Launched several years ago in Japan, Nippon Luna is a convenient functional beverage developed to help prevent and relieve seasonal hay fever and allergy symptoms. The unique beverage is sold in a portable foil drink pouch and contains 40mg of Pycnogenol® in a grapefruit juice base.

Pycnogenol® has been extensively studied for the management of allergies and hay fever. According to varies studies, the extract was found to inhibit the release of histamine from mast cells that were aggravated by an irritant. And, since this powerful antioxidant is an anti-inflammatory, it inhibits production of pro-inflammatory mediators helping to relieve swellings and making breathing easier.

This was further researched in a study published in the Journal of Inflammation which demonstrated the effectiveness of Pycnogenol® in preventing harmful inflammation induced by immune system response. This seasonal product is available throughout Japan in grocery and convenience stores during the months of January through August.