Japan

HMB for muscle injury: Japan RCT shows benefits more likely in long term supplementation

05-Apr-2021 By Tingmin Koe

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.

Sulforaphane supplementation improves processing speed and working memory – Kagome study

04-Feb-2021 By Tingmin Koe

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.

Microalgae Euglena improves sleep quality and work efficiency in stressed individuals – Japan study

17-Nov-2020 By Tingmin Koe

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.

Hop help: Kirin’s mature hop bitter acid aids cognitive health in older adults -RCT

21-Jul-2020 By Guan Yu Lim

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.

Leaves of Siberian ginseng and drynariae rhizome stems may enhance cognitive functions, Japan RCT

25-Mar-2020 By Guan Yu Lim

A combination two plant extracts, ginseng and Rhizoma, could enhance cognitive function in healthy adults, suggests the findings of a new RCT.

FANCL’s Calolimit CVD and diabetes supplement backed by two new clinical trials

17-Mar-2020 By Guan Yu Lim

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.

Ginkgo vinegar suppresses weight gain and reduces the size of fat cells – study

26-Feb-2020 By Tingmin Koe

A mouse-study has found that ginkgo vinegar intake is able to suppress body weight gain caused by a high fat diet and reduce the size of fat cells.

Meiji eyes 30% growth in sports nutrition business as Tokyo Olympics draws near

18-Feb-2020 By Guan Yu Lim

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.

Personalised nutrition in Japan: FANCL launches ‘Personal One’ supplement service

18-Feb-2020 By Guan Yu Lim

Japanese supplements and cosmetics firm FANCL is launching a new personalised supplement service, Personal One, using data from consumer questionnaires and urine tests.

Brand New: Nestlé Health Science China's new FSMP brands, GNC's 'blue-hat' products, and the fight against coronavirus

06-Feb-2020 By Tingmin Koe

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...

Consumption of chilli pepper may increase physical activity and reduce fat in older adults – Japan study

29-Jan-2020 By Guan Yu Lim

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.

Centenarian-inspired: Metabolite supplementation shows benefits for fatty liver disease and weight management

23-Jan-2020 By Tingmin Koe

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.

Brain hop: Kirin to develop products containing mature hop bitter acids for cognitive benefits

21-Jan-2020 By Guan Yu Lim

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.

Aesthetic benefit a prime consideration for Asian women buying sports nutrition: Lumina Intelligence

15-Jan-2020 By Tingmin Koe

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.

Concerns on quality of Japanese health supplements as more than 40% fail pharma solubility test

19-Dec-2019 By Guan Yu Lim

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.