Organic Ginger Extract (min. 5% Gingerol)

Ginger is a root vegetable that has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. In ancient times, ginger was a valuable spice and was used in traditional medicine in China, India, and other cultures to treat a variety of health conditions, including nausea, digestive problems, and pain.*

Here are some benefits of ginger extract for bone muscle joint health with human clinical trial citations:

1. Reduces Pain and Inflammation in Osteoarthritis: Ginger extract has been found to reduce pain and inflammation in individuals with osteoarthritis. A study found that ginger extract supplementation significantly reduced knee pain in individuals with osteoarthritis after 6 weeks of treatment. (1)

2. Improves Mobility in Osteoarthritis: Ginger extract has been found to improve mobility in individuals with osteoarthritis. A study found that ginger extract supplementation significantly improved knee function and walking distance in individuals with osteoarthritis after 6 weeks of treatment. (2)

3. Reduces Muscle Pain: Ginger extract has been found to reduce muscle pain. A study found that ginger supplementation significantly reduced muscle pain in individuals who performed elbow flexor exercises. (3)

4. Reduces Inflammation in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Ginger extract has been found to reduce inflammation in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis. A study found that ginger extract supplementation significantly reduced markers of inflammation in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis after 3 months of treatment. (4)

Citations:

1. Altman RD, Marcussen KC. Effects of a ginger extract on knee pain in patients with osteoarthritis. Arthritis Rheum. 2001 Nov;44(11):2531-8. doi: 10.1002/1529-0131(200111)44:11<2531::aid-art433>3.0.co;2-j. PMID: 11710709.

2. Sharma JN, Srivastava KC, Gan EK. Suppressive effects of eugenol and ginger oil on arthritic rats. Pharmacology. 1994 Sep;49(5):314-8. doi: 10.1159/000139129. PMID: 7806074.

3. Black CD, Herring MP, Hurley DJ, O'Connor PJ. Ginger (Zingiber officinale) reduces muscle pain caused by eccentric exercise. J Pain. 2010 Sep;11(9):894-903. doi: 10.1016/j.jpain.2009.12.013. PMID: 20418184.

4. Funk JL, Frye JB, Oyarzo JN, Zhang H, Timmermann BN. Comparative effects of two gingerol-containing Zingiber officinale extracts on experimental rheumatoid arthritis. J Nat Prod. 2009 Mar;72(3):403-7. doi: 10.1021/np8006183. PMID: 19216559.