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After launching KINN Lingzhi, we looked at the top research
                                                               organisations that identified solutions for high cholesterol and heart
                                                               disease. After completing the research, we conducted rigorous clinical
                                                               trials. At that time, Thai people mostly associated reducing cholesterol
                                                               with garlic extract, so we wanted to create awareness by doing something
                                                               different. We started pushing content to get our customer base familiar
                                                               with our product and showing them the mechanism behind how and
                                                               why it works.

                                                               The results speak for themselves. How has the progression been for
               Dr. Siriporn Ariyaphuttarat,                    KINN after introducing it to the market?
               Founder and CEO of KINN Worldwide,              Today, KINN is the only brand in Thailand that uses extracts approved
               provides insight into a healthy alternative.
                                                               by the Faculty of Medicine at Mahidol University. Adhering to ethics
                                                                              and PDPA, we tested Nattokinase and saw results
                                                                              within one month of daily use. Currently, we have
                                                                              three to four formulas available. Our capsules
                                                                              are all vegetarian, ensuring 100 percent natural
                                                                              ingredients without any chemicals or additives.
                                                                              As I mentioned previously, we saw clear results
                                                                              within a month in every case. In the Thailand
                                                                              market, we observed a significant number of
                                                                              people with cholesterol levels. In 2021, there were
                                                                              about 38 million people with this condition. Five
                                                                              years earlier, the number was around 30 million,
                                                                              showing an increasing trend. We are confident this
                                                                              trend will continue to rise if preventive measures
                                                                              are not taken.
                                                                              Who is KINN made for and how can people try
                                                                              KINN products for themselves?
                                                                              KINN focuses on three key principles. First, all
                                                                              our formulas must be 100 percent natural. Second,
                                                                              clinical trials are essential for every product. Finally,
                                                                              real and tangible results are crucial. Additionally,
                                                                              we cater to four main customer groups: Those
                                                                              already on medication for high blood fat levels,
                                                                              such as statins; those with high cholesterol levels
                                                                              who haven’t taken any medication yet; those
                                                                              interested in Nutraceutical and the KINN Natto
                                                                              brand; those genetically predisposed to high
                                                                              cholesterol levels.
                                                                              Our distribution channels include online platforms
                                                                              like Facebook, Instagram, Line, Shopee, Lazada,
           KINN was birthed after the success of KEEEN, a brand related to   and now TikTok. Offline, we partner with Thailand’s most famous and
            environmental microbial innovation, specialising in purifying traces of   leading pharmacies like Fascino and P&F, where our products are
            oil from the ocean. After a couple of years, Dr. Siriporn Ariyaphuttarat   available. Our authorised dealers also contribute to our monthly sales
            and her team realised that microbial innovation was not sufficient   growth, thanks to repeat purchases. Furthermore, we also collaborate
            enough to fix environmental issues. This is when they took the initiative   with very well-known and premium establishments such as You&I,
            to address the health problems of the elderly with KINN - Japanese for  The Copper restaurant, and Home Bakery at Suan Dusit University.
            microbes. We dug a little deeper with Dr Siriporn into the impact of   How do you see KINN expanding in the near future and its impact
           KINN on a more health-conscious demographic in Thailand.   on consumers?
           What was the first entry into creating the KINN portfolio of products?  In this year’s Q2, we plan to launch another four new formulas. The
           By collaborating on research with various organisations, we created our   KINN brand is still clear in terms of the target group. The target group
           first formula called Cordycepine. Cordycepine was made to combat   for the KINN brand is 35 and up. We initially thought the KINN
            sleep problems in the elderly and help ease insomnia. During that   brand was not suitable for teenagers because everyone reading this
            time, our brand was not well-known, and our primary sales channel   was a teenager at one point. In our youth, we never thought about
           was online on Facebook. The second formula we introduced called   nutraceuticals or fulfilment.
           KINN Lingzhi was aimed to reduce blood sugar levels. Eventually,   Wellness is something close to us. We have to wake up, and not just
           we also started selling on physical shelves in Siam Paragon. But our   wait for aging and debilitating health to wake us up. We want to enjoy
           work was far from finished.                         eating like before but then arises the problem with high cholesterol
                                                               and high blood pressure. My advice? Try KINN for a month, then get
           We have to wake up, and not just                    your blood tested. That’s what the KINN brand is about. We’re trying
                                                               to tell consumers in Thailand or those interested that all you have
           wait for aging and debilitating                     to do is keep an open mind, open the bottle, and witness real results.
           health to wake us up
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