Kyowa Hakko

Kyowa launches new magazine, defends Cognizin brand

31-Aug-2016 By Hank Schultz

Kyowa Hakko has launched a new way to communicate with customers: a magazine called AminoScope. The move comes as the company continues to defend the IP around its branded products.

‘Groundbreaking’: Citicoline supplements may improve attention in adolescents

06-Aug-2015 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplements of citicoline may improve attention in adolescent males, and boost motor speed and decreased impulsivity, says a new study using Kyowa Hakko’s Cognizin ingredient.

Entrepreneurs bring recovery chew to market based on Kyowa Hakko branded ingredients

31-Jul-2015 By Hank Schultz

A pair of Denver-based entrepreneurs decided to go top shelf on ingredients to launch what they claim is the first chewable dietary supplement product in the recovery space.

Aker, Beneo, Kyowa, BI, Lallemand: People on the move

07-Jul-2015 By Stephen Daniells

Lots of new hires and promotions recently, with notable appointments at Aker Biomarine, Beneo, Kyowa Hakko, BI Nutraceuticals, Lallemand, and InstantGMP.

Study: L-arginine/L-citrulline combo outperforms either amino acid in isolation for NO activity

27-Apr-2015 By Hank Schultz

An animal study conducted by Kyowa Hakko has shown that the company’s patented L-citrulline/L-arginine ingredient is effective in boosting plasma L-arginine levels enhancing nitric oxide bioavailability post supplementation.

Kyowa Hakko research underpins notion that cognitive decline now No.1 concern about aging

20-Mar-2015 By Hank Schultz

New research commissioned by ingredient supplier Kyowa Hakko confirms what other recent surveys have shown: The specter of cognitive decline now looms largest in consumers minds when they consider the slings and arrows of aging.  And cognitive hiccups...

Kyowa Hakko’s L-citrulline may support GI health during strenuous exercise

15-Jan-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

Taking a supplement containing L-citrulline may support blood flow in the stomach and help reduce gastrointestinal (GI) problems associated with physical strain during strenuous exercise, making the ingredient a potentially important pre-work out ingredient...

Kyowa Hakko granted US patent for L-Citrulline and L-Arginine Combination for blood flow benefits

01-Dec-2014

The US Patent and Trademark Office has granted a patent to Kyowa Hakko for the combination of the amino acids L-citrulline and L-arginine for boosting blood L-arginine levels and increasing blood flow.

‘Very pleased to find a lower dose supports bone health’: Kyowa study shows new efficacious levels for vitamin K2

15-Sep-2014 By Stephen Daniells

The potential bone health benefits of vitamin K2 menaquinone-4 may be achievable at a daily dose of 600 micrograms, according to a new study from Kyowa Hakko with implications for formulations and health.

Glutathione study will boost ingredient's profile, supplier says

02-Jun-2014 By Hank Schultz

A new human study confirms for the first time that glutathione levels in the body can be effectively boosted via oral supplementation. The study,which also showed immune health effects for the antioxidant, will boost the ingredient's market profile,...

Kyowa Hakko USA self-affirms GRAS status for L-Citrulline

04-Mar-2014 By Stephen Daniells

Kyowa Hakko USA, Inc. has completed the self-affirmation of the GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status for its amino acid L-Citrulline for use in food and beverages.

Kyowa Hakko affirms GRAS for citicoline

29-May-2009 By staff reporter

Kyowa Hakko’s citicoline brain health ingredient, Cognizin, is set to make its first appearance in functional foods following self-affirmed GRAS designation.

Kyowa takes up North American distribution for DFK ingredients

23-Jan-2009 By staff reporter

Kyowa Hakko USA has started distributing the functional ingredients made by the Japanese firm Daiichi Fine Chemicals (DFK) for use in the North American dietary supplement and cosmetics industries.

SupplySide East sees record numbers

09-May-2007 By staff reporter

Last week's SupplySide East show in Secaucus, New Jersey witnessed
record participation, according to the trade show's organizers
Virgo Publishing.

Kyowa Hakko U.S.A hikes L-amino acid prices

02-Apr-2007 By staff reporter

Kyowa Hakko has announced a ten percent price increase for its line
of L-Amino acids owing to increased demand combined with shrinking
margins.

Supplement demand leads to L-glutamine shortage, says Kyowa Hakko

10-Jan-2007 By Clarisse Douaud

Demand for L-glutamine has increased at the same time as supply has
tightened - according to Kyowa Hakko, which claims to be the only
domestic US manufacturer of the amino acid.

Kyowa Hakko makes first L-tyrosine through fermentation

26-Sep-2006 By Jess Halliday

Kyowa Hakko has developed a new fermentation process for the
production of the L-tyrosine, which will open up the amino acid's
use in nutritional products of non-animal origin and may help grow
the overall market.

New appointments round-up

15-Jun-2005

Industry movers and shakers are doing just that, with recent high
profile personnel changes at Source One Global Partners, Kyowa
Hakko USA and Herbalife.

Kyowa introduces Cognizin for brain health

03-Oct-2003

Kyowa Hakko unveiled its first health ingredient brand at
SupplySide West yesterday - Cognizin, the new name for its
anti-aging product citicoline.

Cholesterol-lowering soy formula for IFT launch

08-Jul-2003

Japan's Kyowa Hakko Kogyo is introducing a liquid version of its
cholesterol-lowering food ingredient CSPHP at the IFT show in
Chicago this week.