Focusing on 5-aminolaevulinic acid (5-ALA), SBI ALApromo develops and sells pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and health food products that contain the acid as the main active ingredient.
Though 5-ALA has long been known as a kind of natural amino acid, it was only recently revealed that the acid is extremely important for living organisms to breathe and generate energy.
As a skincare product, the acid is expected to improve metabolism by giving moisture and firmness to the skin and, as a healthy food, to have anti-aging effects by generating more energy and increasing vitality and immunity. In the medical field, 5-ALA is a promising tool in cancer diagnosis and treatment. The acid accumulates as protoporphyrin IX only in cancer cells and, when shed a certain kind of light, it glows. This is expected to help surgeons distinguish cancer cells from healthy cells, thereby improving the survival rate after surgery.
Focusing on such a promising substance blessed with possible applications in a wider range of fields, we strive to develop the products that serve your healthy and enjoyable life.
