A recent study confirmed that the test group administered with ginseng extracts demonstrated 11.6 times higher osteocalcin (bone structure markers) and 3 times higher increase in calcium concentration than the control group did. The Korea Ginseng Association announced that Korean ginseng is registered as a ’publicly listed functional ingredient for[Read More…]
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Healthifyme expands in Singapore and Malaysia
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Young Living Introduces Dr. Je Tae Woo as Head of APAC Science
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Informa Markets reveals Vitafoods Virtual Expo 2020 platform highlights
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JJ-Lurgi commissions its largest oilseed crushing plant
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Japanese health foods manufacturer releases more products
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