Euglena 's first food series with functional claims,
New release of "GABA" on October 1st (Monday) and "Proteoglycan" on October 10th (Wednesday)!
-Supporting your healthy daily life, sold on our EC site-

Euglena Co., Ltd.

Euglena Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, President: Mitsuru Izumo) will release ^{"GABA Functional Foods" as our first functional foods *} series on October 1st (Monday). "Proteoglycan Functional Foods" will be released on October 10th (Wednesday) on our EC site "Euglena Online" (https://online.euglena.jp).​
* Foods with functional claims: Foods that have been notified to the Consumer Affairs Agency as foods with functional claims on product packages based on scientific evidence at the responsibility of the business operator.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Left: "GABA functional food"　　　　　　　　 Right: "Foods with functional claims of proteoglycan"

Our functional food series to be released this time is a supplement containing functional ingredients in the Euglena (Japanese name: Euglena
　"GABA Functional Labeled Foods" released on October 1 (Monday) contains 28 mg of GABA, a functional ingredient reported to relieve temporary psychological stress associated with clerical work, per daily intake guideline. It is a combination and is recommended for those who have a lot of desk work.
　The "Proteoglycan Functional Labeled Food" released on October 10 (Wednesday) is a recommended daily intake of proteoglycan, a functional ingredient that has been reported to suppress the decomposition of cartilage components and support the mobility of knee joints. It contains 10mg per dose and is recommended for those who are worried about walking or going up and down stairs.
　The details are as follows.

About "GABA functional foods" and "proteoglycan functional foods"

■ "GABA Functional Foods"
　Name: Processed food containing Euglena
　Functional ingredients: GABA
　Notification number: D2
　Notification display: This product contains GABA. GABA has a function to relieve temporary mental stress associated with clerical work.
　　　　　　　　　It has been reported.
　Contents: 28.2g (470㎎ x 60 tablets) * Estimated daily intake of 2 tablets
　Price: 2,900 yen (3,132 yen including tax)
　Ingredients: safflower oil, Euglena gracilis, reduced starch syrup, milk protein hydrolyzate, GABA, citrus oil powder (including orange) / gelatin,
　　　　　　　　　Glycerin, beeswax, glycerin fatty acid ester, safflower pigment, gardenia pigment
　Release date: October 1st (Monday)
　* GABA is abbreviated as GABA, which is γ-aminobutyric acid. It is one of the amino acids and has a relaxing effect.
　　　 　　 　　It is an ingredient that temporarily relieves stress.

■ "Proteoglycan functional foods"
　Name: Proteoglycan-containing salmon nasal cartilage extract / Euglena gracilis-containing processed food
　Functional ingredients: salmon nasal cartilage proteoglycan
　Notification number: C235
　Notification label: This product contains salmon nasal cartilage-derived proteoglycan. Salmon nasal cartilage-derived proteoglycan is a cartilage component of people with knee joint discomfort.
　　　　　　　　　It has been reported to suppress decomposition, help protect articular cartilage, and support the mobility of the knee joint.
　Contents: 18.1g (301㎎ x 60 tablets) * Estimated daily intake of 2 tablets
　Price: 4,900 yen (5,292 yen including tax)
　Ingredients: Lactose, Euglena gracilis, proteoglycan-containing salmon nasal cartilage extract (dextrin, salmon nasal cartilage extract), porcine cartilage extract powder,
　　　　　　　　　Hyaluronic Acid / Crystalline Cellulose, Calcium Stearate, Calcium Carboxymethyl Cellulose, Hydroxypropyl Cellulose,
　　　　　　　　　Fine silicon dioxide, shellac, carnauba wax
　Release date: Wednesday, October 10
　* Proteoglycan is a type of complex sugar in which sugar is bound to protein, and is a component responsible for cartilage functions such as elasticity and resistance to impact.

■販売場所
　当社ECサイト「ユーグレナ・オンライン」（https://online.euglena.jp）
■商品に関するお問合せ
　フリーダイヤル：0120-55-2931

<About microalgae Euglena >
　Microalgae Euglena (Japanese name: Euglena) is a type of alga that has the characteristics of both plants and animals and contains abundant types of nutrients such as vitamins and minerals in a well-balanced manner. In 2005, Euglena Co., Ltd. succeeded in mass edible outdoor culture for the first time in the world.

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