Could the secret to youthful skin, endless energy, and long life be sitting on your kitchen counter? Discover the Japanese professor’s “golden drink” that experts praise…

“Far as the horizon, yet right before your eyes,” the “golden” drink said to boost health and extend lifespan—celebrated by Japanese professor Murakami Shoko—is surprisingly simple, familiar, and easy to make. Yet, many still overlook its incredible benefits.

Ever wondered why Japanese women often stay youthful, maintain slim figures, and remain healthy well into old age? Their diet holds many secrets. One inspiring example is Professor Murakami Shoko (82), a nutrition expert at Fukuoka Women’s University in Japan, whose story recently caught my eye.

The drink she credits for her boundless energy is banana vinegar. Decades ago, when her three children trained intensively in a swimming club, she prepared banana vinegar to help them recover quickly. Impressed by its effects, she began drinking it herself and has kept the habit for 47 years. She even uses banana vinegar as a seasoning in everyday dishes.

Bananas are packed with fiber, potassium, vitamin B2, and other essential nutrients. Fiber improves digestion and gut health, potassium helps flush out sodium and toxins while lowering blood pressure, and vitamin B2 nourishes the skin. The sugars in bananas combined with vinegar’s citric acid stimulate energy production, while vinegar’s amino acids boost metabolism.

Professor Shoko noticed remarkable benefits: reduced fatigue, relief from shoulder stiffness, improved cold symptoms, and long-term relief from chronic constipation. Beyond these, banana vinegar may also protect eye health—thanks to vitamin A, vitamin C, and natural antioxidants—reducing strain and preventing age-related vision problems.

Vinegar itself is renowned for its antioxidant power, which fights free radicals that speed up aging and contribute to diseases like cancer. For those battling weight issues, this “miracle drink” can help burn excess fat by boosting metabolism. Its naturally sweet-and-sour taste makes it enjoyable to drink, whether diluted or taken straight.

Professor Murakami Shoko’s Banana Vinegar Recipe

• 1 banana (about 100g)
• 100g brown sugar
• 200ml black vinegar

Instructions

1. Slice the banana into 2 cm-thick pieces.
2. Place all ingredients in a microwave-safe container and heat for 30 seconds at 600W.
3. Transfer the mixture to a jar and leave at room temperature for 12 hours.

How to Drink It Correctly

Consume 3 tablespoons (around 30ml) of banana vinegar daily—before or after meals—alongside two slices of the pickled banana. If you have a sensitive stomach, drink it after meals. It can also be diluted with warm water or taken on the go for a refreshing energy boost, especially after exercise.

While genetics influence health and longevity, your habits matter even more. Alongside drinking this “golden elixir,” maintaining a consistent eating schedule—breakfast between 7:00–8:00, lunch between 11:30–12:30, and dinner between 18:00–19:00—supports gut health, optimizes nutrient absorption, and helps sustain a healthy weight, all contributing to a longer, happier life.