‘Frightening extent’: BGG World develops Japan-patented identification method of saw palmetto to counter rampant adulteration 21-Jun-2023 By Hui Ling Dang High prices, “unscrupulous suppliers”, and inadequate identification methods have resulted in adulteration rates of saw palmetto extracts reaching 33% in Japan and as high as 75% in other Asian markets, says BGG World.
Supplementation with bilberry, astaxanthin and lutein relieves eye fatigue among Japanese adults - RCT 13-May-2021 By Guan Yu Lim Supplementation of bilberry, astaxanthin and lutein daily for six weeks was found to improve eye focus in Japanese adults experiencing eye fatigue.