New Findings Suggest Ginger Supplements Could Help Prevent Colon Cancer

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New findings, published in Cancer Prevention Research, suggest ginger supplements could reduce inflammation of the colon. Researchers from the University of Michigan Medical School released details of the study, in which 30 healthy adults were ginger root supplements over a 28 day period.

Before and after the study samples from each participant were taken from the lining of their colons. These samples were then tested for chemicals called eicosanoids that are known to increase inflammation in the gut.

After the study the samples of those supplementing with ginger were found to have significantly reduced levels of these inflammatory markers. Therefore, researchers concluded that ginger supplements may help to reduce inflammation and prevent the formation of tumours in the colon.

Just under 40,000 men and women are diagnosed with bowel [otherwise known as colon] cancer in the UK every year. It is the third most common form of cancer and the second biggest cancer killer, more than either breast or prostate. Bowel cancer claims more than 16,000 lives each year in the UK.

It is important to note that research is still in the early stages and this was a small scale study. However, the initial indications are certainly positive and encouraging. More extensive research is already underway to validate these positive indicators.

Interestingly, countries such as India, China and Japan have a significantly lower incidence of colon cancer. In these areas ginger has always played a much larger role in their daily diet. Ginger is non-toxic and cost effective and can provide many other positive benefits when used as a supplement.

Additional benefits of ginger

Travel/motion sickness ginger has been shown to be an effective remedy for nausea associated with motion sickness.

Digestive health ginger is believed to help treat and prevent digestive conditions such as heartburn and indigestion.

Colds and flu ginger can have decongestant properties that relieve blocked noses when suffering from colds and flu.

If you would like any further information regarding the various health benefits of ginger supplementation then please visit simply supplements. Alternatively, call free phone 0800 988 0292 to speak to an advisor.

About the Author:
Judith Shaw is Head of Nutrition at Simply Supplements, a leading UK supplier of vitamins, minerals and nutritional supplements. Alongside her role in nutrition, Judith writes many articles on health, nutrition and the role vitamins and minerals can play alongside a healthy diet and lifestyle.



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