Ginger: A complementary approach for management of cardiovascular diseases

In this report, we summarize the biochemical pathologies underpinning a variety of CVDs and the effects of ginger a nd its bioactive components, including 6-shogaol, 6-gingerol, and 10-dehydrogingerdione. The properties of ginger and its phenolic components, mechanism of action, biological functions, side effects, and methods for enhanced cell delivery are also discussed. Together with preclinical and clinical st udies, the positive biological effects of ginger and its bioactive components in CVD support the undertaking of further in vivo and especially clinical studies.
Source: BioFactors - Category: Biochemistry Authors: Tags: Review Article Source Type: research