HPAchina user Imagine if Instagram, Pinterest, Yelp, and Amazon merged into one super app — that’s Xiaohongshu (小红书), or “Little Red Book.” A one-stop shop for social media junkies and shopping fanatics, it’s where inspiration meets transaction, all wrapped in a glossy, user-generated bow. With over 300 million monthly users scrolling, shopping, and sharing, Xiaohongshu isn’t just another social … Read more
Clinicians often consider the use of dietary supplements to assist in lowering thyroid autoantibody titres in patients with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (HT). Currently, different supplements differ in their ability to reduce autoantibody levels. The purpose of this article is to compare the ability of different supplements to lower autoantibody titres and restore TSH levels through a … Read more
Abstract Mild and persisting gastrointestinal symptoms (MPGS) as bloating, constipation or diarrhea are widespread in older adults and often accompanied by gut microbiota dysbiosis. Nutritional interventions help to regulate and restore microbiota and gut function. In this non-randomized continuous prospective cohort study, we evaluated the effects of a 21-day intervention using a dietary dairy-based supplement … Read more
Recently, Baihe Biotech established Weihai Huachong Biotechnology Co., Ltd., officially entering the pet nutrition food sector. The product line will cover various formats, including soft gels, tablets, hard capsules, powders, pastes, liquids, and soft chews. (Source: Baihe Biotech Official WeChat Account) Sign Up to Receive China Updates Weekly Newsletter for FREE, HERE Visit HPA-China’s Information … Read more
On November 19, Health and Happiness Group (H&H) released unaudited financial data for the first nine months of 2024. As of September 30, 2024, the group’s revenue was RMB 9.65 billion (approximately USD 1.32 billion), representing a 6.1% year-on-year decline. Adult Nutrition and Care (ANC): Revenue reached RMB 4.98 billion (USD 680 million), an 8.2% … Read more
According to recent international reports, Japan’s Rohto Pharmaceutical and DSM-Firmenich have launched “Vision R”—a multilayered micronutrient granule solution addressing nutritional deficiencies among the elderly. The fortified food ingredient is based on DSM-Firmenich’s Sprinkle It Technology (SIT). (Source: Iyiou) Sign Up to Receive China Updates Weekly Newsletter for FREE, HERE Visit HPA-China’s Information Hub, HERE
Chi Forest announced the launch of its new “Countermeasures” Sweet Dreams series, a line of zero-sugar nutritional beverages. According to the brand, this new product is a lactic acid bacteria-flavored drink containing postbiotics from Nagqu 4580 (originating in Tibet’s high-altitude Nagqu region), 99% high-purity GABA, and tea-derived theanine. It is specially designed for individuals under … Read more
On November 19, the national standard General Rules for Food-Derived Peptide Powder began soliciting public opinions. This standard, led by the China National Food Fermentation Industry Research Institute Co., Ltd., has now completed its draft and is seeking input from various stakeholders, including industry departments, associations, manufacturers, retailers, researchers, testing agencies, and users. The deadline … Read more
On November 20, the China Health Care Association (CHCA) issued a notice seeking feedback and suggestions on the execution of the Implementation Rules for New Health Food Functions and Product Technical Evaluation (Trial). Stakeholders are requested to submit their comments via email to Ly@chc.org.cn by December 15, 2024, with the subject line indicating “Feedback on … Read more
The National Health Commission (NHC) released updates regarding the termination of the review process for certain new food raw materials. Among the additions was “Chlamydomonas Reinhardtii (White Algae)” (later renamed to “Chlamydomonas Reinhardtii”). According to the NHC’s review opinion, the product, initially submitted as “Chlamydomonas Reinhardtii (White Algae)” and later renamed, is derived from the … Read more
