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Brand new: KINS, Suntory, Nutifood and more

Brand new: KINS, Suntory, Nutifood and more

By Tingmin Koe

See new developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including how Japanese microbiome brand KINS is putting an innovative spin on protein beverages, Suntory’s real-world evidence studies and Nutifood’s efforts in developing new...

Researchers uncover impacts of UPF intake on the microbiome

Researchers uncover impacts of UPF intake on the microbiome

By Nikki Hancocks

Higher consumption of ultra-processed food (UPF) correlates with poorer diet quality, higher sugar intake, lower mycobiome richness, and potentially altered cardiometabolic function, according to newly presented data.

Coffee study reveals biological clues behind liver health benefits

Coffee study reveals biological clues behind liver health benefits

By Danielle Masterson

A large UK Biobank study combining long-term clinical outcomes with MRI imaging and proteomic profiling is providing fresh insights on the biological mechanisms that may underpin coffee’s long-observed association with improved liver health.

The business of longevity: How to win the credibility game

The business of longevity: How to win the credibility game

By Nikki Hancocks

Longevity is the number one health concern for consumers across continents and age brackets, and they are willing to pay a premium “if they can be convinced the promise of healthspan actually holds true”, according to Nick Stene, senior global insight...

Health and wellness brands take center stage on Times 100 list

Health and wellness brands take center stage on Times 100 list

By Lauren Nicolle

Eight supplement brands have been named on The Sunday Times 100 list, reflecting a ‘fundamental shift in how consumers view health’, according to Dr. Jenna Macciochi, director of science and innovation at Ancient + Brave.