Maruyanagi Kokuraya Research Report Announcement of the second survey results of “Children’s Intestinal Flora Major Survey” The number of good bacteria in the intestines has increased compared to the first survey

[Maruyanagi Kokuraya] [Research Report] Announcement of 2nd survey results of “Children’s Intestinal Flora Major Survey” Increase in good bacteria in the intestines compared to the first survey ​
Maruyanagi Kokuraya Co., Ltd. Press release: October 28, 2024 [Survey Report] Announcement of second survey results of “Children’s Intestinal Flora Major Survey” The number of good bacteria in the intestines has increased compared to the first survey ~Implemented by Maruyanagi and the Institute of Pharmaceutical Infrastructure, Health and Nutrition with the aim of maintaining a healthy intestinal environment with fermentable dietary fiber from the specialty product “glutinous barley”~
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Large survey of children’s intestinal flora Maruyanagi Kokuraya Co., Ltd. (Higashinada Ward, Kobe City, President: Yuji Yanagimoto), a manufacturer of steamed beans, boiled beans, and tsukudani, and the National Institute of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition (Ibaraki City, Osaka Prefecture, President Yusuke Nakamura) As part of the promotion project of the “Kato City Mochi Wheat Utilization Council”, which aims to revitalize the region and improve the health of citizens using sticky barley produced in Kato City, Hyogo Prefecture, from April 2023, children aged 3 to 13 living in Kato City will be We are conducting observational research on the intestinal flora of children and their families. In April 2024, we conducted a second test of the subjects’ intestinal flora, a survey on their lifestyle habits, and a new measurement of the amount of short-chain fatty acids. As a result, the percentage of people with 6% or more of Blautia bacteria, which is attracting attention as a candidate bacteria to improve obesity in Japanese people, has increased, and a representative intestinal bacterium that produces “butyric acid” has increased. It was found that the average value of “Ficalibacterium” had improved. ​ By educating local residents about the health value of local ingredients, including the fermentable dietary fiber found in Kato City’s specialty “mochi barley,” and by having local residents consciously consume them, the intestinal environment of the entire region can be improved. Maruyanagi and the Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health and Nutrition will continue to conduct observational research on the intestinal environment of Kato citizens, with the aim of contributing to the maintenance and promotion of health.
“Intestinal Flora Large Survey” 2nd Results (Conducted in April 2024) Summary (1) Implementation date: April 2024 (2) Subjects: 53 children (3-13 years old) living in Kato City, 67 their families, etc., 120 in total (3) Test method: Investigation of intestinal flora, short chain fatty acids, dietary survey (BDHQ), etc. ・More than half of the people had 6% or more of Blautia bacteria, 56.7% As a result of the intestinal flora survey of 120 subjects conducted in April 2024, it was found that 56.7% were carriers of Blautia bacteria, a higher percentage than the 46.6% found in the April 2023 survey. . Multiple research studies on humans have shown that the proportion of Blautia bacteria is low in obese people, and there is a possibility that they are involved in our physical constitution and health conditions, such as obesity. It is said that there is. There is also research showing that people with over 6% of Blautia bacteria have a low risk of obesity and diabetes (Source: Hosomi K et al, Nat Commun(2022)). Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/35737/69/35737-69-d851242db02b9373c6e79ce3e4bd5036-866×471.png More than half of 56.7% have 6% or more of Blautia bacteria ・Typical intestinal bacteria that produce “butyric acid” Improved average value of “Fecalibacterium” As a result of the intestinal flora survey of 120 subjects conducted in April 2024, the average value of
“Fecalibacterium” was 8.35%, which is higher than the survey result of April 2023, which was 7.08%. Understood. Ficalibacterium is the second most common intestinal bacteria in Japanese people (according to NIBIOHN research). In recent years, it has been used as a
next-generation probiotic as a bacterium that produces short-chain fatty acid “butyric acid”, which is said to be good for health by providing energy for the intestines and protecting the intestinal tract. It is attracting attention.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/35737/69/35737-69-e61de58488635efb54eedd59fecfaf02-441×489.png Improved average value of “Ficalibacterium” (Reference) “Intestinal Flora Large Survey” 1st results (conducted in April 2023) Overview ・Children in Kato City, Hyogo Prefecture were found to have more Blautia bacteria than the national average As a result of the intestinal flora survey of 148 subjects conducted in April 2023, it was found that 67 children in Kato City had an average proportion of Blautia bacteria of 7.20%, which is higher than the national average of 5.77%. (National average: NIBIOHN research). It was also found that the average percentage of Blautia bacteria among 81 adults was 5.44%, which is about the same as the national average. ・The dietary habits of Kato residents tend to be high in fat and low in dietary fiber The results of the dietary survey of subjects conducted in April 2023 are as follows. (Target value: Calculated based on the target value for the relevant age from the 2020 Dietary Intake Standards for Japanese) ・Protein: 76% within target value, others tend to be lacking ・Lipid: The percentage within the target value is 39%, and the rest tend to be excessive ・Carbohydrates: 64% within target value, with a tendency for others to be slightly deficient ・Dietary fiber: The percentage that meets the target value is 24%, and the rest are insufficient [Maruyanagi Mochimugi Special Site]
https://www.maruyanagi.co.jp/mochimugi/ About Maruyanagi Kokuraya Co., Ltd. With the main theme of “passing on the wonders of traditional ingredients to the next generation,” we are developing new foods that take advantage of the health value and deliciousness of traditional ingredients such as kelp, beans, grains such as glutinous barley, and vegetables that we have been handling for many years. I would like to work on the proposal and pass it on to the next generation.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/35737/69/35737-69-53d50bbec31c1fe5bdd456f20947edcc-375×320.jpg Maruyanagi Kokuraya Co., Ltd. [Company Profile] Company name: Maruyanagi Kokuraya Co., Ltd. Head office location: 4-9-21
Mikagezuka-cho, Higashinada-ku, Kobe City Representative Director and President: Yuji Yanagimoto Business details: Manufacture and sale of steamed beans, tsukudani, and boiled beans Founded: December 26, 1951 HP: https://www.maruyanagi.co.jp/