Sports Supplement Brand 'DNS' Signs Advisory Contract with NEC Red Rockets Kawasaki Volleyball Player Yukiko Wada

Daiichi Sankyo Healthcare Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo) announced that its sports supplement brand 'DNS' has signed an advisory contract with volleyball player Yukiko Wada, who belongs to NEC Red Rockets Kawasaki, effective Friday, May 1, 2026. This contract aims to support Wada's upcoming overseas challenges from a nutritional perspective.

Background of the Contract

DNS has been supporting NEC Red Rockets Kawasaki for many years and signed an official partner contract with the team last year. Wada, who plays an active role as a core player, is now aiming to challenge herself overseas as her next stage. Wada's attitude of setting her goal to 'play an active role globally' deeply resonates with the philosophy DNS has upheld for a quarter of a century: 'to elevate Japanese athletes to a level where they can compete with the world.' Since both parties shared this mutual vision, the advisory contract was successfully concluded.

DNS will support Wada's athletic activities nutritionally. Through these initiatives, the brand will back Wada's desire to 'become what she wants to be,' 'take on challenges,' and 'win.'

Comments from Yukiko Wada

'I often use them for weight gain and recovery purposes. Even when I am very fatigued after a match, taking supplements properly allows me to face the next day in good condition!'

[Products Used] Protein Whey 100 / R4 / BCAA

Yukiko Wada Profile

Team: NEC Red Rockets Kawasaki

Date of Birth: January 8, 2002

Position: Outside Hitter (Volleyball)

Birthplace: Kyoto Prefecture

Height: 174cm

Career: Kyoto Tachibana High School -> JT Marvelous -> NEC Red Rockets Kawasaki

National Team Experience: 2025 Japan Women's National Volleyball Team registered player

An outside hitter known for her powerful spikes and jump serves despite her petite and slender build. She possesses a high sense of both offense and defense and has abundant global experience at a young age.

DNS Changes the Common Belief That 'Japanese Cannot Win Globally'

Born in 2000 from a passionate desire to 'elevate Japanese athletes to a level where they can compete with the world,' DNS has been relaunched under Daiichi Sankyo Healthcare since November 2024. As a brand that sincerely stands by the evolution of athletes seeking world-class performance, DNS aims not just to build muscle, but to draw out 100% of their power to achieve results down to the last second and centimeter. We run alongside their challenges with the same passion as the athletes.

DNS's 'Five Pillars'

'Everything is for the athlete'

Manufacturing originating from athletes, conceived by athletes, and made for athletes

1. A wide lineup supporting athletes aiming for heights and demanding results

DNS offers products that sincerely support athletes who want to produce results, even by a single second, centimeter, or point, from before and after training or matches, to waking up and going to bed. We draw out athletes' performance with items tailored to their condition, time, and situation.

2. Formulations and ingredients focused on body building

DNS product development is based on the world's most advanced sports nutrition. We collect declarations published by the International Society of Sports Nutrition based on the latest findings, as well as various research results in the field of sports nutrition from overseas, and use them as the basis for our product design.

3. Deliciousness and drinkability that make you want to continue

We pursue high-quality taste that is delicious as a beverage so it can be consumed daily. We also devise details to make our products easy to continue using, such as flavor variations that you won't get tired of, and a spoon that can scoop a single serving at once.

4. Commitment to safety and quality, domestic manufacturing

DNS products are manufactured at domestic food manufacturing plants that comply with advanced quality control standards regarding safety and hygiene, such as GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and FSSC (Food Safety System Certification).

5. Anti-doping certification (Informed Choice) acquired for all products (*1)

DNS products are manufactured in factories that have cleared inspections based on strict conditions specialized for anti-doping. Third-party organizations continuously conduct regular unannounced market surveys and analytical tests for prohibited substances. (*1: Excluding accessory products)

Introduction to DNS Core Products

Product Name: 'Protein Whey 100 (commonly known as Whey 100)'

~DNS's standard protein pursuing body building and deliciousness~

- Protein: 24g (*1)

- Flavor: Premium Chocolate / Strawberry Milk / Bana...