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Study on the Effective Use of UMO Water-Soluble Silicon in Fatty Liver Complicated by Lifestyle-Related Diseases
Study on the Usefulness of UMO Water-Soluble Silicon for Fatty Liver Complicated by Lifestyle-Related Diseases Authors: Yoshitaka Fukuzawa¹, Kemmi Okada², Daiki Jimbo¹ ¹ Aichi Medical University Hospital, Center for Predictive & Integrative Medicine (AMPIMEC)² DNA High-Function Food Medicine Promotion Association Keywords: Silicon, functional ingredients, liver disease, lifestyle-related disease, fatty liver Abstract: According to the definition of the Japan Society for S

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Kidney function evaluation and safety evaluation test using a rat model of adenine-induced kidney damage using UMO concentrated solution
Test Report Kidney function evaluation and safety evaluation test using a rat model of adenine-induced kidney damage using UMO concentrated solution (Test number: 21775) APA Corporation Testing contractor : EP Mediate Co., Ltd. April 30, 2021 Terminology used in this research report Mean Average Value S.E.M(standard error of the mean) Standard Error P.O.(per os) Oral route Test Overview 1.1 Test title Renal function and safety evaluation test of UMO concentrated solution usi

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Effect of water-soluble Silicon on Fatty Liver and Reducing Faecal Odour in mice fed a High-fat Diet
Suppressive Effects of Water-Soluble Silicon on Fatty Liver and Fecal Odor in High-Fat Diet-Fed Mice Kazutoshi Sugita, Asami Kawai, Akishi Shirai, Takahiko Takagi, Sumio Goto, Fumitoshi Asai JVM, Vol. 68, No. 11, November 2015, pp. 843-847 Abstract This study examined the effects of supplementation with water-soluble silicon on liver injury and fecal indole concentration in C57BL/6NCr mice fed a high-fat diet. Nine weeks of high-fat diet feeding (60% kcal) induced hepatic ste

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Analysis of Stress and Strain on Rat Bones and Blood Vessels Due to Silicon Intake
Analysis of stress-strain in bones and blood vessels of rats after silicon intake The Institute of Electronics, Information and Communication Engineers, IEICE Technical Report INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERS MBE2014-7 (2014-5) Analysis of stress-strain in rat bones and blood vessels due to silicon intake Yoko Kawamura† Yasunari Yokota†† Fumio Nogata†† Mitsuo Terasawa††† Nakayoshi Kamijo†††Noriki Okada†††† †Gifu University Human Biomedical Engineering Research and De

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Immune Effects of Water-Soluble Silicon (UMO) in Rats
Japan Association of Health and Medical Sciences Health and Medical Research, No. 5 Published March 3, 2013 Reprint 1) Kenki Okada, APA Corporation Co., Ltd.. 2)Mitsuo TERASAWA, Biological Health Science Laboratory. 3)Akiko Sugawara, Sugawara Research Institute <Abstract> Water-soluble silicon “UMO” is an edible silicon produced using a special extraction method from crystal quartz and plant-based silicon. UMO has beneficial properties including bacteriostasis, permeabilit

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Measurement of Scavenging Ability Against Various Reactive Oxygen SpeciesUsing Electron Spin Resonance (ESR) Method
Measurement of the Scavenging Ability of Water-Soluble Silicon “umo®” Against Various Reactive Oxygen Species January 2014 (Heisei 26) Supervisor: Taiichi Maeda Person in Charge of Measurement: Professor Lee Chang-Il, Graduate School, Kanagawa Dental University Measurement Staff: Fumihiko Yoshino, Graduate School, Kanagawa Dental University 1. Purpose of Measurement The purpose is to measure the scavenging ability of water-soluble silicon “umo®” against various reactive

