Euglena Superfood

OkiOne

All-In-One Superfood from Okinawa

Derived from Euglena gracillis, OkiOne™ offers optimal bioavailability and delivers 59 naturally occurring nutrients alongside Paramylon, a rare beta-1,3-glucan found only in Euglena. The result is a powerful, science-backed ingredient designed to support healthy aging through everyday wellness, including gut health, immune function, sleep quality, stress resilience, and recovery.

Clinically Studied Benfits

Supports mood & sleep and strengthens immune defenses

Superfood

First successful mass cultivation of Euglena gracilis, OkiOne™ is a microalga that provides containing 59 nutrients.

Sourced from Japan’s Blue Zone

Cultivated in Okinawa, Japan: home to one of the world's most recognized Blue Zones, celebrated for exceptional longevity and healthy aging.

Why Choose OkiOne™?

Highly Digestible

>93% Digestibility

30-50% Beta Glucans

Unique cell wall free Paramylon

Versatile Applications

Supplements, RTD/RTM, Snacks, & Bakery

What is Euglena?

Unlike traditional greens or algae supplements, OkiOne™ delivers 59 naturally occurring nutrients alongside Paramylon, a rare beta-1,3-glucan found only in Euglena. The result is a powerful, science-backed ingredient designed to support healthy aging through everyday wellness, including gut health, immune function, sleep quality, stress resilience, and recovery.

  • From beverages and gummies to powders, capsules, and beyond, OkiOne™ empowers innovative products that combine whole-food nutrition with science-backed wellness support.
  • OkiOne™ helps brands deliver the benefits of Euglena through delivery formats consumers already know and love.

Every System Supports The Next

Stronger Gut

Digestive health starts the story. A strong gut microbiome helps support digestion, nutrient absorption, and immune function: the foundation of overall wellness.

Greater
Resilience

When your body is well-supported from within, it’s better equipped to adapt to everyday stress, strengthen immune response, and maintain balance.

Better Sleep

By supporting interconnected systems like gut health and stress resilience, OkiOne™ helps promote restorative sleep to help you feel your best every day of the week.

Clinically Proven OkiOne™ Advantage

Check out our OkiOne™ Euglena Video

Global Leader in Euglena

Developed in partnership with Euglena Co., Ltd., Japan’s leader in Euglena research and cultivation, OkiOne™ combines over 20 years of scientific innovation with responsible, sustainable sourcing from Okinawa to deliver a trusted next-generation wellness ingredient.

Okinawa, Japan’s Blue Zone

OkiOne™ begins in Okinawa, Japan, one of the world’s renowned Blue Zones known for longevity and healthy aging. The region’s pristine waters and nutrient-rich environment provide ideal conditions for cultivating Euglena, a sustainable microalgae packed with essential nutrients.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is OkiOne?
OkiOne is a whole-cell Euglena gracilis ingredient cultivated in Okinawa, Japan using natural photosynthetic methods. Unlike extracts or fermentation-derived ingredients, OkiOne delivers the complete Euglena nutrient matrix, including paramylon (a unique beta-1,3-glucan), essential amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and chlorophyll, in a single ingredient. It is designed for formulators seeking a science-backed, multifunctional superfood ingredient with a compelling Japan-origin story.
All three are microalgae ingredients, but OkiOne differentiates on three fronts. Digestibility: Euglena gracilis lacks a rigid cellulose cell wall, giving OkiOne reported digestibility above 93% without the cell disruption processing chlorella and spirulina require. Unique actives: OkiOne contains paramylon, a beta-1,3-glucan found exclusively in Euglena and absent from both competitors. Origin and credibility: Japan-sourced with a commercial track record that sets it apart from commodity microalgae.
OkiOne is suitable for powders, tablets, capsules, ready-to-drink beverages, gummies, snack formats, and functional foods. In Japan, commercial formats include beverages, noodles, snacks, and beauty-from-within products.
Yes. OkiOne is backed by over 50 published studies on Euglena gracilis and paramylon, with a research base concentrated in Japan where the ingredient has been in commercial use for more than 15 years. The evidence covers immune function, lipid metabolism, gut health, and metabolic wellness. Contact us for NURA’s current literature summary and ingredient dossier.
What is the recommended dosage?
OkiOne is clinically studied across a range of use levels depending on the target benefit. For gut health support, the studied range is 0.5g to 2g per day. For immune defense, 1g per day is the clinically supported level. For sleep quality and stress management, 0.5g to 1g per day covers both outcomes. For general wellness formulations without a specific claim target, 1g per day is a practical starting point.
Yes on all three. OkiOne is produced from non-genetically modified Euglena gracilis, is suitable for vegan and vegetarian consumers, and does not contain any major recognized food allergens.

Euglena has long been recognized in Japan as an innovative wellness ingredient, but awareness in Western markets is still developing. Like many emerging superfoods, it takes time for scientific research, consumer education, and product innovation to reach broader audiences.

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