Energy · 3 weeks
39%less fatigue*
Healthy adults 40–60 who felt tired every day
46 adults · double-blind · Lee et al. 2025 · Study ↗
The Science
A remarkable root. A profile worth knowing.
Six-year Korean red ginseng, 3,000 mg of extract per stick, and 80 mg+ across 22 quantified ginsenosides. Explore the botanical tradition, the manufacturing process and the detail behind the numbers.
80mg+total ginsenosides · 22-analyte test panel
40+saponin types in red ginseng
6-yearGeumsan root
Why people reach for it
It starts with small, ordinary weeks.
Everyday energy, immune support and recovery are the reasons people reach for Korean red ginseng — and they are exactly what the research measured. Tap what sounds like your week.
Tap what sounds like your week. Nothing is stored, and nothing here is medical advice.
The parts of the root people ask about
See what happened in the clinical studies. Jump to the research →
What the research found
Not hype. Human trials.
Daily Korean red ginseng in published, placebo-controlled studies.*
Immune · 8 weeks
+26%immune B cells*
Adults 40–65 · 3 g red ginseng extract a day
White blood cells +9%T cells ↑
100 adults · double-blind · Hyun et al. 2021 · Study ↗
Antioxidant · 8 weeks
−13%oxidative stress*
Adults 20–65 · 3 g a day · lower is better
Antioxidant enzyme SOD +20%
57 adults who smoke or drink · Kim et al. 2012 · Study ↗
Recovery · 8 weeks
Easierexercise*
After a set workout, vs. placebo
- Lactate
- Creatine kinase
- Perceived effort
107 adults · double-blind · Yang et al. 2022 · Study ↗
Circulation · tradition
Centuriesof use for healthy circulation*
A traditional use of Korean red ginseng
Traditional use · modern circulation research is still developing
Focus · tradition
2,000 yrsa clear, sharp mind*
Traditional Korean and Chinese use
Traditional use · modern focus research is still developing
*Published, placebo-controlled studies of Korean red ginseng preparations, not of Dr. Choi Korean Red Ginseng itself. Every stick delivers the same ingredient: 3,000 mg of six-year Korean red ginseng extract. Individual results vary. 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.
The root we choose
A full spectrum has to start somewhere.
Different ginseng species have different botanical identities. Our choice is six-year Korean Panax ginseng from Geumsan — the starting point for Dr. Choi Korean Red Ginseng.
American
American ginseng
Panax quinquefolius
Sanqi
Sanqi (notoginseng)
Panax notoginseng
The root we use
Korean
Geumsan Korean ginseng
Panax ginseng, 6-year roots
Botanical species and processing both matter. These are three distinct ginseng species; our formula begins with Korean Panax ginseng and the red-ginseng steaming tradition.
The process
Steaming transforms the spectrum.
Steaming and drying turn fresh ginseng into red ginseng and transform its compound profile. Korean red ginseng naturally contains 40+ ginsenosides; our finished product quantifies 22 of them.
Through steaming, ginsenosides such as Rh1, Rg2, and Rg3 are discussed in relation to processing and the red-ginseng profile.
Rg3
The patented Rg3 process
Rg3 is part of the red-ginseng processing story. Our Geumsan manufacturer, Pharmacofood, owns patent KR10-1434444 for an Rg3-enhancing extraction process — a distinctive step in how our concentrate is made.
Full spectrum
And the count isn't the whole story.
A botanical is more than one marker compound. Ginseng contains ginsenosides alongside non-saponin constituents. Understanding those families adds context to the measured ginsenoside profile on a product.
Saponins, in the fine roots
Non-saponins, in the body
Family one
Saponins (ginsenosides)
Ginsenosides are ginseng’s signature saponins. Korean red ginseng naturally contains 40+; this finished product quantifies 22, including Rb1, Rg1 and Rg3.
The number you see
Family two
Non-saponins
Held mostly in the body of the root: acidic polysaccharides, polyacetylenes, phenolic compounds. Their value rises notably through the red-ginseng process, and they are frequently discussed in immune-related research.
The value you don'tA useful product profile names what is measured and explains what the number represents. That is the clarity we bring to every stick.
Why the label says 80 mg+
A floor, not a ceiling.
- 40+ ginsenosides occur naturally in Korean red ginseng.
- 22 are quantified in our stick, totaling 80 mg+.
- 30 mg+ are the key Rg1 + Rb1 + Rg3, included in the total.
Declared label minimums per 30 mL stick. See the latest batch report →
Inside the spectrum
What each compound is known for.
Get to know the compounds behind Korean red ginseng research.
