Our most-read stories for June include a Philippines COVID-19 trial on how virgin coconut oil could reduce inflammation and provide symptom relief, the role of gut microbiota in affecting vaccine efficacy, and Nestlé Health Science China's launch of Vital Proteins.
Virgin coconut oil has been found to be effective in reducing inflammation and showed rapid symptom relief in suspected and probable COVID-19 subjects, according to an RCT from the Philippines.
The gut microbiota, which is impacted by diet, the intake of antibiotics and probiotics, has shown to affect the efficacy of various types of vaccines, and this could have important implications for the ongoing COVID-19 global vaccination drive, said a new review.
Nestlé Health Science China has opened a flagship store on Tmall for Vital Proteins, its peptide collagen brand from the US, and aims to educate the Chinese consumers that collagen supplements are not only for skin beauty, but beneficial for immune, joint health, and sports performance as well.
South Korean authorities say that a number of products which claimed to be "100 per cent" krill oil, actually contained vegetable oil and other blends of oils and fats.
H&H has launched Australia's first kids supplement containing human milk oligosaccharides (HMO), on the back of the ingredient receiving the required regulatory approval earlier this year.
BY-HEALTH sees huge opportunities in the beauty-from-within supplement category and the wider female consumer market – two categories it will focus on as it expands its presence in Asia-Pacific.
The strength of domestic brands in China's perennially strong weight loss sector means overseas brands are advised to focus their attention on the more 'premium' weight and muscle gain categories, according to a market expert.
A new study from Singapore has showed that a single intake of curry containing mixed spices could increase Bifidobacterium and suppress Bacteroides numbers within 24 to 48 hours.
Fat-soluble vitamins, specifically vitamin K and D could boost the body's defence mechanism against COVID-19 infection and prevent complications from arising, according to a new review.
See new developments in Japan's health foods market, from Lonza's observation on Japanese' preference for capsule and tablet products to Therabiopharma's plans in trialling curcumin's uses for immune, cognitive, and joint health.
