What percentage of respondents said they have a body type prone to weight gain?

49.0% of the total (17.4% 'very prone' + 31.6% 'somewhat prone').

What was the most common cause of weight gain cited?

'Lack of exercise' was the most common at 59.6%, followed by 'decreased metabolism due to aging' and 'poor diet' tied at 47.3%.

How high was the interest in Kampo medicine?

88.4% of respondents said they have never used it but are interested, indicating very high interest.

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Nearly Half Say 'I Have a Body Type That Easily Gains Weight'! The Most Common Time to First Notice This Tendency Is 'From Teenage Years' at About 41%

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Nearly Half Say 'I Have a Body Type That Easily Gains Weight'! The Most Common Time to First Notice This Tendency Is 'From Teenage Years' at About 41%
A joint survey by NEXER Inc. and Kampo Mizudo targeting 500 men and women nationwide revealed that nearly half (49.0%) feel they have a body type prone to weight gain. The most common time to first notice this tendency is from teenage years (41.2%). The primary perceived cause is lack of exercise (59.6%), and while 40.5% have tried no countermeasures, interest in Kampo (herbal) medicine is high (88.4%).
Source: PR TIMES
Date: Tue Jun 02 2026 19:00:02 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)

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A joint survey by NEXER Inc. and Kampo Mizudo targeting 500 men and women nationwide revealed that nearly half (49.0%) feel they have a body type prone to weight gain. The most common time to first notice this tendency is from teenage years (41.2%). The primary perceived cause is lack of exercise (59.6%), and while 40.5% have tried no countermeasures, interest in Kampo (herbal) medicine is high (88.4%).

Citation: Nearly Half Say 'I Have a Body Type That Easily Gains Weight'! The Most Common Time to First Notice This Tendency Is 'From Teenage Years' at About 41% (Tue Jun 02 2026 19:00:02 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)), PR TIMES
Source: PR TIMES
Date: Tue Jun 02 2026 19:00:02 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)

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A joint survey by NEXER Inc. and Kampo Mizudo targeting 500 men and women nationwide revealed that nearly half (49.0%) feel they have a body type prone to weight gain. The most common time to first notice this tendency is from teenage years (41.2%). The primary perceived cause is lack of exercise (59.6%), and while 40.5% have tried no countermeasures, interest in Kampo (herbal) medicine is high (88.4%).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What percentage of respondents said they have a body type prone to weight gain?: A: 49.0% of the total (17.4% 'very prone' + 31.6% 'somewhat prone').
Q: What was the most common cause of weight gain cited?: A: 'Lack of exercise' was the most common at 59.6%, followed by 'decreased metabolism due to aging' and 'poor diet' tied at 47.3%.
Q: How high was the interest in Kampo medicine?: A: 88.4% of respondents said they have never used it but are interested, indicating very high interest.