GALLERY: The 10 most read APAC health and nutrition stories in January

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See January's 10 most read stories, including new data on how the gut microbiome is linked to severity of COVID-19, Indian firm Windlas Biotech's launch of an artemisinin supplement as an adjunctive to COVID-19 treatment and more.

See January's 10 most read stories, including new data on how the gut microbiome is linked to severity of COVID-19, Indian firm Windlas Biotech's launch of an artemisinin supplement as an adjunctive to COVID-19 treatment and more. 

NIA top 10 stories
NIA top 10 stories
Microbiome and COVID-19: Lower levels of key gut bacteria linked to severity of disease and immune response – China data
Microbiome and COVID-19: Lower levels of key gut bacteria linked to severity of disease and immune response – China data

The composition of patients’ microbiome may influence the severity of COVID-19, as well as how the immune system responds to the infection, according to new research from China, which found lower numbers of F. prausnitzii and Bifidobacterium bifidum to be particularly detrimental.

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Malaysia firm launches health tea modelled on COVID-19 TCM formula, but no health claims
Malaysia firm launches health tea modelled on COVID-19 TCM formula, but no health claims

Malaysia headquartered Ritamix Global has launched a tea modelled on a TCM formula used in China for COVID-19 treatment – but the new product is registered as food and beverage and makes no health claims.

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Artemisinin for COVID-19: Indian and US firms launch clinically tested supplement after ayurvedic regulatory approval
Artemisinin for COVID-19: Indian and US firms launch clinically tested supplement after ayurvedic regulatory approval

Indian supplement manufacturer Windlas Biotech and California-based Mateon Therapeutics and have developed an artemisinin supplement that acts as an adjunctive for COVID-19 treatment.

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Direct selling spree: South Korea’s Atomy to enter New Zealand, Turkey, and UK this year after bumper 2020
Direct selling spree: South Korea’s Atomy to enter New Zealand, Turkey, and UK this year after bumper 2020

South Korean direct-selling company Atomy, which sells health supplements, personal care and household items, is on an expansion spree and is set to enter New Zealand in March, and later in Turkey and the UK.

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China’s infant formula giant Feihe to expand into FSMPs after goat-milk powder patent granted
China’s infant formula giant Feihe to expand into FSMPs after goat-milk powder patent granted

Major China infant formula brand Feihe’s patent application for a special medical use goat milk powder has been granted, with market observers now expecting the company to expand its range and retail channels.

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New rules in APAC: Nutra regulatory developments firms should be aware of in 2021
New rules in APAC: Nutra regulatory developments firms should be aware of in 2021 (roberthyrons/Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Regulatory authorities across APAC are primed to announce new directions or updates to monitor the dietary supplements industry in 2021…Here’s what you need to know.

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Vitamin B6 and COVID-19: Experts call for clinical studies to validate evidence / demonstrate potential
Vitamin B6 and COVID-19: Experts call for clinical studies to validate evidence / demonstrate potential (Bet_Noire/Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Vitamin B6 may play a potential role in reducing the severity of COVID-19 and its complications, according to an opinion article written by researchers from Japan, China and Thailand.

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Where next in APAC? Brands say nutra growth opportunities are in Vietnam, India, halal markets in 2021
Where next in APAC? Brands say nutra growth opportunities are in Vietnam, India, halal markets in 2021

Vietnam, India and the regional halal market are on the radar for supplement companies when it comes to their expansion plans, according to a raft of top companies.

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Special seven: Ajinomoto study shows amino acid supplementation improves cognitive function in older people
Special seven: Ajinomoto study shows amino acid supplementation improves cognitive function in older people (itakdalee/Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Ingestion of seven essential amino acids improves cognitive and psychosocial functions in healthy older persons, according to a study by Ajinomoto.

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Tablet preservation tech: FANCL to launch chewable immunity supplement using new innovation
Tablet preservation tech: FANCL to launch chewable immunity supplement using new innovation

FANCL has launched a new immune supplement that uses technology to protect tablets from premature disintegration during the production and storage process.

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