Weight management
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
OEA may boost Akkermansia levels and improve gut barrier function: RCT
Daily supplementation with oleoylethanolamide (OEA) may boost levels of the beneficial gut bacteria Akkermansia muciniphila and Faecalibacterium prausnitzii, says a new study.
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Enjoy a 15% discount when you register for the Growth Asia Summit 2026 from now until February 22.
Denps taps into ‘wellness window’ in Singapore, eyes further expansion across SEA
Danish supplements brand Denps is looking to leverage Singapore’s premium market environment as a strategic launchpad for the South East Asian region.
Growth Asia Summit 2026: Calbee, NielsenIQ, PepsiCo to present this July
Calbee, NielsenIQ and PepsiCo are some of the biggest names giving keynote presentations at this year’s Growth Asia Summit.
Asparagus root intake lowers blood glucose and lipids only when paired with HIIT
The supplementation of asparagus root extract can significantly lower blood glucose and lipid levels in overweight and obese individuals – but this is only possible when paired with high-intensity interval training (HIIT).
Pharmako CEO: ‘Only way to address cellular longevity properly is with targeted advanced delivery systems’
The future of the emerging cellular longevity and healthspan category will depend on targeted advanced delivery systems, according to George Kokkinis, CEO & founder of Pharmako.
Clio Life Care intensifies portfolio, channel expansion to push functional foods growth
South Korea’s Clio Life Care is doubling down on expansion of its product line-up and sales channels to establish health functional foods as a new growth engine.
Dairy and beyond: Yili to grow healthy aging nutrition portfolio
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.
‘NMN for cell repair, lesser white hair’: MFDS clamps down on AI fake experts ads
South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has blocked online advertisements featuring AI-generated advertisements of doctors making misleading product claims, such as how nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) supplementation can promote cell...
Across the Nutraverse: Appethyl’s comeback, Church & Dwight sells DS portfolio, Aussie supplements boom across APAC
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Cyperus rotundus extract may reduce body weight and waist lines of obese people
Daily supplementation with an extract of Cyperus rotundus, also known as nutgrass, for 90 days led to 7% reductions in body weight, waist and hip circumference, says a new randomized double-blind placebo-controlled study from Sabinsa.
Growth Asia 2026: Download the Early Advance Agenda to get full info on our Singapore summit
Today we detail the key food, beverage and nutrition themes that will shape our Growth Asia Summit in Singapore in July.
Danone tackles the big question for GLP-1 users: What should they eat?
Grounded in emerging science, Danone’s research and innovation team is developing nutrient-dense products tailored to every stage of the GLP-1 user journey – and meeting the needs of the broader health conscious consumer
Vietnamese health supplement firm taps brown algae extract for weight control
TA Vital, a Vietnam-based company specializing in spirulina and algae products, has formulated a supplement containing brown algae extract for weight management, with plans to develop sleep, stress, and immune health products further down the road.
Across the Nutraverse: Robert Lewandowksi and KSM-66, H&H Group targets cellular health, and efforts to restrict supplements in Michigan
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Big name brands on board: Check out the first wave of speakers for our Growth Asia Summit 2026
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.
Cargill, CP Foods, Tate & Lyle on driving healthy longevity in food innovation
Longevity is attracting the attention of not only nutraceutical companies but companies traditionally in the food sector. Cargill, CP Foods, and Tate & Lyle outlined in a recent panel discussion their strategies in this area.
Glycine may support liver health in severely obese individuals: S’pore study
A study conducted in Singapore has found that two weeks of oral glycine supplementation could help improve several biomarkers of liver health in individuals with severe obesity, suggesting its potential in managing liver diseases.
Underweight women have lower gut microbiota diversity - Japan study
A study from Japan found that underweight women - those with a body mass index (BMI) of less than 17.5 - have a significantly lower gut microbiota diversity and a higher amount of gut bacteria species linked to inflammation.
Haleon seeks partnerships to advance self-care
Haleon, the company behind household brands such as Centrum, Caltrate and Sensodyne, is seeking industry and research partnerships to advance self-care.
Probiotic Akkermansia may help manage weight and slim waists, says RCT
Daily supplementation with probiotic Akkermansia muciniphila may promote healthy body weight and help slim waistlines, says a new study from China.
Across the Nutraverse: NHANES under threat, omega-3s for Edinburgh Rugby, weight loss claims on TikTok
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Guardian, Mannings to feature menopause-friendly product aisle in mid-2026
Guardian and Mannings, both pharmacy chains under DFI Retail Group, will feature “menopause-friendly” product aisles in five Asian markets come mid-2026.
TikTok clears nearly 800 sellers making exaggerated weight loss, health claims
Douyin, China’s version of TikTok, has clamped down on merchants promoting their general foods, beverages and supplement products via exaggerated weight loss and other unsupported health claims in a three-month long inspection.
