Whole fruit vitamin C boosts mood, energy
A New Zealand study found that vitamin C has a positive impact on feelings of vitality.
Archives for October 14, 2020
Nestlé Health Science launches Celltrient product line for cellular aging
Targeting three of the main drivers of Age-Associated Cellular Decline (AACD), Nestlé Health Science has launched the Celltrient Cellular Nutrition range of supplements and beverages.
New supplement line gives gamers a reboot
Skinz.gg, an esports health and wellness company, has launched its "Power Your Performance” line, geared toward the 2.5 billion gamers across the globe.
CSA: ‘State of science surrounding collagen has developed significantly in recent years’
A recent article in Consumer Reports turned the spotlight on the science and quality of collagen supplements, with industry group the Collagen Stewardship Alliance calling it “an appropriate review of the state of the market and science”.
Personalised apps: When do health tools become daily obsessions?
The digital health industry has a moral responsibility to decipher between what they can do and what they should do, as a 'shiny object syndrome' for data could lead to health-tracking tools which stir unhealthy addictions.
Allmicroalgae continues to expand microalgae production as demand rises
Portugal’s Allmicroalgae is to ramp up production of its algae-based ingredients with the installation of a second fermenter, which the firm says will double output and meet increasing demand.
COVID-19 protease inhibitor search: Chinese researchers to screen one million functional foods ligands
A group of Chinese researchers is screening one million functional foods ligands (or molecules) in their search for the ones that could potentially inhibit the main protease of COVID-19.
Flavettes, immunity, beauty and energy: Malaysia Duopharma’s Consumer Healthcare CEO unveils growth strategies
Duopharma, the Malaysia pharma company behind the vitamin brand Flavettes, has outlined its strategies in growing the consumer healthcare business - including expanding the flagship brand across South East Asia and developing new immunity and energy...
Higher egg intake linked to lower stroke risk in Asia, but not in North America and Europe: Meta-analysis
A systematic review and meta-analysis involving more than one million participants worldwide found that a higher egg consumption is linked to a reduced probability of stroke among Asian consumers, but not in North America or Europe.
Growth Asia 2020
Aiding Asia’s ageing population: Education and innovation crucial for promoting healthy ageing – Expert Growth Asia Series panel
Experts have weighed in on the importance of educating consumers on the concept of healthy ageing, and upcoming innovations in ingredients and delivery formats to drive the concept in the rapidly ageing Asia-Pacific region.