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Radioactive Substance Analysis Test (Shiitake Mushrooms)
Results of Radioactive Substance Measurement Using a Non-Destructive Radiation Measuring Device Fukushima City Environmental Department Environmental Division Director, Radiation Monitoring Center (Official seal omitted) The results of the measurement of radioactive substances requested on April 23 2014 are as follows. 1. Measurement date: April 23, 2014 2. Measurement results: Mushroom (Shiitake) The specimen [Shiitake mushroom] was submitted to the analysis organis

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Radioactive Substance Analysis Test (Yuzu)
Radioactive Substance Analysis Test (Yuzu) Regarding radioactive substance measurement results using non-destructive radioactivity measurement equipment Fukushima City Environment Department Environment Division Director of Radiation Monitoring Center (official seal omitted) On December 17, 2013, we submitted the following yuzu to a radioactive material analysis test. 1. Measurement date: December 10, 2013 2. Measurement results: Yuzu Measurement details & Concentration

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Effect of Dietary Supplementation with Silicon on Free Amino Acid Levels in Egg Yolk and Blood Vessel Strength in Laying Hens
Effect of Dietary Supplementation with Silicon on Free Amino Acid Levels in Egg Yolk and Blood Vessel Strength in Laying Hens Junpei Yamamoto1, Chika Kitaoka1, Ai Mekaru2, Mitsuhiro Yanagi2. Kazutoshi Sugita3, Yasunari Yokota4, Yoko Kawamura4, Fumio Nogata4, Mitsuo Terasawa5, Fumitoshi Asai3 and Yuko Kato-Yoshinaga1* School of Life and Environmental Science, Azabu University, 1-17-71, Fuchinobe. Chuo-ku, Sagamihara, Kanagawa 252-5201 2. Research Institute for Animal Science i

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Virus Inactivation Test Report
No.: 14028212001-01 Date: April 28, 2014 Test Report Client: APA Corporation Test Substance: Water-Soluble Silicon UMO Concentrated Solution Title: Virus Inactivation Test The sample listed above, submitted to our center on March 18, 2014, was tested. When publishing this report elsewhere, please follow the publication rules of the testing center. 1. Client APA Corporation 2. Test Substance Water-Soluble Silicon UMO Concentrated Solution 3. Test Objective To evaluate

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Preservative Efficacy Test
Test Report No.: 13-081907 Date: August 26, 2013 1. Test Substance Received July 23, 2013 – 1 sample UMO Concentrated Solution 2. Test Method (According to JPXⅥ) (1) Test Microorganisms Escherichia coli NBRC 3972 (E. coli) Pseudomonas aeruginosa NBRC 13275 (P. aeruginosa) Staphylococcus aureus NBRC 13276 (S. aureus) Candida albicans NBRC 1594 (C. albicans) Aspergillus brasiliensis NBRC 9455 (A. brasiliensis) (2) Preparation of Test Microbial Suspensions Bacteria (E. co

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Preservative Efficacy Test (10× Dilution)
Test Report No.: 13-102277 Date: October 9, 2013 1. Test Substance Received September 5, 2013 – 1 sample UMO Concentrated Solution (10× dilution) Note: Prepared by our company by diluting with sterilized purified water 10-fold. 2. Test Method (According to JPXⅥ) (1) Test Microorganisms Escherichia coli NBRC 3972 (E. coli) Pseudomonas aeruginosa NBRC 13275 (P. aeruginosa) Staphylococcus aureus NBRC 13276 (S. aureus) Candida albicans NBRC 1594 (C. albicans) Aspergillus b

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Bactericidal Effect Test
Bactericidal Effect Test February 27, 2017 Test Report Client: APA Corporation Test Substance: UMO Concentrated Solution (Acidic) Title: Bactericidal Effect Test We report the results of the test conducted on the above-mentioned sample, submitted to our center on February 6, 2017. Bactericidal Effect Test 1. Client APA Corporation 2. Test Substance UMO Concentrated Solution (Acidic) 3. Test Overview After inoculating the test bacteria into the sample (hereafter referred

