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Korean red ginseng
Korean red ginseng contains ginsenosides and other bioactive compounds that modulate immune function, enhance stress resilience, and improve metabolic and cardiovascular parameters.
Korean red ginseng contains ginsenosides and other bioactive compounds that modulate immune function, enhance stress resilience, and improve metabolic and cardiovascular parameters. Used for General immune support and stress resilience, Fatigue and energy enhancement, Cardiovascular health and endothelial function.
At a glance
| Generic name | Korean red ginseng |
|---|---|
| Sponsor | The Korean Society of Ginseng |
| Drug class | herbal adaptogen |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | General wellness, Immunology, Cardiovascular, Metabolic health |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
Mechanism of action
The active constituents, particularly ginsenosides (Rb1, Rg1, Re, and others), act as adaptogens that regulate the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis and enhance natural killer cell activity. These compounds also exhibit antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, improving endothelial function and glucose metabolism. The mechanism is multifactorial rather than targeting a single molecular pathway.
Approved indications
- General immune support and stress resilience
- Fatigue and energy enhancement
- Cardiovascular health and endothelial function
- Glucose metabolism and metabolic syndrome
Common side effects
- Insomnia or sleep disturbance
- Headache
- Gastrointestinal upset
- Nervousness or anxiety
Key clinical trials
- Effect of Korean Red Ginseng on Oxidation in Middle-aged and Elderly Sub-health Population (PHASE2, PHASE3)
- Effect of Korean Red Ginseng Extract on Blood Flow in Healthy Adults (NA)
- The Investigators Conducted a Study to Examine the Impact of Wild Ginseng Extract (WG) on Exercise Performance, Cognitive Function, and Fatigue Recovery Among Twelve Healthy Adult Males (NA)
- The Effect of GI Biome #7 on Gut Microbiome and Health of the Elderly (NA)
- Preventive Effects of Ginseng Against Atherosclerosis (NA)
- Effects of Korean Red Ginseng Extract on Electrical Brain Activity in Elderly Subjects (PHASE4)
- Impact of Korean Red Ginseng on Fatigue in Patients With Rheumatic Disease (NA)
- Fibre Grain Herb Trial in Type 2 Diabetes (NA)
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
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| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |