APAC January 2021 Headline News

Check out our most popular non-Japan stories in January 2021.

China

Microbiome and COVID-19: Lower levels of key gut bacteria linked to severity of disease and immune response – China data

COVID-19: China experts advise supplementation of omega-3, protein, polyphenols in patients

Infant formula for Chinese babies: H&H studying link between breast milk and infant gut microbiome

Malaysia

Malaysia firm launches health tea modelled on COVID-19 TCM formula, but no health claims

Flavettes, immunity, beauty and energy: Malaysia Duopharma’s Consumer Healthcare CEO unveils growth strategies

India

Artemisinin for COVID-19: Indian and US firms launch clinically tested supplement after ayurvedic regulatory approval

South Korea

Direct selling spree: South Korea’s Atomy to enter New Zealand, Turkey, and UK this year after bumper 2020

The Philippines

Coconut and COVID-19: Philippines DOST-led study reveals virgin coconut oil reduce symptoms in suspected patients