Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does Kampai really help alleviate hangovers?

A: Taken as directed, most people report that Kampai helps greatly reduce — or even entirely eliminate — their hangover symptoms. For details on how Kampai accomplishes this, see Science.

Q: How long has Kampai been tested? How long has Kampai been on the market?

A: The research that resulted in Kampai's successful U.S. patent application was conducted beginning in the mid-1980s. Although it is new in the U.S., Kampai has been a popular product in Japan for over a decade.

Q: Is Kampai a drug? Can it affect a drug test?

A: No. Kampai is a supplement containing two key amino acids, alanine and glutamine. The natural building blocks of protein, amino acids like alanine and glutamine are produced naturally by your body and are an essential component of many of the body's important metabolic processes.

Q: Can I take too much Kampai?

A: Please take Kampai as directed. Although alanine and glutamine can be safely consumed in much higher quantities than present in Kampai, as with any nutritional supplement, excessive intake is to be avoided.

Q: Does Kampai have any side effects?

A: No side effects have been proven if taken according to package directions.

Q: Does Kampai prevent intoxication? Can I drink more without getting drunk?

A: No. Kampai does not prevent intoxication, nor does it decrease the intoxicating effects of alcoholic beverages. Always Drink Smart !

Q: What does "Kampai" mean?

A: Similar to "Cheers!" in English, "Kampai!" is what Japanese people say when they toast one another. That's part of the reason our tagline is "To Your Health!" (The other reason is that Kampai’s alanine-glutamine formulation is scientifically proven to help preserve the homeostasis of the liver. A healthy-functioning liver is important since it is the only organ in the body that metabolizes alcohol.)

Q: Where can I purchase Kampai?
A: You'll find Kampai at leading health and nutritional supplement stores and major drugstores as well as at many convenience stores across the U.S. and Canada. See our store listing.