Japanese Sake Yeast GSP6

Japanese Sake yeast GSP6" is a dry yeast powder developed by breeding the yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) used in Japanese sake (rice wine) production. It has been reported that this product activates "Adenosine A2A receptors" in cerebral neurons and improves sleep quality.

In addition, in a double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover comparison study in humans, it was revealed that intake of Japanese Sake Yeast GSP6 deepened the sleep (measured delta power) during non-REM sleep. Also, upon waking up, growth hormone level was increased, and sleepiness and fatigue was improved*1.

Figure:Powdered Japanese Sake Yeast GSP6 Figure:enlarged illustration of Japanese Sake Yeast GSP6

Specifications

Examination item Value of standard Test method
Property Yellowish-brown powder Visual inspection
Water < 6% Loss on drying
Arsenic < 2ppm(as As2O3 Atomic absorption method
Heavy metal < 20ppm(as Pb) Sodium sulfide colorimetric method
General bacteria < 1,000CFU/g Examination of food hygiene guidance (JP)
Coliform bacteria Negative
Fungus < 100CFU/g

Packing

Size Inner bag Outer package
10kg
(5kg×2bags)
plastic bag corrugated cardboard case
1kg aluminum bag corrugated cardboard case

Safety Data

text Acute toxicity test Mutagenicity test 90 days repeat-dose study
result LD50 > 5,000mg/kg Negative ADI > 1,000mg/kg/day

Storage method

Seal and avoid moisture absorption, store at room temperature and in the dark

Expiration date

24 months from the date of manufacture

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