Adulteration issues and less science backing than other botanicals has depressed bilberry sales, according to branded ingredient firm Maypro. But the company points to a new indication for pain that could help reinvigorate the market.
Nagasaki University and Kirin Holdings are embarking on a joint clinical research to assess the effect of lactic acid bacteria on relieving symptoms in COVID-19 human subjects.
Supplementation of HMB for two weeks did not improve muscle injury in elderly suffering from acute mild trauma, said a group of Japanese researchers, but longer term use is likely to be more beneficial.
Supplementation of sulforaphane (SFN) – a compound found in cruciferous vegetables such as cauliflower and broccoli – has found to improve processing and working memory in a 12-week study conducted by Japanese firm Kagome Co Ltd.
A dietary supplement made from the microalgae Euglena could improve sleep quality and work efficiency in stressed individuals, a 12-week human clinical study conducted in Japan has shown.
Supplementation with Kirin’s mature hop bitter acid (MHBA) for 12 weeks has been found to improve attention and reduce stress in healthy older adults in Japan.
A FANCL-funded RCT study has discovered that the ingestion of tea flower extract, mulberry leaf extract, and chitosan could reduce postprandial blood glucose and triglyceride levels in healthy subjects.
Meiji is aiming for a 30% growth in sales of its sports nutrition products this year, with the firm hoping to capitalise on the forthcoming Tokyo Olympics.
Japanese supplements and cosmetics firm FANCL is launching a new personalised supplement service, Personal One, using data from consumer questionnaires and urine tests.
Some of the major brands making new moves in recent weeks were Nestlé Health Science China with its newly launched Food for Special Medical Purposes (FSMP) brands, GNC entering China pharmacy chains with its four 'blue-hat' products, and how...
Capsinoids from non-pungent chilli peppers have been reported to increase physical activity (PA), reduce body fat mass, and promote metabolism in older Japanese adults.
Consuming plant-derived metabolites is able to bring a hosts of health benefit, such as weight management and reversing fatty liver disease, according to the clinical trial director at Japanese firm Mi Innovation Labo.
Kirin is planning to develop food and beverage products that contain its proprietary ingredient, matured hop bitter acids, which the firm says have shown cognitive benefits.
Asian women prefer sports nutrition products that claim aesthetic benefits and weight loss more so than female consumers from the other parts of the world, according to exclusive new insights from Lumina Intelligence.
More than 40% of dietary supplements may not be as effective as touted to be, after 100 products tested by Japan’s National Consumer Affairs Center (NCAC) were unable to dissolve in water within the specified time limits.
Food products produced using genome editing technology could go on sale in Japan by the end of the year despite no specific labelling rules being in place.
Daily intake of Lactobacillus gasseri CP2305 - Asahi’s proprietary paraprobiotic - is able to relieve fatigue and stress-related symptoms in long-distance male runners.
Supplementation with B vitamins (among others) can lower plasma homocysteine levels in those with some form of metabolic syndrome, according to an RCT conducted in an adult Japanese population.
Japanese researchers have found that Cognizin Citicoline in combination with DHA, can improve learning and memory ability in mice which have been subjected to stroke symptoms.
Dietary intake of omega-3 fatty acids can help alleviate allergic conjunctivitis (AC) in both its early and late stages through their anti-inflammatory activity, according to a study by Japan's Juntendo University.
US-based BioCell Technology has set its sights on Japan and South Korea as the next big Asian markets for its patented BioCell Collagen, thanks to opportunities presented by the ageing population and 'beauty from within' trend in both countries.
Modern dietary changes have affected gut microbiota functionality in children, who might benefit from more traditional, plant-based diets, according to researchers in Japan and Thailand.
Boysenberry polyphenol and its anthocyanins may be able to inhibit blood and lymphatic vessel dysfunction and help to maintain vascular stability, according to a study by Japan's Niigata University.
Japan's consumer genetic testing industry is booming, buoying hopes that personalised nutrition firms can tap into demands for tailored products, especially among the elderly.
NutraIngredients-Asia.com has launched a Japan newsletter to provide news and insights about the nutrition, health and dietary supplements industry with content produced in both Japanese and English.
NutraIngredients-Asia had launched a new China email newsletter to shine the spotlight on one of the most crucial nations for the industry's growth, with articles published in both Chinese and English.
Functional chocolate is poised to contribute to market growth in Japan based on the success of Lotte’s Sweet Days chocolate, says market analyst Canadean.
The functional food ingredients market in Asia Pacific is being tipped to rise from $2.85bn at the end of 2016 to $5.04bn in 2026 with probiotics projected to be the fastest growing segment over the forecast period
New product launches containing collagen – the majority with a “beauty from within” positioning – have grown an eye-watering 250% in just four years, with Japan offering plenty of delivery and formulations lessons for Western companies.
A supplement containing lutein, zeaxanthin and blackcurrant extract may reverse signs of visual fatigue, according to a new study from Japan and Singapore.
Enzymotec is set to take its proprietary heart and brain-health
ingredients into the Japanese market, thanks to a new marketing
collaboration with Itochu Chemical Frontier (ICF).
Drinking several cups of green tea every day could cut peoples'
risk of death from a range of diseases, but does not appear to
lower the chances of getting cancer, says a Japanese study.
Cyanotech has signed a deal with a distribution company in China
that will see its astaxanthin ingredient sold in the promising
market for the first time - for both human nutrition and
aquaculture.
Japanese CoQ10 maker Kaneka has started shipping product made in
its new facility in Japan, easing restricted supplies of the
supplement that continues to be popular around the world.
Japan's Agriculture and Livestock Industries Corporation (ALIC) has
teamed up with two research bodies to develop a new functional
fermented miso derived from skimmed milk, that contains three times
as much calcium as regular...
Sports drinks containing amino acids as their main ingredient are
becoming popular in Japan, drawing people concerned with relieving
fatigue and maintaining health and beauty, industry officials have
said.
Japanese authorities visit retailers and health centres looking for
illegal Chinese remedies after four deaths and 400 illnesses linked
to the products.
OBE Beef, the largest certified organic beef supplier in Australia,
and Nippon Meat Packers, an Australian processor, have formed an
alliance to market EU certified organic beef products to the UK and
Europe, Organicts.com reports.
Cyanotech, the producer of microalgae-based natural products, has
formed a Japanese unit, Cyanotech Japan, which will allow the
company to economise on shipping, provide more timely delivery to
customers and allow customers to conduct...
The "World O-Cha Festival 2001" will be held in Shizuoka City of
Shizuoka Prefecture, the centre of o-cha (Japanese green tea)
production in Japan, from October 5 to 10.
