Korean-supplements

South Korea's supplement market is regulated by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) under a health functional food framework. This article covers Korea's regulatory approval system, evidence assessment of the most clinically studied Korean ingredients — Korean red ginseng, kimchi-derived probiotics, and specific herbal compounds — and what the Korean dietary pattern actually contributes to metabolic health.

Olive Young (올리브영) is South Korea's largest health and beauty retailer, stocking thousands of health supplement products. This article evaluates the evidence for the supplement categories most commonly purchased at Olive Young for weight management — probiotics, red yeast rice, slimming teas, vitamin products, and dietary aids — and covers what to consider when bringing Korean supplements to the UK.