Mental Care, Fermented Rice Germ Extract (RICE GABA)

 1. Product Name: Fermented Rice Germ Extract (RG30/RG70)

• Ingredients: Rice Germ(Oryza sativa germ)
• Appearance: Light yellow-brown powder with a unique flavor and no off-flavor or odor

2. Index Components

• γ-Aminobutyric acid (GABA) content (mg/g): 300 & 700

3. Production Process

• Fermentation process using the patented strain Lactobacillus brevis BJ20
• Converts glutamic acid in rice germ into GABA, enhancing functionality
• Developed as a premium ingredient with proven benefits for stress relief and sleep improvement

4. Significance (Regarding Stability)

• Excellent pH and heat stability
• 100% water-soluble, suitable for various formulations, including beverages, powders, and capsules
• Functionality for stress relief and sleep improvement verified through human clinical trials, animal studies, and cell experiments

5. In vivo

Stress Relief Efficacy of Fermented Rice Germ Extract

• Verification of stress-relieving effects of lactic acid bacteria–fermented rice germ extract (Rice GABA)
• Organ weight changes: Administration of Rice GABA alleviates adrenal gland weight increase and spleen weight decrease caused by stress exposure

Sleep Health  Improvement  Efficacy of Fermented Rice Germ Extract

Fermented Rice Germ Extract  has been shown to promote rapid onset of sleep and prolonged sleep duration.

Fermented Rice Germ Extract has been shown to improve sleep quality by reducing wakefulness time.

6. Human Clinical Trial 

• Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled human clinical trial to analyze the effects of oral intake of fermented rice germ extract on stress-induced tension relief
• 8-week intake, randomized, double-blind, parallel-design, placebo-controlled study