What is ginger gingerol?

The herbal extract ginger gingerol is a natural active ingredient extracted from the fresh rhizome of ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.), a plant of the ginger family. Its main chemical components are spicy substances such as gingerol and gingerol, which together constitute the unique spicy taste of gingerol. Gingerol is usually presented as fine powder, with a brown or light yellow appearance, and has the distinctive aroma and flavor of ginger. As a food additive, it is generally widely used in the food industry.

What are the effects of gingerol?

1. Promote fat oxidation and metabolism: As a weight loss extract, gingerol has the effect of increasing basal body temperature and accelerating metabolism, and can significantly promote the decomposition and metabolism of fat. Studies have shown that gingerol can significantly increase the activity of CPT1, a key enzyme in mitochondrial fat oxidation so that fat can be more fully utilized in the energy metabolism process. In addition, gingerol can also promote heat production in brown fat, further improve energy metabolism, and have a positive effect on healthy weight loss.
2. Relieve joint pain: When gingerol comes into contact with the skin, it will induce a unique hot feeling, promote blood circulation, and produce the effect of dispelling cold and dampness. This property can significantly relieve pain such as rheumatic pain, shoulder and neck pain. At the same time, gingerol can also reduce the inflammatory response of joints by inhibiting the release of inflammatory factors and has a significant alleviating effect on the pain caused by chronic diseases such as arthritis.
3. Promote digestion and enhance immunity: It can produce improved digestion ingredients. Gingerol can activate the taste nerves on the tongue, promote the secretion of digestive juice, help digest food, and increase appetite. At the same time, it can also stimulate the secretion of saliva and gastric acid, enhance gastrointestinal motility, and promote food digestion and absorption. In addition, gingerol also has various biological activities such as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, which can enhance immunity and improve human health.

What are the uses of gingerol?

1. Pharmaceuticals Chemicals: Gingerol has broad application prospects in the field of drug research and development due to its rich biological activity and pharmacological properties.
2. Health products and nutritional supplements: Gingerol, as an important raw material for health products, can promote digestion, enhance immunity, improve blood circulation, etc., providing comprehensive health support for the human body.
3. Food additives: The unique spicy taste of gingerol makes it a preferred food flavoring. It can add a spicy taste to food, enhance the taste and flavor of food, and meet consumers' pursuit of delicious food.
4. Cosmetics materials: The irritation of gingerol can promote blood circulation, increase skin metabolism, help improve the skin's moisture balance and smoothness, and can be used to make skin care products. Therefore, it is also widely used in the field of cosmetics, such as lipsticks, facial masks, massage creams and other products.