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Oyster

scientific name Crassostrea gigas THUNB.

It is a general term for bivalves belonging to the family Pteriida, oyster family, and a general term for species belonging to the order Ostreoida or oyster superfamily.
Also known as "sea milk," it contains various nutrients, including glycogen, proteins rich in essential amino acids, and minerals such as calcium and zinc.Among them, taurine is thought to support the liver and is traditionally known in Japan.In addition, good digestion and absorption is one of the attractions.

Cassis

scientific name Ribes nigrum

It is a kind of berries distributed in cold regions from Europe to Asia.Blackcurrant, also known as blackcurrant, is a temperate deciduous shrub that bears small fruits.
The fruits are deep purple, close to black, and are rich in four main types of anthocyanins and vitamin C.In recent years, it has been attracting attention as an eye care fruit because it is related to the eyes, and it is widely used after being processed into various foods and beverages due to its good taste.

Zedoary

scientific name Curcuma zedoaria (Christm.) Rosc

It is a type of perennial plant belonging to the genus Turmeric of the family Zingiberaceae.Also known as purple turmeric.
Contains more than 100 kinds of abundant ingredients.In recent years, it has also attracted attention from the perspective of diet.

Carnitine

British Carnitines

L-carnitine is a type of amino acid that humans originally have in their bodies.
It has the characteristic that it decreases with aging.It is contained in lean meat and fish, and in recent years it has been attracting attention as being related to the mechanism of energy production, and it is favored by those who are concerned about diet and those who exercise.

Chitosan

British chitosan

It is a kind of animal polysaccharide.
It is extracted and refined from crab and shrimp shells and squid skeletons.
Since it is derived from dietary fiber, it is recommended for those who are concerned about bowel movements.

Gymnema

scientific name Gymnema sylvestre R. Br.

It is mainly made from a vine plant (herb) called Gurmar.
Origins include India and Sri Lanka.In general, it is a material that is often widely used as diet tea.
Gymnemic acid plays an active role in the small intestine and works on sugar.For this reason, people who like sweets and those who are concerned about their lifestyle are attracting attention.

Guava

scientific name Psidium guajava L.

It is a type of tropical plant belonging to the Myrtaceae family that grows naturally on the Caribbean coast, the United States, and Southeast Asia.
The Japanese name is Banjiro.It is also called guava (guava or guava).
Guava leaf polyphenols are widely used as healthy tea (guava tea) because they act on sugar.
Nowadays, it is widely distributed as a food for specified health use, and its popularity is dramatically increasing.

citric acid

British Citric acid

It is an alkaline and highly sour ingredient that is abundant in lemons.
It can be efficiently ingested from citrus fruits, peaches, plums, strawberries, kiwis, etc.
As a feature, it is thought that the "citric acid cycle" in the body works efficiently and acts on lactic acid in the body.

glycine

British Glycine

It is a non-essential amino acid with the simplest structure, has the smallest molecular weight, and is one of the protein constituents.
It is a type of amino acid that is also abundant in natural foods such as shrimp and scallops.
In recent years, it has been considered an amino acid that supports comfortable "sleep".

Glucosamine

British Glucosamine

It is a type of amino sugar that constitutes the mucopolysaccharide contained in the chitin of crustacean shells such as crabs and shrimp.
Originally present in human cartilage, nails, ligaments, etc., it is thought that when cartilage regeneration does not proceed smoothly due to aging, obesity, lack of exercise, etc., low back pain and knee pain occur and progress to arthritis. increase.Since it is the main raw material for hyaluronic acid, it is attracting attention as a joint care product.

Black vinegar

British Black vinegar

It is a type of brewed vinegar that is classified as rice black vinegar.The aroma is mellow and the taste is solid.The main ingredients are rice, rice jiuqu, and water, which are rich in essential amino acids.Not only that, it also contains abundant acetic acid, so it is used by people who are concerned about recovery from fatigue and dieting.From a few years ago, the name recognition has risen dramatically due to TV commercials and mail-order commercials, and it has become a boom as a health food.Today, a variety of products, from beverages to soft capsules, are widely distributed.

