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).
Supplementation with the probiotic Lactiplantibacillus plantarum J26 could significantly lower body weight and body mass index (BMI) but has limited effects on lipid profile, glycemic levels and blood pressure.
See new developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including Australian brands recalling and reformulating their Andrographis products due to regulatory changes, and the use of PDRN in oral supplements and biotics for eczema.
Japan’s Megmilk Snow Brand Co., Ltd. has established a new business unit to drive domestic and international sales of its nutraceutical ingredients, including probiotics that support gut, immune, and metabolic health.
NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026
Muscle building is a major feature in sports nutrition products, but as consumer profiles and goals become more varied, award-winning Taiwanese brand VITABOX says non-whey and non-amino acid options like probiotics can cater to more individuals while...
NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026
Prebiotics are known for their rich dietary fiber levels, but New Zealand firm Anagenix, which recently took home the microbiome modulation Ingredient of the Year with its New Zealand gold kiwifruit prebiotic powder Livaux, is championing the idea of the...
A study in China found that probiotic supplementation could reduce the adverse effects of rapid weight loss in combat athletes by modulating gut homeostasis and strengthening intestinal barrier integrity.
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.
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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.
Vitafoods Asia 2026
Vitafoods Asia 2026, set to take place on September 2 to 4 next week, will shine the spotlight on innovations across trending themes, including healthy longevity, women’s health and more.
Australian brand Happy Mammoth is looking to fill a market gap in collagen and prebiotic combined supplementation through a product built on the gains of its bestseller.
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.
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The United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued The Akkermansia Company (TAC) with a new patent, granting the company the exclusive right to market Akkermansia for metabolic disorders.
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Two supplement brands in Japan have released powder-form functional beverages focusing on a juice-like experience to dispel common consumer perception of protein shakes.
Growth Asia Summit 2026
The unbalanced protein intake among Chinese consumers and insufficient domestic supply of high-quality protein are two key drivers of innovation in the market, says Angel Yeast.
Growth Asia Summit 2026
Taiwanese company TCI says the next frontier of probiotics is not drawing more correlations between the gut and other organs, but tracing what travels between and building a more complete evidence chain.
Probiotic–phytonutrient blends containing Lacticaseibacillus and Bifidobacterium strains plus citrus bioflavonoids and dandelion root extract could improve bowl function and gut health, according to a new study.
Probiotics blend plus dandelion root powder and citrus bioflavonoid complex may improve bowel function and normalize stools, and reduce leaky gut, says a new study from HEM Pharma and Amway Research and Development.
See new developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including Bayer India’s probiotic, antacid innovation, MuscleBlaze’s creatine chews, G-NiiB’s first synbiotics for supporting mental wellness and more.
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Bayer India’s newly launched Alka Seltzer is said to be the first antacid in the country’s ayurvedic category that comes with probiotic support.
South Korean company CJ Wellcare recently shared its research on strain-customized prebiotics to improve the viability and functional activity of lactic acid bacteria, and announced its partnership with a sleep tech start-up.
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.
With 51% of consumer spending in China being online, it is critical for brands to understand these online market places and ecosystems and digital channels, says Peter McMath, chief growth officer for WPIC Marketing + Technologies.
Daily supplementation with a Bifidobacterium probiotic strain may significantly reduce the incidence of respiratory infections and eczema in infants and toddlers, says a new study from China.
Holland & Barrett is returning to Singapore and entering more Asian markets through an exclusive partnership with DFI Retail Group – the parent company of retail pharmacy chains Guardian and Mannings.
India and New Zealand recently inked a free trade agreement (FTA) that allows nutritional products such as manuka honey and bulk infant formula from New Zealand to be imported at lower tariff rates — a move that could promote new business, but also comes...
See new developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including BioGaia’s new product launch in China, Calbee’s personalized nutrition service in Singapore, myBrainCo to grow its pharmacy footprint and Nestle-NTU research partnership.
Australian supplements brand myBrainCo is partnering StirlingFildes Plus to leverage the latter’s connections in the pharmacy industry, a sector it is looking to establish a foothold in.
Japanese food, snacks and nutrition company Calbee is partnering with the Singapore microbiome firm AMILI in bringing personalized nutrition to the country.
This round-up highlights the latest health and nutrition research, including new findings on steamed ginger extract for weight loss, ashwagandha for supporting cardiorespiratory fitness and more.
A study in China supports Weizmannia coagulans BC99’s potential to enhance intestinal motility, regulate gut microbiota and increase SCFA production.
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Singapore microbiome firm AMILI and Google are planning to launch a personalized nutrition mobile application at the end of April.
South Korean firm CKD Bio sees respiratory health as a relatively underdeveloped segment, but increasing consumer concerns due to environmental and seasonal factors are expected to boost category growth.
The probiotic cultured milk brand refocuses on gut health and collagen, riding on the beauty food revolution that has swept across food and wellness categories in Asia
Singapore firm MIRIQA has expanded beyond beauty supplements into the immunity category, and looks to meet the health and wellness needs of modern families.
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
The Human Milk Institute at UC San Diego has announced the first-of-its-kind analytical hub for human milk: The Milk Analytics Core, which aims to close critical knowledge gaps, investigate bioactive molecules in milk and inform ingredient innovation.
Complementary Medicines Australia (CMA) and the International Probiotics Association (IPA) will collaborate to drive probiotic research, education, and quality standards.
Danish supplements brand Denps is looking to leverage Singapore’s premium market environment as a strategic launchpad for the South East Asian region.
South Korean microbiome-based health functional food company AceBiome is exploring novel ways to improve gut health, including the combination of probiotics with binding proteins.