News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
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.
Japanese food, snacks and nutrition company Calbee is partnering with the Singapore microbiome firm AMILI in bringing personalized nutrition to the country.
Emerging evidence indicates that the oral microbiome may shift during female aging, with potential knock-on effects for periodontal risk and nitrate-related pathways.
A probiotic derived from kimchi may absorb nanoplastics in the gut and help eliminate environmental pollutants from the body, suggests a new study from the World Institute of Kimchi in South Korea.
A study in China supports Weizmannia coagulans BC99’s potential to enhance intestinal motility, regulate gut microbiota and increase SCFA production.
Check out the latest updated Advance Programme for our Growth Asia Summit 2026, which takes place from July 8 to 10 in Singapore
Singapore microbiome firm AMILI and Google are planning to launch a personalized nutrition mobile application at the end of April.
BioGaia has launched its probiotic supplement for bad breath and oral health via cross-border trade in China, where the company sees rising demand and significant growth opportunities.
The NAD+ boosting effects of nicotinamide riboside (NR) and nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) may be linked to the action of the gut microbiome on these compounds, says a new study from Nestlé.
Complementary Medicines Australia (CMA) and the International Probiotics Association (IPA) will collaborate to drive probiotic research, education, and quality standards.
South Korean firm HealthBiome Inc’s proprietary postbiotic ingredient has obtained regulatory validation both domestically and by the US FDA, which it says sets itself far ahead of competitors and enables premiumization in both B2B and B2C markets.
Calbee, NielsenIQ and PepsiCo are some of the biggest names giving keynote presentations at this year’s Growth Asia Summit.
The IPA World Congress + Probiota is less than a month away with must-see speakers on Day 1 including Dr. John Hale, Muriel Gonzalez, Ewa Hudson, Dr. Koen Venema, Meghan Taylor and more!
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...
The 19th annual International Scientific Conference on Probiotics, Prebiotics, Gut Microbiota and Health (IPC) is heading to Kraków, Poland from June 22 to 24, 2026.
The IPA World Congress + Probiota 2026 is just two months away! The leading event for the probiotics, prebiotics and microbiome community is a must-attend event, and let us tell you why…
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A first-of-its-kind meta-analysis of eight clinical studies showed that supplementing with both live and heat-killed Lactococcus lactis strain Plasma (LC-Plasma) could reduce cold-like symptoms by activating a particular group of immune cells known as...
Women’s health was the most popular dietary supplement category in Australia this year.
Haleon is working with a Singapore-based research institute and start-up to drive microbiome research and innovation.
In this round-up, we bring you the latest research findings on health and nutrition, including new findings on red palm olein, probiotics, glycine and more.
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.
Australia-based microbiome specialist Life-Space is planning to increase its offerings for gut-skin and gut-brain axes, as well as the gut-muscle and gut-bone axes as it dabbles into the healthy longevity space.
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, the company behind household brands such as Centrum, Caltrate and Sensodyne, is seeking industry and research partnerships to advance self-care.
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Swedish firm Probi has bagged a treble of NutraIngredients Awards for its microbiome-based solution targeting iron deficiency, a health issue particularly prevalent among Asian women.
From the brain-skin axis to scalp care, we discover more about Unilever’s future focus on wellness.
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The International Probiotics Association (IPA) has officially opened its China office located in Shanghai, and Executive Director George Paraskevakos recently spoke with NutraIngredients on the association’s plans in the country.
With the launch of a new laboratory in Paris-Saclay, Danone plans to ‘push the boundaries’ of microbiome science and advance its work in personalized nutrition.
A compound derived from seaweed may help protect the gut microbiota during antibiotic therapy.
The gut-skin-brain axis is scientifically proven to influence skin health, mental well-being and overall beauty. Stress and inflammation are major factors impacting the skin-gut-brain axis, with new research highlighting how interconnected they are.
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Morinaga Milk Industry Co. Ltd has launched its first postbiotics for mood support for international markets at last week’s Vitafoods Asia 2025 held in Bangkok.
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.
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.
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.
See new developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including G-NiiB’s new synbiotic launch for MAFLD, Nano Singapore on men’s health, and DUOLAC’s South East Asia expansion.
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.
Microbiome specialist firm G-NiiB’s latest launch is a synbiotic clinically shown to reduce fatty liver and liver stiffness, against the backdrop of growing MAFLD prevalence across Asia.
By formulating a dairy drink that specifically caters for weight loss medication users, Danone has set a new standard with Oikos Fusion
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.
A new clinical trial from South Korea has shown that taking the probiotic Leuconostoc mesenteroides before alcohol drinking could alleviate hangover symptoms.
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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.
Consuming a probiotic yogurt before academic exams may help students protect their gut microbiota from stress-related disruptions, says a new study from KU Leuven and Danone Research & Innovation.
The supplementation of the probiotic strain Bifidobacterium breve BBr60 has been shown to improve metabolic and gut health in an eight-week trial.
An infant formula supplemented with six human milk oligosaccharides and two probiotics may support healthy, age-appropriate growth and improve gut health, according to new research.
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Breast milk is known to be good for infants, but research shows probiotics in this can benefit mothers too, opening avenues for maternal-infant products
See new developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including new initiatives between Amway and biotech firm HEM Pharma, Mengniu’s sports nutrition plans and more.
In this round-up, we bring you the latest research findings on health and nutrition, including new findings on palm oil tocotrienol’s antioxidative benefits, probiotics for eczema, sake by-product for constipation and more.
Swimmers’ performance could benefit from a synergistic blend of specific probiotics and omega-3s, new research conducted in professional athletes finds.