Ginger——with Aromatic Taste And Spicy Flavor

Number of studies published by "Ginger"

The figure above shows the number of publications related to ginger research searched in the web of science database with the keyword "Ginger", showing the continuous efforts of the research community.

This natural product has been vigorously explored in recent years, and may also be related to the growth of the dietary supplements and nutrition market caused by the coronavirus epidemic.

Ginger contains many chemical components, including polysaccharides, terpenes, phenolic compounds and so on. These compounds enable ginger to have a variety of biological activities, such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anticancer and other protective effects, which contribute to health.

• Gingerol promotes brown fat thermogenesis - increases the level of UCP1, the key enzyme of brown fat thermogenesis, by 4-6 times

• Gingerol increases fat oxidation - increases the expression of hormone sensitive lipase (HSL)

• Promote protein digestion and absorption

• Relieve arthritis - reduce arthritis pain by 48.8%

Antiarthritic

Zingiber Officinale Roscoe: The Antiarthritic Potential of a Popular Spice—Preclinical and Clinical Evidence

Summary

The results of in vivo, in vitro and clinical studies showed that ginger and its phytochemicals, including 6-gingerol, gingerone and cedrol, were effective anti rheumatic drugs. They alter signaling pathways important in the pathophysiology of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis and lead to the inhibition of proinflammatory cytokines. Other polyphenols such as gingerols and gingerols, together with sesquiterpenes, have been shown to inhibit proinflammatory cytokines. Therefore, gingerol and its derivatives can replace NSAIDs without serious gastrointestinal or renal side effects.

Ginger extract is widely used in food, spices and cosmetics industry, and can also be used in food additives, health products, massage Essential Oils and other purposes.

As an important crop with economic, ornamental and even edible medicinal value, ginger has been widely recognized for its nutrition and value, and is deeply loved by people. It meets the needs of consumers for healthy diet, nutritional intake and dietary treatment, and has developed into one of the essential spices and health vegetables in life.