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

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

See May's 10 most-read stories, from how companies are coming out with new immune-related supplements for general health or as an adjunctive to COVID-19 treatment, to new omega-3 regulations in South Korea, efforts around sustainability and more. 

NIA top 10 stories
NIA top 10 stories
COVID-19 and botanical spray: MGC Pharma on distributing clinically-backed formula in India and South East Asia
COVID-19 and botanical spray: MGC Pharma on distributing clinically-backed formula in India and South East Asia

MGC Pharma is working on introducing its product that has shown to speed up recovery in COVID-19 patients, as a natural health or ayurvedic product in several Asian countries, including India, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Thailand.

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COVID-19 and micronutrient status: Individuals without deficiencies have less risk of disease incidence and severity – systematic review and meta-analysis
COVID-19 and micronutrient status: Individuals without deficiencies have less risk of disease incidence and severity – systematic review and meta-analysis

The absence of micronutrient deficiency, such as vitamin D, has shown to reduce the incidence of COVID-19, as well as lowering the odds of clinical deterioration in COVID-19 patients, said the findings of a systematic review and meta-analysis.

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Antiviral advances: Jatcorp to launch five new immune-supporting powder formulas in Australia and China
Antiviral advances: Jatcorp to launch five new immune-supporting powder formulas in Australia and China

ASX-listed company Jatcorp has developed a line-up of five new immune-supporting powder formula which is due to launch in the second half of this year in China and Australia.

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H&H's sustainability strategy: Swisse, Good Goût, CBII to benefit from packaging innovations – exclusive interview
H&H's sustainability strategy: Swisse, Good Goût, CBII to benefit from packaging innovations – exclusive interview

H&H Group is pushing for the use of sustainable packaging, including recyclable, renewable, compostable materials, across its brands, including Swisse, Good Goût, CBII and its infant formula range.

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Omega-3 oxidation: South Korea considering new standardising measurements in EPA, DHA products
Omega-3 oxidation: South Korea considering new standardising measurements in EPA, DHA products

The South Korean authorities have released a proposal on how oxidation should be measured in EPA and DHA products, in what is being seen as a move to bridge the gap between locally-made and imported products.

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Bone health probiotic: BioGaia to launch Osfortis in China via cross-border e-commerce
Bone health probiotic: BioGaia to launch Osfortis in China via cross-border e-commerce

BioGaia is launching its bone health probiotic, Osfortis, into China via cross-border e-commerce (CBEC) channel – its first Asian market for the product.

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Astaxanthin expansion: Chile's Atacama Bio expands footprint in Asia with Malaysian and Singapore distribution
Astaxanthin expansion: Chile's Atacama Bio expands footprint in Asia with Malaysian and Singapore distribution

Chilean astaxanthin producer Atacama Bio Natural Products S.A has entered into an exclusive distribution partnership with Malaysia-based Nexus Wise to distribute its branded astaxanthin ingredients in Malaysia and Singapore.

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LISTEN: Causing a buzz: Prof Ken Nosaka on muscle cramp benefits in athletes, elderly, and pregnant women
LISTEN: Causing a buzz: Prof Ken Nosaka on muscle cramp benefits in athletes, elderly, and pregnant women

The supplementation of electrolytes could potentially reduce the incidence of muscle cramps due to different factors, including exercise, ageing, and pregnancy, according to the latest guest on our NutraChampion podcast, Professor Ken Nosaka.

Listen to the podcast here. 

Omega-3 gummies, vitamin D drops, nasal balm...Holista Colltech outlines new launches for upcoming months
Omega-3 gummies, vitamin D drops, nasal balm...Holista Colltech outlines new launches for upcoming months

ASX-listed company Holista Colltech has outlined its new product launch, with an omega-3 gummy for kids and vitamin D drops in the pipeline.

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India a huge opportunity for Australian / international nutrition brands as demand soars and trade relations improve - Pharmako
India a huge opportunity for Australian / international nutrition brands as demand soars and trade relations improve - Pharmako

India is offering a wealth of opportunities for nutrition brands in Australia and beyond, as consumer demand continues to rise and efforts to remove trade obstacles progress, according to Pharmako Biotechnologies, which has been named SME of the Year in the India Australia Business & Community Awards.

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