Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Otsuka) and Bonafide Health, LLC (Bonafide Health), an indirect subsidiary headquarter located in Harrison, New York, have announced the U.S. launch of "Thermella™", a plant-based supplement that contributes to women's health during menopause. Thermella was launched on Bonafide Health's website on September 23, 2024 (EST).

Bonafide Health was founded in 2017 with a mission to contribute to women's health by providing innovative, safe, and effective choices. The company is engaged in researching and developing new nature-inspired products for women with the supports of medical experts and scientific evidence.

It is estimated that more than two million women in the U.S. enter menopause each year. About 80 percent^*1 of perimenopausal women experience symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats. Although hormone replacement therapy and other pharmaceutical treatments are commonly used to treat these symptoms, there is a growing demand for hormone-free supplements with effective natural ingredients to help women in menopause.

Thermella contains plant-derived components such as curcumin extract, decaffeinated green tea extract, and spirulina extract. This supplement is scientifically proven and was developed with naturally derived ingredients with a functional claim^*2 to relieve hot flushes and night sweats.

Otsuka is dedicated to improving the health of women of all ages, addressing their different health needs at each stage. Through the utilization of Bonafide Health's expertise and knowledge, Otsuka intends to expand our business, with an emphasis on Japan and the U.S.

• 【Product Overview】

• 【About Bonafide Health】

Bonafide Health was established with the mission to provide innovative, safe, and effective options to contribute to women's health. In 2023, Bonafide Health became a direct subsidiary of Pharmavite, which is one of the affiliates of Otsuka. It focuses on researching, developing, manufacturing, and marketing new women's health products and other products inspired by nature. With an emphasis on providing long-term, sustainable support for women's health needs through scientifically proven products.

Based on the corporate philosophy of 'Otsuka-people creating new products for better health worldwide', Otsuka Pharmaceutical aims to contribute to the health and well-being of people around the world.