BAPP lab guide lays out methods to identify many possible boswellia constituents
A new BAPP lab guidance document is aimed at helping to distinguish the many constituents that might be found in boswellia extracts on the market.
Archives for August 10, 2022
Provisions of Senate bill could decimate hemp industry, industry group asserts
Legislation currently in the Senate could burden the hemp industry by setting an unrealistically low level of allowable THC, an industry group has said.
Schisandra plus soybean may help with blood sugar control: RCT
A synergistic combination of extracts from Schisandra and soybeans may improve glucose and insulin-related parameters in people with elevated blood sugar (hyperglycemia), says a new study from Korea.
Study highlights “anti-inflammageing” effects of a probiotic diet in healthy seniors
Prolonged addition of a probiotic supplement or food into the diet of seniors may support healthy ageing by shifting their gut microbiota and reducing markers of inflammation, according to results of the Italian ProbioSenior Project.
Improved access to healthcare products on UK self-treatment app
UK-based Clinova has expanded the delivery channel of Caidr health search engine and online shop to include home deliveries for improved access to in-demand products.
Aronia may exert heart benefits via gut microbiota modulation: Study
Improvements in lipid metabolism induced by black chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa L.) may be linked to alterations in the gut microbiota, says a new study.
‘Not just a yogurt drink’: Korea’s hy Co diversifies into probiotic food and beverages
Korea’s hy Co, previously known as Korea Yakult, is expanding its probiotic business categories to include probiotic food, drinks, supplements, on top of its existing focus in functional fermented milk products.
‘Fantastic opportunity?’: Singapore functional food firm Asmara’s founder reveals that MNC is circling
Singapore functional food firm Asmara has acknowledged that an MNC hopes to acquire the company, with three businesses in total keen to snap it up.
BYHEALTH half-year net profit down 23 per cent, highlights supply chain risk and retail slump amid COVID-19
China health foods giant BYHEALTH reported a 23 per cent slump in its net profit in the first six months of this year, as its brick-and-mortar retail took a hit from renewed lockdowns across the country.
Speaker Spotlights
China’s New Protein revolution: National plant-based pioneer to reveal strategy for sector’s acceleration – Growth Asia Summit
One of China’s plant-based protein pioneers will be sharing exclusive insights on how the sector plans to accelerate its growth at our forthcoming Growth Asia Summit in Singapore.