Many supplements are named after an idea. Ours is named after a person: Dr. Hak-Joo Choi, the scientist who formulates it. That's not a tagline. It's the reason the product is what it is, and it's worth knowing who he is.
Who is Dr. Choi?
Dr. Hak-Joo Choi earned his Ph.D. in Medicinal Sciences from Kyushu University's Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Japan and has spent more than two decades in medicinal-plant research: the science of how natural compounds are extracted and transformed. His career isn't a list of marketing credentials; it's a research record:
He has been granted over 100 patents and published more than 30 papers, and he has served as a research professor at Daejeon University and Daegu Haany University. When this brand makes a claim about ginsenoside content or a steaming process, it comes from someone who has spent his working life on exactly that chemistry.
From research to the choices in your stick
The formula starts with 3,000mg of six-year Korean red ginseng root extract per stick. Honey brings sweetness to red ginseng’s earthy, bitter taste, and the 30mL format gives you a ready-to-drink portion that also mixes into warm or cold water. These are choices you can see on the label and experience in your own routine.
Pharmacofood’s patented Rg3 process is part of the manufacturing story (KIPO Patent No. 10-1434444). The finished-product story continues with measurement: our label states 30mg+ of the three key ginsenosides Rg1 + Rb1 + Rg3 per stick. Open a real batch result to see the laboratory, date, units, and original report.
Made in Geumsan: Pharmacofood manufactures our red ginseng in Korea. Its manufacturing credentials include FDA facility registration, Smart HACCP, FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, and HALAL, each within its stated scope. Facility registration is not FDA product approval, and manufacturing credentials are separate from a batch test result. Our red ginseng contains honey and is not vegan.
The belief behind every formula
There's an old principle in Korean tradition that Dr. Choi builds his work around: the idea that food and medicine come from the same source. The line between what we eat and what restores us isn't as sharp as modern life makes it seem. A daily ginseng ritual sits exactly on that line: not a drug, not an empty supplement, but a considered, everyday way of supporting the body's balance.
"Food and medicine come from the same source."
It's also why the product carries his name. When your name is on the box, the standard is personal. Every decision, from the 6-year roots and the steaming to the honey and the per-lot testing, is one Dr. Choi is willing to stand behind publicly.
What that means for you
Start with three things you can check: the ingredients on the box, the amount and taste of a 30mL stick, and the results for a named production batch. Then choose a 10-stick box for your first taste and routine or a 30-stick box for continued use or gifting. The serving guide shows how to enjoy it on its own or mixed with water.
Formulated by Dr. Hak-Joo Choi, Ph.D. Dr. Choi Korean Red Ginseng: six-year Korean red ginseng from Geumsan, blended with honey and tested by batch.
Explore Korean red ginseng sticks →* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This article is for educational purposes and is not medical advice; if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or managing a health condition, consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting any supplement.