Tasting the Sweetness of Cangzhou: A Tribute to Golden-thread Jujube As autumn arrives with crisp skies and golden light, it’s not just the season for scenic hikes and cozy gatherings—it’s the perfect time to savor one of China’s mos...

Ingredient Safety and Compliance Risks in Global Nutrition Supply Chains In recent years, the global nutrition and supplement industry has experienced a noticeable increase in precautionary product withdrawals and regulatory interventions. In most cases, th...

Introduction: A Shifting Landscape for Adaptogenic Ingredients Rhodiola rosea has long been recognized as a valuable adaptogenic botanical in sports nutrition, functional foods, and anti-fatigue formulations. However, increasing regulatory scrutiny and enda...

Introduction: Formulation as a Strategic Advantage The sports nutrition industry is entering a phase where formulation strategy has become a primary driver of differentiation. As the category matures beyond its early focus on protein quantity and performanc...

Disrupting Conventional Wisdom: New Study from Xiangya Hospital Reveals How Excessive Exercise Can Harm the Brain Exercise is widely recognized as a powerful way to prevent disease and promote health, including slowing age-related cognitive decline. Yet, so...

Supplement Additives Analysis: A Practical Comparison of Functional Oligosaccharides for FSMP Formulation Introduction As an R&D lead working on FSMP (Foods for Special Medical Purposes), I routinely balance digestibility, stability, cost, and clinical tol...

High Energy, Low Burden: FSMP Unlocks New Potential in Outpatient Nutrition for CKD Patients Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is rising globally. From 1990 to 2016, the number of CKD patients increased by 86.95%, reaching over 275 million worldwide. In China, a...

What Is Maltodextrin Doing in FSMP Formulas? A Closer Look at This “Star Ingredient” In the ingredient lists of many Foods for Special Medical Purposes (FSMP), one name appears frequently: maltodextrin (MD). But what makes this carbohydrate so w...

Fermented Drinks: Functional Foods Driving a Wellness Revolution In recent years, the explosive growth of health‑oriented consumption has fueled innovation in functional beverages. The combination of “food‑medicine homology” and fermentation...

Vitamins and Iron: New Evidence on Childhood Anemia Risk Iron supplementation alone may not be enough. A new study published in Nutrients (2025) reveals the causal relationships between Vitamin A, Vitamin D, iron status, and childhood anemia, offering fresh...