The Claim

Red ginger extract fraction F6 inhibits lipid peroxidation in macrophage cells in vitro with an IC50 of 45.97 ± 5.14 µg/ml.

Source: Bioactive substances from Red ginger rhizome (Zingiber officinale Roscoe var. sunti Val) as Anti-atherosclerotic agent: Inhibition of Lipoxygenase in arachidonic acid metabolism

What the research says

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How it works
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In plain English

A specific compound from red ginger, called fraction F6, reduces lipid peroxidation in macrophage cells under laboratory conditions at a concentration of 45.97 µg/ml.

See the scientific wording

Red ginger extract fraction F6 inhibits lipid peroxidation in macrophage cells in vitro with an IC50 of 45.97 ± 5.14 µg/ml, indicating potential to reduce oxidative stress in inflammatory environments.

Why this might work

Special compounds in red ginger block an enzyme that makes harmful fat signals, which lowers the damage to cell membranes caused by oxidation.

Verified mechanismbased on 1 study

What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: Bioactive substances from Red ginger rhizome (Zingiber officinale Roscoe var. sunti Val) as Anti-atherosclerotic agent: Inhibition of Lipoxygenase in arachidonic acid metabolism

    In lab tests on immune cells, a part of red ginger extract was shown to stop harmful fat damage at a specific dose, just like the claim says. This suggests it might help protect cells during inflammation.

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