Eye supplement "ROHTO V5 a" wins the "12th Health and Medical Award" from the Japan Society of Health and Medical Sciences
October 30, 2025
ROHTO Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka City, President: Hidetoshi Segi) is pleased to announce that its eye supplement "ROHTO V5 a," which contains ingredients that support "improvement of clear vision *1," has received the "12th Health and Medical Award" from the Japan Society for Health and Medical Care. The award ceremony was held on October 5, 2025.
*1: Contrast sensitivity
Award-winning points
ROHTO V5 a was recognized for addressing people's changing eye concerns and contributing to the maintenance and improvement of eye health. Furthermore, it focuses on the retina, one of the five elements that support vision *2, and supports people's well-being through the ability to see.
*2: Five elements (retina, ciliary muscle, lens, tear film, blood flow)
What is the eye supplement "ROHTO V5 a"?
ROHTO V5 series is a product line launched in 2015 as our first functional food product, offered as a solution for people who are experiencing blurred or hazy vision as they age. ROHTO V5 a contains lutein and zeaxanthin, which have been reported to work on the retina and improve the ability to see clearly *1.
Product Features
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Contains lutein and zeaxanthin.
Each tablet contains 10 mg of the functional ingredient lutein and 2 mg of zeaxanthin.
The 5:1 ratio is the ratio whose effectiveness has been confirmed in the research paper *3.
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Select free-form lutein.
Lutein is divided into two forms: the free form and the ester form.
The lutein contained in ROHTO V5 a is 100% free form, which has superior absorption compared to the ester form.
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One soft capsule per day (recommended dosage)
It's easy to take, just one capsule a day, and the soft capsules are designed to be easy to swallow without getting stuck in your throat.
*1: Contrast sensitivity
*3: Reference Billy R. Hammond, et al., A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study on the Effects of Lutein and Zeaxanthin on Photostress Recovery, Glare Disability, and Chromatic Contrast. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, (2014); 55: 8583–8589.
Foods with functional claims
- Notification Statement: This product contains lutein and zeaxanthin. Lutein and zeaxanthin have been reported to increase macular pigment in the retina, reduce blurriness and haze, improve the ability to see clearly (contrast sensitivity), and protect the eyes from light stimuli such as blue light.
- Maintain a balanced diet based on staple foods, main dishes, and side dishes.
- This product is not approved by the government.
- This product is not intended for the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of any disease.
About the Health and Medical Awards
The "Health and Medical Awards" is an awards program organized by the Japan Society for Health and Medical Care, a general incorporated association, since 2013. Established by a wide range of medical professionals including physicians, dentists, health insurance associations, and corporations, the society aims to recommend and encourage pharmaceuticals, health devices, technologies, and systems that contribute to disease prevention and health maintenance and promotion, based on their proven track record in health and medical care. This year, five items were selected from approximately 3,000 items deemed useful for health and medical care.