Robuvit French oak wood extract found to improve energy, mood
A new peer-reviewed pilot study found that daily supplementation with Robuvit improved energy, enthusiasm, and physical and mental health associated with vigor.
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Sugarbreak launches line to tackle sugar cravings, prediabetes
Managing blood sugar levels is a reality for one in three Americans who suffer from diabetes or pre-diabetes.
Dutch Medical Food enters global medical foods category with innovative, high quality products
The new company, which is led by Dr Rolf Smeets (a former executive of Danone’s medical food division) and Dr Guru Ramanathan (former Chief Innovation Officer for GNC), aims to make its innovative products accessible in underserved markets.
Herbal supplements had another stellar year in 2019 with 8.6% sales growth, ABC report says
Herbal supplements continued the strong growth they have enjoyed for over the past decade by notching an 8.6% sales gain in 2019, according to the American Botanical Council.
Healthy eating takes lockdown hit: IGD
People feel that their diets have got worse during the coronavirus lockdown. And, while more people say health is an important purchase motivator, fewer consumers are going to make healthy changes to their diets, according to IGD data.
2021 Beauty Shortlist Awards open for entries
The international cosmetics, personal care, and wellness awards program is known as a discovery platform for retailers and consumers as well as for being independent from advertiser or sponsorship support.
UK ad watchdog instructs firm not to link tanning to vitamin D levels
The UK’s advertising watchdog has ruled an advertisement stating the regular use of sunbeds can boost vitamin D production is in breach of the country’s advertising and marketing code.
GALLERY: The 10 most read APAC health and nutrition stories in August
See August's 10 most read stories, including China's growing interest in NMN supplements, Danone China's new HMO, A2 formulas, South Korea pilots personalised nutrition retail stores, and more.
Half-year report: ASEAN is China’s biggest dietary supplements export destination, with good growth in Middle East
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was China’s biggest export destination for dietary supplement ingredients and products in the first half of this year, while the Middle East is likely to offer further growth potential, says a report by...
Indian botanical shown to strengthen adaptive immunity in 30 days trial
Green chiretta, otherwise known as andrographis paniculate, a plant native to India and Sri Lanka, has shown to strengthen the body’s adaptive immunity against pathogens in a 30-day clinical trial.
Bird’s nest immunity boom? Malaysian industry cooperative sees rebound in Chinese demand
Malaysia’s edible bird’s nest cooperative EBN Kowalit has reported a rebound in sales with Chinese consumers identifying the beauty food with immune health benefits.