The Claim

Gingerdione, shogaol, and capsaicin inhibit 5-HETE biosynthesis in intact human neutrophils with IC50 values in the micromolar range.

Source: Inhibition of human neutrophil 5-lipoxygenase activity by gingerdione, shogaol, capsaicin and related pungent compounds.

What the research says

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How it works
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In plain English

Gingerdione, shogaol, and capsaicin reduce the production of 5-HETE, an inflammatory molecule, in human neutrophils at micromolar concentrations.

See the scientific wording

Gingerdione, shogaol, and capsaicin inhibit 5-HETE biosynthesis in intact human neutrophils with IC50 values in the micromolar range, indicating moderate biochemical potency against this inflammatory mediator.

Why this might work

Chemicals from ginger and chili peppers enter immune cells called neutrophils and bind to an enzyme called 5-lipoxygenase, stopping it from turning fat molecules into 5-HETE, a substance that promotes inflammation.

Verified mechanismbased on 1 study

What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: Inhibition of human neutrophil 5-lipoxygenase activity by gingerdione, shogaol, capsaicin and related pungent compounds.

    Scientists found that chemicals in ginger and chili peppers can block a key inflammatory process in human immune cells, but only at concentrations much higher than what you’d get from eating them.

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