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L. plantarum GKK1 supplementation may accelerate recovery from strenuous exercise, reducing markers of muscle damage and inflammation in healthy adult men, according to new research.
Daily supplementation with a standardized Shatavari root extract may improve menopausal symptom severity, hot-flash scores, and perceived stress, says a randomized, placebo-controlled trial from India.
Adults with low to moderate cardiovascular risk who took a monacolin-free combination nutraceutical for 12 weeks improved their lipid profiles, homocysteine levels and metabolic syndrome status, according to a new study published in Nutrients.
The UK’s B-12 Alliance will take to parliament on September 10 as part of its campaign to raise awareness of widespread vitamin B12 deficiency and improve diagnosis and treatment in the UK.
New research suggests that pairing the physical buffering capacity of L-carnosine with the cognitive support of L-tyrosine significantly mitigates post-exercise fatigue and boosts passing accuracy in professional players.
Health supplements accounted for 68% of adverse event reports linked to complementary health products (CHPs) in Singapore over a seven-year period, with glucosamine-containing supplements the most frequently reported category, predominantly affecting the...
New laboratory research suggests cranberry juice may enhance the activity of an antibiotic used to treat urinary tract infections (UTIs) and, under some experimental conditions, reduce the emergence of resistant bacteria by more than 100,000-fold.
Purified pollen cytoplasm(PCP), vitamin D and vitamin K2 may help reduce hot flashes and improve physical and mood-related menopause symptoms while supporting bone health, according to a new study published in Nutrients.
Three industry experts specializing in consumer product development, research and regulations will present their insights on the healthspan and healthy longevity nutraceutical category this Thursday (August 27) at 3 pm Singapore time.
Perimenopausal women taking Aspurus Shatavari extract saw symptom improvements within four weeks, with maximum relief by 12 weeks, according to new research.
Despite being one of the most studied and widely used supplements in sports nutrition, creatine’s clinical backing lacks detail on bioavailability and preparations targeting the brain, according to new research.
The science of the microbiome has moved beyond digestive wellness, with a complex ecosystem found to influence how we perform, age, and thrive.
Enbiosis Biotechnology is building on promising results from its pilot study to further elucidate the gut-eye axis, with growing interest coming from eye health companies and brand partners in Asia-Pacific.
Health tracking apps could improve body weight and body mass index (BMI) but not total cholesterol levels and dietary intake, according to new findings published in The Lancet Digital Health.
Older adults showed improved cognitive scores when taking a supplement containing scallop-derived plasmalogens (sPls) compared with placebo, according to a new study.
Supplementation with oleoylethanolamide (OEA) could significantly increase the body’s production of GLP-1, according to new findings published in Frontiers in Endocrinology.
A new analysis suggests AI-generated recommendations can shift dramatically depending on how consumers phrase their questions, while experts caution that AI visibility remains difficult to measure.
A supplement containing broccoli seed extract and mustard seed powder may lower markers of oxidative stress and exercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD), according to new proof-of-principle data published in Nutrients.
Probiotics may help protect muscle health in older adults, while a predictive AI model could help identify people at higher risk of sarcopenia, according to a new study.
Supplementation with nicotinamide riboside may reduce muscle epigenetic age acceleration measured by the Muscle Epigenetic Age Test (MEAT) clock, according to a newly published analysis of data from past clinical studies.
Freshwater microalga extract shows anti-fatigue effects by boosting antioxidant defences and mitochondrial function in new animal research published in Frontiers in Nutrition.
A new review finds that carotenoids’ antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective properties could play a crucial role in reducing photooxidative damage and maintaining retinal function.
New Zealand dairy nutrition firm The a2 Milk Company’s recently released research results are set to drive growth in the US market and shape its innovation pipeline.
Daily supplementation with an oat-based postbiotic from Verb Biotics may enrich keystone species in the intestine, reduce pro-inflammatory biomarkers, and improve emotional wellness in healthy adults, says a new randomized, double-blind,...
A probiotic blend developed by AB-Biotics and Kaneka Probiotics may help improve menopause-related symptoms and quality of life in peri- and postmenopausal women.
Healthcare professionals in Portugal may be ill-equipped to identify potential drug-supplement interactions, according to new findings, with researchers calling for better training and clearer clinical protocols.
The latest developments in consumer trends, scientific research, innovations and regulatory oversight in Asia-Pacific’s healthspan and longevity sector will be discussed in an upcoming webinar on August 27.
The one-day meeting will examine emerging science and commercial strategies shaping the future of omega-3 nutrition.
This roundup highlights the latest health and nutrition research findings, including how active sesquiterpenoids from turmeric extract could support cognition, the role of carotenoids in eye health, and more.
A single dose of the yeast-derived postbiotic EpiCor may rapidly influence immune activity within hours of consumption, according to new research funded by Cargill.
A new study from the National Research Institute in Poland argues consumer education campaigns are needed to combat the widespread belief promoted by ‘aggressive advertising’ that dietary supplements have therapeutic effects.
A dual-extracted Curcuma longa extract (CLE) focusing on active sesquiterpenoids rather than curcuminoids showed promising results on cognitive scores in a new study published in Frontiers in Nutrition.
Lower BMI may be associated with greater activation of metabolic pathways linked to cardiovascular health following caffeinated coffee consumption, according to new research.
Daily supplementation with Pediococcus acidilactici PA53 may improve gastrointestinal health, sleep quality, and happiness scores in older adults, says a new study from China.
Low-dose omega-3 supplementation may not be associated with an elevated risk of atrial fibrillation (AF), according to a new large-scale study.
Combining the human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) 2’-FL with specific Bifidobacterium strains creates a synergistic effect that significantly reduces infectious and atopic disease risk in toddlers, according to new multi-center trial data.
A study found that carotenoid supplementation could provide vision and cognitive benefits in children, but further long-term studies are needed to validate its efficacy as an adjunct therapy.
A hop-derived nutraceutical may help adults with overweight lose body fat while maintaining muscle mass, according to a 24-week randomized controlled trial that researchers say expands the evidence supporting non-prescription weight-management ingredients.
NutraIngredients is pleased to announce the finalists for the NutraIngredients Asia Awards 2026... The winners will be announced during an awards presentation in September.
Preliminary findings from a small-scale study highlighted beetroot juice’s potential to improve low- and moderate-velocity muscle contractions.
The threshold for vitamin D deficiency in the UK should be doubled in order to rouse officials to take a preventative approach to health, according to a newly published paper by the health and nutrition expert working group ‘Act Now Vitamin D’.
The Nutra Healthspan Summit will land in London once again this November, bringing together leading academics, innovators, analysts and practitioners in the longevity space.
South Korean company Daebong Life Science (LS) looks to overcome “chronic limitations” of lutein extraction through a new precision fermentation-based project.
OmniActive Health Technologies is introducing a new botanical ingredient to help women through the hormonal changes experienced during perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause.
Lactiplantibacillus plantarum improved bowel movements, constipation-related quality of life, and psychological well-being in adults with functional constipation, according to a new study published in Frontiers in Nutrition.
A new paper has highlighted the growing importance of sleep quality in supporting the brain’s natural vasculoprotective capacity, and tocotrienols, a member of the vitamin E family, as a promising nutritional candidate for supporting neurovascular health.