News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
Fish oil was the fastest-growing category of dietary supplement imports into China in the first half of this year, based on a report by the China Chamber of Commerce for Import & Export of Medicines and Health Products (CCCMHPIE).
Vitafoods Asia 2026
Monteloeder looks to capitalize on opportunities in the booming metabolic health and beauty-from-within categories in Asia to strengthen its global market position.
Daily supplementation with Dose for Cholesterol liquid supplement has demonstrated lipid-lowering and cardioprotective effects in healthy adults, according to a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study conducted in India.
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Bio-gen Extracts, which took home the Ingredient of the Year (Sports Nutrition) for its beetroot extract TruBeet, is deepening research on beetroot’s cardiovascular support and, in turn, its benefits for exercise performance.
One of the largest prospective, placebo-controlled safety and tolerability evaluations of an ashwagandha root extract reports high tolerance and no adverse events, providing ‘an important puzzle piece’ in the safety debate.
From proprietary functional ingredients to consumer products and research projects, all 17 winners of the NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026 were announced at an award ceremony held in Bangkok today (September 2).
Vitafoods Asia 2026
Vitafoods Asia 2026 returns to Bangkok, Thailand, from September 2 to 4, and nutraceutical companies from across the globe will be exhibiting new innovative ingredients, products and services at the show.
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.
Lower BMI may be associated with greater activation of metabolic pathways linked to cardiovascular health following caffeinated coffee consumption, according to new research.
Exclusive insights from senior leaders in Asia’s nutra, food and beverage sectors are coming your way this July, via our Growth Asia Summit 2026
Daily consumption of probiotic-fermented yogurt was associated with improvements in glucose dynamics and gut microbiota, suggesting the latter’s potential role in modulating the metabolic effects of yogurt, says a new study from Japan.
Creatine innovation and education company Jenerise has launched a ‘precision-grade’ creatine monohydrate that seeks to raise creatine quality-standards across the dietary supplement market.
Find out more about human milk oligosaccharides innovation, brands’ social commerce strategies, sports nutrition trends and opportunities in India and more in this trends round-up.
The approval of heart health claim for soy protein in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) will open up opportunities for brands to accelerate innovation in plant-based nutrition to meet regional consumer needs, says ingredient giant IFF.
Bioscience entrepreneur Dr. Bill Barclay took home the GOED Lifetime Achievement Award at the latest edition of GOED Exchange held in Singapore for his discovery and technique for producing microalgae-derived omega-3.
Vitamin and mineral supplements, cardiovascular health supplements and kids nutrition are the three biggest nutraceutical categories in China in terms of sales revenue, according to major e-commerce channel Alibaba Tmall.
Aker Biomarine is gearing up for growth in India’s omega-3 market, with a new country manager and distributor on board to drive growth from dietary supplement companies, multinational food companies, and the nutraceutical arm of pharmaceutical companies.
China dairy giant Yili is going beyond general milk products and infant nutrition needs by diving into healthy aging needs against the backdrop of a greying population and increased consumer interest in metabolic health.
Robert Lewandowksi, one of the top goalscorers in Bundesliga and Champions League history, has signed on as global brand ambassador for KSM-66 Ashwagandha.
Today we can announce the first wave of speakers for our Growth Asia Summit 2026, with major brands from Japan, India, New Zealand, Malaysia, Hong Kong and France on the agenda.
Data from over 2,500 postmenopausal women with osteoporosis revealed that vitamin K2 supplementation can improve biomarkers of bone turnover, supporting the vitamin’s benefits for bone metabolism and skeletal health.
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Norwegian supplements brand Noromega sheds light on the key strategies that drove its successes in China, which it seeks to replicate in Thailand.
Norwegian company Hofseth BioCare ASA (HBC)’s recently appointed Head of New Business Development lists raising awareness of product differentiation as a key priority in driving growth.
Guardian and Mannings, both pharmacy chains under DFI Retail Group, will feature “menopause-friendly” product aisles in five Asian markets come mid-2026.
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iHerb and multi-level marketing company Market America are among the companies that are recognizing the benefits of palm fruit extract compounds, including tocotrienols and squalene, for healthy aging.
A Malaysia-based Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) company has completed a clinical study on its heart health supplement in a bid to boost the scientific credentials of traditional formulations.
Supplementation with a cocoa extract may reduce incident hypertension by 24% in participants with normal systolic blood pressure, according to a new analysis of data from the COSMOS study.
From messy content creation and smart-stacking ingredients to thinking beyond the gym, presentations at the recent NutraIngredients Active Nutrition Summit provided concise instructions to help formulators succeed in an increasingly saturated market.
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Spanish firm Nutris is eyeing opportunities and seeking local partners in the Chinese market on the back of growing interest in functional gummies.
The Akkermansia Company has been acquired by Danone as the global food company looks to invest further in gut health and next-generation biotic science.
In this round-up, we bring you the latest research findings on health and nutrition, including new findings on probiotics’ preventive effects on cognitive decline and childhood obesity, as well as how post-meal blood sugar levels could affect sleep quality.
From India’s ‘new drugs’ ban, to Nestle’s new findings on how post-meal blood sugar levels could affect sleep quality, here are the 10 most-read stories on NutraIngredients-Asia in May 2025.
Malaysian adults are not taking enough B vitamins from their diets, specifically vitamins B6, B9, B12, E, as well as vitamin K, said findings of a cross-sectional study published in Scientific Reports.
A new study from China has found that supplementation with Weizmannia coagulans BC99 may significantly reduce body weight and support weight loss in overweight individuals.
Tickets to our Growth Asia Summit 2025 will have a 15 per cent Mother’s Day discount starting from next Monday (May 12).
Microorganisms present in fermented products, fresh produce and probiotic supplements may play a key role in influencing metabolic health, according to new research.
Improving gut health education and creating interventions to strengthen the body and brain against life’s stressors offers a powerful opportunity to advance women’s health, according to insights shared during a recent NutraIngredients webinar on women’s...
Metabolic health is trending in China, fuelled by GLP-1 use and the government earmarking weight management as a priority at this year’s ‘Two Sessions’ legislative meeting.
Targeted solutions for gut health and overall well-being need to be updated according to changing needs, says AMILI, which has revamped its biotics offering.
Fish oil total output in January 2025 was up 71% year over year, according to data provided by marine ingredients organization IFFO.
ChromaDex, an NAD+ authority, is unveiling branding this week to better reflect its mission, which the company said is more than just selling supplements.
NutraIngredients-Asia’s webinar on Asia-Pacific’s metabolic health landscape is available to watch on demand, where a panel of four industry experts talked about their insights on innovative ingredients and new product development opportunities.
Pregnancy is a “stress test” which shows women who are at a greater risk for chronic diseases, such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases, according to an expert researcher studying women health.
Researchers in China find potential in mobile health app for salt intake education, which can help manage systolic blood pressure long term.
Find out more on opportunities for new product development in the metabolic health supplements space, including key scientific findings, functional ingredients and trending consumer demand from market-leading companies Amway and regional players...
In this round-up, we bring you the latest research findings on health and nutrition, including the benefits of legume-rich diets in lowering blood glucose levels and how higher potassium intake at dinner could support sleep quality.
Complementary Medicines Australia (CMA), which represents the local dietary supplement industry, is urging for more government funding to support local manufacturing and exports.