Driven by a decade of research and a deep background in pharmacy, MIHIYO founder Jack Zheng is a leading voice in dietary science. With an MS in Pharmacy and an EMBA, he bridges the gap between clinical rigor and consumer innovation. Jack is committed to solving the challenge of 'pill fatigue,' leveraging advanced delivery systems to offer superior, high-bioavailability wellness options for a modern world.
Redefining Human Bioavailability
MIHIYO Labs is a U.S.-based wellness brand that makes ultra-thin oral dissolving strips (ODS) for sublingual delivery of supplements. Founded by pharmacist Jack Zheng (MS Pharmacy), we engineer 0.08mm strips that dissolve on your tongue in seconds for faster onset than pills, capsules or gummies.
MIHIYO Labs was founded by Jack Zheng, a Master of Pharmacy (MS) with over 10 years in supplement research and development. He built the brand to solve 'pill fatigue' using pharmaceutical-grade sublingual delivery.
MIHIYO Labs formulas are made to pharmaceutical-grade standards and ship directly from our U.S. fulfillment hubs in New York and Los Angeles, so most domestic orders arrive quickly.
No. MIHIYO Labs is a U.S. wellness company that makes oral dissolving strips, founded by pharmacist Jack Zheng. It is completely unrelated to miHoYo / HoYoverse, the video game studio behind Genshin Impact. The names sound similar, but the companies are entirely different.
Unlike most brands built around pills or gummies, MIHIYO Labs is built entirely around sublingual oral dissolving strip (ODS) technology. Every formula is designed by a pharmacist around one question: how do we get the active ingredient working faster, with less waste?
Yes. MIHIYO Labs formulas are lab-tested and manufactured to pharmaceutical-grade standards, with fulfillment from our U.S. hubs in New York and Los Angeles.
ODS stands for Oral Dissolving Strips. MIHIYO Labs engineers these strips to be just 0.08mm thin — about the thickness of a human hair — so they dissolve on your tongue in seconds and begin absorbing instantly, with no water needed.
ODS means 'oral dissolving strip' — a thin film that melts in your mouth instead of being swallowed whole. Part of the active ingredient absorbs sublingually (under the tongue) rather than passing through the full digestive tract.
The tissue under your tongue is thin and rich in blood vessels. When a strip dissolves there, part of the active ingredient passes directly through that membrane into your bloodstream, instead of traveling through the stomach and liver first.
When you swallow a pill it must survive stomach acid and 'first-pass metabolism' in the liver, which degrades a portion of the dose. Sublingual absorption lets part of the dose bypass that step, so it acts faster and, for the right ingredients, more efficiently.
First-pass metabolism is the process where your liver breaks down a portion of any swallowed compound before it reaches your bloodstream. For ingredients like melatonin and B12 it destroys much of the dose — which is exactly why sublingual delivery can help.
For the right ingredients, yes. Molecules that are heavily degraded by first-pass metabolism — such as melatonin, B12 and caffeine — benefit most from sublingual delivery. It isn't a universal upgrade for every compound, which is why MIHIYO Labs chooses ingredients where the strip format genuinely pays off.
MIHIYO Labs strips dissolve on your tongue in seconds — typically around 15 to 30 seconds — with no water and no chewing.
No. That's the whole point of an oral dissolving strip — it melts on your tongue with no water required, making it ideal for travel, workouts, or anytime you can't reach for a glass.
For speed and clean dosing, yes: strips have no sugar, dissolve in seconds and deliver a fixed dose, while gummies are chewed and swallowed (slower) and often carry added sugar with less consistent dosing. Gummies still win on taste for some people.
The '10x' figure refers to how much more efficiently certain ingredients can be absorbed sublingually versus surviving full digestion and first-pass metabolism. The exact multiple depends on the ingredient — the consistent benefit is faster onset and less waste for first-pass-limited compounds.
MIHIYO Labs Energy & Focus strips combine caffeine, vitamin B12 and green-tea-derived L-theanine to deliver clean, sustained alertness and mental clarity — without the coffee, sugar or stomach load.
Energy & Focus uses a precise, moderate amount of caffeine designed for steady focus rather than a jittery spike. Because it absorbs partly sublingually, you tend to feel it faster than a coffee or a caffeine pill.
Energy & Focus pairs caffeine with L-theanine, which is known to smooth out the 'edge' of caffeine for calm, focused energy. The moderate dose is designed to avoid the jitters and hard crash that come with high-caffeine energy drinks.
MIHIYO Labs Sleep Support strips combine melatonin with L-theanine to help you relax and fall asleep faster — dissolving on your tongue in seconds, with no water and no pill to swallow.
