Knowledge Center: Ingredient Guides for Supplement Brands

Practical, source-based guides for formulators and buyers. Each guide explains an ingredient in plain language, shows the specification points to ask for, cites published research where it exists and states what is not yet known. They are written by Tianyi Health Tech, a supplier of pasteurized Akkermansia muciniphila, dihydromyricetin (DHM) and vine tea extract, so please read them alongside your own regulatory and technical review.

Last updated: 13 October 2026

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Akkermansia

What Is Pasteurized Akkermansia Muciniphila? A Guide for Supplement Brands

Understand what pasteurized Akkermansia muciniphila is, how potency is measured in TFU/g, what the research shows and where the EU and US rules stand.

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Akkermansia

Pasteurized vs Live Akkermansia: What Formulators Should Know

Compare heat-inactivated and live Akkermansia on stability, potency units, formats, research and regulation before you pick a form.

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Sourcing

How to Choose an Akkermansia Ingredient Supplier: A Buyer's Checklist

A checklist of what to request from an Akkermansia supplier: strain deposit, potency method, marker protein, COA, certificate holder and stability data.

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DHM and vine tea

Dihydromyricetin (DHM) vs Vine Tea Extract: Differences, Specifications and Sourcing

See how purified DHM 98% differs from total-flavonoid vine tea extract, and which grade fits capsules, drinks or teas.

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Tell us what you are developing and we will reply with specifications, documents and sample options, usually within 24 hours. You can also write to Brian.Hu@tyhealthtech.com.

Research and clinical information is provided for R&D and B2B reference only. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Our ingredients are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Final specifications and regulatory status are confirmed per commercial agreement.