Sports nutrition launches target daily users, convenient formats
To reach a broader consumer base, companies continue to expand their portfolios with more convenient, accessible formats, including…
South Korea’s MFDS flags height growth, brain supplements containing 5-HTP
The ministry, together with the Korea Consumer Agency (KCA), conducted a joint investigation of 60 health supplements claiming…
Study supports Metaberine’s glucose-metabolism benefits
Metaberine is a berberine extract from Berberis aristata, created by India-based ingredient developer Zeus Hygia Life Sciences using…
GLP-1 user data indicates white space opportunity for sports and active innovators
While most might assume the typical GLP-1 user is overweight or obese with little interest in nutrition, the…
Probiotic intake lowers body weight, BMI but effects on lipid profile limited
Probiotic supplementation also significantly increased Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium levels, which researchers said could have mediated these changes. Writing…
Ashwagandha, huperzia targeted under proposed dutch supplement rules
The proposed Dutch rules would ban Huperzia serrata, huperzine A and ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) on the grounds of…
GLP-1 drug makers face lawsuits over alleged risk of sudden vision loss
The makers of GLP-1 are being taken to court over alleged sudden vision loss. ABC News reported there…
Monteloeder taps into opportunities in metabolic health, beauty-from-within for growth
Asia is a strategically important market, particularly due to the region’s strong interest in science-backed natural ingredient solutions…
Malaysia’s Phytogaia sets up grant to support local palm phytonutrient studies
The research grant, set to provide a minimum amount of between RM100k (US$24k) and RM150k (US$36k) in cash…
How turmeric supplements brought bioavailability and idiosyncrasy into regulatory focus
Turmeric supplements, available in concentrated capsules, powders or extracts, are derived from the root of the Curcuma longa…
Indian firm uses AI, energy infusion to produce higher bioavailability botanicals
Bengaluru-based Greenspace Herbs has so far applied the technology to botanicals such as curcumin, ashwagandha and berberine. Speaking…
Proprietary turmeric extract improves orientation and attention scores in 24-week cognitive trial
Researchers at Japanese health food and functional beverage company House Wellness Foods Corp. evaluated the effect of CLE…