topicGinger Digestion Randomized Trial
claimNational dietary guidelines from several countries (eg, the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia) recommend the consumption of spices to lower sodium intake.The National Institutes of Health (NIH)–funded Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) healthy eating plan replaces salt with spices and herbs as a means to lower blood pressure without medication.
evidence level3
citationDiacova Tatiana (2026)
sourceSpices Beyond Antioxidants: From the Gut to the Brain
topicGinger Digestion Randomized Trial
claimIt was also demonstrated that salt intake was associated with regional metabolic activity in the insula and orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) areas of the brain.The administration of capsaicin (chili pepper) in the Li et al.
evidence level3
citationDiacova Tatiana (2026)
sourceSpices Beyond Antioxidants: From the Gut to the Brain
topicGinger Digestion Randomized Trial
claim(2013) To investigate whether spice (poly)phenols reduce GI and systemic formation of cytotoxic lipid peroxidation products and increase NO formation, thereby leading to improved endothelial vascular function n  = 11 men with type 2 diabetes RCT 2 test meals, 1 wk apart  Zhang et al.
evidence level3
citationDiacova Tatiana (2026)
sourceSpices Beyond Antioxidants: From the Gut to the Brain
topicGinger Digestion Randomized Trial
claimHerbs and spices have been used in various countries around the world for centuries.
evidence level3
citationDiacova Tatiana (2026)
sourceSpices Beyond Antioxidants: From the Gut to the Brain
topicGinger Digestion Randomized Trial
claimThe disease results from both genetic risk and environmental triggers that alter immune pathways.
evidence level3
citationKuzia Natalia (2026)
sourceAntidiabetic and Anti-Inflammatory Potential of Zingiberaceae Plants in Dietary Supplement Interventions
topicGinger Digestion Randomized Trial
claimT2DM is strongly associated with obesity, sedentary lifestyle, and genetic predisposition [,].
evidence level3
citationKuzia Natalia (2026)
sourceAntidiabetic and Anti-Inflammatory Potential of Zingiberaceae Plants in Dietary Supplement Interventions
topicGinger Digestion Randomized Trial
claimThis defect is thought to resolve after pregnancy but becomes manifest in later life as an increased risk of diabetes [].
evidence level3
citationKuzia Natalia (2026)
sourceAntidiabetic and Anti-Inflammatory Potential of Zingiberaceae Plants in Dietary Supplement Interventions
topicGinger Digestion Randomized Trial
claim1 2 3 3 4 Diabetes is one of the fastest-growing global health challenges of the 21st century.
evidence level3
citationKuzia Natalia (2026)
sourceAntidiabetic and Anti-Inflammatory Potential of Zingiberaceae Plants in Dietary Supplement Interventions