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Speaking of the many types of enzymes produced in the human body, it’s important to recognize that we can support our digestive health by nourishi...

  With or without knowing it, humans have harnessed the power of enzymes since time immemorial.  After all, enzymes are an essential mechanism in ...

The Ito Probiotic® yeast was originally studied at Ritsumeikan University in 2016 for its potential as a cancer fighting agent.  Proven effective ...

  There are many benefits to a diet rich in organic grains, fruits and vegetables, though we naturally think first about the relative purity of th...

  Harai is a rich source of the micronutrients collectively referred to as ‘polyphenols.’  In fact, because it is produced entirely from organic c...

The Power of Purple   There aren’t many people who have heard of anthocyanins, but dieticians and nutritionists have, because these colorful compou...

One of the important compounds found in HARAI is a type of enzyme known as Superoxide dismutase (SOD.)  Named for its function in combating cell mu...

Freeze Drying to Preserve Nutrients for Days, Months, Even Years To develop an effective digestive supplement using only yeast and certified organ...

Skin-deep beauty; don’t be fooled   There are several important reasons why HARAI uses only certified organic fruits and vegetables in its digestiv...

Ashitaba (Tomorrowleaf) is so named because of its very rapid rate of growth.  Pinch off several leaves at the top of the plant’s stem today, and tomorrow you will see new leaves sprouting from the same spot. Chinese texts from the Ming Dynasty mention this plant's healing powers, and the Japanese of the Edo period considered it equal to Korean ginseng in curative benefits. 

Farming in Japan is and always has been a family business.  Whether it be the ubiquitous rice paddies along the bullet train lines, the hillside te...

  One of the earth’s largest families of fungi are the microscopic strains of yeast that live everywhere around us.  There are many types of yeast...