Daily supplementation of an extracts blend derived from East Indian globe thistle and mango tree bark could optimise muscle adaptive responses to resistance exercise training (RET) in men, according to new research findings.
Vitaco has launched a new sports nutrition brand ATHENA that is dedicated to helping women achieve their sporting and fitness goals, with products specifically formulated to meet the unique needs of female athletes.
Japan-based active nutrition brand VALX has launched its protein products and EAA9 supplements in the Hong Kong e-commerce market, boosted by positive responses from local consumers during a pop-up event earlier this year.
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.
Selenium supplementation for 12 weeks had beneficial effects on several oxidative stress biomarkers and migraine symptoms, suggesting its potential as a complementary therapy, according to a new trial.
Researchers have found low rate of kidney injury, muscle symptoms and liver dysfunction attributed to red yeast rice consumption, following a meta-analyses spanning a decade.
Taiwanese probiotic manufacturer Synbio Tech is joining hands with South Korean contract manufacturer Cosmax NBT Inc. in exploring the use of probiotics for metabolic health.
See new developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including China herbal tea brand Wanglaoji’s South East Asia expansion plans, New Zealand collagen brand Dose & Co bought over by UK's Vector Consumer, Nestle India and...
Morinaga Nutritional Foods Vietnam is increasing its line-up targeting children’s and the elderly’s nutritional needs, describing the high demand for these products as being “unique” to the country.
There are three weeks left to enter the 2024 NutraIngredients-Asia Awards, the winners of which will be announced at the Abandoned Mansion in Bangkok on September 18.
The decline of bone mineral density (BMD) in postmenopausal women could be averted by adding appropriate amounts of eggshell powder and vitamin D to the daily diet, say Korean researchers.
Australia’s goat infant formula specialist Nuchev is branching into the complementary medicines sector with the acquisition of bWellness – a distributor of European supplement brands and its own branded products.
Swisse’s parent company Health and Happiness Group (H&H Group) is seeing strong demand for its adult nutrition products in China, where the company has reported 12.3 per cent year-on-year (yoy) growth in Q1.
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical reported an “extraordinary loss” of nearly US$25m (JPY$3.86bn) in its Q1 results due to the recall of its contaminated red yeast rice products, raw materials, and compensation of medical expenses.
Co-enzyme Q10 was one of the best-performing supplement categories for Xiamen Kingdomway, breaking new sales record last year, said the parent company of Doctor’s Best in its FY23 financial results.
Two in five pharmacists believe there is a correlation between the efficacy and price of dietary supplements, new findings from a study that took place in Malaysia reveal.
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Suntory’s Asia-Pacific health supplement business is back to growth following six quarters of decline, boosted by increased uptake of its core brand products in Thailand.
Beijing-based branded ingredients supplier BGG recently announced the establishment of a new global headquarters in Switzerland as part of a major restructuring move to accelerate expansion and business growth.
Eye care is consistently cited as one of the top trending health supplement categories in Taiwan, alongside beauty-from-within, and functional probiotics that serve purposes beyond gut health, say leading industry players in our latest deep dive into...
Experts from H&H, Himalaya, Mintel, Senescence and a leading food futurist have shone the spotlight on the latest healthy ageing developments in APAC - and you can watch it for all for free and on-demand.
UK’s Vector Consumer has enhanced its collagen supplement portfolio with the acquisition of New Zealand-origin Dose & Co, and hopes to tap on its experience in Asia to grow the brand's presence in the region.
Major dietary supplement companies such as CJ Wellcare and CKD Health are launching new products that come in the pill-and-shot format across South Korea – in what is considered an emerging trend sweeping across the country’s nutraceutical sector.
Japanese wellness firm natural tech Co Ltd says that lifestyle changes of modern consumers and the country’s ageing population have led to increasing eye-related problems, which it aims to address with its new supplement.
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The New Zealand natural health products industry is calling for urgent action to protect and boost exports after the country's health minister said the government would repeal the Therapeutic Products Act due to come into force in 2026.
The South Korean regulator has permitted the individual resale of health functional foods via online platforms from May 8 in a one-year long pilot project.
There is just one month left to enter the 2024 NutraIngredients-Asia Awards, the winners of which will be announced at an evening celebration in Bangkok on September 18.
Malaysia headquartered GK Bio International, which specialises in fungi and probiotics supplements, says it is expanding into the neighbouring South East Asian countries, including Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Thailand.
There are vast R&D opportunities in the botanical health supplements and therapeutics sector across Malaysia, where there is already a pool of over 3,000 known medicinal plants to be tapped on, says the CEO of local biopharma firm Medika Natura.
The supplementation of the spore-forming probiotic Bacillus coagulans could reduce fatty liver content in patients suffering from non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), an eight-week RCT from Taiwan has shown.
Day three of our Growth Asia Summit 2024 will feature expert insights on Healthy Ageing from top brands Blackmores, Swisse, Life-Space and world-renowned academic experts.
South Korean biohealth company NVP Healthcare is pending a European patent for its probiotic complex that claims to improve both intestinal health and liver function, in hopes that it would pave the way for global expansion.
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Caltrate, the bone and joint health supplement brand from Haleon, has reported double-digit revenue growth in Q1 largely due to strong demand from China.
A supplement formulated with American ginseng, Brahmi, and coffee fruit extract could improve mood and working memory, according to a 28-day trial funded by direct-selling company USANA.
There is just one week to go until NutraIngredients-Asia and FoodNavigator-Asia are joined by a raft of industry experts to share the latest developments in Asia's healthy ageing space at our FREE editorial webinar.
A plant-derived probiotic strain has been found to be effective in reducing body fat, and could potentially be a safer alternative for weight loss management compared to existing drugs, say Korean researchers.
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China dietary supplement giant BYHEALTH reported a nearly 15 per cent slide in its Q1 revenue, which was mainly due to the reduced demand for immune health products as compared to the same time last year.
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...
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.
Nestle India is forming a joint venture with Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories to boost the reach of its nutraceutical products, such as Nature’s Bounty and Optifast, across India.
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.
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.
There has been a flurry of activities surrounding new research findings and commercial launch of NMN or nicotinamide mononucleotide supplements in recent weeks. In case you missed it, here is a round-up of NutraIngredients-Asia’s coverage on the much...
Current studies reveal probiotics could aid, and potentially play a role in preventing, rheumatoid arthritis (RA), but further research is needed to determine treatment strategies and encourage industry growth in this area.
Brain health scientists from across the globe have come together to launch Alzheimer’s Prevention Day on May 15 to raise awareness of nutritional strategies for the prevention of cognitive decline.
India’s protein sector is beset with misleading labels and there is also a worrying level toxin and heavy metal contamination, according to a new study, with calls being made for tighter regulatory oversight.