Rb1
Discussed in relation to cognitive wellness, antioxidant balance, and daily vitality.
Rg1
Discussed in relation to daily vitality, cognitive wellness, and immune support.
Rg3
A rare ginsenoside emphasized in red-ginseng processing. Studied in relation to healthy circulation and antioxidant balance.
Re
Discussed in relation to healthy circulation and antioxidant balance.
Rf
Studied in relation to nervous-system and cognitive wellness.
Rh1 / Rh2
Rare ginsenosides studied in relation to immune balance.
Ro
Discussed in relation to immune support and wellness balance.
Acidic polysaccharides
Non-saponin compounds frequently discussed in immune-related research.
How we prove it
We don't ask you to take our word.
Ginsenoside content varies from lot to lot, so we declare conservative label minimums — 80mg+ of total ginsenosides from a 22-analyte test panel, including 30mg+ of the key markers Rg1, Rb1, and Rg3 — as part of our batch testing program. To see the Certificate of Analysis linked to your batch, look up your box's lot here.
FDA Registered Facility
Smart HACCP
FSSC 22000
ISO 22000
HALAL (Korea + Gulf)
Non-GMO
Patented Rg3 Process
Batch COA Lookup
Manufactured by Pharmacofood in Geumsan using its patented Rg3-enhancing process, KR10-1434444. Facility credentials apply to their scope; FDA registration is not product approval.
Common questions
Korean red ginseng, answered.
What are ginsenosides?
Ginsenosides are the signature saponins, or active plant compounds, in Korean ginseng. They are the family most labels count when they list a milligram figure. Korean red ginseng is documented as carrying one of the widest ranges of ginsenoside types, including markers like Rb1, Rg1, and Rg3.
What is the difference between red ginseng and white ginseng?
Both come from Panax ginseng. White ginseng is dried; red ginseng is steamed and dried. Processing transforms the compound profile. Korean red ginseng naturally contains 40+ ginsenosides; our finished product quantifies 22.
How many ginsenosides does Korean red ginseng contain?
Korean red ginseng naturally contains 40+ ginsenosides. Our finished product quantifies 22, totaling 80mg+ per 30ml stick, including 30mg+ of key Rg1 + Rb1 + Rg3. The botanical count and the product measurement are different.
Why does the label say 80mg+ instead of an exact number?
80mg+ describes the total across 22 quantified ginsenosides. It includes 30mg+ of Rg1 + Rb1 + Rg3. Contact our team for batch documentation; the botanical’s 40+ naturally occurring ginsenosides are a separate measure.
What is ginsenoside Rg3?
Rg3 is a rare ginsenoside created during the steaming of red ginseng; it is present only in trace amounts in raw or white ginseng. Because it is hard to produce at high concentration, our Geumsan manufacturer uses a patented process (Korea Patent KR 10-1434444) built to enhance Rg3 content.
Are ginsenosides the only thing that matters in red ginseng?
No. Ginsenosides are one of two compound families in the root. The other, the non-saponins, includes acidic polysaccharides, polyacetylenes, and phenolic compounds, frequently discussed in immune-related research. A true full-spectrum extract preserves both, which is why a single ginsenoside number never tells the whole story.
Why is 6-year Geumsan ginseng used?
We choose six-year Korean red ginseng roots from Geumsan, a region closely connected with Korea’s ginseng tradition. Root identity, the extraction process and the finished-product profile are all part of our approach.
Is Korean red ginseng an adaptogen?
Yes. Panax ginseng is one of the classic adaptogens, a group of botanicals traditionally associated with helping the body adapt to everyday physical and mental stress. Alongside herbs like ashwagandha and rhodiola, red ginseng is among the most studied adaptogens, with a long history of use for daily vitality and resilience.
How is red ginseng different from ashwagandha?
Both are adaptogens, but from different traditions. Ashwagandha comes from Ayurveda and is often discussed in relation to calm and sleep; Korean red ginseng comes from East Asian tradition and is more associated with daily energy and vitality. Some people take a ginseng-based adaptogen as a daytime alternative or complement to ashwagandha.
Does red ginseng contain caffeine?
No. Korean red ginseng contains zero caffeine. As an adaptogen, it is often chosen by people who want something caffeine-free as part of a steady daily routine.
Is red ginseng linked to stress and cortisol?
As an adaptogen, Panax ginseng is studied in relation to the body's stress response. Research in this area is ongoing, and we describe it in structure-function terms rather than as a treatment. Red ginseng is traditionally used to support everyday resilience and balance, not to diagnose or treat any condition.
Now you know what's in the root
A whole root, the full spectrum, in one honest stick a day.
Shop Korean Red Ginseng*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.