Here is a round-up on the latest nutraceutical trends, including how probiotics are increasingly viewed as a valuable healthcare tool in South East Asia, strong demand for hair nutrition products among young women post-COVID, a look into China's...
There are market opportunities in Asia-Pacific’s sports nutrition sector specifically targeted at middle-aged adults, says the winner of this year’s NutraIngredients-Asia Awards Product of the Year Sports Nutrition.
Studies from India have showed that curcumin supplementation could reduce carbon monoxide (CO) levels and researchers are now planning for large scale adoption of curcumin supplementation across India to lower CO levels caused by smoking and air pollution.
New Zealand’s BLIS Technologies Limited is expanding the use of oral and gum health probiotics for specific groups, including pregnant women and patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation.
Microbial alternative proteins such as those made from yeast need to expand into trending product formats in order to secure the awareness and acceptance of a larger consumer group.
South Korea’s Natural Good Things (NGT) is eyeing an expansion across Asia with its Active Enzyme sticks after successfully making a name for itself in the domestic women’s beauty and wellness market.
Seoul-headquartered Chong Kun Dang has released a dual-format hangover relief comprising liquid and tablets, which the firm says is the first of its kind to be available at convenience stores.
The consumption of matcha green tea powder over 12 months has shown the tendency for improved sleep quality among seniors, according to a trial conducted in Japan.
Japan’s Daiichi Sankyo Healthcare Co Ltd has acquired sports nutrition brand DNS as it continues to grow its portfolio from pharmaceuticals to functional foods, oral and skin care.
World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines have ignited debate in Australia over when to introduce complementary food into an infant’s diet, and the policies governing of infant formula manufacturers.
The palm oil and other agrifood sectors may have breathed a collective sigh of relief at the European Commission (EC) announcement that EUDR enforcement will be delayed – but experts are warning that the root problems are yet to be resolved.
The supplementation of fermented soybean has been shown to reduce symptoms of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), including heartburn, as well as lowering inflammatory markers, based on findings from a 12-week RCT.
Winner of the NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2024 prize for Healthy Ageing Kaneka Corporation believes that it is crucial to raise the awareness of ubiquinol amongst Asian consumers to promote effective healthy ageing.
See new developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including K-beauty brand Clio's venture into nutricosmetics in Japan, probiotics brand DUOLAC's supermarket chain expansion in Taiwan and more
Indonesian flavour extracts and essential oils firm Sima Arome is ramping up its plant-based offerings to tap into growing demand for functional products in Asia.
Probiotics are increasingly valuable components of treatment protocols in South East Asia (SEA), with growing clinical evidence and enhanced education playing pivotal roles, say healthcare professional community platform Docquity and pharmaceutical firm...
Anxiety, insomnia and mental endurance are among the biggest drivers of cannabidiol (CBD) demand in the country, says Delhi-based start-up Awshad which has just launched a new formulation containing cordyceps.
The supplementation of fermented gold kiwi has been shown to reduce the severity of self-reported gut discomfort, including abdominal pain and heartburn, according to an eight-week trial conducted in South Korea.
Prenatal supplements containing lutein and zeaxanthin may boost both maternal and infant carotenoid levels and improve ocular development and function in the babies, says a new NIH-funded study.
Food manufacturers in India have been mandated to increase the boldness and font size of product nutritional information such as total sugar, salt and saturated fat on product labels.
Asia consumers’ holistic approach to healthy living is increasingly driving demand for functional products, with sleep, immunity, hydration and gut health trending.
China's ageing population is fuelling demand for omega-3 products among consumers in their 30s to 60s, who are seeking to enhance their blood, heart, and brain health.
South Korean firm Clio has debuted its ingestible beauty brand, TRUE RX, in drugstores across Japan, underlining its expansion endeavours in this market beyond the cosmetics sector.
A tailored iron supplementation plan based on growth, birth weight, and gestational age could be more effective in managing preterm iron deficiency, said Sichuan University researchers.
Digital transformation in India has led to increased consumer knowledge about maternal wellbeing and enabled efficient information management, leading to better health care for mothers, says Nutraworks Consulting Group.
Ramasamy Venkatesh, managing director and founder of Gencor Pacific and the newly crowned Nutrachampion in this year’s NutraIngredients-Asia’s Awards, says that his company is developing nutraceutical ingredients for promoting the body’s GLP-1 production,...
We look at the latest regulatory announcements happening across Asia-Pacific's health and nutrition sector, such as growing interest in acquiring halal-certification among food firms, and new regulatory initiatives by Food Standards Australia New...
The KA21 strain of King Agaricus mushroom has potential to combat male hair loss and erectile dysfunction, support female fertility, and manage menopause symptoms for both sexes, say researchers in Japan.
Consuming fresh tomato, or Lycopersicon esculentum Mill., could lessen the impact of metabolic syndrome among overweight postmenopausal women, according to an RCT.
From hot flashes, memory decline to trouble sleeping, Haleon has identified women’s menopausal symptoms into three broad categories for product innovation.
There is an unexpectedly strong demand for dietary supplements that are said to address hair thinning among young women post-COVID-19, according to the brand Haircarebear.
Long-living people consistently have higher abundance of bacterial species linked to reduced risk of conditions like gout, osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease, says a new study from China.
Indonesia will be able to capitalise on a ‘golden opportunity’ with its halal food products industry as long as it improves product quality, safety and infrastructure, according to a leading halal certification official.
Dame Health, a nutrition and wellness brand co-founded by an IVF doctor, is partnering fellow practitioners in driving the uptake of prenatal nutrition across India.
Fortifying soy whey with selected strains of Bifidobacteria and propionic acid bacteria can increase vitamin B12 levels in plant-based products, according to an academic from the National University of Singapore.
Cell Biotech-owned supplement brand DUOLAC expects its recent entry into Taiwan’s major supermarket chain to accelerate expansion in the greater China region, amid strong efforts to promote Korean probiotics globally.
Sublingual administration of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) significantly increased whole blood NAD+ levels in healthy individuals in a pilot study, with an average increase of 59% after two weeks and 76% after six weeks, a company has claimed.
Key influencers of consumer behaviour among Asia’s ageing population include affordability and familiar flavours, with electrolyte and prebiotic products proving popular, says market intelligence firm GlobalData.
A new consumer survey conducted by Suntory found that fatigue, anxiety, and bad skin conditions were the most common health issues for Japanese aged 18 to 34.
This round-up looks at the latest health and nutrition research findings, including latest scientific findings from Abbott Nutrition, Dole, and Toei Shinyaku.