From "Sugar Worries" to "Desert's Bounty": Japan's First Human Consumption Trial Utilizing Camel Milk, Challenging with a Diabetes Specialist, to Begin in April
Kenko BASE Co., Ltd., in collaboration with Dr. Isoko, a diabetes specialist, will launch Japan's first human consumption trial using camel milk powder starting in April 2026. This project aims to verify the potential of camel milk to maintain blood sugar balance for the Japanese population and establish new evidence for self-care habits.
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## Collaborative Research with Dr. Isoko, a Diabetes Specialist, Begins
Kenko BASE Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo, Representative: Tetsunari Maekawa), aiming to spread prevention and pre-symptomatic care, is launching a project to address "sugar metabolism care," a major challenge in modern society.
With the full cooperation of Dr. Isoko, a diabetes specialist and director of Isoko Clinic in Kyodo, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, a human consumption trial using rare "camel milk powder" will be conducted starting in April 2026.
## Background: Why "Camel Milk" Now?
Based on overseas research reports (※1), specific components contained in camel milk are suggested to contribute to the maintenance of healthy blood sugar balance. However, concrete verification data targeting humans in Japan is still scarce. We aim to optimize this natural blessing, known as "desert gold," for the Japanese lifestyle and establish it as a new option for health maintenance.
(※1) Source: *Nutrients* (MDPI)
Systematic Review (2017): *Effect of Camel Milk Consumption on Glycemic Control*
Content: Reported a significant tendency for blood sugar (HbA1c) levels to decrease with camel milk consumption in patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
## Overview of the Human Consumption Trial
This trial will be conducted under the supervision and cooperation of a medical doctor and diabetes specialist.
**Start Date:** Early April 2026
**Test Food:** 100% camel milk powder
**Subjects:** 10 participants concerned about daily values and blood sugar balance
**Content:** Continuous consumption of camel milk and multi-faceted analysis of vital data and changes in physical condition
**Purpose:** To build evidence for camel milk as a "new self-care habit" that complements dietary therapy.
## Collaborative Research with Dr. Isoko, a Diabetes Specialist, Begins
Kenko BASE Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo, Representative: Tetsunari Maekawa), aiming to spread prevention and pre-symptomatic care, is launching a project to address "sugar metabolism care," a major challenge in modern society.
With the full cooperation of Dr. Isoko, a diabetes specialist and director of Isoko Clinic in Kyodo, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, a human consumption trial using rare "camel milk powder" will be conducted starting in April 2026.
## Background: Why "Camel Milk" Now?
Based on overseas research reports (※1), specific components contained in camel milk are suggested to contribute to the maintenance of healthy blood sugar balance. However, concrete verification data targeting humans in Japan is still scarce. We aim to optimize this natural blessing, known as "desert gold," for the Japanese lifestyle and establish it as a new option for health maintenance.
(※1) Source: *Nutrients* (MDPI)
Systematic Review (2017): *Effect of Camel Milk Consumption on Glycemic Control*
Content: Reported a significant tendency for blood sugar (HbA1c) levels to decrease with camel milk consumption in patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
## Overview of the Human Consumption Trial
This trial will be conducted under the supervision and cooperation of a medical doctor and diabetes specialist.
**Start Date:** Early April 2026
**Test Food:** 100% camel milk powder
**Subjects:** 10 participants concerned about daily values and blood sugar balance
**Content:** Continuous consumption of camel milk and multi-faceted analysis of vital data and changes in physical condition
**Purpose:** To build evidence for camel milk as a "new self-care habit" that complements dietary therapy.