Health & Fitness

Food is the most basic substance on which human beings rely for survival and development. With the development of human beings from only seeking food and clothing to paying attention to food safety, nutrition and diversification of varieties, as well as the rapid development of the food industry, there are numerous food innovations, and a variety of food additives have entered people's field of vision. Among them, coloring agent is a class of food additives commonly used when people make food. The trend in recent years is that natural coloring is gradually replacing synthetic coloring.

Looking back at the past few decades, with the increase in the level of domestic per capita income, the people's material requirements standards are also constantly iterating and upgrading, the most obvious growth in demand is the health care products market continues to burst into flames. According to the World Health Organization's latest published health food categories, there are four major categories, which have also been made into four iterations of health products by the industry:

The plant extract industry uses plant resources as raw materials, and the upstream of its industrial chain is mainly connected to the plantation industry, while the downstream is widely involved in a variety of fields, such as food, health food, food additives (e.g., spices and natural colors), daily chemicals, pharmaceuticals, pet food, feed and agriculture (e.g., biopesticides). The industry has a deep history in China, dating back to the traditional Chinese herbal medicine industry. In the past, herbs were often boiled to extract their active ingredients and then made into tonics for therapeutic purposes. However, with the rapid advancement of modern technology, the plant extraction industry has gradually moved towards industrialization. The discovery of Artemisinin, a major achievement, not only saved the lives of countless malaria patients, but also marked a new stage in the history of the plant extraction industry.

Plant extracts, a term that sounds very specialised, can actually be found everywhere in our daily lives. They are natural products extracted from plants with various biological functions. These extracts can be extracted and separated by physicochemical methods to obtain one or more active ingredients. 

Sleep is a major life event, as one third of a person's life is spent in sleep. Good sleep is important for restoring energy and promoting health. However, statistics from the China Sleep Research Society show that in 2021, more than 300 million Chinese people will suffer from sleep disorders. In recent years, melatonin-related products are young people, especially white-collar workers respected as “sleep medicine”, in many e-commerce activities in the sales ranking, “melatonin” product sales also ranked in the forefront of health care category. So, how exactly does melatonin solve the problem of sleep and memory disorders?

People will get sick, on the one hand, the physical quality is sometimes really not good, on the other hand, it is really our own self-control ability is poor, too lazy and too good to eat. Has not been willing to exercise, encounter their favourite food obviously can not eat more and can not control. This should be the common problem of young people nowadays. So, any disease can be relieved a little with food therapy.

Intestinal health is closely related to immunity, and the key to boosting immunity is to maintain intestinal health. However, the high work pressure and poor dietary habits of city dwellers have led to various intestinal problems. According to some studies, probiotics can effectively inhibit the growth of harmful intestinal bacteria, increase intestinal probiotics, and enhance immunity. There are various probiotic supplements in the market, but how to choose the best? What exactly are probiotics? What are their effects? And how to take it? This article will answer for you one by one.

Poor energy, catching a cold at the change of season, and back pain ...... are all symptoms of a weakened immune system. For sedentary office workers and students, how to enhance immunity without time-consuming is a great concern. In fact, boosting immunity by improving your daily diet and taking health supplements and nutritional supplements are two cost-effective ways to take care of your immune system.

When most people think about fruit, they often envision a refreshing snack or a delicious dessert. However, the secret potentials of fruits extend far beyond these conventional roles, especially in the form of fruit powders. In recent years, fruit powders have gained significant traction in the health and beauty industries. These powdered forms of fruit not only offer a convenient way to enjoy the benefits of fruit but also amplify their natural properties.