More than just a passing boom, being health-conscious is becoming the global norm. More specifically, a lot of attention is being focused on the relationship between water intake and health in such areas as stroke and fluid replenishment during exercise. Extensive research is also being conducted on the water inside the human body.
“Water Channeling Life” is a collaborative project between Professor Yasui of the Keio University School of Medicine, a pioneer of research regarding dynamics of water in the body, and Suntory, which aims for a better coexistence between society and nature in line with our corporate message of “Bringing Water to Life.” The project is aimed at investigating the relationship between water and health.
“Cell biology of aquaporins”
“Aquaphotomics”
“Measuring of water flows in the human body and their simulation”
“Fluid intake amount of the Japanese people”
Experts in each of these four themes are combining their knowledge to improve people's quality of life.
Practical applications for the fruits of this research are also not far off.
Thinking about water means thinking about human health.
Please look forward to this project.
Why are Suntory and Keio working on this research together?
Professor, Keio University
School of Medicine Masato Yasui
Suntory Global
Innovation Center Toshihiko Ashikari
In that instant, a specific image of common features shared with our studies of water biology appeared clearly inside me.
How will understanding about water help our bodies?
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