Dark chocolate lowers depression in menopausal women – RCT
Dark chocolate reduced depression scores among menopausal women but had no significant effect on sleep quality and anthropometric indices, according to researchers.
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Healthy ageing in China: Rising demand for omega-3 targeted at blood, heart, and brain health – GNC
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.
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NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2024 winners announced at celebration evening in Bangkok
The winners of the NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2024 have been announced in Bangkok, at a ceremony to celebrate the region’s brightest and best ingredients, products, research and initiatives.
Holistic wellness: Menstrual health, prenatal nutrition, and menopause are opportunities for product innovation
There are extensive opportunities for 'holistic product innovation' across three key areas of women’s health: menstrual health, prenatal nutrition, and menopause, says Mintel.
No fishy burp: GC Rieber banks on 'premiumisation and pleasant-taste' for omega-3 debut in mature Japanese market
Norwegian supplier GC Rieber is eyeing Japan’s saturated omega-3 market with it fish-derived and vegan options, which it claims offer a more pleasant sensory experience.
Science shorts: Tinnitus, PCOS, and sports performance in the spotlight
This round-up looks at the latest health and nutrition research findings, including the role of astaxanthin in reducing inflammation in women suffering from polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), the link between iron and zinc intake and tinnitus risk, and...
Behind the Big Story
Novel format, celebrity push, and German branding key for Korea success – Orthomol
German food supplement company Orthomol believes its market success in South Korea is largely due to the novelty of its products, recommendation from a famous celebrity, and the good perception of German brands.
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Swisse taps on krill oil’s three-fold benefits in creating new joint health product
Swisse has tapped on krill oil’s three-fold benefits to develop a new, stronger claim for its latest joint health supplement.
Fish or algae: How to accurately and ethically market your source of omega-3
While both microalgal and fish sources of omega-3 are effective at providing consumers with EPA and DHA fatty acids, there are important differences which must be accurately marketed to avoid consumer confusion.
Omega-3 aids muscle recovery among overweight males after intense exercise – RCT
Omega-3 can reduce muscle soreness and inflammation among untrained overweight males after intense exercise, say researchers.
Brand new: Amway’s longevity and gut health focus, NYO3's krill oil strategy and more
See new developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including how Amway is focusing more on longevity and gut health solutions, NYO3’s krill oil innovation strategy for China, reishi specialist GanoHerb’s expansion plans and more.
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'Beyond single ingredients': NYO3 to launch multipurpose krill oil products for women and joint health
Norwegian krill oil brand NYO3 is launching a series of multipurpose krill oil products targeted at women and sports users in China.
Japan, South Korea top omega-3 index, while China, Australia lower than average – 2024 data
A new global omega-3 index (O3I) study shows that populations in Japan, South Korea continue to have a desirable level of O3I amongst Asia-Pacific countries, with improvements seen in New Zealand, while that of China and Australia remain lower than...
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China trends data: Bone and joint the mainstay, growing attention on fish oil, novel ingredient NPD
China’s nutraceutical market is seeing burgeoning interest in fish oil omega-3 and liver health, but bone and joint health remains one of the strongest categories, according to our in-depth analysis with experts in the country.
Trend tracker: Fish oil supply, innovation in ginseng, krill oil and more
Here is the round-up of the latest nutraceutical trends in Asia-Pacific, including how fish oil supply is expected to recover from a fruitful first fishing season, innovation across ginseng, krill oil products, and supplements export trends in China.
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Fish oil supply to recover as 2024’s first fishing season ends on a high note – GOED
The first Peruvian fishing season this year had ended on a high note, with oil yield expected to hit at least 75k tons, said industry body GOED.
Healthplex Expo 2024
Krill oil NPD: China firms apply phospholipid omega-3 into adult milk powder and more
China companies are driving new innovation in the krill oil sector, with milk powder firm Beingmate (贝因美) incorporating the phospholipid-bound omega-3 into adult milk powder and others combining it with multiple functional ingredients for specific health...
Choking hazard: Australia proposes new labelling standards for large size supplements
Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is proposing new labelling requirements for health supplements that come in a larger dosage size.
