POCARI SWEAT maker adds kaempferol to new supplement line-up
Otsuka Pharmaceutical, the maker of electrolyte drink POCARI SWEAT, is adding a kaempferol supplement to its line-up.
Launched under the brand /zeroz, the product, which comes in tablet form, contains 10mg of kaempferol derived from horseradish leaves as the only active ingredient.
Kaempferol was chosen after assessing 341 types of high-altitude foods from around the world.
New pharmacovigilance survey on natural health products to roll out globally
A new survey covering global pharmacovigilance approaches in the natural health products sector is launching soon and will be extended to over 200 industry organizations and regulatory bodies, including those in China and other Asia-Pacific (APAC) countries.
These include Japan, South Korea, India, and Australia, as there is high expenditure on health in these countries.
The survey is led by principal investigator Professor Jo Barnes, deputy head at the School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences at New Zealand’s University of Auckland.
Through a combination of open-ended and tick box-type questions, the survey is designed to gather perspectives from the dietary supplements and natural health products industry stakeholders and medicines regulators on pharmacovigilance approaches.
Growth Asia Summit 2026: The Advance Agenda is here! See our latest confirmed speakers
This year’s Growth Asia Summit promises a stellar line-up of food and nutrition industry experts including PepsiCo, Haleon, Dabur and many more
Register now for the three-day summit, which will be taking place from July 8 to 10 at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore.
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How Japan’s longevity culture is impacting Europe’s gut health revolution
Yakult, the Japanese probiotic brand that launched 90 years ago, is celebrating its anniversary while expanding its gut health influence across Europe, bringing Japan’s longevity and healthy aging traditions to global consumers.
The fermented Lactobacillus gut-health drink was built on the belief that healthy aging starts in the gut microbiome, and those trends are now gaining momentum across Europe.
While consumers in Europe are much more gut-health literate today, more can be done to expand the impact of gut health knowledge and action across individuals, healthcare systems and society.
Otsuka Pharma beefs up POCARI SWEAT production in China
Otsuka Pharmaceutical is ramping up production in China with a newly opened factory in Tianjin.
The Japanese company expects to produce 300m 500ml POCARI SWEAT bottles annually in this facility, which would increase annual production capacity by about 2.5 times.
Demand for hydration and electrolyte beverages is rising in Northern China, a trend the new Tianjin factory will address, according to Otsuka Pharma.
