growth.
GLP‑1 drugs like Ozempic are changing beauty needs, driving demand for products targeting skin laxity, hair loss and emotional well-being. Here’s how brands can respond.
A species of gut bacteria may be associated with higher grip strength in humans and could convert muscle fibers to fast-twitch (type II) in mice, says a new study from researchers in Spain and the Netherlands.
Higher consumption of olive oil may help maintain cognitive function in older adults by promoting a more favorable gut microbiota profile—as long as it is not refined.
Margarita Zhao, founder of a pharmacy chain and a pharmaceutical company in Inner Mongolia, has launched a nutraceutical start-up focused on longevity and healthspan products - at least for its initial launch.
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.
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.
IM8, the premium health and longevity brand co-founded by David Beckham and health sciences company Prenetics, has introduced a new clinical-grade version of its flagship Daily Ultimate Essentials supplement.
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.
Nestle Health Science and Australian Catholic University are setting up a start-up incubator to drive nutrition innovations in three areas, namely women’s health, healthy longevity and weight management.
Thousands of exhibitors across the natural products spectrum will descend on the Anaheim Convention Center for the 45th annual Expo West trade between March 3 and March 6.
L’Oréal’s Lancôme brand is set to bring Timeline’s biotech longevity actives into mainstream skincare.
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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.
Leading Australian pharmacy chain Chemist Warehouse plans to build up the country’s nascent nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) category by focusing on affordability, accessibility and education.
Calbee, NielsenIQ and PepsiCo are some of the biggest names giving keynote presentations at this year’s Growth Asia Summit.
Find out more about trends in Vietnam’s booming nutraceutical market, how Taiwan consumers view the benefits of multivitamin and mineral products, and popular Foods with Function Claims in Japan in this roundup.
Amway Korea is embracing the emerging trend of nutrition to support longevity and healthspan with its newly launched personalized nutrition platform.
Oral supplementation and topical application of trans-resveratrol may help improve women’s skin health parameters by reducing wrinkles and boosting sebum levels, says a new study using Lallemand’s Veri-te resveratrol.
Extracts from tempeh, a traditional fermented soybean product, may extend lifespan for nematodes by 45%, says a new study.
See new developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including Kirin’s R&D plans for tackling cellular senescence, Nestle expanding its maternal health supplement range, Yili growing its healthy aging range and more.
With a renewed focus on self-care and a deeper appreciation for healthspan, older consumers present an important and valuable demographic for the active nutrition sector.
Shawn Wells, RD, a biochemist and formulator with 25 years of industry experience, recently shared his daily healthspan optimization routine at the Nutra Healthspan Summit in London.
Banned Substances Control Group’s Oliver Catlin recently partnered with the Associated Press to expose something shocking: research peptides marketed as “laboratory chemicals” are flooding mainstream platforms like Amazon and Alibaba.
Last month’s Nutra Healthspan Summit brought growing interest in longevity-positioned skin care into sharper focus.
During the recent Nutra Healthspan Summit, Professor David Weinkove revealed that what most people truly care about isn’t their biological age—it’s whether they can still walk, dance and enjoy life.
In the world of longevity products, there’s a fundamental problem: You can’t actually feel whether they’re working. Elysium Health’s Dan Alminana tackles this trust gap head-on, arguing that advanced diagnostics like RNA sequencing and DNA methylation...
South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has blocked online advertisements featuring AI-generated advertisements of doctors making misleading product claims, such as how nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) supplementation can promote cell...
The retailer is reshaping its stores to meet the healthy aging boom by creating dedicated spaces that do more than just display bottles—they educate shoppers on ingredients like NAD.
Australia’s regulator, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has approved nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) for use in dietary supplements for the first time.
A polyphenol-rich blend of extracts from pomegranate and marigold may improve key biomarkers of mitochondrial health, energy metabolism, inflammation, cognition, physical performance and quality of life scores, says a new study.