MENGENAL "FOSHU" JEPANGLestariHandayaniauthorFoshu (Food for Spesific Health Use) is processed by the ingredients of some functions in a well balanced body. The effectiveness and safety of each item is scientifically tested on human and animal. The Ministry of Health and Welfare of Japan has the authority to approve Foshu and monitor them strictly to make sure that the consumer get highest quality product. Foshu's purpose is to maintain and improve health in such way i.e adjusting constipation, lowering cholesterol level, permit greater absoption of mineral, lowering blood pressure, prevent tooth decay and adjust the blood sugar level. Up to April 19987, 100 approval items have been already sold in the Japan market.WA Public Health2000Sekretariat Badan Penelitian dan Pengembangan KesehatanArticle