News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
New research suggests a supplement containing the probiotic Lactobacillus acidophilus, alongside bioactive peptides and vitamins, reduces the symptoms associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease, aka acid reflux or heartburn.
Supplementing with Lactium and L-theanine before bed can improve sleep health and shift gut microbial population in favor of microbes linked with sleep quality, suggesting a mechanism via the gut microbiome.
Indian ingredients manufacturer Sudeep Nutrition has launched a range of 13 liposomal ingredients named Lipoboost to offer formulators enhanced bioavailability and efficacy.
As many as 94 per cent of Vietnamese women who took part in a study conducted by Bayer perceived prenatal supplements as “moderately to highly beneficial”. However, less than half of them perceived such supplements as safe.
Inulin supplementation has been found to boost muscle health in obese children, likely because the Bifidobacterium that digest inulin could produce anti-inflammatory metabolites.
Korean ginseng brands are innovating with new formats and ingredient combinations as they seek to widen the appeal of the traditional botanical to consumers who prioritise taste and convenience.
Food firms in Australia and New Zealand have been told that that if current 70% Health Star Rating uptake targets are not hit by November next year, it is likely to lead to mandatory implementation.
本期综合新闻重点关注最新的健康和营养研究，包括二十碳五烯酸 (EPA) 具有降低偏头痛发病频率的功效、咖啡因可帮助提升女性运动员的运动表现、维生素 D 可减轻痛经等。
本期“聚焦日本”重点报道日本企业通过并购进行海外扩张、摄入油酸酰胺可改善记忆力、针对老年人的食品援助、有益于膝关节的膳食牛磺酸以及功能性食品综述。
了解亚太地区健康和营养品牌的最新发展动态，包括中国凉茶品牌王老吉准备实施东南亚扩张计划、英国 Vector Consumer 收购新西兰胶原蛋白品牌 Dose & Co、雀巢印度与 Dr Reddy's 成立合资企业等。
以下是亚太地区最新营养保健品趋势的汇总，包括关于中国台湾营养保健品市场趋势的独家分析，着重强调眼部保健品成为中国台湾最受欢迎的产品类别之一。日本消费者对眼部保健品的需求也很高，而其邻国韩国的公司正积极推出药丸加药水形式的新产品。
In this edition, we feature a Sinopharm and Probi collaboration, Bioglan expansion into China, a proposal for a new functional foods category, H&H group’s double-digit growth, and Doctor’s Best breaking record sales for its supplement.
本期“聚焦中国”重点关注中国医药集团和 Probi 进行合作、Bioglan 在中国市场的扩张、关于新增功能性食品类别的提案、健合集团实现两位数增长，以及 Doctor's Best 的补充剂销量创历史新高。