ginger

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Ginger

Ginger, derived from the root of the plant Zingiber officinale, has been used for centuries in cooking and as a natural remedy for various ailments. It contains potent bioactive compounds such as gingerols and shogaols, which are believed to exhibit anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.

Category
Herbal supplement
Molecular Formula
Variable, as it is a natural product
Mechanism of Action
Ginger's active compounds, especially gingerols and shogaols, are believed to inhibit the synthesis of pro-inflammatory cytokines, thus reducing inflammation. They also exhibit antioxidant activity by neutralizing harmful free radicals in the body.
Evidence Grade
B - Moderate evidence for health benefits

Other Names

  • Zingiber officinale
  • Ginger root
  • Jiang

Primary Benefits

  • Relieves nausea and vomiting
  • Reduces inflammation
  • Improves digestion
  • Has potential antioxidant effects

Recommended Dosage

Adults 1-3 grams per day
Children Consult with a healthcare professional

Side Effects

  • Heartburn
  • Stomach discomfort
  • Allergic reactions

Precautions

  • Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their healthcare provider before use
  • People with gallstones should use ginger with caution
  • May lower blood sugar - caution advised for diabetics

Interactions

  • May interact with blood thinning medications
  • May interact with diabetes medications

Key References

  • Ernst, E., & Pittler, M. H. (2000). Efficacy of ginger for nausea and vomiting: a systematic review of randomized clinical trials. British journal of anaesthesia, 84(3), 367-371.
  • Grzanna, R., Lindmark, L., & Frondoza, C. G. (2005). Ginger—an herbal medicinal product with broad anti-inflammatory actions. Journal of medicinal food, 8(2), 125-132.
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“garden no big deal just buy greens from the store celery cucumber lemon ginger and then I add fruit and sometimes avocado for a little bit of fat or some hemp seeds and that's it and that shake is so delicious and so nutritious it's got all of my vegetables it's got the protein it's got fruit it's got everything all the fiber that I need in there because everything's intact it's in a smoothie and I consume that it takes me less than 10 minutes to make”

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“there are certain oral bacteria so uh one called pen jaalis and that's one of the worst oral bacteria I would say out of all of them so this genalis is able to travel from your mouth to your brain it's only it's quite close by anyway and what's unique about this bacteria is it's able to cross the barrier between in your brain so the blood brain barrier um and it releases these toxic enzymes so these enzymes are called gingi paints and they're imagine these like horrible firefighter things and they can break down neurons they can break down um a lot of brain tissue and so when they looked at the cerebral spinal fluid and the Brain fluid or tissue of Alzheimer's sufferers they found that 97% of them had these toxic enzymes these Ginger pains in their brains compared to zero for the patients who did not have Alzheimer's”

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Dr Sampson: Your Oral Microbiome Can Be Deadly! I Cured Their Gum Disease And They Walked Again!
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“like that oral bacteria ping jaalis and those Ginger paines you can get rid of ping jaalis really easily again if you tested it you can even test for Gingy pains um and then you can get rid of the bacteria before it starts causing problems”

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“usually when you are in synchrony with all of your biology these two forces your Cadian Rhythm that goes up and down every 24 hours and your sleep pressure align in this beautiful sort of frister Ginger Rogers dance partnership and they're in harmony”

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