News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
The Indian government, through the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, is pursuing global export opportunities for the nutraceutical sector at an upcoming expo, where NutraIngredients is a media partner.
A low dose of a sustained release melatonin may improve measures of sleep, including the total sleep time, falling asleep faster, and fewer night-time awakenings, says a new study.
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
The Indonesian Food and Drug Authority has launched an initiative that connects local businesses and researchers to tap into native botanicals for new product innovation, with the ultimate aim of developing products suitable for international export.
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A short course of New Zealand blackcurrant (NZBC) supplements showed small improvements in certain strength measures and modest gains in some cognitive performance tests in resistance-trained adults, according to a study published in Nutrients.
Economic uncertainty is driving consumers towards comforting, familiar flavors, according to Mintel’s 2026 The Future of Flavors report.
Indian brand The Monday Bar looks to fill gaps in the local functional bars market by specifically targeting the issue of work stress and heavy mental load commonly faced by modern consumers.
South Korean brand CJ Wellcare recently released a product said to be the first in the country to utilize a patented herbal mixture that has been studied for its effects on prostate health and men’s vitality.
India’s ban on ashwagandha leaf use in food products and its free trade agreement (FTA) on manuka honey and bulk infant formulas with New Zealand are some of the latest updates in this regulatory news round-up.
News in brief
The Karnataka High Court in Bangalore has temporarily stayed the Indian government’s restriction on the use of ashwagandha leaves issued last month after industry stakeholders challenged the rationale behind the blanket ban.
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...
A product called Licorice Extract Capsule launched by MG Pharma Inc (MGP), a subsidiary of Rohto Pharmaceutical, has been accepted as a Foods with Function Claims (FFC) for its body fat-reducing effect.
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
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.
Daily supplementation with a sustained release ashwagandha supplement may improve stress levels and sleep quality, while also reducing uncontrolled eating and emotional eating in healthy adults, says a new study.
Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has begun a consultation with stakeholders on removing Andrographis paniculata (Andrographis) from the list of low-risk ingredients permitted for use in listed medicines, including health supplements.
Supplementing with steamed ginger extract may help to reduce body fat and total weight while also improving cholesterol levels, according to new research.
Thirty milligrams per day of an optimized ashwagandha ingredient may boost cardiorespiratory fitness and delay the onset fatigue in healthy adults, according to data from a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.
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.
A new bulletin from the Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program (BAPP) details the latest adulteration and mislabeling of ginseng roots, a highly regarded herb with high prices incentivizing fraud in the supply chain.
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Supplementation with KSM-66 ashwagandha root extract in gummy form for eight weeks is well tolerated and may enhance cognitive performance and sleep quality in children between the ages of 6 and 12, according to new research.
A combination of extracts from Korean mint, goji berry and fig may reduce wrinkles and improve skin hydration and elasticity, says a new study from scientists at Cosmax, South Korea’s largest cosmetics manufacturer.
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, the United States, Europe and other...
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Dietary supplements are set to be formally recognized as a distinct category in global trade for the first time, following a recent update to the Harmonized System by the World Customs Organization.
Madrid-headquartered Pharmactive Biotech Products, SLU, which has received individual license approval by South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) for its proprietary saffron extract’s stress-relief claim, looks to explore additional health...
This round-up looks at the latest research findings on health and nutrition, including turmeric adulteration, soy protein for muscle health, medicinal mushrooms for anxiety and more.
South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) is re-evaluating the safety and functionality of turmeric extract and eight other functional ingredients.
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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).
Almost 25% of commercial ginseng products may be adulterated, with dietary supplements at greater risk than powdered ginseng root or ginseng tea, says a new scoping review from the ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program (BAPP).
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
See new developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including Kirin’s R&D plans for tackling cellular senescence, Nestle expanding its maternal health supplement range, Yili growing its healthy aging range and more.
Happy New Year, Nutraverse! Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the global nutrition, functional foods and dietary supplements industries.
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
In this round-up, we bring you the latest research findings on health and nutrition, including new findings on fucoidan for grip strength improvement, the need for targeted supplementation of multivitamins, and Tongkat Ali’s benefits in alleviating...
Supplementation with fucoidan—a polysaccharide derived from brown seaweed— improved grip strength among older adults, according to a study conducted in Taiwan.