There are extensive opportunities for 'holistic product innovation' across three key areas of women’s health: menstrual health, prenatal nutrition, and menopause, says Mintel.
Ayurvedic healthcare brand Himalaya Wellness believes that botanical solutions are crucial to helping women with common health issues faced during pregnancy, menstruation, menopause and more.
Exclusive data on Japan's functional foods sector has highlighted a growing demand for 'femcare', signalling growth potential in areas such as premenstrual dysphoric disorder and vaginal health.
Researchers found that astaxanthin has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that can reduce inflammation and cell stress in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
Vitamin D supplementation improved body mass index (BMI), waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), and other health markers for women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), indicating its potential for managing PCOS-related metabolic dysfunctions, a study finds.
The health of half the population has been largely ignored in research and on the shelves. However, the recent IPAWC + Probiota Americas highlighted how more brands are using gut health to tap into a range of needs–from fertility to PMS to menopause.
Microbiome beauty brand Gallinée is urging for more research on ingredients such as prebiotics and innovation in delivery format, as it looks to actively expand in the supplements sector targeting beauty from within and women’s health.
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.
Vitamin D supplementation has shown promise in decreasing the intensity of period pain and the use of analgesics, particularly in people with primary dysmenorrhoea, say Taiwanese researchers.
Electrolyte drink Pocari Sweat is seeing strong demand, especially in China in the post-pandemic era, having surpassed the growth rate of sports drinks in the APAC market by more than five times.
The health and nutrition industry has a vast opportunity to meet women’s health needs beyond fertility and menopausal concerns, with experts believing there is still a huge gap in the range of products targeted at women’s wellbeing holistically.
South Korea-based nutra firm Yuhan Care says that while there are large untapped opportunities in Asia’s menopause market, the rate of growth is dependent on how effectively brands can change consumer perceptions about the topic.
The unique health and nutritional needs of women throughout their life span, which remain a significant gap to fill, could be addressed with science-backed ingredients and targeted supplementation.
Low-dose aspirin taken with calcium was more effective in preventing the onset of preeclampsia and reducing the risk of pregnancy complications, compared to aspirin alone, according to Chinese researchers.
The huge opportunities for innovating across women’s health for all life stages will be discussed by a leading industry expert at our forthcoming Growth Asia Summit in Singapore.
Hong Kong-based NOOCI has launched in United States first through its website and an online distribution platform and is expanding offline via its practitioner’s programme – with over 100 practitioners across the country signed up thus far.
After more than a year of development and 13 versions of the prototype, Singapore’s Moom Health has completed the formulation of a new supplement that is specifically targeted at relieving premenstrual symptoms (PMS) and painful period cramps.
Intake of γ-tocopherol (γ-toc) for seven weeks has been shown to reduce premenstrual (PMS) symptoms like fatigue and irritability, and particularly those related to water retention during the luteal phase.
Vitamin D supplementation could have a beneficial impact on the incidence and prognosis of depression, according to the findings from a Chinese meta-analysis.
Mumbai-based vegan nutraceutical company Unived says that the women’s health segment is a “very important contributor” to its business and has expanded its range to meet the needs of women in pre/postnatal stages.
Sales of pregnancy related supplements, such as folic acid, have seen a slowdown in China as more women delay marriage and childbirth, according to new insights released by Ali Health.
A clinical trial has found that supplementation with a women’s health nutraceutical from Max Biocare for 12 weeks could improve menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes, and sweating, while improving sleep quality and mood.
Korea Yakult has launched a fermented red ginseng, made with a patented technology, to relieve menopausal symptoms and improve the immune system in middle aged women.
A group of researchers has recommended a weekly supplementation of folic acid at 2.8mg in Malaysian women of child-bearing age, in order to prevent neural tube defects (NTDs) in their babies should they become pregnant.
Consuming lactobacillus boost the effects of antibiotic treatments in women with UTIs and other inflammatory problems by improving the vaginal microbiota, a meta-analysis has shown.
Indian nutrition brand &Me is eyeing South East Asia with its functional beverages for women, with plans to update its packaging, introduce more product formats, and conduct clinical trials within the next six months.
A new study has highlighted the deterioration of diets as Australian women age, but one author has questioned the need for protein supplements and functional foods to offset the decline.
Israeli supplement firm Anlit has launched a condition-specific probiotic chew for women, the latest development in its wider APAC expansion plan targeting the adult market.
Here's a recap of our 10 most read nutrition stories in March, featuring a Blackmores exclusive, new innovations throughout the APAC region, Alzheimer's research and more.
Kiwi researchers are beginning to shift their focus from male to female athletes in a bid to balance the scales by understanding the nutritional needs of the growing number of women in sports.
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Singapore-based dietary supplement start-up, Innoso, is forgoing the popular e-commerce platforms in China and is instead depending on its own WeChat online store to reach consumers in China.
