Korean red ginseng, a leading health supplement, is gaining momentum overseas as research presented on the international academic stage points to a range of potential benefits. KGC said the growing body of scientific evidence is helping build credibility in foreign markets.
KGC, which operates the red ginseng brand CheongKwanJang, said it recently held an academic seminar on the latest red ginseng research at the International Society for Natural Product Sciences (ICSB) meeting in Mississippi. About 400 researchers attended, including officials from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. National Institutes of Health, the company said.
Presentations covered findings on key functions of red ginseng, including neuroprotection, anti-aging and blood sugar regulation. Researchers also outlined a proposed mechanism in which ginsenosides cross the blood-brain barrier and contribute to protecting nerve cells.
In clinical research on metabolic health, the red ginseng group showed a tendency toward lower post-meal and fasting blood glucose levels, and indicators of insulin secretion were also analyzed as improved, KGC said. The company said the results suggest potential use in blood sugar management, an area of strong global demand.
Human application tests also indicated reduced oxidative stress and improved sleep quality. Industry observers say such findings could broaden red ginseng beyond immunity-focused products into anti-aging, metabolic and brain health categories.
KGC said it is also expanding distribution. Red ginseng products are sold through major North American channels including Amazon, Costco and Sprouts. The company cited alignment with health trends such as gluten-free and caffeine-free products as a growth factor.
“Red ginseng is an ingredient whose functionality has been verified through numerous studies,” a KGC official said. “Based on overseas research cooperation, we will strengthen credibility and expand locally tailored products to increase market share.”
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