Tuning the body: why Hongkongers turn to supplements to keep their ‘engine’ running

In the first instalment of a five-part Health Matters wellness series on Hong Kong’s growing wellness trends, Lo Hoi-ying examines why younger residents are turning to supplements to boost energy, immunity and performance, as experts warn that excessive use should not replace a balanced diet. Tata Tse Yi-kwan spends around HK$2,000 (US$255) a month on supplements tailored to her different needs, including immunity, energy, digestion, performance and recovery. The sound-wellness practitioner,…