Review highlights cannabinoids’ therapeutic potential in gastrointestinal dysfunction
A new Polish review of how endocannabinoids and phytocannabinoids affect gastrointestinal (GIT) functions underscores their therapeutic potential.
Archives for July 17, 2024
Evolution of dietary supplement science: More rigor and quality needed
Much more is now known about how dietary supplements act on the body, but evidence surrounding the associated health effects is still building, according to a recently published digest of the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) 2023 Science in...
The neuroprotective potential of melatonin
From mitigating oxidative stress to protecting mitochondrial functions, melatonin can perform a variety of tasks to stymie brain aging.
Japanese citrus extract may exert prebiotic activity: Mouse data
An ethanolic extract from the peel of a Japanese citrus fruit may beneficially modulate the gut microbiota of lab mice fed a high fat diet and may lower the animals’ body weight, says a new study from Taiwan.
NutraWomen Wednesday: Sarah Burden, Vice President of Sales, Radicle Science
After spending 20+ years in the natural products industry, Sarah Burden has decided to take a more ‘radicle’ approach, highlighting the importance of education, compliance and research.
Industry responds to Zoe science-backed supplement launch
Gut health-focused tech firm Zoe has launched its first own brand whole-food supplement designed to be sprinkled on meals to provide a microbiome diversity boost, utilizing an (as yet) unpublished RCT to help market its benefits.
Beyond sports: PepsiCo highlights new opportunities for active hydration beverages in APAC – Growth Asia Summit 2024
Beverage giant PepsiCo believes there is enormous potential to develop a broad and varied portfolio of active hydration beverages for consumers in the APAC market, based on the wide spectrum of active lifestyle needs in the region.
'Ignoring ethical standards': Rapid rise of social commerce fuelling misleading functional foods online ads in Vietnam
The rapid rise of social commerce has brought along a host of problems related to the advertising of dietary supplements and functional foods in Vietnam, according to statistics from the industry association.
Bifidobacterium adolescentis SBT2786 improves sleep and mood – Japanese study
Bifidobacterium adolescentis (B adolescentis) SBT2786 improved sleep quality and mood of stressed Japanese adults in a randomised controlled trial.
监管审查：新西兰天然保健产品、日本 GMP 要求备受关注
我们将重点关注亚太地区的最新监管公告，包括新西兰天然保健产品监管环境的下一步发展、日本要求所有片剂和胶囊形式的功能性标示食品 (FFC) 必须符合 GMP 标准、韩国允许对进口保健食品进行自动海关检查等。
科学短报：更年期、眼部健康、减肥话题备受瞩目
本期综合新闻重点关注最新的健康和营养研究，包括用日本酒曲霉菌和益生菌发酵的大豆酱在缓解更年期症状方面的益处、补充抗性淀粉所含纤维如何有助于减肥、不同抗氧化剂对眼部健康的益处等。
新发现：Chong Kun Dang Healthcare 借助 GLP-1 热潮创新，Fast&Up 和 Kalbe 推出新品
本期综合新闻汇总健康和营养品牌的最新发展动态，如 Chong Kun Dang Healthcare 推出一种据称可作用于 GLP-1 途径的益生菌配方；泡腾片专业品牌 Fast&Up 凭借即饮和粉末棒产品打入印度补水市场；以及 Kalbe 和资生堂旗下品牌 Gallinée 推出新品。
趋势追踪：鱼油供应和人参、磷虾油创新等
以下是亚太地区最新营养保健品趋势的汇总，包括鱼油供应预计将从首个捕捞季的丰收中恢复，人参、磷虾油产品创新，以及中国的补充剂出口趋势。
China Focus: Nutraceutical trends, first Safeway store in China, krill oil, and more
This edition of China Focus looks at nutraceutical trends, US supermarket Safeway’s first China store, krill oil NPD, and more.
聚焦中国：营养保健品趋势、中国首家 Safeway 门店、磷虾油等
本期“聚焦中国”重点关注营养保健品趋势、美国超市 Safeway 在中国开设首家门店、磷虾油新品研发等。