Our thoughts, our history
Humanity's cutting-edge knowledge for the next era.
Happiness in a superaging society founded on "productive aging."
On April 1, 2015, we released the world's first supplement with NMN*.
It is the culmination of our efforts and passion, as we have made it our mission to achieve Productive Aging and prioritize the happiness of our customers.
Our history is filled with a strong desire for health and a fulfilling life through NMN.
Now and in the future, we will continue to devote ourselves wholeheartedly to contribute to people around the world through the power of science.
* NMN (β-nicotinamide mononucleotide, β-NMN): A substance produced in cells from vitamin B3 and other sources. It is essential for cellular activity as a precursor to the coenzyme NAD (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide).
History
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2015
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April
On April 1st, as Shinkowa Trading, we were the first company in the world to release three supplements with NMN, starting with "NMN + Resveratrol".
Press release (2015, text in Japanese)
December
Released of NMN Pure series "NMN Pure 3000" and "NMN Pure 1500"
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2017
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January
Initiated a clinical study evaluating the effects of long-term NMN intake
June
Started selling "NMN Pure VIP 9000" and "NMN Pure PREMIUM 6000"
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2018
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November
Signed a research commission agreement with the Systems Biology Institute
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2019
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April
Research and all business related to NMN transferred to Orient Biomedic Co., Ltd.
July
Established in-house NMN research facility, "Life Science Lab," at 2-3-11 Nihonbashi Honcho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo (B1F Nihonbashi Life Science Building)
July
The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Yamaguchi University (Professor Toru Kimura: Basic Veterinary Science Medicine and Laboratory Animal Science) carried out "Longevity and Anti-aging Effects on Dogs of NMN Administration: Confirmation of the Improvement Effect on Blood Components and Intestinal Flora Associated with the Activation of Longevity Genes."
November
Obtained joint patent application rights with Professor Daiki Setoyama and Professor Kang Dongchon of Kyushu University for the "Effect of β-NMN on enhancement of coenzyme Q in vivo."
December
Started clinical research on the effect of NMN supplementation on organ system biology.
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2020
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February
Conducted collaborative research with Professor Masayuki Shimada of the Graduate School of Integrated Life Sciences, Hiroshima University, to elucidate the impact of NMN on sperm function and fertility.
April
Started research on enhancing immune function and preventing/treating infectious diseases such as COVID-19 using NMN.
October
Started collaborative research with the Joint Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Yamaguchi University (Professor Tohru Kimura, Department of Physiology and Experimental Animal Science).
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2021
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January
Changed the company name from Shinkowa Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. to Mirailab Bioscience Inc.
July
Relocated our in-house NMN research facility, "Life Science Lab," to 6th floor, 1-14-4 Prairie Ginza Building, Chuo-ku, Tokyo.
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2022
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February
Relocated our headquarters to 5th floor, 1-14-4 Prairie Ginza Building, Chuo-ku, Tokyo.
Mirailab's NMN Supplements Celebrate Their 8th Anniversary
Approximately 1 ton (1000kg) of NMN
Since Mirailab launched products with NMN for the first time in the world, we have sold approximately 333,333* NMN supplements. Based on cumulative sales, this means that approximately 1 supplement is purchased by customers every 20 minutes.
*Calculations based on NMN Pure 3000 Plus (as of June 30, 2023).
Wide Range of Products
Our line-up of NMN products, which started with only three, has now expanded to approximately 30, including cosmetics. This extensive product range could only be achieved thanks to our in-house research facilities and our continuous efforts in research and product development. You have a wide variety of NMN products to choose from, so that you find exactly what you need.
Trusted Quality, Zero Side Effects
All our employees at Mirailab have been taking NMN supplements for approximately 10 years, from the development stage to the present. There have been no reports of side effects from Mirailab's NMN products, neither from research institutions around the globe nor from any of our customers. We will continue to provide high-quality and safe nutraceuticals.
Social Contributions
Mirailab Bioscience is committed to making contributions not only in academic research but also in the field of culture and art, based on the theme "Making Science of Wellness" based on NMN research.
Research Support
- Donation of 1kg of NMN raw material to the research of Dr. Jeffrey Gordon, Director of the Center for Genome Sciences and Systems Biology, Washington University in St. Louis
- Donation of 1kg of NMN raw material to the lab of Prof. Shinichiro Imai, Department of Developmental Biology and Medicine (joint), Washington University in St. Louis
Sponsorship of Symposia
- Sponsorship of the 1st International Symposium on Aging Research and related public lecture sessions as part of the establishment commemoration of the Institute for Research on Productive Aging (IRPA)
- Sponsorship of Gordon Research Conferences
