functional-foods

Healthy longevity emerged as the key theme at Vitafoods Asia 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand (Sep 2–4), where industry experts highlighted innovations in metabolic health, the gut microbiome, muscle preservation, delivery formats, and protein for sports recovery. On the show floor, Nutrition Insight spoke with experts from Ujala Life Sciences, Novonesis, OmniActive Health Technologies, Lallemand Bio-In…

As consumers are getting increasingly savvy, informed, and educated, they seek multifunctional ingredients supporting cognitive health backed with clinical evidence. Nutrition Insight speaks with Chase Johnston, VP of Operations at Arjuna Natural, US, about how daily stress is propelling demand for nutrition solutions. He shares that with the constant barrage of news, the day-to-day realities of …

IntroductionLotus seeds and lily bulbs are rich in active components, including polysaccharides, flavonoids, polyphenols, and saponins, which exhibit a range of biological activities such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immune-regulating properties. Consequently, lotus seeds and lily bulbs find extensive applications in the food and cosmetics industries.MethodFirst, lotus seeds, lily bulbs…