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Plant extracts mainly refer to substances extracted or processed from plants (all or a part of plants) as raw materials by using appropriate solvents or methods, which can be used in pharmaceutical industry, food industry, daily chemical industry and other industries, covering a wide range of categories such as paprika red pigment, capsaicin, lutein, silymarin, grape seed extract and so on. There is a conceptual crossover between plant extracts and herbal extracts. The raw materials of plant extracts in China mainly come from Chinese herbs, so the domestic plant extracts can also be called Chinese medicine extracts to a certain extent, and they are generally included in the category of Chinese medicine products in China's export trade statistics.

The synthesis, secretion, metabolism, and regulation of mammalian reproductive hormones affect the differentiation, growth, development, and maturation of the entire reproductive system. Coix lacryma extract can inhibit the expression of sex steroid enzymes and proteins in the female reproductive system (Hsia et al., 2008). According to the literature, the ethyl acetate layer of Coix lacryma husk extract and its flavonoids can modulate the production of steroids and inhibit the production of androstenedione. The ethyl acetate extract and flavonoids of Coix hull extract have been shown to modulate steroidogenesis and inhibit androstenedione production, thereby improving polycystic ovarian syndrome. Thus, Coix lacryma husk extract is important in regulating the synthesis and secretion of sex steroids.

The anti-oxidant power is better than blueberries and green tea! See the benefits of grape seed extract in one glance, rich in high concentrations of vitamins C and E, eat it to anti-age, protect blood vessels, and take care of your eyes.

During the 2024 National People's Congress, Lu Qingguo, a deputy to the National People's Congress and the chairman and general manager of Chenguang Bio-technology Group Co., Ltd. submitted a number of proposals, including 'Promoting the development of new varieties of food additives' and 'Promoting the development of China's health industry'.

I. How does Puerarin achieve weight loss by reducing body fat? Traditional beliefs hold that fat absorption is mainly a process regulated by the intestine independently, involving diffusion and protein-mediated lipid transport. However, Wang Weiquing's team's research has overturned this belief, revealing a new brain-gut axis that controls fat absorption by regulating the length of intestinal microvilli. 

The nutraceutical industry is beginning to recover after the New Crown epidemic. During the 14th China International Health Products Exhibition, 2024 Asia Natural & Nutritional Health Products Exhibition (HNC Health & Nutrition), Kang Jun-yeong, CEO of Kolmar Mipo, a wholly owned subsidiary of South Korea's original nutraceutical developer Kolmar BNH, told UI News that, after the outbreak, the public's awareness of healthy functional foods in China and South Korea had greatly increased. John O'Doherty, CEO of the CMA, also mentioned that some Australian nutraceutical companies experienced a small drop in sales in China during the epidemic, but have since recovered.

Multivitamins, calcium tablets, lutein, fish oil, melatonin ...... A 'post-90s' girl listed to the reporter the health products she takes every day. The efficacy of each product is different, some used to improve immunity, some anti-aging, some can improve sleep.

Recently, a functional drink with astragalus extract has attracted a lot of attention in the market. Not only does this product taste refreshing, it also claims to boost immunity and fight fatigue. The popularity of this innovative health food is a typical case of plant extracts playing an important role in the research and development of big health food. In this article, we will delve into the current situation of R&D of big health food, the application trend of plant extracts, the market prospect as well as the opportunities and challenges for local brands.

In recent years, with rising health awareness and the pursuit of natural ingredients, plant extracts have been increasingly used in the food and health sectors. For example, green tea extracts are widely used in functional foods and nutraceuticals due to their antioxidant properties. This article will take an in-depth look at the traditional background of plant extracts, their current status and their innovations and developments in the international market, as well as analysing market trends and looking at their future directions.

Domestic cosmetic enterprises buried R & D "Chinese ingredients"，Chinese characteristics of plants as its source of innovation. State Drug Administration data show that in the first half of this year, the number of cosmetic raw materials for the record amounted to 45, plant-based raw materials accounted for nearly 40%.