Heavily processed food may increase risk for type 2 diabetes
Pre-packaged food such as instant noodles, chicken nuggets, chips and other snacks with long shelf lives have been linked to greater risk for developing type 2 diabetes.
Archives for December 19, 2019
Research finds that cash can help stressed-out people eat healthier
Parents often find creative ways to get their kids to eat their broccoli, such as dessert, extra screen time or even bribery. But what about adults? It turns out that if offered cash, adults can be persuaded to eat their fruits and vegetables too.
Changes to NDI process called for in paper that claims DSHEA no longer adequate to regulate industry
A paper published today in a prominent medical journal asserts that the law governing dietary supplements is no longer adequate to protect consumers and sweeping changes are needed to keep potentially dangerous new ingredients off the market.
Guest article
The legacy of 2019: CBD, mandatory listing and discord
The question of CBDs, and of a mandatory product listing, have dominated a year that for the dietary supplement industry has not been as tumultuous as some.
Calls for education on probiotic benefits in Mexico
Health benefits, child-based nutrients, superfoods and organic options dominate the Mexican probiotic supplements market.
DSM in LATAM Profile
DSM will “continue to invest in the region” despite “all the challenges”
The global science-based nutrition, health and sustainable living company has recently unveiled its digital platform for additive manufacturing.
Active nutrition consumer trends to watch in 2020
Research by FrieslandCampina and market insights firm FMCG Gurus has revealed 'clear changes' in the preferences and priorities of the active nutrition market.
Gut Happy Cookie founder reveals tips for teaming up with global snacks giant
An Australian gut health specialist turned healthy snack startup founder who gained the backing of snacks giant Mondelez International only weeks after launch is set to reveal her secrets for success at Probiota 2020.
Ingredion launches pea protein isolate
Ingredion has expanded its range of plant-based ingredient solutions with the launch of its first protein isolate.
继纳斯达克上市，看中国易恒健康如何大展宏图
近日在纳斯达克上市，中国企业易恒健康计划和更多的保健食品品牌合作，加强线下渠道的覆盖率，以及继续投资用户分析技术。
直播热潮：中国消费者偏爱看短视频，国际保健食品品牌从中受益
透过网络直播推销产品在中国越来越盛行，像是来自新西兰的保健食品品牌 Clinicians，也从中取得成效。
中国研究显示，准爸爸少喝酒可降低宝宝患先天性心脏问题的机率
根据一项中国研究，生育的夫妻需要少喝酒，特别是男方。这是因为男方饮酒和宝宝患上先天性心脏病的机率增加有关。
健康老龄化亚太峰会2020：报名开始，即日报名可享优惠！
第三届健康老龄化亚太峰会报名即日开始，峰会将于明年7月在新加坡举行。
健康就是财富：京东数据显示，年轻人占燕窝总消费人数的六成
在去年7月至今年6月，过半上网到京东购买燕窝的消费者，是年龄介于16岁到35岁的年轻人。
Livestreaming craze: International supplement brands benefit from China’s obsession for short videos
Livestreaming is quickly gaining steam in China, and overseas health supplement brands such as Clinicians has benefitted from tapping into the trend.
亚太区12月热点新闻
以下是亚太区（不包括中国）12月份的热点新闻。
APAC December Headline News
Here is a list of top non-China APAC stories to take note of in the month of December.
NutraIngredients’ trends for 2019 review: Editors’ predictions versus reality – Part 2
As 2019 draws to a close, NutraIngredients looks back at its editors’ predictions made at the start of the year and ask how accurate were they? Was 2019 the breakout year for fibre and did technology and innovation play a starring role in tailoring...
Regulatory review: Taiwan's new laws for vitamin labelling, Australia drafting FMT regulations and more
See the regulatory developments happening in APAC in the past one month, including Taiwan FDA's new rules for vitamins labelling, Australia drafting regulations to govern the manufacturing process and uses of faecal microbiota transplant (FMT) products.
ニューイヤードリンク：キリン、日常およびスポーツ時の水分補給のためのiMUSEプロバイオティックウォーターを発売
キリンビバレッジ社は、プロバイオティクス プラズマ乳酸菌 (Lactococcus Lactis Strain Plasma) を配合したiMUSE 水を2020年1月に発売する。
The 10 most read China health and nutrition stories in 2019
See our 10 most read China health and nutrition stories for this year, including Nu Skin's investigation into the death of a Chinese consumer, how China's regulator has introduced programs to stem illegal activities and rise the standards of product...
New Year Drink: Kirin to launch iMUSE probiotic water for daily and sports hydration
Japan’s Kirin Beverage Co will launch its iMUSE Water (Mizu) in January 2020, containing its proprietary probiotic Lactococcus Lactis Strain Plasma.
Concerns on quality of Japanese health supplements as more than 40% fail pharma solubility test
More than 40% of dietary supplements may not be as effective as touted to be, after 100 products tested by Japan’s National Consumer Affairs Center (NCAC) were unable to dissolve in water within the specified time limits.
Brand builders? Chinese health products distributor Ecmoho’s big plans following NASDAQ listing
China company Ecmoho is looking to work with more supplements and functional foods brands, strengthen its offline distribution and increase repeat purchases after its publicly listing on NASDAQ.
12月ヘッドラインニュース
日本以外のAPACから注目すべきトップストーリー
Healthy Ageing APAC Summit 2020：早期割引で参加者登録が開始
7月にシンガポールで開催される第三回Healthy Ageing APAC Summitの参加者登録が開始されました。
APAC December Headline News
Here is a list of top non-Japan APAC stories to take note of in the month of December.
ウィンターケア：ファンケルは、臨床試験に裏打ちされた日本初のFFCサプリメントを発売
ファンケル株式会社は、臨床試験で機能を確認した日本初の冷えケア機能性食品（FFC）として、サプリメントを発売する。
Probiota Asia 2019
100歳以上の微生物叢：さらなる探索の機が熟した代謝産物とパーソナライゼーション
科学者の解明が進むにつれ、微生物叢代謝産物の重要な役割、およびパーソナライズされたソリューションを創成するための新技術の可能性が日本の一流の学者によって明らかにされる。
40％以上が医薬品崩壊性試験に不合格、日本の健康食品の品質に対する懸念
国民消費者センター（NCAC）でテストされた100銘柄が指定された時間内に水に溶けず、健康食品 (錠剤・カプセル状) の40％以上は宣伝されたほど効果的ではないかもしれない。