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Microorganism-treated Drinks Developed
Pyongyang, March 24 (KCNA) -- The Aeguk Research Center for Compound Microorganisms of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea has developed drinks treated with microorganism.

The antioxidant beverage, named "Isul", is a functional drink which contains several dozen kinds of essential nutritive elements such as amino acids and vitamins.

The drink made with extracts of natural medicinal materials, including Phellinus yucatanensis and fruits of Hippophae rhamnoides, helps prevent aging, autonomic imbalance and cerebral, heart, geriatric and other diseases and raise immunity.

Another drink is a composite lactic acid beverage made by adding essences of such medicinal herbs as Atractylodes japonica and Epimedium koreanum to culture solution for composite microorganisms containing various kinds of lactic acid. It makes it possible to improve physiological functions of body.

Its regular intake gives a good effect on the treatment of digestive troubles such as gastritis, colitis and pancreatitis.

It is also good for preventing cerebral thrombosis and other geriatric diseases, cystitis and constipation and for recovering from mental and physical fatigue.

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