APAC August Headline News

We bring you the list of most read non-China APAC health and nutrition stories in the month of August 2021.

Japan and Korea

Vitamin D supplementation alongside high doses of calcium reduces risk of heart problems in osteoporosis sufferers

New normal? Meiji reports sales growth in sports nutrition and gummies, while functional yogurt and formula decline

Australia

Vitamin D and falls: High-dose intake increases risk in elderly with normal BMI – major study

Supplements and liver injury: Australian trade body argues critical study lacks sufficient detail and data

India

Sabinsa's curcumin and black pepper extract combo results in faster recovery of COVID-19 symptoms – clinical trial

India's RDA levels: Regulator again revises vitamin and mineral rules with increase in magnesium, biotin