Science shorts: Menopause, eye health, weight loss in the spotlight
This round-up looks at the latest health and nutrition research on the benefits of soybean paste fermented with kōji mould and probiotic in alleviating menopause symptoms, how supplementation of fibre from resistance starch could support weight loss, the...
Aussie contract manufacturer woos global market with TGA-licensed gummy facility
Sydney-based nutraceutical contract manufacturer Star Combo has secured TGA’s licensing for its gummy production facility and believes this will open doors to the global market.
Behind the Big Story
How Aussie brand Bioglan hopes to pave way for muscle health understanding in relation to ageing across APAC
Bioglan is hoping to foster a deeper understanding of muscle health and its relation to ageing, with plans to expand its current efforts from the domestic Australian market to other APAC countries, including New Zealand and China.
Science shorts: Benefits of EPA for migraine, vitamin D in reducing menstrual pain and more
This round-up looks at the latest health and nutrition research on the benefits of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) in reducing migraine frequency, the use of caffeine in enhancing sports performance among female athletes, vitamin D for reducing menstrual...
High dose EPA shown to reduce migraine frequency and severity – 12-week RCT
Taking 1,800mg of omega-3 eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) daily has significantly reduced migraine frequency and severity among individuals suffering from episodic migraine, findings from a 12-week RCT conducted in Taiwan showed.
Study highlights racial differences for DHA intakes, calls for optimizing DHA status in pregnancy
Black women have, on average, lower DHA omega-3 levels and higher risk of preterm birth, but high dose supplementation with DHA may reduce the risk of preterm birth and early preterm birth, says a new study.
NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2024: Six weeks left to submit your entries and be crowned region’s brightest and best!
There six weeks left to submit your entries for the 16 categories spanning finished products, ingredients, initiatives and people at this year’s NutraIngredients-Asia Awards.
Japan functional foods review: More than 110 health hazards on 18 FFC products reported
More than 110 health hazards involving 18 Foods with Function Claims (FFC) products were declared by FFC businesses over the past two weeks, Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) said.
Novel omega-3 therapy for dyslipidaemia may improve patient compliance, convenience: South Korean study
A new fixed-dose combination (FDC) of omega-3 and atorvastatin — a medication to treat high blood cholesterol — could improve compliance and convenience among dyslipidaemia patients, according to researchers in South Korea.
Omega-3 could help achieve desirable levels of blood sugar among diabetics – China study
Daily intake of 0.4 grams of omega-3 could help more than 95% of diabetics achieve desirable blood sugar levels, according to a Chinese study based on population pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic (PPK-PD) modelling.
Net gains: ASEAN industry body to study how supplement use can cut health care costs
The ASEAN Alliance of Health Supplement Associations (AAHSA) is planning to run a study that looks at the potential health care cost savings coming from the use of specific dietary supplements, such as omega-3, vitamin D, probiotics, and magnesium.
Instagram posts by nutrition brands under fire for lacking in quality and accuracy – Aussie researchers
Instagram posts on nutrition are lacking in quality and accuracy, especially those that are posted by brands, says a group of researchers who undertook a study on Australian Instagram accounts.
NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2024: Entries are now open to be crowned this year's brightest and best
The NutraIngredients-Asia Awards, designed to recognise the brightest and best ingredients, products and initiatives, are back for 2024, with entries open from today.
Nutrition and dry eye syndrome: Dietary interventions could play a role in managing condition – new data
The intake of specific dietary nutrients has been linked with a reduced risk of dry eye syndrome (DES) among Korean women aged 40 and above, according to a new study.
7-Eleven Singapore adds Ocean Health’s gummies, fast melt powder to its supplement offerings
Convenience chain 7-Eleven Singapore has included local dietary supplement brand Ocean Health’s products, including gummies and fast melt powder, into its offerings.
Study links higher omega-3 levels to decreased stroke risk
A new study published in the journal Stroke shows that people with the highest omega-3 levels have a lower risk of stroke. It also dispels correlations between omega-3s and increased risk of brain hemorrhaging.
