GALLERY: The 10 most read APAC health and nutrition stories in March

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Here's a recap of our 10 most read nutrition stories in March, featuring a Blackmores exclusive, new innovations throughout the APAC region, Alzheimer's research and more.

Read our exclusive interview with Marcus Blackmore, and get the latest on new innovations from South Korea, India, Japan, Australia and Hong Kong, and more in our 10 most read APAC nutrition stories for March 2019.

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March 2019's top 10 stories
March 2019's top 10 stories

Read our exclusive interview with Marcus Blackmore, and get the latest on new innovations from South Korea, India, Japan, Australia and Hong Kong, and more in our 10 most read APAC nutrition stories for March 2019.

Click through the gallery to see them all.

Yakult Korea partners with Dutch firm to release functional drink with patented 'flavobiotic' formulation
Yakult Korea partners with Dutch firm to release functional drink with patented 'flavobiotic' formulation

Yakult Korea has collaborated with Dutch life sciences firm BioActor to develop a new dual-purpose functional beverage for the South Korean market.

Read the full story here.

Bone, joint and women's health, and diabetes: Indian supplement start-up TruHealthy seeks to address 'lifestyle diseases'
Bone, joint and women's health, and diabetes: Indian supplement start-up TruHealthy seeks to address 'lifestyle diseases'

Mumbai-based dietary supplement start-up TruHealthy is embarking on an aggressive plan to expand its product offerings that address lifestyle diseases.

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Ageing in Japan: FANCL launches supplements to regulate uric acid levels in middle-aged men
Ageing in Japan: FANCL launches supplements to regulate uric acid levels in middle-aged men

Japanese skincare firm Fancl has launched a supplement to reduce uric acid levels in men, and claims it is the first supplement to do so in Japan.

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Personalised diet and supplementation needed to lower Alzheimer's risk: Pharmacology expert
Personalised diet and supplementation needed to lower Alzheimer's risk: Pharmacology expert

A highly personalised supplementation and diet programme is vital to lowering risk and managing symptoms in Alzheimer's disease, according to an expert in neurodegenerative diseases.

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Japan sports nutrition leader Meiji eyeing 10% sales growth amid expanding market
Japan sports nutrition leader Meiji eyeing 10% sales growth amid expanding market

Meiji is aiming for 10.6% sales growth for its sports nutrition business amid a flourishing domestic market.

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Brand New: Blackmores' leadership changes, new Indian start-ups, and Aussie innovations
Brand New: Blackmores' leadership changes, new Indian start-ups, and Aussie innovations

Read about what's happening at Blackmores, Indian start-ups in the organic baby food and 'lifestyle diseases' space, and Australia's latest sports nutrition and functional beverage innovations in our brand round-up.

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Marcus Blackmore exclusive: Blackmores boss says firm got 'a bit too fat, too slow and too bureaucratic'
Marcus Blackmore exclusive: Blackmores boss says firm got 'a bit too fat, too slow and too bureaucratic'

Blackmores boss Marcus Blackmore — who has been named interim CEO in the wake of Richard Henfrey's departure — has empahsised need to 'streamline' the Australian supplement giant's business and boost its China presence, claiming the firm had become too bureaucratic following a period of sustained success.

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New prostate potential: Gencor's herbal ingredient touted as much-needed new option for men's health
New prostate potential: Gencor's herbal ingredient touted as much-needed new option for men's health

A new herbal ingredient could help to improve supplement options for men with prostate health issues — an area where innovation has been lacking — thanks to research by Gencor Pacific.

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Traceability trending: Why transparency regarding omega-3 origins is crucial across the supply chain
Traceability trending: Why transparency regarding omega-3 origins is crucial across the supply chain

Building brand authenticity with the traceability potential of new technology is vital to help omega-3 firms stand out from the crowd, according to a supplier, brand, and solutions provider that have teamed up to offer consumers peace of mind.

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Bridging the knowledge gap: Indian association ENAC sets up post-graduate nutraceutical course with tertiary institutions
Bridging the knowledge gap: Indian association ENAC sets up post-graduate nutraceutical course with tertiary institutions

Indian trade organisation the Expert Nutraceutical Advocacy Council (ENAC) will run a one-year post-graduate diploma course in food technology and nutraceuticals with tertiary institutions in India, to bridge the gap between industrial needs and academic curriculum.

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