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Acute Oral Toxicity Test (Plant UMO Concentrated Solution)
Acute Oral Toxicity Test (Plant UMO Concentrated Solution) February 28, 2019 Test Report Client: APA Corporation Test Substance: UMO Concentrated Solution (Husk Extract) Title: Acute Oral Toxicity Test Using Female Mice We report the results of the test conducted on the above-mentioned sample, submitted to our center on January 22, 2019. JFRL No. 19007555001-0101, page 2/5 Acute Oral Toxicity Test Using Female Mice Summary An acute oral toxicity test (limit test) usin

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Effect on Promotion of Hyaluronic Acid Production
Effect of Umo Concentrated Solution on Promotion of Hyaluronic Acid Production in Dermal Fibroblasts Exam number: CAS19020503 Test Report Client : APA Corporation Co., Ltd. Test Substance : Umo Concentrated Solution Test Item : Promotion of hyaluronic acid production in dermal fibroblasts Test Date : February 5, 2019 Storage Period : 5 years after test completion t Report Structure 1 Summary 2 Test purpose 3 Exam overview 4 Materials and test methods 4-1 cells 4-

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Effects on Meat Quality Improvement and Reduction of Fecal Odor
Effects on Meat Quality Improvement and Reduction of Fecal Odor by Administration of Water-Soluble Silicon in Broilers Junpei YAMAMOTO, Kazutoshi SUGITA, Ai MEKARU, Hisato KOBAYASHI, Yuko YOSHINAGA, Takahiko TAKAGI, Akishi SHIRAI, Fumitoshi ASAI Journal of Veterinary and Animal Science (JVM), Vol. 70, No. 4, April 2017, pp. 279–282 Original Article Accepted: October 31, 2016 Abstract This study investigated the effects of 7-week administration of water-soluble silicon in dr

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Acute Oral Toxicity Test (umo Concentrated Solution M)
July 24, 2018 (Heisei 30) Test Report Requester: APA Corporation Co., Ltd. Test Sample: umo Concentrated Solution Title: Acute Oral Toxicity Test Using Female Mice We hereby report the results of the above sample submitted to our center on June 12, 2018. This report must comply with the publication regulations of our center if used elsewhere. Acute Oral Toxicity Test Using Female Mice Summary An acute oral toxicity test (limit test) using female mice was conducted with

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Acute Oral Toxicity Test (Water-Soluble Silica umo Powder)
Acute Oral Toxicity Test (Water-Soluble Silica umo Powder) May 31, 2021 Test Report Requester: APA Corporation Co., Ltd. Test Sample: Water-Soluble Silica Powder Title: Acute Oral Toxicity Test Using Female Mice We hereby report the results of the above sample submitted to our center on March 15, 2021. Acute Oral Toxicity Test Using Female Mice Summary An acute oral toxicity test (limit test) using female mice was conducted with the sample, water-soluble silica powder.

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Acute Oral Toxicity Test (For Agriculture and Livestock Use)
October 10, 2013 (Heisei 25) Test Report Requester: APA Corporation Co., Ltd. Test Sample: Water-Soluble Silica Ultra-Concentrated Solution (For Agriculture and Livestock Use) Title: Acute Oral Toxicity Test Using Female Mice We hereby report the results of the above sample submitted to our center on August 29, 2013. Acute Oral Toxicity Test Using Female Mice Summary An acute oral toxicity test (limit test) using female mice was conducted with the sample, Water-Soluble

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Acute Oral Toxicity Test (umo Nano-Silica Powder)
Analysis Report Report No.: 72949-000-80004 Request No.: 201010180074 Date Received: 2010/10/18 Report Date: 2010/11/05 Client: APA Corporation Co., Ltd. Product Name: umo Ultra-Concentrated Solution Spray Powder Reception No.: 212485 [Comments] Analysis Item Test Method Acute Toxicity Test See below [Report Comments] Test Results: When the test substance was orally administered to mice at a dose of 4 g/kg body weight, no abnormalities were observed. Test Method: The test sub

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