Japan .. two new deaths in the ‘dietary supplement’

Kobayashi Pharmaceutical, Thursday, announced two new deaths that are likely to be linked to eating food supplements from the production that became the axis of a ‘scandal’ that escalated in Japan a few days ago. The number of deaths caused by these supplements has increased to 4 supplements. Supplements contain a type of fermented rice with yeast called “Benny Koji”, or red yeast rice, according to “Agence France Presse”. This rice is linked as a reduction in the level of natural cholesterol in the blood, but studies have warned for years about the possibility that this component would be involved in risks, as the chemical formula can lead to liver and kidney problems. The ‘Kobayshi Varmasotic’ and the Japanese Ministry of Health are investigating more than 100 cases in hospitalization that is likely to be associated with these nutritional supplements. In its statement, the company said the two people who announced on Thursday that they were using one of the three nutritional supplements that are believed to be harmful. She noted that she provided the red yeast rice with two companies in Taiwan and 50 other companies in Japan, a large number of which announced the withdrawal of various derivative products, such as the Saki Al -Fawwar drink, the salad sauce and the “miso” soybean paste. “The ministries and bodies involved work together to ensure food safety, and in this context they seek to determine the substance that causes health damage and understand how it is in the product,” Japanese government spokeswoman Yoshimasa Hayashi said on Thursday. Hayachi added at a press conference that the government also asked manufacturers of other nutritional supplements to verify their products, and work to inform abroad of this health problem. The nutritional supplements and according to “Mayo Clinic”, your nutritional needs should be satisfied mainly during your diet, but for some people, nutritional supplements can be a useful way to get nutrients, otherwise you may have a deficiency. It is not intended that nutritional supplements are an alternative to food, and therefore they cannot simulate all nutrients and complete food benefits such as fruits and vegetables. If you are generally healthy and eat a diverse food, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, low -fat dairy products, fat -free meat and fish, it is likely that you do not need nutritional supplements. But nutritional supplements or reinforced foods may be suitable in some cases, such as pregnant women, adults aged 50, older or 65 years older, as they need food rich in vitamin B-12 and vitamin D in different relationships.