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225 citations,
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3 citations,
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February 2020 in “Journal of Ginseng Research” Korean Red Ginseng has beneficial components that help with stress, immunity, fatigue, memory, blood flow, and disease protection.
61 citations,
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59 citations,
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41 citations,
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