Wel-Bloom Columns

Effective Senior Health Supplements Are Not Just About Intake— It’s About Absorption Step into any pharmacy or supplement aisle, and the shelves overflow with anti-aging products: collagen powders, vitamin C tablets, NMN drinks—the choices seem endless. Yet for many older adults, the real issue isn’t what they take, but why they don’t feel the benefits. According to United Nations projections, the global 65+ population will nearly double by 2050, reaching 1.6 billion and accounting for more than 16% of humanity.…

Rising Consumer Awareness Drives Demand for International Food Safety Certifications The global food and health supplement industries have grown rapidly in recent years. By 2023, the food safety testing market reached USD 22.5 billion and is projected to nearly double to USD 44.1 billion by 2033, at a CAGR of 7%. This surge is driven largely by heightened consumer awareness and demand for internationally certified food safety. According to the WHO, 1 in 10 people worldwide suffers from foodborne illness…

Stress: The Silent Thief of Restful Nights In today’s fast-paced world, people are going to bed later than ever—but the real problem isn’t just bedtime. It’s that stress won’t let the brain switch off. With work deadlines, family duties, social demands, and self-imposed goals stacking up like endless browser tabs, lying in bed often doesn’t mean resting the mind. A 2023 survey by the Taiwan Society of Sleep Medicine × Simmons found that over 30% of respondents (30.7%) reported work-related…

In the Post-Pandemic Era, Daily Protection Begins with a Smarter Immune Strategy The pandemic has transformed how the world views health, shifting the focus from “short-term protection” to “ongoing immune support”. Immune health is no longer just a seasonal concern tied to cold and flu outbreaks—it’s now recognized as a vital part of daily health management. People increasingly understand that true wellness goes beyond simply “not getting sick.” It means having the resilience to withstand stress, viral threats, and fatigue,…

Written by: Nutritionist Li-Wen Chen — February 21, 2025 Digital Overload Fuels Eye Fatigue from Screens—Quick Eye Health Solutions Give You a Competitive Edge Since the digital revolution began in the 1980s, screens have become central to daily life. From smartphones and computers to tablets, digital devices are now essential for work, study, and entertainment. The COVID-19 pandemic further accelerated this trend, making remote work and online learning the norm. However, this growing digital dependence has raised a new health…

Written by: Nutritionist Maureen Chen   An Everlasting Demand for Weight Loss: From Low-Carb Diets to Medical Assistance 　　Starting the day with chocolate toast and a large iced milk tea, enjoying curry fried chicken rice for lunch, sipping on bubble tea with cake in the afternoon, and grabbing snacks at the night market in the evening — “It’s fine, right? I’ve had a tough day and deserve a treat!” In our fast-paced lives, it’s easy to give in to stress…

Kobayashi Red Yeast Rice Scandal Raises Food Safety Concerns, Yet the Demand for Cardiovascular Health Support Remains Strong   International Food Safety Alert: Red Yeast Rice Supplements In March 2024, Kobayashi red yeast rice supplements were found to be contaminated with Puberulic Acid, leading to numerous cases of kidney damage. By the end of November, the crisis had escalated to 540 hospitalizations and 397 deaths[1]. This incident has severely damaged the reputation of Kobayashi Pharmaceutical and its supply chain partners.…