Ginger: properties, clinical integration, and role in key metabolic pathways

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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2026-09-08
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22669504
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Ginger and Zingiberaceae research
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Ginger: properties, clinical integration, and role in key metabolic pathways

Roberto Panzironi, Armando Colonnese
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Ginger and Zingiberaceae research
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Ginger: properties, clinical integration, and role in key metabolic pathways

Roberto Panzironi, Armando Colonnese
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Abstract

Ginger is one of the most studied spices when it comes to functional nutrition, meaning the use of foods capable of providing a biological advantage beyond nourishment, metabolism, and support for general well-being. Its reputation stems not only from its traditional use in cooking or hot beverages but also from scientific interest in its bioactive compounds—molecules with biological activity, particularly gingerols and shogaols—which contribute to the root's pungent profile and have been observed in various experimental and clinical settings. In recent years, attention has focused primarily on ginger's potential role in regulating glycemia (blood glucose concentration), insulin sensitivity, inflammatory processes, and certain metabolic pathways. For this reason, those seeking information on the topic not only want to know if ginger is "useful" but also how it works, under what conditions it has been studied, and with what limitations the results should be interpreted. In a divulgative context, it is important to distinguish between biological rationale, human evidence, and practical applications, avoiding both excessive enthusiasm and misleading simplifications. The following article organizes these aspects: it starts with clinical data, moves to intracellular mechanisms, addresses the relationship with AMPK, a kinase involved in cellular energy control, and mTOR, a protein complex that regulates growth and metabolic signaling, delves into insulin resistance (the reduced tis

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