(06-11-11) Ginger root reduces digestive inflammation markers to lower colon cancer risk

by John Phillip

(NaturalNews) Since ancient times, ginger has a long tradition of being very
effective in alleviating symptoms of gastrointestinal distress. Modern
scientific research has revealed that ginger possesses numerous therapeutic
properties including antioxidant effects, an ability to inhibit the formation
of inflammatory compounds, and direct anti-inflammatory effects. The result of
a new body of research published in the journal Cancer Prevention Research, a
journal of the American Association for Cancer Research, demonstrates the
specific anti-inflammatory action of the spice on the colon. Health-minded
individuals will want to include ginger as part of their regular diet or
include an organically harvested supplement to dramatically lower inflammatory
risk markers for colon cancer.

Dr. Suzanna Zick, a research assistant professor at the University of Michigan
Medical School, and her team assembled 30 patient participants to conduct the
study. Each was provided with two grams of ginger root supplements per day or a
placebo for a period of 28 days. After the test timeframe, researchers measured
standard levels of colon inflammation and found statistically significant
reductions in most of these markers. They also found trends toward significant
reductions in a number of other colon cancer biomarkers.

Ginger Root Supplementation Lowers Inflammatory Markers to Lower Colon Cancer
Risk
A critical inflammation marker in the colon is known to be PGE2, a naturally
occurring prostaglandin also called dinoprostone. PGE2 is the prostaglandin
that ultimately induces fever, and is therefore an important marker
researcher's monitor to determine inflammatory levels in the body. Inflammation
has been implicated in prior studies as a precursor to colon cancer, and ginger
root supplementation effectively lowers blood levels of the prostaglandin to
reduce colon cancer risk.

Dr. Zick is a Naturopathic Doctor developing plant and naturally occurring
compounds that specifically promote health without the need for deadly
pharmaceutical interventions. She noted on the research findings, "We need to
apply the same rigor to the sorts of questions about the effect of ginger root
that we apply to other clinical trial research." Dr. Zick concluded, "Interest
in this is only going to increase as people look for ways to prevent cancer
that are nontoxic, and improve their quality of life in a cost-effective way."

Ginger is a spice that has been used for centuries both for its distinctive
flavor and medicinal properties as well. Researchers from this study used
supplements (2 grams per day) to achieve the inflammatory-reduction results.
Most health-conscious people will want to use a lower recommended supplemental
dose of 250 mg per day to lower inflammatory risk factors that promote colon
cancer.

Sources for this article include:
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