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Before
After
Reengineering
the process of changing the design of an existing product, and its components, to make a new and improved product.  

Our reengineering goal is the development of technologies. 

licensing available

supplement ancillary device

edible
hydrogel

cannabinoid
formulation

food
materials

healthspan &
geroscience

dietary
supplements

cannabinoids &
mood balance

sports & 
performance

technology development categories

We are seeking collaborators from academia and industry.

co-development projects
  • Okinawan-plant derived supplement to support  healthspan

  • Appetite suppressant to aid in fasting protocols

  • Insect-derived protein supplement for pets

  • Hydration supplement

joint research-and-development
  • Changes in nutritional requirements throughout lifespan

  • DNA repair capacity in aging chelonians

Case Study:  SEED-Tech (RT-01)

Background  

 What is protein powder ? 

  • highly refined, processed, and dried proteins in powder form

  • derived from animal and plant sources 

  • per gram, usually cheaper to consume compared whole food sources of protein

  • commonly sold in bulk packaging

  • conventionally hand mixed with water to create a protein-rich beverage, a.k.a. the “protein-shake”

 

 Why consume protein powder ? 

  • to supplement a protein-deficient diet

  • to provide additional protein for fitness gains

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Problems  

​ Messy 

  • Preparing a protein-shake is messy. The powder is easily spilt, sticks to your hands, and can aerosolize during the preparation process.

 Poor solubility 

  • Many protein powders are not highly soluble in water, leaving clumps in the protein-shake. Existing tablet products that consist of compacted protein powder are nearly insoluble.  

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Technology Solution

  • One product innovation would be a  highly soluble protein powder tablet. 

  • To create the product innovation, REPS developed SEED-Tech (RT-01). 
     

SEED-Tech

Small - Effervescent - Ergogenic - Delivery - Technology
  • SEED-Tech combines formulation and compaction methods, allowing protein powder to be converted into a solid material that is highly soluble.

  • Using SEED-Tech, a large effervescent tablet can be made called a SEED.

  • SEEDs are the product innovation because they are not messy like powders and readily dissolve in water and beverages, providing an innovative way to make a protein-shake. 

Formulation Method
Compaction Method 
SEED
( product innovation )

Added values

  • SEEDs can be eaten directly, without making a protein-shake

  • The effervescent ingredients 

    • generate CO2 bubbles, which enhance the aroma 

    • create a feeling of satiation and fullness

  • SEEDs can be made into endless design shapes, which also allowing for precision dosing 

  • Compared to powders sold in bulk, SEEDs are more portable and allow for single serve products.

  • Not limited to protein powders. SEED-Tech can incorporate a variety of popular supplement powders like meal replacements, preworkout powders, creatine powders, and BCAA powders

  • Applicable beyond the health supplement industry, i.e.,  the military, emergency survival kits, and space travel.

For information about other technologies in development, please contact us at info@reps-japan.com

 

In final stages of development

RT-02     cannabinoid formulation methods
RT-03     supplement ancillary device
RT-04     edible hydrogel material

About Us

 R e E ngineering  P erformance  S upplements 
  E  P  S  is a research-and-development (R&D) company creating technologies for health and performance supplement companies. 
 
The purpose of our R&D is to develop technologies that
drive product and service innovations

bring aesthetic appreciation to supplement products

achieve cultural change 

Zach Bell, PhD

Representative Director

“Taking supplements has been a part of my daily routine for over 20 years. All of the products I consume are in the form of pills and powders. The REPS lab was established to rethink how supplements could be consumed .... thinking beyond pills and powders." 
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Bell received a PhD from Queen Mary, University of London in the area of molecular neuroscience. He has 7 years experience in cannabinoid startups and currently serves as Scientific Advisor to Open Book Extracts, an American health supplement manufacturer and R&D company; and he is one of the representative directors of Shima & Co, the developer of Protein Ramuné. For more information, visit his Linkedin.

BRIEF COMPANY HISTORY

2018

  • Joined the OIST Accelerator Program   (completed 2019)

  • Started R&D - RT-01 (SEED-Tech)

  • ​Registered company

2019

  • Business Development - Advising Service 

  • Started R&D - RT-02 (cannabinoid formulation methods)

Corporate Name

Established

Business

REPS JAPAN Co., Ltd.

2018 December

Technology Development
Product Development
Importing and Sales
Advising and Consulting

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