Contains HT042, a functional ingredient for height growth recognized by MFDS... Securing safety with natural ingredients
Dual functional effects on height growth and immunity?

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyungsoo Park] As the COVID-19 pandemic continues for over a year, children are spending more time at home. With increasing concerns from parents about their children's growth, Botanista has launched a children's height growth health functional food, 'Kicleo042.'


Kicleo042 contains a complex (HT042) including Astragalus extract, which has been recognized by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety as a functional ingredient for height growth. The HT042 research team, who developed the ingredient, directly participated in product planning to design the optimal formulation needed for growing children.


HT042 is a natural ingredient scientifically proven for functionality and safety through over 10 years of systematic research and development. At the time of its recognition by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety in 2014, three SCI papers related to HT042 were published. Since then, six additional papers on functionality such as growth rate promotion and mechanism of action, as well as safety including toxicity and precocious puberty, have been published, totaling nine papers.


HT042 increases the number and size of growth plate chondrocytes to accelerate growth rate and has also proven safety regarding precocious puberty. Products using HT042 as the main ingredient can be consumed with confidence regarding functionality and safety.


In addition to the height growth functional ingredient HT042, Kicleo042 includes red ginseng, which helps with immunity, antioxidant effects, and memory improvement. It supports both height growth and immunity simultaneously. Colostrum, deer antler extract, amino acids, folic acid, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6 are blended in an optimal recipe to provide balanced nutrients necessary for growing children.



Kicleo042 is sold online by Botanista, a developer of natural health functional foods and cosmetics.


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