Ginger supplementation reduces joint pain and inflammation 💥

Got joint pain? Listen up!

Effects of Ginger Supplementation on Markers of Inflammation and Functional Capacity in Individuals with Mild to Moderate Joint Pain

Study Details

This new study recruited 30 men and women with a history of mild to severe joint and muscle pain 💥

Participants were assigned to receive either…

🫚 Ginger (125 mg/day)

💊 Placebo

…daily for 58 days 🗓️

Participants completed testing including squats/deep knee bends, blood samples and pain pressure testing on days 0, 30, and 56 🔍

They also repeated tests after 2 days of recovery following each testing session 📊

Here is what they found ⬇️

Key Findings

Compared to placebo, ginger led to significantly…

💥 Reduced ratings of pain and stiffness

💪 Improved physical function

🔥 Reduced markers of inflammation

…particularly in 48 h follow-up measures ⏰

Conclusion

Ginger supplementation (~ 10% gingerols) may be an effective strategy to reduce joint pain and enhance physical function ✅

Notably in those experiencing mild to moderate muscle and joint pain 💥

Reference

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40732990/

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