Lotte Department Store Gwangju, Popular Health Supplements

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Shin Dong-ho] Lotte Department Store Gwangju Branch announced on the 5th that, with the New Year, people are focusing their wishes for this year on ‘health,’ making related products popular.

Compared to 2018, the health product category recorded a slight growth of 7% last year.

The health product category is largely divided into red ginseng products and vitamins, with red ginseng showing a growth of 21.8% and the vitamin category growing by 18.9%, according to analysis.

Unlike in the past, red ginseng health foods can now be made directly at home, and consumption of expensive specific products is decreasing. In contrast, the vitamin category continues to grow steadily as they are light and easy to consume.

Additionally, in line with changes in health awareness and an aging society, health supplements that help with the health of specific body parts are noticeably gaining popularity.

In fact, ‘krill oil,’ which was very popular last year, is a product that helps improve blood circulation and is expected to remain highly popular this year as well.

‘Krill oil’ refers to oil extracted from krill (a type of crustacean similar to shrimp) and contains omega-3, omega-6, and omega-9. Krill oil is effective in lowering cholesterol in blood vessels and removing fat deposits in the blood. It is rich in astaxanthin, which has antioxidant effects and is also good for anti-aging and dementia prevention.

Also, health supplements that have been steadily popular for the past two years, focusing on care for the stomach, liver, eyes, and bones, continue to maintain their popularity.

Jo Sung-su, head of the health corner at Lotte Department Store Gwangju Branch, said, “As interest in health continues to increase, the trend is to smartly purchase only the products necessary for the body,” adding, “This year as well, health supplements segmented by body function are expected to be continuously released as specialized products.”

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