"Does Hay Fever Start in the Gut?" Practical Online Seminar Unraveling "Gut Bacteria and Chronic Inflammation" Explained by Professor Yuji Naito of Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine (Held on April 25)

The Smart Life Association (organizer) and Smart Gut Co., Ltd. (sponsor) will host an online seminar on April 25, 2026 (Saturday), featuring Professor Yuji Naito of Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Graduate School of Medical Science, Department of Bio-Immuno-Nutrition, a leading authority in gut bacteria research, as a lecturer. The seminar's theme is "Does Hay Fever Start in the Gut?"

This seminar will focus on the relationship between "gut bacteria" and "chronic inflammation," which has garnered significant attention in recent years, unraveling the mechanisms of allergies and unexplained ailments through the latest research.

Furthermore, it will cover practical approaches that can be immediately applied in medical, beauty, and wellness settings.

Why "Gut Environment" and "Chronic Inflammation" Now? (Background of the Event)

The number of people suffering from chronic ailments such as increasingly severe hay fever symptoms, recurring skin problems, and persistent fatigue is rapidly increasing. While these may seem like separate issues, recent research suggests that "chronic inflammation" and "disruption of the gut microbiota" may underlie these conditions.

"Gut bacteria" are deeply involved in our immune function and inflammatory balance.

It has become scientifically clear how their state affects overall body health. This seminar provides a valuable opportunity to understand the root causes of ailments from the perspective of "gut microbiota" and learn practical improvement approaches that can be applied in daily life and professional settings.

3 Features of This Seminar: More Than Just Lectures

This seminar is a practical program aimed not just at acquiring knowledge, but at achieving the goals of "understanding," "being able to practice," and "being able to correctly convey information in the field."

For healthcare professionals: We will provide new perspectives based on the latest evidence, directly applicable to daily clinical practice and lifestyle guidance.

For beauty and wellness professionals: We will share know-how that will enhance your counseling and proposal skills in the field, helping to bring out your clients' "inner beauty and health." For the general public: It is full of specific self-care tips that can be easily incorporated into daily meals and habits.

Seminar Program (Main Contents)

・Basic mechanisms of inflammation: What is the difference between "good inflammation" and "bad inflammation"?

・The close relationship between gut bacteria, immunity, and intestinal barrier function ・Diet and chronic inflammation: The effects of ruminacoids (fermentable dietary fibers, etc.)

・Practical approaches you can start today! Incorporating them into daily life

・【For Professionals】Easy-to-understand explanations and communication methods for counseling patients/clients

Luxurious Participation Benefits for Immediate Use in the Field!

All participants will receive the following materials (PDF format) to immediately practice and utilize the knowledge gained.

・Illustrated material showing the relationship between gut bacteria and inflammation at a glance

・List of "foods to incorporate / foods to limit" useful for daily meals ・"Summary of practical points" to change your actions starting tomorrow ・"Example counseling scripts" directly applicable to medical and beauty settings

Speaker Profile

Yuji Naito

Professor, Department of Bio-Immuno-Nutrition, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine

Professor / Doctor of Medicine

Graduated from Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine in 1983. After serving as Visiting Professor at Louisiana State University School of Medicine, USA, and Associate Professor of Gastroenterology at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, he assumed his current position in 2021. He is a leading authority highly regarded domestically and internationally in the fields of gut environment, immunity, oxidative stress, and anti-aging medicine. He serves as Vice Chairman of the Japanese Society of Oxidative Stress, Director of the Japanese Society of Gastroenterological Immunology, and Director of the Japanese Society of Anti-Aging Medicine. He also serves as an advisor to the Osaka Pavilion Promotion Committee for the 2025 Japan International Exposition (Osaka-Kansai Expo).

Event Overview

Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026, 13:00-15:00

Format: Online streaming (using Zoom)

Participation Fee: 3,300 JPY (tax included) *Includes live participation and 1 month of archive viewing access

Archive Viewing Period: Saturday, April 25, 2026 - Sunday, May 24, 2026

Target Audience: Medical professionals such as doctors, nurses, public health nurses, registered dietitians, pharmacists Beauty and wellness professionals such as estheticians, nail technicians General individuals with deep interest in gut environment, health, and allergy countermeasures

Organizer: Smart Life Association

Sponsor: Smart Gut Co., Ltd.

How to Apply

Please check the details and apply from the special page below.

【Application URL: https://onakanochikara.com/lp-11/ 】

*To ensure comprehensive support and maintain streaming quality, registration may close without prior notice once the capacity is reached. We encourage early applications.

Organizer and Sponsor Overview

＜Organizer＞Smart Life Association

Based on the concept of "Human + Resident Bacteria = Superorganism," we conduct lectures and certification exams to teach basic knowledge of food, aromatherapy, etc., based on insights from the latest microbiome research. We are engaged in activities that contribute to the promotion of people's health and the realization of rich lifestyles.

Location: Ginza Ohtake Residence 2F, 1-22-11 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Representative: Hiromi Okase, Representative Director

Established: July 5, 2016

Official Website: https://www.smart-life.org/

＜Sponsor＞Smart Gut Co., Ltd.

We are a health science company that visualizes the gut environment and supports individual health creation.

We develop and provide services and products based on scientific evidence, utilizing gut bacteria DNA analysis technology and data science.

We operate a "Bacterial Flora Analysis Business" utilizing gut bacteria DNA analysis technology, and a "Ruminacoid Business" that develops "Ruru Milk," "Lumifas," and "Smart Gut Prime," which contain scientifically proven complex fermentable dietary fibers (ruminacoids).

Location: YANMAR TOKYO 12F, 2-1-1 Yaesu, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Representative: Yasumitsu Sakai, Representative Director

Established: July 21, 2017

Corporate Website: https://www.smart-gut.com

Contact for this matter

Smart Gut Co., Ltd. Public Relations Department

Email: pr@smart-gut.com