From genomics to functional foods: India’s Avesthagen launches sugar and calorie management gummies
Indian biotech firm Avesthagen has launched its first preventive health product – a blood sugar and calorie management gummy.
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Industry Insights from NIZO: Can your microbial biomass bring health benefits and make you money?
With consumers increasingly aware of the health consequences of their diet and businesses facing an increasingly challenging economic environment, is there a way to repurpose leftover microbes to help both groups?
FitBiomics rolls out pilot project for fatigue-fighting Veillonella probiotic
Biotech innovator FitBiomics is seeking to accelerate the commercial optimization of its next-generation probiotic Veillonella that naturally converts lactic acid into energy to fight fatigue and promote endurance.
Women’s supplements trend towards reproductive, digestive and bone health
Menopause, painful sex, urinary tract infections, menstrual cramps, infertility, bloating, vaginal PH, hormonal imbalance, brittle bones—all health issues filling supplement lines increasingly focused on the female consumer and her specific needs. But...
Ayana Bio launches plant cell-derived echinacea & lemon balm
Boston-based plant cell tech company Ayana Bio has announced the first-ever launch of plant cell-cultivated lemon balm and echinacea ingredients, to use in supplement formulations for sleep, mood, and immune support.
Study: Bovine colostrum reduces risk of respiratory infections in higher-risk young adults
A new trial concludes that bovine colostrum (COL) can reduce risk of upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) in non-athletic adults at heightened risk of infection, adding to a body of research previously concentrating on athletes.
Review hails Akkermansia as “most promising next-gen probiotic”
The recent review spotlights the efficacy of Akkermansia muciniphila in reducing the risk and progression of metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes (T2D), suggesting its strong potential for use for targeted dietary interventions within probiotics.
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Relax and rest: Sleep aid R&D opportunities abound in bars, smaller pack sizes - WATCH
The usual energy, protein, and collagen functional bars could be reinvented as snacks for supporting sleep, with two firms from Australia and Malaysia seeing the category benefitting from the influence of Korean dramas.
Food trade globalisation: E-commerce and digitalisation crucial for brands to attain recognition – Alibaba, Philippines DTI
Rising consumer concentration on social media has amplified the need for large and small brands alike to establish a digital presence and solidify e-commerce networks, especially in strongly connected markets such as China, South East Asia and the Middle...
Olympic ambition: Aussie practitioner-only brand to drive HASTA-certified supplements at home and abroad
Australian practitioner-only brand Bioconcepts is seeking to establish itself as a market leader in HASTA-certified (Human and Supplement Testing Australia) supplements at home and abroad, with the ultimate goal of being the official supplier for the...
Efficacy booster: Korean red ginseng found to improve and maintain antibody-mediated responses after COVID-19 vaccination – new study
Korean red ginseng could raise post-vaccine antibody formation rate, particularly in people aged above 50, underlining its potential as an adjuvant for greater COVID-19 vaccine efficacy, says researchers.