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U.S. Introduces Japanese Hang Over Medicine

United States is proud to finally offer the hang over medicine from Japan. Available for the first time, the one thing that helps hard-drinking Japanese open their eyes after a night of partying, has arrived in the US just in time for the holidays. Ajinomoto U.S.A., Inc. is lining US shelves with Kampai amino acid supplement.

The plum tasting drink, Kampai, can be consumed (and washed down with water) before drinking and, again before going to bed. Kampai, which means `cheers` in Japanese is 2,800 mg worth of alanine and glutamine. Research shows that supplementing the body with the combination of these two amino acids helps support and expedite the body`s natural metabolic processing of alcohol. While also helping to preserve the homeostasis of the liver, the only organ in the body that metabolizes alcohol.

`Taking Kampai before and after drinking helps an old warhorse like me keep up with the younger generation to run one of Manhattan`s hottest nighttime destinations. The long anticipated arrival of Kampai is sure to bring unmatched excitement to New York`s party scene,` says BED New York Operating Partner Dirk van Stockum. Ajinomoto is the world leader in amino acid research and development, dominating approximately 60% share of the global amino acid market.