Too much of a good thing? Demand for botanicals puts increasing pressure on supplies
The supplies of some botanical ingredients is coming under increasing pressure as the dietary supplement industry continues to expand.
Archives for August 1, 2019
Plant-based protein brand uses Crohn’s tie in to boost clean image
Plant-based protein brand OWYN has committed to donating sales proceeds of a new product launch to benefit Crohn’s disease sufferers.
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NSF International revises, rebrands its Non-GMO Certification program
Testing and certification organization NSF International announced yesterday that it has completed the revamping process of its Non-GMO certification.
Polyphenols from carob linked to performance improvement in pilot study of taekwondo athletes
Polyphenols from carob—a plant producing brown pods ubiquitous in the Mediterranean and the Middle East—may have some sports nutrition potential, according to a new paper.
‘Many people seek supplementation, but they also want to return to natural’: Move Nutrition founder
We explore nutrition in the wider Colombian population and in sports, with Alexandra Pérez-Idárraga — nutritionist, dietitian, post-graduate lecturer and founder of Move Nutrition.
Is the future of sports nutrition in ‘whole foods’?
Sports people and the generally active are starting to shun ‘techy’ sports nutrition and look for whole foods that can deliver performance and health benefits, according to a new report.
Blueberries aid healthy ageing, studies suggest
A collection of new studies further quantifies how blueberry consumption can contribute to healthy aging.
Coffee overload? New data backs up link between caffeine during pregnancy and baby's liver damage
Consuming high levels of caffeine during pregnancy could hinder liver development of your baby and increase the risk of liver disease in adulthood, warns new animal data that backs up previous suggestions.
Japan focus: Kirin’s and Suntory’s quest for new health foods markets, gym trainers develop protein powder for women and more
Read about the latest health foods business and scientific news involving the Japanese firms and consumer markets, including Kirin’s and Suntory’s external markets expansion plans in our country round-up.
ASA rules fat-burning supplement claims breach advertising code
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) rules that claims made about the green tea extract contained in a weight management supplement are misleading and unsubstantiated.
Mimicking mother’s milk: Morinaga Milk Industry to focus on probiotic applications in infant formula
Japanese dairy giant Morinaga Milk Industry, a probiotic strains supplier, has plans in the upcoming year around to expand the application of its functional proprietary probiotic strain into infant formula, to aid with gut health and immune protection.
Aeon’s Welcia-BHG embarks on five-year expansion mission in Singapore on the back of double digit growth
Welcia-BHG, the drugstore owned by Japanese conglomerate Aeon Group, is expanding its footprint in Singapore with plans to open 29 outlets in five years.
Super antioxidant for skin health: Singaporean start-up launches beauty food with SOD-rich lemons
Singaporean start-up Innoso has developed a superoxide dismutase (SOD)-rich beauty food aimed at producing anti-ageing, skin whitening and brightening effects.
Healthy Ageing APAC Summit 2019
ノーストレイン ノーゲイン：キリンは免疫とアンチエイジングの機能性食品の拡大を目指す
キリンは、プラズマ乳酸菌を含む機能性食品ブランド「iMUSE」の新たな市場開拓を目指しており、他の菌株、KW乳酸菌株の開発も進めている。
Protect what’s good: FANCL’s new encapsulation technology allows probiotics to survive even in low pH
FANCL has devised an encapsulation technology that allows bifidobacterium to survive in a low pH environment even after two hours of exposure.