Since its establishment 50 years ago, the Wakunaga group of companies has been playing a unique role in promoting public health worldwide through the research, development, manufacturing and marketing of high quality medicinal herbs. The corporate philosophy of Wakunaga centers on a commitment to research and a mission to serve public health. This mission is accomplished by providing products of the highest quality, which are supported by truthful science and accompanied by helpful consumer information.

science
Wakunagas vision is built on scientific research. Collaborative research on Aged Garlic Extract has been and continues to be develop extensively with universities, hospitals and research institutes. Over 360 peer-reviewed research papers have been published which attest to the health benefits of Aged Garlic Extract TM. In 1990, 1994 and 1998, international symposiums on the health benefits of garlic were held to present the results of the worldwide garlic research. Pharmacological and clinical studies continue at various research institutes around the world, focusing on the cardiovascular system, heart disease, cancer, immune enhancement and other important health concerns of today’s society, adding greatly to the body of scientific knowledge on the health benefits of KYOLIC® odourless Aged Garlic ExtractTM.

The results of these studies are available to the public and may be obtained by calling 800.265.2615. or go to Aged Garlic Extract Research


quality
Wakunaga of America follows the same high quality standards to manufacture products, which have been established by its parent company throughout 50 years of experience. Quality checks cover every aspect of the manufacturing process -from the organic cultivation of garlic through production, packaging and distribution. Wakunaga products are manufactured according to the guidelines of Good Manufacturing Practices established by the World Health Organization. In addition, Wakunaga has earned the distinctive ISO 9002 certification, recognizing compliance to the international quality standard and demonstrating the company's commitment to total quality assurance.

Wakunaga is continually implementing innovations to its automated manufacturing as well as quality assurance testing. The quality assurance system Wakunaga has in place also applies to environmental protection, as it is one of the company's primary responsibilities to protect the natural environment of the local community. Thus, Wakunaga is always striving for the ultimate target of providing the finest product available on the market to its customers, a product that ensures safety, quality and efficacy.


trust
The production of KYOLIC® odourless Aged Garlic ExtractTM begins with garlic grown on Wakunaga farms under strictly controlled organic conditions without the use of chemical fertilizers, herbicides or pesticides. Wakunaga’s garlic crop is cultivated with time-tested procedures to enhance its beneficial constituents. Quality control begins when the harvested raw garlic is tested for conformity to specified quality standards. Only the finest garlic is used for the production of KYOLIC®.

The unique aging process applied in manufacturing Aged Garlic Extract TM distinguishes KYOLIC® from other garlic products available on the market. First, the garlic cloves are cleaned and sliced. Then, under carefully controlled conditions, the sliced garlic is stored in a stainless steel tank and naturally aged, without heating, for up to twenty months. Through this unique process, the harsh and unstable organosulfur compounds are converted into mild and effective compounds, including the sulfur-containing amino acids that are responsible for KYOLIC’s health benefits. This conversion eliminates odour-causing components, resulting in the truly odourless KYOLIC® Aged Garlic ExtractTM that contains safe, stable, bioavailable and beneficial compounds.