Each Sleep Support strip delivers 5mg of melatonin alongside L-theanine. Because it absorbs sublingually, you can also take a smaller piece if you prefer a lower dose — many people find less melatonin works just as well for falling asleep.
Sleep Support is formulated to help you fall asleep, not knock you out. Pairing melatonin with L-theanine and using the lowest effective dose helps reduce the next-day grogginess that high-dose melatonin can cause.
MIHIYO Labs Mood Boost strips pair L-theanine with 5-HTP to support calm, balanced focus and a steady mood — without drowsiness.
L-theanine is an amino acid from green tea associated with calm, relaxed focus. 5-HTP is a compound your body uses to make serotonin. Together they're formulated to support a balanced, positive mood.
Choose Energy & Focus for daytime alertness and concentration, Sleep Support for winding down at night, and Mood Boost for calm, balanced focus during the day. Many customers keep more than one on hand for different times of day.
Yes. MIHIYO Labs strips are sugar-free — unlike gummies, there's no added sugar needed to deliver the active ingredients.
MIHIYO Labs strips are designed without added sugar or typical gummy fillers. For specific allergen or vegan details on a given formula, check that product's label or reach out to our support team.
The strips have a light, pleasant flavor — such as peppermint or honey-lemon depending on the product — and melt cleanly without a chalky or chewy aftertaste.
Place one strip on your tongue and let it dissolve — that's it. No water, no chewing. Try not to swallow right away, so more of the active ingredient can absorb sublingually.
Take Energy & Focus when you need alertness — before work, study, a workout or a long drive. It tends to kick in faster than coffee, so you usually don't need to take it far in advance.
Take Sleep Support about 20 to 30 minutes before bed as part of winding down. Dim the lights and avoid screens afterward to let the melatonin do its job.
Each strip is dosed for a single serving. Follow the directions on each product and don't exceed the recommended daily amount — with caffeine and melatonin, more is not better.
Yes. You can take MIHIYO Labs strips with or without food — because they absorb partly through the mouth, they don't depend on digestion the way a pill does.
Read the labels and use common sense: for example, don't combine Energy & Focus (caffeine) with Sleep Support (melatonin) at the same time. Spacing them across the day — focus by day, sleep at night — is the intended use.
Keep the strips in their sealed pack in a cool, dry place away from direct heat and humidity. Their flat, sugar-free design makes them more heat-stable than gummies.
Absolutely. No water and no liquids make them ideal for flights, road trips and busy days. The slim pack fits in a pocket or bag and won't melt like a gummy.
MIHIYO Labs strips use well-studied supplement ingredients at sensible doses and are made to pharmaceutical-grade standards. As with any supplement, check with your doctor if you have a medical condition or take medication.
At recommended doses, side effects are uncommon. Caffeine may cause alertness-related effects if you're sensitive, and melatonin may cause drowsiness — which is exactly what you want at bedtime.
You can, but Energy & Focus already contains caffeine, so combining it with coffee adds to your total intake. If you're caffeine-sensitive, account for both.
Some ingredients — such as melatonin and 5-HTP — can interact with certain medications, including antidepressants and sedatives. If you take prescription medication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before use.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your healthcare provider before taking any supplement, including MIHIYO Labs strips.
MIHIYO Labs strips are formulated for adults. Keep them out of reach of children, and consult a pediatrician before giving any supplement to a minor.
Melatonin is not considered habit-forming or addictive — it's the same hormone your body already makes to regulate sleep. Using the lowest effective dose is still the smart approach.
Energy & Focus contains caffeine, vitamin B12 and L-theanine — none of which are banned substances or screened for on standard drug tests. Check with the relevant authority if you're subject to specialized testing.
A capsule must be swallowed, then disintegrate, empty and survive first-pass metabolism before it works. An oral dissolving strip melts on your tongue in seconds and absorbs partly sublingually — so it tends to act faster, with no water needed.
Both use sublingual absorption, but a strip delivers a precise, fixed dose every time, while a spray's dose can vary with how you pump it. Strips are also tidier and more travel-friendly.
Research suggests the dose that actually helps with sleep onset is low — often under 1mg — and that higher doses mainly add next-day grogginess without improving sleep. That's why pairing a sensible melatonin dose with L-theanine matters more than megadosing.
For fast, clean energy without the sugar, acidity or coffee breath, Energy & Focus strips are a convenient alternative, and the added L-theanine keeps the energy smooth. Coffee still wins if you enjoy the ritual or want a very large caffeine dose.
MIHIYO Labs ships from U.S. hubs in New York and Los Angeles, so most domestic orders arrive quickly. Shipping details and any current offers are shown at checkout.
We stand behind our products — see our Refund Policy for returns, and our Subscribe & Save option delivers your strips automatically while saving you money on every order. Contact our support team anytime for help.