NutraIngredients reimagined: Relaunch provides global insights and region-specific coverage
We’re thrilled to share some important updates to NutraIngredients that will enhance how you engage with our content.
Destigmatising perimenopause: Functional food opportunities for brands
How the food industry can support women in perimenopause with functional ingredients like protein, omega-3s and fibre
Vitafoods Asia 2025
From protein, extracts, to biotics: Trends in Asia’s weight management space
Weight management was one of the key themes at the recent Vitafoods Asia 2025 held in Bangkok. NutraIngredients spoke with ingredient companies specializing in protein to probiotics and botanical extracts on their strategies in addressing the need, and...
Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2026: Early bird discount expires soon
With expert speakers confirmed from iHerb, SPINS, Herbalife, the San Francisco 49ers, AHPA, CPG Radar, Front Row, Gifted Wellness, Amin Wasserman Gurnani, Holon Law Partners, High Performance Nutrition, the University of Arkansas, TSI Group, NNB...
The ‘proteinification’ of everything
Once just a bottle shaker staple, protein is taking on new forms and finding its way into everything from soda to chips to macaroni and cheese.
Lychee fruit extract intake shown to reduce abdominal fat - Japan study
The supplementation of a lychee fruit extract could significantly reduce abdominal fat as compared to taking placebo, according to a 12-week clinical trial conducted in Japan.
Up the food chain
Danone’s dairy category head on powering up nutrition
Danone’s SVP Dairy Arancha Cordero talks strategy, the role of protein, biotics and GLP-1 in dairy, and what it’s like being a female leader in food and beverage
Malaysia pharmacy chain creates functional powder to lower foods GI
Malaysia pharmacy chain Alpro Pharmacy has developed a functional powder for lowering the glycaemic index (GI) of foods, amid high prevalence of diabetes and pre-diabetes in the country.
Withanolide glycosides: Ashwagandha study suggests supplement quality criterion
A clinical study identified withanolide glycosides as the key drivers of superior bioavailability in ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extracts.
How do GLP-1 drugs impact gut health?
As GLP-1 weight loss drugs skyrocket in popularity, their impact on gut health is raising questions
Gencor’s PEA may modulate microbiome activity and metabolic pathways: RCT
Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) supplementation may regulate specific microbiome activity, support a balanced inflammatory response and aid in maintaining healthy triglyceride levels, says a new study with Gencor’s Levagen+ ingredient.
NZ firm uncovers how blackcurrant actives can alleviate diabetic complications
A molecule in blackcurrants could alleviate diabetes-related vascular complications, such as peripheral neuropathy, by rebuilding blood vessels and capillaries, reveals New Zealand-based The cGP Lab Ltd.
Indonesian prof creates pigeon pea yogurt drink for metabolic health
A professor from Indonesia is utilizing pigeon pea - a locally grown legume - in creating a yogurt drink to support metabolic health among the local population.
Fake obesity supplements worth US$23m uncovered in South Korea
South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has busted five companies selling fake supplements claiming to provide weight loss benefits.
Probiota Pioneers: Calling all probiotics, prebiotics and microbiome start-ups
NutraIngredients is on the hunt for entrepreneurial consumer-facing, science- or technology-based start-ups to join our Probiota Pioneers session and present their company in Dublin.
The snackdown: Are GLP-1s really killing snacks or is it just all hype?
Weight-loss drugs are billed as a $150bn threat to bakery and snacks, but so far the impact looks more hype than reality.
Curcumin improves weight, waistline, BMI depending on dose, intake period
Curcumin supplementation has shown to improve weight, body mass index (BMI), and waist circumference in diabetic individuals, depending on the dose and intake duration, say findings from a new meta-analysis.
Nestle launches tool to screen for diabetes risk in China population
Nestle has launched a screening tool for detecting diabetes risk among the China population.
‘Never a dull moment’: Save the date for IPA WC + Probiota 2026
Described by one recent attendee as “the bridge between science and marketing”, the IPA World Congress + Probiota 2026 is returning to the Emerald Isle for its 12th edition.
What makes a GLP-1-friendly yogurt drink? Danone tells all
By formulating a dairy drink that specifically caters for weight loss medication users, Danone has set a new standard with Oikos Fusion
Science shorts: Anti-hangover probiotics, tocotrienols for joint health and more
In this round-up, we bring you the latest research findings on health and nutrition, including new findings on how probiotics could reduce acetaldehyde levels post alcohol drinking, tocotrienols for joint health and more.
Growth Asia Summit 2025
Biotics for GLP-1 and metabolic health: Where are the opportunities?
Pre, probiotics could be used as companion products for GLP-1 drugs users to tackle side effects of the drug’s use, or used as an alternative to help with weight management.