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May 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this review, researchers examined the physiological benefits of Cheonggukjang, a salt-free fermented soybean paste, highlighting its various health-promoting components that may contribute to improved heart health, diabetes management, and cancer prevention, among other benefits.
April 2021 in “Han'gug miyong haghoeji/Journal of the Korean society of cosmetology” This study found that consuming raw cheonggukjang improved various measures of scalp hair condition in middle-aged women over a 12-week period.
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August 2019 in “The World Journal of Men's Health” This study found that administering a kimchi and cheonggukjang probiotic product promoted hair growth and increased hair thickness in individuals with patterned hair loss without causing adverse effects.
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April 2021 in “Journal of the Korean Society of Cosmetology” This study observed that consuming 50g of cheonggukjang daily for 3 months improved eyebrow length, thickness, and reduced damage in middle-aged women compared to controls, although the number of eyebrows did not change.