The Claim
In female Wistar rats with collagen-induced arthritis, daily oral administration of ginger extract at a dosage of 50 mg/kg for 32 days is associated with reduced clinical arthritis scores.
What the research says
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Female Wistar rats with collagen-induced arthritis that received daily ginger extract by mouth for 32 days showed lower arthritis scores compared to those that did not.
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In female Wistar rats with collagen-induced arthritis, daily oral ginger extract (50 mg/kg) for 32 days is associated with reduced clinical arthritis scores, indicating improved joint function or reduced swelling and pain in this animal model.
Ginger compounds block a key inflammation switch in joint cells, which stops the production of harmful chemicals that swell and damage the joint. At the same time, ginger changes signals that control bone repair, helping the body fix damaged bone and prevent further erosion.
What the research says
1 studyIn rats with swollen, painful joints, giving them ginger extract every day for a month made their joints less swollen and stiff, showing the ginger helped reduce arthritis symptoms.
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