Black bean

scientific name Glycine max (L.) Merrill

It is a type of soybean that is also called black soybean or grape bean.
The pigment of the seed coat is a polyphenol component called anthocyanin, which is recommended for those who want to keep youthful and those who prefer an oily diet.
Ingredients include soy isoflavones and other equivalents of soy.It tastes good and is also popular as black soybean tea.

chlorella

scientific name Chlorella pyrenoidosa, Chlorella vulgaris, etc.

It is a type of freshwater unicellular green algae.
It contains essential amino acids, chlorophyll, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, minerals, vitamins, etc., and is used as a vegetable food by those who are concerned about their lifestyle and those who lack vegetables.

Morus alba

scientific name Morus bombycis Koidz. (M.alba, M.nigra)

It belongs to the genus Morus alba of the Morus alba family and is a crop traditionally transmitted to Japan as food for silk moths.
In some areas, mulberry leaves were drunk as a substitute for tea.
People who like sweets and those who are concerned about lifestyle are attracting attention.

Kale

scientific name Brassica oleracea var. Acephala DC.

It is a vegetable of the Brassicaceae family and can be said to be a representative of bitter green juice.
Rich in dietary fiber as well as vitamins and minerals, for those who are concerned about eliminating vegetable shortages, bowel movements, and lifestyle-related diseases
It is said to be good.

Ginseng

scientific name Panax ginseng CAMey.

It is a medicinal herb of the Araliaceae family and is famous as one of the three major health foods.
The place of origin is from Liaodong, China to the Korean Peninsula, northeastern China and Primorskaya Oblast.It is now used for medicinal or edible purposes.It contains saponin and has been used habitually for a long time as a nourishing tonic.

Coenzyme Q10

British ubiquinone

It is a substance in mitochondria.
Originally, it is a coenzyme that exists in every cell in the body and plays an important role in maintaining health.
It is characterized by its antioxidant activity and is said to be an indispensable ingredient for life-sustaining activities that use energy.
Supplements became a boom a few years ago and are still attracting attention mainly from women.

Goya

scientific name Momordica

The Japanese name is bitter melon, also known as bitter melon.It has a unique bitterness.
Okinawa, which is famous for its longevity, still consumes a lot of food and has long been popular as a healthy vegetable for preventing heat fatigue and protecting the stomach.

ゴ マ

scientific name Sesamum indicum L.

The components of sesame are fat, protein, sesamol, etc., most of which are unsaturated fatty acids.
The main ones are oleic acid and linoleic acid.In recent years these are believed to be useful for beauty and health.
In addition, sesame contains sesame lignans (sesamin, sesamolin, sesaminol) for those who are concerned about cholesterol.
It is attracting attention.

collagen

British Collagen peptides

It is a type of protein composed of amino acids bound together.
It accounts for about one-third of the proteins in the body.In recent years, it is thought to affect the elasticity and moisture of the skin,
It is strongly supported by women who are conscious of beautiful skin.In addition, people who are concerned about joints are also paying attention.
As women's allies have improved their recognition, they are expanding their fields of activity every day, not only in health foods, but also in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

Chondroitin

British Chondroitin

Formally called chondroitin sulfate, it is a type of mucopolysaccharide contained in cartilage, connective tissue, and mucus.It is thought to affect the elasticity and smoothness of joints, ligaments and tendons, and is one of the important components of cartilage, which acts as a cushion between bones.It also has excellent water retention and lubricity, and is thought to affect elasticity, digestion and absorption, and metabolism.Nowadays, it is attracting attention in the beauty field by utilizing its role in water.
In recent years, it has gained a lot of popularity in TV commercials and mail-order sales, and is attracting attention especially for elderly people, those who are worried about fist, and those who seek freshness.