【Survey Release】Spring Ailments: 67% Recognize Connection to Inflammation

Ortho Inc. (Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Kairyu Aoki, hereinafter Ortho) conducted a survey targeting 111 women in their 40s and 50s on "Spring's 5K (Dryness, Strong Winds, Temperature Fluctuations, Pollen, Yellow Sand) and Awareness of Physical Condition and Inflammation." The results revealed that while approximately 70% of individuals feel unwell due to environmental factors specific to spring, and recognize the relationship with their internal environment, only a minority are reviewing their eating habits, thus highlighting a "gap between awareness and action."

**■ Approximately 70% Experience Spring Ailments**
69% of respondents reported "feeling changes in their physical condition" due to the effects of Spring's 5K.

**■ "Temperature Fluctuations" Most Influential at 58%**
The most frequently cited factor significantly impacting physical condition was "temperature fluctuations" (58%), followed by "pollen" (45%) and "yellow sand" (34%).

**■ Multiple Ailments such as Throat/Eye Discomfort and Fatigue**
Specific symptoms included "discomfort in the throat/nose" (45%), "itchy/uncomfortable eyes" (43%), and "body fatigue/heaviness" (40%), indicating a reality where multiple ailments appear simultaneously.

**■ 67% Recognize a Connection to "Inflammation"**
Regarding spring ailments, 67% of respondents answered that they "think it is related to internal inflammation."

Furthermore, 66% of people believe that "daily eating habits affect the internal environment," showing that many people recognize the connection with diet.

**■ However, 75% Have "Not Changed" Their Eating Habits**
On the other hand, only 25% of respondents said their eating habits changed during spring ailments, with 75% responding that there was "no particular change."

**■ The Reality of "Knowing but Not Changing"**
The most common reason for not changing eating habits was "no particular reason" (55%).

**■ Summary**
This survey suggests that spring ailments may be caused not only by external factors such as temperature fluctuations but also by complex factors.

It also revealed the reality that while there is a certain level of awareness regarding the relationship between physical condition, eating habits, and the internal environment, this has not led to concrete actions.

The difficulty of continuously practicing good eating habits, despite recognizing their importance in health management, has been highlighted. Therefore, it is considered important to consistently incorporate nutritionally balanced meals within a manageable range, as daily accumulation is key.

**【Survey Outline】**
- Survey Period: April 2026
- Survey Method: Internet survey
- Target: 111 women in their 40s and 50s

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Company Name: Ortho Inc.
Address: Palazzio Aztec 10F, 2-8-1 Higashi-Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0021
Representative: Kairyu Aoki, Representative Director and President
Established: September 14, 1979
Capital: 100 million yen
Business Activities: Planning, development, manufacturing, and sales (OEM, direct sales) of health foods and nutritional supplements.
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