Research & Development

Since its founding, Kyowa Hakko has been committed to research and development, effectively combining its fermentation, chemical synthesis and biotechnologies to evaluate, develop and bring to market some of the most advanced health products and manufacturing processes. Hakko in Japanese translates to mean fermentation, reflecting the key technology of the company. Internationally the company has over 1,400 employees actively involved in research and holds nearly 2,500 patents. In the U.S., Kyowa Hakko has invested more than $230 million in research and development.

Specific research information for these products may be found here:

Contact us for ingredient and condition-specific white papers, including the following:

Product-Specific:

  • Hydroxyproline
  • Sodium Hyaluronate
  • CoQ10
  • Glutathione
  • Citicoline
  • L-Arginine
  • L-Glutamine
  • L-Histidine
  • BCAA
  • L-Ornithine
  • GABA
  • L-Citrulline
  • Ala-Gln
  • Menaquinone-4

Condition-Specific:

  • Lipolysis/Fat Burning and Amino Acids
  • Amino Acids and Exercise for Muscle Building
  • Senior Health
  • Healthy Skin and Amino Acids
  • Menopause & Andropause
  • Lifestyle-Related Diseases: arginine, glutathione and Soy Science
  • Stress reduction and Amino Acids
  • Memory and Learning and Amino acids
  • Immune System and Amino Acids
  • Liver Health and Amino Acids
  • Renal Health
  • Oral Care and Amino Acids
  • Relaxation and Amino Acids
  • Sleep and Amino Acids
  • Mental Concentration and Amino Acids