Red ginseng may help slow muscle loss and limit fat gain in postmenopausal women, while also improving metabolic indicators through changes in the gut microbiome, according to studies presented at a recent academic conference. The findings were unveiled at the spring conference of the Korean Society of Ginseng held April 22 at Jeonbuk National University. Sarcopenia, obesity and diabetes are key metabolic conditions linked to aging. Sarcopenia — the progressive loss of muscle mass and function —