Health & Wellness

Did you know? One in four elderly individuals is facing the threat of sarcopenia.

When we care about our parents' or elderly relatives' health, we often focus on blood pressure and blood sugar levels, overlooking an equally important yet more invisible health threat—Sarcopenia. This age-related progressive loss of muscle mass and strength is profoundly affecting the quality of life of older adults, with impacts far more extensive than we might imagine.

As people age, many older adults notice a gradual decline in physical strength—walking becomes slower, balance feels less stable, and even simple daily tasks like opening a bottle cap can be challenging. These changes are often linked to sarcopenia, an age-related condition characterized by the progressive loss of muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical function.

As the global population continues to age, sarcopenia—an age-related condition characterized by progressive muscle loss, reduced muscle strength, and declining physical function—has become a major public health concern. Sarcopenia significantly increases the risk of falls, disability, frailty, and mortality among older adults, while also placing a growing economic burden on healthcare systems worldwide.

Japan and Korea share a long-standing cultural bond with the ocean. Seaweed is not only a traditional food source but also a symbol of vitality, purity, and longevity in East Asian culture.

In recent decades, that tradition has evolved into cutting-edge marine biotechnology.
Local researchers and companies have invested heavily in exploring brown algae (Phaeophyceae) — a nutrient-rich marine plant known for its fucoidan and fucoxanthin compounds.

In today’s nutraceutical industry, the shift toward natural and sustainable ingredients have accelerated the rise of marine-based bioactives.

Among them, brown algae stand out for its unique compounds such as fucoidan, fucoxanthin, and marine polyphenols — each offering distinct physiological benefits.

These bioactives support immune modulation, anti-aging, and metabolic health, making brown algae extract a key ingredient for functional foods, supplements, and skincare formulations.

Consumers today are not only asking what supplements they should take, but also how they prefer to take them. While capsules and tablets have long dominated the dietary supplement market, modern health-conscious buyers are increasingly seeking more enjoyable and convenient options like powders, gummies, and functional beverages.

Over the past few decades, the levels of minerals and vitamins in vegetables have significantly decreased. Thirty years ago, people could naturally supplement their nutritional needs through food, but today, things are different. One of the primary causes of this change is the overuse of chemical fertilizers and excessive processing in agriculture.

Every year on July 8th, World Allergy Day serves as an important global reminder of the growing burden of allergic diseases and the need for increased awareness, prevention, and research. Spearheaded by organizations such as the World Allergy Organization (WAO), this day highlights a wide spectrum of allergic conditions, including asthma, food allergies, allergic rhinitis, and atopic dermatitis (AD)—a chronic, relapsing inflammatory skin disease affecting millions worldwide.

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), formerly known as NAFLD, is becoming one of the most prevalent chronic liver conditions globally, affecting nearly a quarter of the adult population. MASLD is characterized by excessive fat accumulation in liver cells, independent of alcohol consumption or other known causes. This lipid overload disrupts cellular balance, contributing to oxidative stress, inflammation, and hepatocyte injury—eventually leading to fibrosis and long-term liver damage.

Not all polysaccharides are created equal. While common polysaccharides such as cellulose, starch, and inulin serve essential biological functions—structural support, energy storage, and prebiotic effects—they lack the complexity needed for sophisticated biological signaling. These traditional polysaccharides are generally non-sulfated and do not contain the rare sugar fucose, limiting their roles in active cellular communication.