DHC
From a few hundred yen a bag — Japan's default entry into supplements.
A major Japanese supplement and cosmetics brand known for affordable day-count packs.
Brand facts
- Founded
- 1972
- Headquarters
- Tokyo, Japan
- Parent / operator
- DHC Corporation (part of ORIX)
- Origin
- Japan
About DHC
Starting from cosmetics, DHC has become one of the biggest names in Japan's supplement market. Its ultra-cheap single-nutrient day-count packs — vitamin C above all — and convenience-store availability opened supplements to a mass audience. It became part of ORIX in 2022.
What sets DHC apart
Rock-bottom price, ubiquity and name recognition — the ability to buy a single nutrient for a few hundred yen is its biggest weapon.
Ingredient sourcing
Cost-driven bulk sourcing behind mostly single-nutrient formulas.
Manufacturing & quality
Manufactured under domestic quality-control systems.
Certifications & testing
- Foods with Function Claims (select products)
- Domestic quality-control systems
Signature products
- DHC Vitamin C
- DHC Multivitamin
- DHC Zinc
- DHC Heme Iron
- DHC Sustained-release Vitamin C
Focus categories
- Vitamins
- Minerals
- Diet
- Beauty
- Daily basics
Price positioning
Budget — among the most affordable supplements in Japan.
Where to buy in Japan
Available in drugstores, convenience stores, Amazon.co.jp, Rakuten Ichiba and DHC stores nationwide.
Best for
Beginners who want to try a single nutrient cheaply, and cost-focused buyers.
Things to keep in mind
Doses and nutrient forms track the low price; those wanting high-dose or high-absorption forms may want more.
Compare products
Compare DHC products against other brands by ingredient.
All DHC products
80粒 3個セット
capsule
View details80粒 6個セット
capsule
View details90日分
capsule
View details90日分
capsule
View details30日分 x 6袋 （180日分）
capsule
View details30日分 x 12袋 （360日分）
capsule
View details90日分
tablet
View details60日分
capsule
View details30日分 x 3袋 （90日分）
capsule
View details90粒 （90日分）
tablet
View detailsFrequently asked questions
Are DHC supplements safe?
They are made under domestic quality systems, with some registered as Foods with Function Claims; follow the labeled directions.
Who owns DHC?
It is Japan's DHC Corporation, part of ORIX since 2022.
Prices are sample data. Check the retailer's site for the current price.