Ginger Has Numerous Benefits Some of Which May Surprise You
Ginger root (Zingiber officinale) is popular worldwide as a common culinary spice and has been used historically in traditional herbal healing systems to address numerous areas of health. Ginger is most often used for digestive benefits as well as for seasonal cold and flu support. Recently, a series of studies at Georgia State University demonstrated that ginger also offers significant support for prostate health. Using cell cultures (in vitro) and mice (in vivo), the Dept. of Biology at Georgia State University showed that ginger extract has powerful effects against unhealthy prostate cells. This study is important news to people looking for natural, widely available and cost-effective compounds that can promote cellular health and also be part of a comprehensive program for maintaining prostate health.

Ginger Supports Healthy Responses to Inflammation

Ginger has been shown in numerous studies to support healthy responses to inflammation, provide antioxidant support, and help maintain healthy cell growth. Other properties include support for healthy blood flow and cholesterol levels, as well as reduction of occasional nausea and digestive issues. Ginger is particularly useful in promoting healthy responses to damaging stimuli, because it partially inhibits two important enzymes involved these responses — cyclooxygenase (COX) and 5-lipoxygenase (LOX). Thus, ginger may be useful in helping address overall cellular health, as suppressing these cell signal pathways are among some of the mechanisms by which the body promotes the growth of healthy cells.

Ginger Helps Maintain Healthy Prostate Cells
These new studies on prostate cells showed that ginger interfered with cell-cycle progression and impaired the cells’ reproductive capacity by interacting with molecules which are responsible for directing cell division and apoptosis. Apoptosis is the process whereby cells self-monitor and induce their own destruction when they are found to be irreparably damaged. These mechanisms of action are attributed to ginger’s potent bioactive compounds (phenolics), including non-volatile pungent compounds such as gingerols, paradols, shogaols and gingerones.

Non-toxic Health Benefits
The results of the study were statistically significant. Daily oral feeding of 100 mg/kg body weight of ginger extract inhibited growth and progression of unhealthy prostate cells in mice, by approximately 56 %. The cells were then analyzed to see if the exposure to ginger extract reduced the aggressiveness of the cells, and this proved to be the case. The tissue from the treated mice showed reduced proliferation index and widespread apoptosis compared with controls. No toxicity was seen in normal cells, including rapidly dividing tissues such as the digestive lining and bone marrow.

Modern Science Validates Ancient Wisdom
This is another in a growing body of studies that clearly demonstrate the powerful health benefits of many herbs and spices which have a long history of widespread use in ancient traditions. EcoNugenics embraces the wisdom of herbalists and traditional healers from around the world. We do this by formulating our supplements based on important scientific research which substantiates the numerous health benefits of certain natural compounds that have been held in high regard by traditional herbal medical systems for centuries.

Extensively Research Prostate Formula
Based on these principles, EcoNugenics is proud to offer ProstaCaid: an all natural prostate health supplement formulated with 33 natural ingredients. These include saw palmetto berry, high potency extracts such as broccoli, nettle and pumpkin seed, botanically enhanced medicinal mushrooms, and other botanicals and nutrients. All of the ingredients in ProstaCaid have been extensively researched for their ability to provide broad spectrum prostate support, help maintain healthy prostate cells, and support overall vitality.

One of the key ingredients in this advanced formula is a potent, bioavailable form of curcumin, extracted from turmeric which is a close relative of ginger. Curcumin has been shown in multiple studies to offer powerful support for prostate cellular health and overall wellness, safely and naturally. All ingredients in ProstaCaid are carefully chosen for optimal dosage and synergistic effect, and multiple published studies on this formula demonstrate it to be a powerful ally for any man seeking safe and effective support for prostate and overall health, naturally.

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Reference: Karna P, Chagani S, Gundala SR, Rida PC, Asif G, Sharma V, Gupta MV, Aneja R. Br J Nutr. 2011 Aug 18:1-12.

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