Is Imported Stomach-Nourishing Powder a Rip-Off?

A bowl of instant noodles after working overtime late at night, the spicy and greasy food in the business dinner parties, the irregular diet and sleep schedule... The stomachs of modern people seem to always be overloaded. When "nourishing the stomach" has become a hot topic, a kind of stomach-nourishing powder claiming to be made of "imported raw materials and with a scientific formula" has quietly become popular. But are these products really suitable for you? Today, we are going to uncover the truth behind the agency of imported stomach-nourishing powder.

Mr. Zhang recently saw the advertisements of a certain imported stomach-nourishing powder frequently in his WeChat Moments, claiming to have "German patented technology" and "improve gastric flatulence in three weeks". Tempted by it, he spent nearly a thousand yuan on it, only to find that the effect was mediocre. In fact, the market of stomach-nourishing powder is a mixed bag, and some products just package ordinary dietary supplements as "high-end solutions".

Truly high-quality imported stomach-nourishing powder should have:

• Clear ingredient labeling (such as curcumin, probiotics, etc.)
• Third-party test reports
• Meet the food safety standards of the target country

Ms. Li has been engaged in the health industry for many years and is currently investigating the project of acting as an agent for stomach-nourishing powder. She has summarized the following key points:

• Qualification Verification: Require the brand side to provide the certificate of origin and customs clearance documents
• Market Adaptability: There are differences in gastrointestinal problems between Asian people and those in Europe and America, and the formula needs to be adjusted to suit the local conditions
• Compliant Promotion: Avoid using medical terms such as "treatment" and "cure"

Take a certain European brand that Zhongshitong cooperates with as an example. Its stomach-nourishing powder works through:

• Fructooligosaccharides promote the reproduction of beneficial bacteria colonies
• Licorice extract alleviates the inflammation of the gastric mucosa
• Time-release technology improves the absorption rate

If you are considering acting as an agent for or using imported stomach-nourishing powder:

• First, have a gastroscopy and colonoscopy to clarify your own problems
• Compare the ingredient lists and user feedback of more than five brands
• Consult a nutritionist instead of relying completely on marketing slogans