GALLERY: The 10 most-read APAC health and nutrition stories in January 2024
From Amway's regenerative agriculture initiative to our analyses on emerging nutrition markets in APAC and nutraceutical trends for this year, here are the most-read stories on NutraIngredients-Asia in January 2024.
Chinese appetite for fish oils growing: How to tap into the market
Chinese consumers have a huge and growing appetite for supplements and functional foods, leading many manufacturers to consider international expansion, but strict and confusing routes to market can make this an all too costly endeavour.
Social media alert: Top 10 most-read nutra news on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter in 2023
As year 2023 draws to a close, we reveal the top 10 most-read NutraIngredients-Asia news articles on social media, namely LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.
The top 10 most-read supplement and nutrition stories of 2023 unveiled
As year 2023 draws to a close, we reveal the top 10 most-read supplement and nutrition industry news stories on NutraIngredients-Asia in the past year, with stories related to nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN), stem cell reproduction, and...
From mobile gaming to nutrition: South Korea’s Monolabs to launch personalised nutrition services in China via WeChat
South Korea’s Monolabs, which has its roots in mobile gaming, is launching its personalised nutrition service ‘I AM’ into China via the messaging mobile app WeChat, making the country its first overseas personalised nutrition market.
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Omega-3 Market Update: It’s All About the Supply
To sum up the discussions about the EPA and DHA omega-3 market in 2023, only one word is required: “supply.” The focus of just about every conversation during the past year has been concern about the supply of fish oil, specifically from the Peruvian...
Increasing EPA, DHA dietary intake and supplementation could reduce risk of low birth weight babies in Japanese women – study
A lack of dietary intake and supplementation of EPA and DHA in pregnant Japanese women, especially during the second trimester, are risk factors for low birth weight (LBW) babies, say researchers.
Nutrition Asia Video Series
From mass customisation to individualisation: How automation, supply chain management, 3D printing can drive personalised nutrition forward
Personalised nutrition could progress from mass customisation to full personalisation as companies leverage on factory automation, supply chain management, and 3D printing to increase the efficiency of providing customised products.
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Aiming high: GNC China sees huge growth potential in demand for high purity fish oil as consumer education matures
GNC China says there is huge growth potential in the demand for high purity fish oil omega-3 products as consumers become more aware of its benefits, especially in regulating blood lipids level and supporting cardiovascular health.
Peruvian anchovy fishing season authorised to commence
The Peruvian Ministry of Production has authorised the start of the second anchovy fishing season to commence at midnight (00.00 October 26 local time).
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‘Very much conservative’: How India’s regulatory approach can pose innovation problems – Ex-FSSAI director
India is still taking a “very conservative” approach in its regulations of nutraceuticals since it introduced the first set of policies seven years ago, which can pose problems for brands and suppliers seeking to introduce innovative new products.
‘Not all DHA is equal’: Concentration of specific sn-2 variant could play key role in infant formula efficacy – Junlebao
China dairy giant Junlebao believes that the concentration of a specific variant of DHA molecules – the sn-2 DHA – plays a crucial role in the absorption and efficacy of infant formulas, and has called for industry collaboration to increase understanding...
Holistic approach: New Singapore e-pharmacy aims to break the mould with strong supplement focus
A newly launched e-pharmacy, Glovida-Rx, is on a mission to provide holistic healthcare in Singapore, with pharmacists advising consumers on the use of both health supplements and pharmacy medications.
‘Quality science’: Swisse to launch its first ‘assessed listed’ complementary medicine in Australia next year
Swisse is launching its first “assessed listed” complementary medicine – a krill oil product for individuals suffering from mild to moderate osteoarthritis – next year in the Australian market.
Double boost: Omega-3 supplementation positively affects CVD patients and could save costs - Korean data
A study in Korea posits that a higher dosage and long-term use of omega-3 could positively affect cardiovascular disease management, and potentially save on healthcare costs.
Hemp for active nutrition: Regulatory support and debunking of myths ‘crucial’ to unlock potential
Stronger government regulatory support and the ‘debunking’ of myths surrounding hemp are still at a ‘crucial’ stage in Asia, the success of which is key to unlocking its active nutrition potential.