Dr. Mitsuhito Nemoto
Chief Director
Japan Chinese Medical Association

Suppon has a long history in China. It was used as a gourmet delicacy by the Royal Family during the Shu period. According to the Modem Chinese Medical Dictionary, the effects of suppon are numerous. Aids in the production of blood and body fluids, treats inflammation of the liver and other internal organs Increases stamina Lowers fevers Softens fibroid tumors Calms irritation Cures sleeplessness Aids in the production of red blood cells Assists blood circulation.

AMINO ACIDS

Amino acids are the basic building blocks of our body. Suppon contains essential amino acids such as isoleucine, leucine, methionine, threonine, tryptamine, valine which cannot be made in the human body, and others such as algin, histidine, glycine, and alanine. All essential amino acids are criticak If even one is missing, metabolism can not operate properly.

In todays world, modem society has been driven by their work ethic and the trend has been to neglect the premise of a nutritionally balanced diet. Suppon has been proven to be a perfect nutritional supplement providing many nutrients and high quality protein.

CALCIUM

The bones and hard tissue of the body are primarily made up of calcium. Calcium has the ability of making the bodies chemical balance on the alkaline side. Calcium also aids in the systolic action of the heart and relaxing muscles. Suppon conatines 870 mg of calcium per 100 grams.

IRON

Anemia, a deficiency of red blood cells, deteriorates production of cellular tissue. Symptoms include: fatigue, shortness of breath, dizziness, palpitation, shoulder discomfort, hyposomia, coldness in extremities, as well as many others discomforts. Fingernails have a tendency to easily break, causing skin inflammation, resulting in hingivostomatitis. Suppon contains 6 mg of Iron per 100 grams.

UNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS

Fats are just as important as proteins and other nutrients for good health. These unsaturated fats including those such as DHA, are needed to keep the body in good running order. Suppon has high levels of both proteins and fats which supplement the body and promote good health.

RICH IN VITAMINS

Vitamins are needed to prevent many disorders. Vitamin B 1 prevents beri beri, fatigue, and alcoholic intoxication. It also activates the brain and improves neuralgia, shoulder stiffness, as well as, low back pain, constipation and for the relief of stress. Normal daily requirement of vitamin B1 is 1 mg.

Suppon contains 0.74 mg. of B1 per 100 grams.

Suppon also is rich in vitamin B2 and vitamin E which are also very important for keeping good health. A shortage of B2 can cause hair lose, neurosis, insomnia, headaches, dizziness, fatigue, low energy, and liver disfunction. Vitamin E is known for its rejuvenating properties, and not only keep the outside of your body young, but also keeps your inner body, especially the organs young and vibrant.

SUMMARY

Who is suppon good for? Suppon has long been considered a rejuvenate of male stamina. However, more often than not, it is even more beneficial for women. Suppon's ability to clean the blood has many benefits for women. Circulation is improved, which helps problems with the complextion. Acne eruptions are improved, cephalalgia and shoulder discomforts are relieved. Suppon will create a beauty from within the woman and will radiate from her skin.

Long working hours and elevated stress levels are common for persons in the 40 and 50 year old age brackets. Suppon can help these people raise their stamina levels within a 2 to 3 month period, so that even if the stress and work ioads do not decrease, they will be able to withstand the pressures and not develop the prior fatigue levels.

The high quality proteins contained in suppon keeps the liver healthy and increases the working abilities of the stomach and intestines. Overall, when the liver is working smoothly, energy levels and metabolism improve and cell production increases, resulting in a healthier body.

Suppon contains high levels of unsaturated fatty acids such as DHA. These fatty acids prevent arterial sclerosis, and help to regulate blood circulation.

For those that are convalescing, suppon can provide supplemental support in the recovery process. People that have used suppon have experienced beneficial results including post operative conditions, lengthy hospitalization, and lingering disorders. It has been surmised that the benefits of suppon are the result of its cleansing action of the blood, the increasing of the circulation thereby improving metabolism, cell production, and optimizing body function. Suppon, also contains high levels of protein which are used to rebuild the body and restore physical fitness. Even if normal appetite is not restored, suppon has enough nutrients to support a restoration of physical fitness.

In conclusion, Suppon should be considered as a very beneficial food source. It nutritive value is unquestionable, and its long history as a food establishes it as a safe product.