CJ CheilJedang Announces Immune-Boosting Effects of Korean Traditional Ingredient 'Heuksam' Globally

[Asia Economy Reporter Choi Saeng-hye] CJ CheilJedang has globally promoted the nutritional value of Heuksam, a traditional Korean ingredient.

CJ CheilJedang announced on the 8th that a research paper proving the immune-enhancing functionality of Heuksam was recently published in the internationally renowned nutrition journal, Nutrients.

Nutrients is a prestigious international academic journal where advanced research results in the field of food and nutrition are published. The paper was published after the efficacy of Heuksam in enhancing immunity was proven through animal testing conducted by CJ CheilJedang. This study is notable not only for demonstrating the immune function improvement of Heuksam products but also for proving a higher immune-enhancing effect compared to Hong Sam (their own product).

The research was conducted through animal testing by administering Heuksam to laboratory mice. After administering Heuksam and Hong Sam to the mice for two weeks respectively, the group given Heuksam showed more than twice the increase in immune markers compared to the control group given Hong Sam. The immune markers refer to cellular immunity and defense capabilities. Considering that Hong Sam products, which account for more than 30% of the domestic health functional food market, are primarily valued for immune enhancement, this result is expected to further elevate the value of Heuksam.

CJ CheilJedang believes that the active components such as ginsenosides generated through the nine-time steaming and nine-time drying process called Gujeunggu-po, which transforms ginseng into Heuksam, positively influenced the immune enhancement. CJ CheilJedang plans to conduct further research on Heuksam’s efficacy with international research institutions to enhance its nutritional value.

A CJ CheilJedang official stated, "It is rare for research on Heuksam to be published in the form of a formal paper in overseas academic journals," adding, "The publication of this research paper is expected to raise the value of the traditional Korean ingredient ginseng and serve as an opportunity to internationally promote the excellence of Heuksam based on scientific evidence."

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