Nouri expands into Walmart
Four SKUs are now on the shelves at the retail supergiant nationwide.
Archives for August 2, 2023
NutraWomen Wednesday: Julie McClure, entrepreneur, wellness & beauty expert
The two-time female founder combines her financial background with her wellness and beauty expertise to consult, mentor and coach female founders.
Could eating insects slow weight gain in people with obesity?
A new study suggests consuming insect protein slows weight gain and improves health status in obese mice. The findings are promising for humans, lead study author Kelly Swanson, interim director of the Division of Nutritional Sciences at the University...
Vitamin D improves outcomes of hospitalised COVID-19 patients
A new study finds that supplementation with 25(OH) vitamin D in an Italian cohort of hospitalised COVID-19 patients that were deficient, resulted in a reduced length of hospital stay compared to those who were not supplemented.
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Exclusive China analysis: Consumers spending cautiously but supplement sector holding up well
Chinese consumer spending on health supplements is holding up, against the backdrop of slow economic recovery and dampened spending spanning luxury goods, beauty, and apparel, industry experts have told us.
Personalised nutrition app uncovers how hormonal cycle impacts blood sugar control
A personalised nutrition app using continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) is finding itself a niche in supporting women to reduce symptoms associated with the menstrual cycle through better blood sugar control.
‘More of a marketing stunt’: Japanese expert questions credibility of FFC system and urges revisions to ‘old and complex’ regulations
Japan’s Food With Function Claims (FFC) system has boosted the nutra market, but it can be ‘confusing’ and risks letting down consumers, claims a leading expert in the country.
ASEAN health supplements harmonisation delayed once again, but firms eyeing SEA advised to adopt standards
The harmonisation of traditional medicines and health supplements technical standards in South East Asia is yet again delayed, but a regulatory expert has advised companies to start following the standards if they want to market their products to the region.
Observational study finds link between use of biotics and cognitive health
A new assessment of NHANES data links probiotic or prebiotic supplementation with cognitive health in the elderly male population.
Military millets: India’s food and defence ministries formalise agreement to boost government-level millet consumption
The Food Safety and Standards Authority India (FSSAI) and India’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) have officially agreed to collaboratively boost millet consumption at the government level, starting with the nation’s armed forces.
Critical mass hit: Krill oil supplementation for anti-ageing on the rise in China – Aker BioMarine CEO
More Chinese consumers have been taking krill oil supplementation in the past two to three years, with anti-ageing as one of the most common reasons, says CEO of krill oil supplier firm Aker BioMarine.