MG Pharma

MG Pharma Inc. is a Japanese pharmaceutical and functional food company and a subsidiary of Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Founded in 1969 and acquired by Rohto in 2002, the company specializes in the research and development of lipid-related functional ingredients and lifestyle-related disease treatments. Its core technologies include the proprietary globin peptide (METAP), which suppresses fat absorption and promotes fat breakdown, and LICONINE, a licorice extract for metabolic health. MG Pharma's products range from over-the-counter pharmaceuticals to "Foods with Function Claims" (FFC) targeting visceral fat, neutral fat, and liver protection.