Gingerol, the main bioactive substance in fresh ginger is responsible for much of its medicinal properties and can help lower the risk of infections. Fresh ginger may also be effective against the RSV virus, a common cause of respiratory infections. Ginger extract can inhibit the growth of many different types of bacteria; it is very effective against the oral bacteria linked to inflammatory diseases in the gums, such as gingivitis and periodontitis.

Ginger extract has been studied as an alternative treatment for several forms of cancer. The anti-cancer properties are attributed to 6-gingerol, a substance that is found in large amounts in raw ginger. There is some, albeit limited, evidence that ginger may be effective against pancreatic cancer, breast cancer and ovarian cancer. More research is needed.

Gingerol provides powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects and Ginger has been known to help reduce exercise induced muscle pain over the long term and also managed to reduce pain effectively for menstrual pain (dysmenorrhea) when taken at the beginning of the menstrual period.

There are some studies showing ginger to be effective at reducing symptoms of osteoarthritis, which is a very common health problem and may provide significant reductions in bad cholesterol and blood triglyceride levels.

In a recent 2015 study of 41 participants with type 2 diabetes, Ginger was shown to lower blood sugar levels and improve various heart disease risk factors in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Ginger appears to speed up emptying of the stomach, which can be beneficial for people with Chronic indigestion (dyspepsia) and related stomach discomfort.

Studies suggest that ginger can protect against age-related damage to the brain (Alzheimer’s). There is also some evidence that ginger can enhance brain function directly. In a study of 60 middle-aged women, ginger extract was shown to improve reaction time and working memory.

Chinese and Ayurvedic practitioners have relied on ginger for at least 3,000 years for its anti-inflammatory properties, and have used it as a “carrier” herb, one that enables other herbs to be more effective in the body.

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