
Shugo Densetsu is free of preservatives, coloring agents, preservatives, and antioxidants, and the ingredients are grown without the use of pesticides. It is a health supplement jointly developed by the Okinawa Health Food Cooperative Association with the Faculty of Medicine and Agriculture of Ryukyu University, Tropical Techno Center Inc. and the Okinawa Prefectural Federation of Small Business Associations over a period of three years.
The theme of the joint research is the research and development of dietary supplements to prevent lifestyle-related diseases using plants that contain medicinal ingredients for blood glucose-lowering action, Blood pressure lowering effect, and liver function promotion, as well as the synergistic effects of medicinal ingredients of tropical medicinal plants (turmeric, guava, Gymnema sylvestre, Juricon, Mangelicon, etc.) and other plants produced in Okinawa Prefecture. The product was commercialized after a long period of development by establishing a formulation technology to enhance the medicinal activity of the product through the synergistic effect of the medicinal properties of turmeric, guava, Gymnema sylvestre, Juricon, Mangelikon, and other tropical medicinal plants grown in Okinawa, and by conducting research and development of supplementary foods as preventive food for lifestyle-related diseases using biochemical, nutritional, and pharmacological methods, to develop high-value added products that appeal to Okinawa, a prefecture of longevity.
The product contains four kinds of turmeric, including spring turmeric, and four kinds of diversity herbs.
Among them, we use Okinawa Ogon, a type of turmeric that is grown only in Okinawa Prefecture.
In October 2015, this product was recognized as an excellent prefectural product of Okinawa Prefecture.

Produced at our own factory using 100% pesticide-free cultivated Okinawan ingredients.No additives or coloring agents are used.

It is a luxurious combination of four kinds of turmeric and four kinds of herbs: mangelicon, guava, gymnema sylvestre, and Juricon.

"Shugo Densetsu", which originated in Okinawa in 2003, has become familiar to many people throughout the country.

Shugo Densetsu comes in three varieties: the standard package, the premium version with added and increased active ingredients, and an easy to drink beverage.
Long-loved and affordably priced, Shugo Densetsu boasts sales of over 100 million packets. Try the newly launched Premium Shugo Densetsu and Shugo Densetsu drink—choose your favorite.

This is a historic supplement developed by the Okinawa Health Food Development Cooperative Association in collaboration with the Faculty of Medicine of the University of the Ryukyus, a national university, over a period of three years.
It is said to be the original turmeric supplement in Japan.



This product is a luxurious blend of Okinawa Ogon, a new variety of autumn turmeric that can only be grown at the headquarters of Okinawa Chosei Yakuso, the company that manufacture it!
It is original turmeric in the world variety registered after more than 20 years of research, five times larger, taller, and has larger leaves than normal autumn turmeric.
Also the pigment is darker than normal autumn turmeric, It is now getting attentions, and research is being conducted to find out if there is a difference in its ingredients.

Turmeric & Herb granules are small, easy to swallow, and convenient to carry in packets.

In addition to the existing Shugo Densetsu, 28% more spring turmeric is added,
Curcumin※ and Shijimi(freshwater clam) extract are newly added.
Premium Shugou Densetsu is now available!
※Curcumin = dimethyl curcumin





| Shugo Densetsu | |
|---|---|
| Product Name (Classification) , Capacity | Ryukyu Shugo Densetsu (health food: granular) 1 packet (15 capsules: 1 serving) |
| Ingredients (substance name) | Spring turmeric, Okinawa Ogon, Dietary fiber (inulin), Indigestible dextrin, Lactose, Fuava, Gymnema sylvestre, Purple turmeric, White turmeric, Mangericone, Duricone/Cellulose, Sucrose Fatty acid ester, Shellac |
| How to take | Take 1 to 3 packets per day. |
| Nutrition Facts (1.5g per packet) | Energy: 5.9Kcal Protein: 0.096g Fat: 0.072g Carbohydrates: 1.217g Salt equivalent lunch: 0.0015g Potassium: 20.4mg |
| Premium Shugo Densetsu | |
|---|---|
| Product Name (Classification) , Capacity | Premium Ryukyu Shugo Densetsu(health food: granular) 1 packet (15 capsules: 1 serving) |
| Ingredients (substance name) | Spring turmeric, lactose, guava, kimnema sylvestre, purple turmeric, turmeric extract, shijimi extract powder, Okinawa koukin (improved autumn turmeric), white turmeric, gelicon, mangelicon, anhydrous crystalline dextrose, hardened rape seed oil, corn starch, dietary fiber (cellulose), sucrose fatty acid esters, shellac |
| How to take | Take 1 to 3 packets per day. |
| Nutrition Facts (1.5g per packet) | Energy: 6.1Kcal Protein: 0.078g Fat: 0.069g Carbohydrates: 1.283g Salt equivalent lunch: 0.0014g Potassium: 19.5mg Iron: 19.5mg |
| Shugo Densetsu Drink | |
|---|---|
| Product Name (Classification) , Capacity | Shugo Densetsu Drink Shikuwasa flavored (soft drink) 1 bottle(100mL) |
| Ingredients (substance name) | Isomalt Oligosaccharide Syrup (Domestically Manufactured), Erythritol, Maltodextrin, Turmeric Extract, Herbal Extract, Black Pepper Extract/Acidulant, Thickening Polysaccharides, Flavorings, Nicotinamide, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6 |
| How to take | Take one to two bottles per day as a guideline. |
| Nutrition Facts (Per 100 ml bottle) |
Energy: 68 kcal Protein: 0g Fat: 0g Carbohydrates: 17.1g Salt equivalent: 0.08g |