Introduction
Have you ever noticed that almost everything that fascinates us about natural health seems to come from Japan? Balanced diet, preventive medicine, natural plant and mushroom-based supplements… There is something special about this country that deserves our attention.
So, have the Japanese really discovered the secret to a long and healthy life? Let’s explore this fascinating topic together – which also explains why ImunoBran® MGN-3 was born precisely in Japan.
🌸 Japan – "the land of the ancients"
Japan is the country with one of the highest life expectancies in the world. Japanese women live on average up to 87 years and men up to 81 years – figures that are dreamlike!
Even more remarkable: the island of Okinawa holds the world record for the number of centenarians per capita. This phenomenon has intrigued scientists so much that they have dedicated entire decades to studying it.
So, what is their secret?
🥢 Secret number 1: the Japanese diet
The Japanese diet is universally recognised as one of the healthiest in the world. Its characteristics include:
- 🐟 Abundance of fish and seafood – rich in omega-3 and natural vitamin D
- 🥦 Vegetables at every meal – up to 30% of daily caloric intake
- 🌾 Rice and whole grains – natural source of fibre and polysaccharides
- 🍄 Various mushrooms – shiitake, maitake, enoki – used for millennia
- 🥛 Fermented foods – miso, natto, tsukemono – for gut balance
The principle of Hara hachi bu
One of the most well-known secrets of Okinawa is the "Hara hachi bu" – literally "80% full belly". The Japanese stop eating at the first signs of fullness, never overloading their stomachs. Meals are served in small portions on several small plates, which prolongs mealtime and allows the body to naturally register satiety.
🏥 Secret number 2: a preventive healthcare system
Japan is a country where prevention takes precedence over treatment. Even in the smallest towns, well-equipped pharmacies ensure regular follow-up of residents – their medical records are kept there and their health monitored.
What is particularly remarkable: if a patient's waist circumference exceeds the acceptable limit, they are automatically referred to a dietitian and a psychologist. All this is to avoid, through prevention, costly treatments for chronic diseases.
🌿 Secret number 3: Japanese natural medicine – Kampo
Japanese natural medicine, called Kampo, is based on traditional Chinese medicine adapted to Japanese culture since the 7th and 9th centuries. It is taken very seriously in Japan – scientific conferences are regularly dedicated to it.
Kampo uses unique blends of medicinal plants, mushrooms, and natural substances derived from the exceptional richness of Japanese vegetation. It is estimated that 50% of the Japanese islands are covered with unique endemic vegetation found nowhere else in the world.
The Japanese have integrated these natural substances into their daily lives as naturally as we integrate dietary supplements in Europe.
🧘 Secret number 4: Ikigai – the reason for being
The inhabitants of Okinawa have a fascinating concept called Ikigai – loosely translated as "the happiness of being constantly busy" or "the reason for being".
Ikigai is the belief that each day has meaning, that we have a role to play in our family and community. This philosophy, deeply rooted in Japanese culture, helps maintain a remarkable emotional and social balance throughout life.
In Okinawa, many people walk until an advanced age – natural and daily physical activity is an integral part of their lifestyle.
🌾 ImunoBran® MGN-3: born from the Japanese scientific tradition
It is in this exceptional cultural and scientific context that ImunoBran® MGN-3.
was developed by Daiwa Pharmaceutical – un laboratoire biotechnologique japonais de référence – ImunoBran® MGN-3 incarne parfaitement la philosophie japonaise du soin naturel :
- 🌾 Rice bran – a natural ingredient from the Japanese culinary tradition
- 🍄Enzymes from the shiitake mushroom – Japan’s most iconic medicinal mushroom
- 🔬A patented bioconversion process – combining natural traditions with modern scientific innovation
Launched in Europe in 2014 and registered with the Ministries of Health in Luxembourg and France, ImunoBran® MGN-3 brings the best of Japanese wisdom to our European customers.
💛 Why I chose to import ImunoBran® from Japan
When I first discovered ImunoBran® MGN-3, it was precisely this Japanese philosophy that won me over. A country whose population lives longer and in better health than anywhere else, which has developed a preventive and natural approach to health over the centuries, and which produces dietary supplements with exceptional scientific rigour.
Since 2017, I have been proud to distribute this exceptional product in Luxembourg and France – and to share this fascinating Japanese philosophy with my customers every day.
Do you have any questions? Please contact us at imuno@imunobran.lu or via WhatsApp on +352 661 666 878.
Look after yourselves!💛
Silvia
ImunoBran® MGN-3 is a food supplement containing rice bran polysaccharides. It should be used as part of a healthy and balanced lifestyle. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment. Our products are duly registered with the Ministry of Health in Luxembourg and France.