Research and development of functional foods and beverages leveraging know-how from healthcare-related businesses

「In Japan, Otsuka Pharmaceutical developed a new product focused on oxygen, “/zeroz,” and launched it in March 2026.」

「SOYJOY Fig & Raisin was launched in March 2024 under the SOYJOY (ソイジョイ) soy bar brand, which provides the nutrition of whole soybeans conveniently and deliciously, incorporating figs, which are valued as an ingredient supporting health and beauty.」

「SOYJOY Fig & Raisin was launched in March 2024 under the SOYJOY (ソイジョイ) soy bar brand, which provides the nutrition of whole soybeans conveniently and deliciously, incorporating figs, which are valued as an ingredient supporting health and beauty.」

「InnerSignal SC Rich Cream, a beauty cream developed with a focus on the multilayering of the stratum corneum, was launched in October 2023 under the InnerSignal skincare brand.」

「In this business, the company conducts research and development of original products backed by scientific evidence to maintain and improve people's health, leveraging expertise developed in its healthcare business. SOYJOY Fruit & Baked Cheese was launched in March 2023 under the SOYJOY (ソイジョイ) soy bar brand, which provides the nutrition of whole soybeans conveniently and deliciously.」

「In this business, the company conducts research and development of original products backed by scientific evidence to maintain and improve people's health, leveraging expertise developed in its healthcare business. SOYJOY Fruit & Baked Cheese was launched in March 2023 under the SOYJOY (ソイジョイ) soy bar brand, which provides the nutrition of whole soybeans conveniently and deliciously.」

「In the field of women's health, a research paper suggesting that intake of a food containing four ingredients—γ-tocopherol, γ-tocotrienol, equol and calcium (the γ-toco combination food)—may help alleviate symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), which is estimated to be experienced by approximately 70% of women, was published in the Journal of the Japanese Society of Women's Medicine, issued on 30 July 2022.」

「In the field of women's health, a research paper suggesting that intake of a food containing four ingredients—γ-tocopherol, γ-tocotrienol, equol and calcium (the γ-toco combination food)—may help alleviate symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), which is estimated to be experienced by approximately 70% of women, was published in the Journal of the Japanese Society of Women's Medicine, issued on 30 July 2022. In addition, sales of Lactobacillus B240 Tablets, containing a proprietary lactic acid bacterium that supports physical well-being, began in July through the company's direct-to-consumer website.」

「The results of this study indicated that salivary IgA may suppress infection by various pathogenic microorganisms and suggested that increasing IgA in saliva is important for infection prevention.」

「Two varieties in the new SOYJOY Plant-Based series, made with plant-based ingredients—White Chocolate & Lemon and Banana—were launched in March 2022 under the SOYJOY (ソイジョイ) soy bar brand.」

「TokoeL, a combination supplement supporting women's changes before menstruation, was launched in November 2021 through domestic medical institutions and selected e-commerce sites.」

「SOYJOY Coffee & Nuts was launched in March 2021 as a new product from the SOYJOY soy bar brand, which provides the nutrition of whole soybeans conveniently and deliciously.」

「In addition, the brand began sales in South Korea in October of the same year as a functional cosmetic with dual benefits, marking its first overseas expansion.」

「The SOYJOY soy bar brand relaunched SOYJOY Peanut in February 2020 with its whole-soybean dough and the satisfying texture of peanuts unchanged, while reducing carbohydrates by 1/4, and launched SOYJOY Matcha & Macadamia as a new product in September of the same year.」

「The SOYJOY soy bar brand relaunched SOYJOY Peanut in February 2020 with its whole-soybean dough and the substantial, satisfying texture of peanuts unchanged, while reducing carbohydrates by 1/4. In March of the same year, the InnerSignal skincare series launched InnerSignal Rejuvenate One, a medicated all-in-one gel cream with time-release absorption that combines whitening functionality with the functions of a toner, emulsion and cream.」

