More evidence is needed to determine the impact of dietary fish consumption on diabetic retinopathy and retinal vascular calibre in Asian type 2 diabetes patients, according to a study by the Singapore National Eye Centre.
Danone Nutrition has unveiled its Precision Nutrition D-Lab in Singapore, showcasing some of the technology that will help the company create the next generation of infant nutrition products.
There is insufficient evidence as to omega-3 fatty acids' ability to enhance the effectiveness of drugs that suppress abnormal rhythms of the heart, according to researchers in Singapore.
People have to take ownership of their lifestyle and find new ways to change their behaviour, as the debate over how best to tackle non-communicable diseases roars on in Malaysia.
Minerals and trace elements from deep oceans may have potential as supplement ingredients to improve the response and recovery of middle-aged men during and after exercise, according to a study led by the University of Taipei.
A better diet during pregnancy is linked to longer offspring birth length and lower neonatal adiposity, but not birth weight or preterm birth, according to the GUSTO (Growing Up in Singapore Towards healthy Outcomes) study, Singapore's largest and...
Regularly consuming food and drink (be they sweet or savoury) that are less energy-dense could help to lower overall energy intake and postprandial blood glucose concentration, say researchers in Singapore.
A New Zealand firm is exploring new delivery systems and applications for deer velvet, a popular TCM ingredient that is becoming increasingly sought-after as a supplement.
The consumption of probiotics, prebiotics and synbiotics can improve cognitive function in obese and insulin-resistant individuals by manipulating the gut, say researchers in Thailand.
The sequential inoculation of a certain type of yeast in durian pulp fermentation could lead to the development of a new non-dairy durian-based probiotic beverage, say researchers in Singapore and China.
Herbalife Nutrition has announced the latest appointment to its Nutrition Advisory Board (NAB), Thailand-based sports medicine expert Dr Korakod Panich.
Malaysian authorities have clamped down on fake infant formula being sold in Johor Bahru, namely a counterfeit version of Enfagrow A+ Malaysia’s Enfalac A+ Step 1.
Dietary inflammation — and not dietary macronutrient composition — influences the risk of weight regain after weight loss, according to researchers in Indonesia and the Netherlands.
Nine out of ten pharmacists surveyed in Thailand said they want to learn more about supplements, with more than half conceding that they rarely or never ask patients taking prescribed medication if they are already taking'natural products.
Singapore's consumers overwhelmingly favour global supplement and infant formula brands over local outfits, according to new research from Nielsen, though local food firms remain popular.
The microbiota has major implications for cancer risk and provides a possible target for probiotics to play a role in treatment regimes, according to Medlab Clinical's medical research director and University of Sydney professor Luis Vitetta.
Australian supplement firm Blackmores has entered Singapore's increasingly competitive infant formula market, albeit with a more cautious approach in light of recently enforced government regulations.
Elevated pathogen / bacteria ratio in infants could be an early microbiota biomarker for allergies, according to researchers in Singapore, the UK and the Netherlands.
French ingredient supplier Roquette has set up new APAC headquarters and an innovation centre in Singapore to focus on Asian consumers' health concerns.
The industry needs to better equip Asia’s community pharmacists with knowledge about probiotics so they can advise their consumers more effectively, according to Joy Chong, principal clinical pharmacist at Watson's.
Synbiotics — a combination of probiotics and prebiotics — are providing one of the most promising opportunities to modulate the gut health of infants born via C-section, thereby lowering their risk and incidence of developing allergies.
Japan's omega-3 firms are poised to benefit from rising consumer demand from South East Asia and China, if they can continue to invest in new product and technological developments.
Singapore supermarket chain FairPrice has launched a house-brand low-cost infant formula range in the wake of consumer and government complaints about the rising cost of branded milk products.
Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has seized over S$133,000 worth of illegal health products, in an international operation coordinated by INTERPOL.
French dairy ingredient supplier Epi Ingredients (the dry division of dairy cooperative Laïta) plans to expand in Asia, with infant nutrition growth among its top targets.
DuPont is targeting innovation at both ends of the age spectrum as it seeks to meet the vast needs of Asia's ageing societies, while also helping infant formula firms overcome considerable pricing and regulatory challenges.
UK firm OptiBiotix has signed a deal with Taiwan-based probiotic research company Bened Biomedical, marking the former’s foray into the gut-brain axis area of microbiome research.
After calling on soft drink firms to slash sugar content, and encouraging the development of more functional ingredients, the latest addition to Singapore’s so-called 'war on diabetes' is S$5 screening tests for people aged 18 to 39 who are...
Canadian supplement firm Jamieson Wellness is targeting expansion in Asia on the back of a successful IPO, with its CEO identifying Asia's rising affluence and ageing population as two reasons for optimism.
Blackmores' net profits fell by 42% to A$58m for the last financial year and sales slipped by 3% to A$693m, amid a significant decline in sales to Chinese consumers through Australian retailers.
Xeniji, a functional food comprising a variety of fermented ingredients, can boost antioxidant levels and immunity, according to a Malaysian mouse study.
A recent Indonesian study has found no significant association between vitamin D deficiency and latent tuberculosis (TB) in children aged one to five, despite previous assertions to the contrary.
The seventh edition of Vitafoods Asia, which will be held in Singapore for the first time, will see more than 250 exhibitors and 3,000 delegates at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Marina Bay Sands.
Dutch multinational firm Royal DSM has announced two new appointments to its APAC team: effective 1 September, Pieter Nuboer will be the Asia-Pacific VP of Animal Nutrition & Health, while André Rhoen will be the Asia-Pacific VP of Human Nutrition...
Cardiovascular disease and stroke are the two main causes of mortality in overweight and obese individuals aged 65 and above, according to a study led by the National University of Singapore (NUS).
Honey from a stingless bee species native to the Philippines is being touted as superior to mānuka honey, with a Singapore firm marketing products made from the former.
Maintaining optimal nutrition in children suffering from chronic liver disease (CLD) is imperative in halting its progress, according to an Indonesian study.