The Claim
Ginger suppresses nuclear factor kappa B, a master transcription factor that initiates inflammatory gene expression.
What the research says
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Ginger reduces the activity of nuclear factor kappa B, a protein that turns on genes involved in inflammation.
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Ginger suppresses nuclear factor kappa B, a master transcription factor that initiates inflammatory gene expression.
Compounds in ginger stop a key enzyme from breaking down a protein that holds NF-κB in place outside the cell nucleus. Without this breakdown, NF-κB cannot enter the nucleus to turn on genes that cause inflammation, so the body produces fewer inflammatory signals.
What the research says
1 studyThe study found that when rats with inflamed joints were given ginger, a key protein called NF-κB — which turns on inflammation genes — became less active. This means ginger helped calm down the body’s inflammation switch.
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