Nutritional benefits of ginger for patients with non-communicable diseases

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a famous dietary spice rich in bioactive components like gingerols, and it has been used for a long time as food and medicine. Indeed, clinical studies have confirmed the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of ginger. Thus, ginger seems to be an excellent com...

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Published in:Clinical nutrition ESPEN 2022-06, Vol.49, p.1-16
Main Authors: Baptista, Beatriz G., Ribeiro, Marcia, Cardozo, Ludmila FMF, Leal, Viviane de O., Regis, Bruna, Mafra, Denise
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Antioxidants - pharmacology
Antioxidants - therapeutic use
Ginger
Gut microbiota
Humans
Inflammation
Non-communicable diseases
Noncommunicable Diseases - prevention & control
Oxidative stress
Plant Extracts - pharmacology
Zingiber officinale
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Summary:Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a famous dietary spice rich in bioactive components like gingerols, and it has been used for a long time as food and medicine. Indeed, clinical studies have confirmed the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of ginger. Thus, ginger seems to be an excellent complementary nutritional strategy for non-communicable diseases (NCD) such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and chronic kidney disease. This narrative review aims to discuss the possible effects of ginger on the mitigation of common complications such as inflammation, oxidative stress, and gut dysbiosis in NCD.
ISSN:2405-4577
2405-4577
DOI:10.1016/j.clnesp.2022.04.017