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Ginger Supplementation May Reduce
Colon Inflammation and Cancer Risk, Suggests Important New Study. 



 

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Botanical Research On Phytochemicals From Herbal and
Plant Extracts For Cancer Risk Reduction and Supporting
Immune System Function Provides Important New Information
About The Power Of Ginger Root... 
 
Ginger's anti-inflammatory properties may play a role in reducing inflammation in the colon, possibly reducing the risks of developing 
colorectal cancer, according to new research.Reporting in the journal Cancer Prevention Research, researchers from the University of Michigan Medical School wrote that regular consumption of ginger root or supplements could reduce the risk of colon cancer. Their research revealed that people who took ginger supplements experienced
a 28% decrease in colon inflammation, an important precursor to colon cancer - compared to those who only took placebo tablets. 
They said that that the ginger supplements reduced markers of colon inflammation in a select group of patients, suggesting that this 
supplement may have potential as a colon cancer prevention agent. 

The new study adds more support behind traditional advice about ginger's potential as an anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer agent, however, "It's much too early to tell whether ginger has anti-cancer properties." explained the research team. They also noted that as people look for ways to prevent cancer "that are nontoxic and improve their quality of life in a cost-effective way", the interest in ginger and other supplements "is only going to increase.

The team assigned 30 volunteers to either take a supplement containing
2 grams of ground ginger root extract, or a placebo tablet, every day for 28 days. The levels of inflammation in their intestines were measured before and after the trial by tested samples of gut lining for chemicals known as eicosanoids, that are known to increase inflammation in the gut

The researchers found that levels of certain eicosanoids were significantly reduced in most markers, "and a trend toward significant decreases" in others. "It seems that ginger has the potential to decrease eicosanoid levels," explained the researchers, who also noted that the ginger supplement "seemed to be tolerable and safe." 

 

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The 2 grams of ginger extract used in the supplement is equivalent to around 20 grams of raw ginger root, probably more than what most
people would eat in their regular diet. 

 

They added that based on the promising results of the current study, further investigation of ginger supplements in people at high risk of colorectal cancer is warranted. 

 

This article is for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended to provide medical advice,diagnosis or treatment. Contact your doctor or healthcare professional for medical and nutritional consultation. 
 
 

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