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,...