A typical Korean recovery shot is sugar-free and built on milk thistle, oriental raisin (Hovenia) extract, a vitamin B complex, and electrolytes — positioned around liver health, hydration, and next-day wellness. Here's what each component contributes.
Get a wholesale catalog & quote →Key takeaways
- Typically sugar-free with milk thistle, oriental raisin (Hovenia) extract, a vitamin B complex, and electrolytes.
- Sugar-free supports a better-for-you, functional-wellness positioning that performs well in the US.
The core stack
| Ingredient | Role |
|---|---|
| Oriental raisin (Hovenia) | Signature Korean botanical for post-drinking support |
| Milk thistle (silymarin) | Recognized liver-support botanical |
| Vitamin B complex | Energy/recovery positioning |
| Electrolytes | Hydration support |
| Sugar-free | Better-for-you positioning |
Why this stack sells in the US
It maps to functional-wellness language (liver health, hydration, recovery) that US buyers prefer over 'hangover cure.'
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Positioning note: In the US, market these as recovery / functional-wellness products (e.g., "supports liver health, hydration and next-day wellness") — not as a "hangover cure," which carries regulatory risk. This is general information, not legal advice. See our sourcing & fulfillment guide.
FAQ
What's in a Korean recovery shot?
Typically sugar-free with milk thistle, oriental raisin (Hovenia) extract, a vitamin B complex, and electrolytes.
Why is it sugar-free?
Sugar-free supports a better-for-you, functional-wellness positioning that performs well in the US.