[Uria Co., Ltd.] First in Japan! *1 Launched sales of “Nutritional Condition Checker”, a urine test kit that visualizes the nutritional status of the body in 2 minutes, at drugstores nationwide.
*Uria Co., Ltd.*
Press release: September 9, 2024
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First in Japan! *1 Launched sales of “Nutritional Condition Checker”, a urine test kit that visualizes the nutritional status of the body in 2 minutes, at drugstores nationwide.
*Supports customers to improve their health with columns supervised by doctors and advice from registered dietitians*
“Nutritional Condition Checker” Left: Package, Right: Test kit image
Yuria Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, Representative Director: Shogo Mizuno, hereinafter referred to as Yulia) and Euglena Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director and President: Mitsuru Izumo, hereinafter referred to as Euglena) are engaged in urine testing and AI. By combining technologies, we have jointly developed a urine test kit called “Nutrition Condition Checker” that can instantly visualize the nutritional status of 12 items using a smartphone app, and it will be available at approximately 3,000 drugstores nationwide from Monday, September 9, 2024. Sales will start at This is the first time in Japan that a urine test kit that provides instant results for more than 10 items is being sold at drugstores. We will help you improve your health with advice from doctors and registered dietitians.
*1 As a urine test kit that can instantly determine the nutritional status of more than 10 items. In-house research (as of September 9, 2024)
* ■Characteristics of the new product “Nutritional Condition Checker”* * 1. Shoot and analyze with a free smartphone app! Visualize the nutritional status of your body on the spot without the need to submit a sample*
“Nutritional Condition Checker” is a test kit that allows you to know the nutritional status of your body using urine.
By pouring urine onto the test kit box (test strips) and taking a picture using the camera in the free smartphone app, our unique AI will determine your nutritional status and notify you of the test results in about 2 minutes. Unlike many self-testing services, there is no need to submit a sample by mail, and you will be able to perform tests similar to those performed at medical institutions at your home or any other location of your choice.
* 2. Evaluate the results of 12 items related to health and beauty on a scale of 10 to check the effects of exercise and supplements * There are 12 test items in total: calcium, magnesium, vitamin C, zinc, iron*2, salt, water, carbohydrates, fat burning, oxidative stress, vegetable intake, and alcohol intake. In addition to the overall score that allows you to check the overall nutritional balance, the results of each test item are displayed on a 10-point scale. The accuracy of the test results is on average over 90% consistent compared to tests used in conventional medical institutions.
In addition, test results are saved within the app, so past results can also be viewed. By testing regularly, such as once a month or once a week, you can see changes over time. It can be used in a variety of situations, such as checking the effects of the exercises you do on a daily basis and the supplements you take.
*2 Test results for the test item “iron content” are not based on urine tests, but are estimated values based on AI analysis of questionnaires answered by users.
* 3. With nutrition columns supervised by a doctor and advice from a registered dietitian, we support you to improve your health, including any concerns you may have*
Comments and advice from a registered dietitian are posted on the results of the test items. It helps you improve your eating habits by telling you the nutrients and amounts you should take together, recommended ingredients, names of dishes, etc. to make up for the nutrients you’re lacking.
Additionally, you can view a web column where you can learn about nutrition and physical concerns. Under the supervision of a doctor, we present nutrients and lifestyle habits that are highly relevant to physical conditions. We list common complaints that adults feel on a daily basis, such as coldness, diet, constipation, fatigue, immunity, and sleep, and you can get hints on how to get closer to your ideal self.
* ■Recommended for these people! *
・People who can’t get rid of fatigue recently or who have been feeling unwell for some reason
・People who want to know whether their daily diet is nutritious ・Those who are concerned about calcium or iron deficiency
・Those who want to know their carbohydrate intake status and fat burning trends ・People who are concerned about whether their family is getting proper nutrition ・People who want to be healthier for the future
・People who want to know their nutritional status immediately without going to the hospital
* ■Product details*
*Product name: Nutritional condition checker*
Price: 2,398 yen (tax included)
Test items: Calcium, magnesium, vitamin C, zinc,
iron, salt, water, carbohydrates, fat burning, oxidative stress level, A total of 12 items regarding vegetable intake and alcohol intake Number of uses: 1 time
Expiration date: 2 years from the date of manufacture
Release date: Monday, September 9, 2024
Sales location: Drug stores, GMS (general supermarkets), etc. nationwide * ■ Background and purpose of developing “Nutritional Condition Checker” * Euglena, which provides comprehensive testing services, and Uriah, which has simple and rapid urine testing technology, have been considering providing testing services that are more convenient and easy to use for customers, and began joint research in April 2023.* 3. As a result, it has become possible to analyze zinc, a nutrient that was previously considered difficult to measure, and in May 2024, Euglena My Health
We pre-sold “Nutritional Condition Checker” to corporations *4. After that, we updated the service content based on feedback from corporate customers, and now we have decided to sell it at drugstores where you can easily purchase it.
By providing a new testing service, we will be able to determine the nutritional status of your body at any time, encouraging you to improve your health awareness and lifestyle habits, contributing to improving your QOL (quality of life) and extending your healthy life expectancy. That’s what I’m aiming for.
In addition, we plan to continue updating the functionality of this product in the future, and are considering increasing the number of test items and expanding health advice.
*3 Press release on April 21, 2023 https://www.euglena.jp/news/20230421-2/ *4 Notice of May 24, 2024
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000586.000036462.html
A healthcare company founded through joint research with the University of Tokyo, with the vision of “A bright future for each individual” and the aim of instantly analyzing the state of the body from urine. We are conducting research and development such as developing analysis and measurement technology through research on unique biomarkers, developing a smartphone app that allows you to easily monitor detected data, and supporting daily performance improvement based on body condition analyzed from urine.
http://yuurea.co.jp
-About Euglena Co., Ltd.-
In 2005, we were the first in the world to successfully establish a technology for cultivating the microalgae Euglena (Japanese name: Euglena) in large quantities outdoors for edible consumption. “Sustainability
“Sustainability First” is defined as the Euglena Philosophy, and we aim to develop and sell foods and cosmetics that utilize microalgae such as Euglena and Chlorella, develop and produce biofuels, provide genetic analysis services, and promote unused resources. We are developing businesses such as the sustainable agritech field. Since 2014, we have been running the Euglena GENKI Program, which delivers nutritionally rich Euglena cookies to children in Bangladesh. https://euglena.jp
-Contact for inquiries regarding this matter-
Euglena Co., Ltd. Public Relations Department: Ashida, Hata
TEL: 03-3454-4907 press@euglena.jp
Uria Co., Ltd. Public Relations: Tanabe
TEL: 050-3717-0358 info@yuurea.co.jp