Gingerol
Overview
Gingerols are a group of pungent phenolic substances from the rhizome of ginger, Zingiber officinale. 6-Gingerol is the most pharmacologically-active constituent of Ginger.
Health Benefits of Gingerol
Cardiovascular System
Gingerol may prevent abnormal Blood Clotting (by inhibiting the production of Prostaglandin E2 and Thromboxane A2).
Immune System
Gingerol may stimulate the death (apoptosis) of Leukemia cells. [1]
Gingerol may Inhibit these Potentially Toxic Substances
Lipids
Gingerol may inhibit the production and activity of Prostaglandin E2.
Gingerol may inhibit the production and activity of Thromboxane A2.
Dietary Source of Gingerol
Some ginger products are standardized in terms of their Gingerol content.
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