We obtain our extract from the nutrient-rich ginseng roots grown by one of the most renowned (and INSAM certified) producers in Korea, with over thirty years' experience in cultivating and processing premium ginseng.
The ginseng is cultivated in its native terroirs of South Korea and Manchuria, Northern China. These are the only regions where genuine Korean Panax ginseng is cultivated and processed according to traditional methods. Our ginseng is grown by experienced farmers who follow strict guidelines and quality standards.
Since genuine Panax ginseng is almost extinct in the wild, we source our roots from a renowned grower who cultivates the plant in conditions that mimic its natural, wild growing environment. Only roots which are at least 6 years old are harvested, as these contain a variety of ginsenosides in high concentrations. First, the roots are gently steamed, which retains their valuable phytochemicals, and processed into a concentrated extract via an ultra-pure water extraction. The extract then undergoes a patented fermentation process using enzymes and bifidobacteria. These steps are required in order to produce the highly bioavailable active ginsenoside compound K. Only 37% of the population are capable of converting ginsenosides into their active forms (compound K and Rh2). Fermentation thus improves the absorption of the bioactive ingredients many times over.
Many commercial ginseng products list the ginsenoside content as equal to that of the saponins. However, ginsenosides are a special type of triterpene saponins which cannot easily be differentiated in a laboratory.
Our fermented red ginseng extract capsules have a standardised ginsenoside content of 7.5%, including 2% Rg1, Rb1 and Rg3 and at least 1.2% Rg1, Rb1 and Rg3. It contains the particularly potent ginsenoside compound K, as well as valuable enzymes.
For the capsule shells we use custom-made HPMC capsules that, unlike most other HPMC and pullulan capsules on the market, are 100% free from controversial additives such as carrageenans and PEG. We then package this product in environmentally friendly amber glass.
