Study supports select supplements for combat sports performance
Elite combat sports athletes may improve their athletic abilities by consuming individual and combination supplements, according to a new meta-analysis.
Archives for January 7, 2025
Does the direct selling industry need to reinvent itself to survive?
The multi-level marketing industry is now at a crucial turning point as it evolves from door-to-door to digital disruption.
Prenatal B12 deficiency may negatively impact child speech and IQ
Findings from a longitudinal study in over 5,000 mother-child pairs adds to the growing evidence supporting the importance of maternal prenatal vitamin B12 intake for an offspring’s cognitive future.
Vitamin D and L-cysteine combination may reduce inflammation
Co-supplementation with vitamin D and L-cysteine could be more effective at increasing bioavailable vitamin D and reducing inflammation than taking vitamin D alone, according to a new study published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health.
New ASA rulings made against two supplement brands
Vivostore and Ovira have come under scrutiny with the latest rulings from the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) for making misleading claims about B12 and weight loss.
IPAWC + Probiota 2025: Critical thinking about the gut-brain axis
The IPA World Congress + Probiota is less than a month away. Don’t wait to register your attendance for this world-class program in Copenhagen!
Legal Lens: Happy holidays, and hello 2025!
In our latest CosmeticsDesign Legal Lens column, guest author Kelly Bonner explores the regulatory milestones of 2024 and offers insight into what lies ahead for the beauty industry.
What do GLP-1-taking consumers really want from food and drink?
Consumers taking GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic will need to adapt their shopping habits and diets, opening opportunities for food and drink makers to cash in.
New nutra regulations that come into force in 2025: What you should know
We piece together the new nutraceutical regulations that will be implemented this year, don’t miss the new policies to be introduced in major APAC nutraceutical markets, including Australia, China, India, Japan, and South Korea.
ADM’s instant-soluble powder supplement tech seeks to overcome taste, convenience challenges
ADM says that its FlashMelt technology could produce powder supplements that instantly dissolve in the mouth without the need for water, as well as overcoming common issues such as gritty textures and unpleasant aftertaste.
Brown seaweed extract could support prostate health – preclinical study
Fucoidan, a natural component of brown seaweed, could help manage benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) symptoms, said researchers of a recent animal study.
Higher potassium intake at dinner linked to fewer sleep disturbances – Japan study
A Japanese study underscores the potential of higher potassium intake, particularly at dinner time, in relation to improved sleep.
Sugar-sweetened beverage tax has limited impact on reducing non-communicable diseases: Review
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) have limited real-world impact in combating non-communicable diseases (NCDs), according to researchers at Indonesia’s IPB University.
Revealed: Key trends set to shape APAC’s beauty and personal care landscape in 2025
Our exclusive insights delve into how the market trends are set to reshape the Asia Pacific beauty sector in 2025 and how brands are innovating to keep up with evolving consumer priorities.