「The SOYJOY soy bar brand, which provides the nutrition of whole soybeans conveniently and deliciously, relaunched SOYJOY Peanut in February 2020 with its whole-soybean dough and the substantial, satisfying texture of chunky peanuts unchanged, while reducing carbohydrates by 1/4. In the Cosmedics (健粧品) field, where Otsuka Pharmaceutical applies its proprietary concepts and technologies to skin health, the InnerSignal skincare series launched InnerSignal Rejuvenate One in March of the same year, a medicated all-in-one gel cream with time-release absorption that combines whitening functionality with the functions of a toner, emulsion and cream.」

「Under UL・OS, a total skincare brand for middle-aged men, the company enhanced the formulations of its moisturizing line so users could choose products according to their skin type and preferred feel while retaining the moisturizing ingredient AMP, and relaunched three moisturizing products—Skin Lotion, Skin Milk and Skin Gel Cream—in August 2019.」

「Under UL・OS, a total skincare brand for middle-aged men, the company enhanced the formulations of its moisturizing line so users could choose products according to their skin type and preferred feel while retaining the moisturizing ingredient AMP, and relaunched three moisturizing products—Skin Lotion, Skin Milk and Skin Gel Cream—in August 2019.」

「The SOYJOY (ソイジョイ) soy bar brand, which provides the nutrition of whole soybeans conveniently and deliciously, launched SOYJOY Crispy Sakura as a spring limited-edition product from February 2019. In March of the same year, UL・OS, a total skincare brand for middle-aged men, launched UL・OS Medicated Skin Breezy Lotion, a quasi-drug containing the moisturizing ingredient AMP and tranexamic acid, an active whitening ingredient for the prevention of dark spots.」

「With the aim of contributing to the maintenance and improvement of health for everyone who seeks to manage their physical condition, Body Maintenance Drink, a conditioning beverage from the Body Maintenance brand born from research into the gut and nutrition and exercise and nutrition, was launched nationwide from October 2018.」

「In addition, Pocari Sweat, which communicates the importance of replenishing fluids and electrolytes, launched Ice Slurry, a new formulation focused on core body temperature and designed to cool the body from within as a heatstroke-prevention measure, through the company's mail-order service in July of the same year.」

「In addition, Equelle Jure, a jelly drink containing equol, a soy-derived ingredient, as well as collagen and calcium, was launched in April of the same year under the Equelle brand, which supports women's health and beauty.」

「A new flavor, SOYJOY Crispy Banana, was launched in March 2018 as part of the SOYJOY soy bar range.」

「In December of the same year, the Collaborative Research Chair in Women's Health Promotion Medicine was established at the Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki University. Through research focused on equol, the chair aims to contribute to longer healthy lifespans and improved quality of life for women, and to disseminate the latest information and solutions ahead of the rest of the world, both in Japan and overseas.」

「In August of the same year, UL・OS Face Wash for Skincare, an ultra-rich foaming cleanser that anyone can use to wash gently and easily in a short time while preventing harsh scrubbing that can damage the skin, was launched.」

「In April 2017, Amino Value 4000 and Amino Value Powder 8000 were launched as Japan's first Foods with Function Claims to help reduce feelings of physical fatigue caused by exercise, with BCAA as the functional ingredient. In addition, Body Maintenance Jelly, a conditioning nutritional food designed to fully support the body's recovery and maintenance through a formulation combining the proprietary ingredient lactic acid bacterium B240 with BCAA plus arginine and whey protein, was launched in Japan in April 2017. In May of the same year, Kenja no Ka眠 Sleep Rhythm Support, a Food with Function Claims designed to regulate sleep and wake rhythms and improve sleep quality, was launched.」

「In the soy-related business, SOYJOY Crispy White Macadamia was launched in February 2017 as part of the SOYJOY (ソイジョイ) soy bar range.」

「In April 2016, three varieties of SOYJOY Crispy, a casual soy bar featuring the crisp texture of soy puffs—Plain, Mixed Berry and Golden Berry—were launched as part of the SOYJOY (ソイジョイ) soy bar range.」

「In this business, we use expertise developed in the Medical business to conduct research and development of globally competitive products, focusing on functional foods and beverages that support the maintenance and improvement of daily health.」