Is Ginger Good for the Immune System? 4 Benefits of Ginger

Ginger Good for the Immune System

While traditionally used primarily for nausea and digestion support, recent research shows ginger root may also benefit immune health. These two properties are not separate, especially regarding supplement formulations. Let’s look at the research on ginger root extract’s potential immune health benefits and the growing market for safe, scientifically-backed immune supplements. 

Immune Health Supplements Potential Market Trends

Research shows that consumer interest in immune health supplements will increase by more than 10% by 2033. In 2022, consumers spent US $25,456.2 million on various supplements to boost immune health. Market interest in supplements for immune health is projected to grow globally to US $63,457.4 million.

Supplement formulators have a prime opportunity to tap into this market as it grows and evolves.

  • Attitudes toward immune health are shifting away from seasonal need (during winter’s flu season) to year-round, daily, tonic preventative use.
  • Herbal supplements are increasingly popular for their touted immune health benefits.
  • Older adults increasingly turn to immune system supplements; this population typically experiences greater vulnerability to infectious illnesses.
  • E-commerce’s rising popularity has supported overall supplement sales and made it easier for consumers to purchase products.
  • On average, supplement consumers are more likely to be educated about the scientific benefits of different supplement ingredients and choose products that align with their research.
  • Consumers, in general, are becoming increasingly proactive about their health and using supplements, particularly for digestion and immune support, in a preventative fashion. 

Digestion and immune health are starting to be seen as deeply connected parts of the whole. This puts ginger in a unique position in the supplement ingredient market; it is widely studied, considered safe, and strongly associated with digestive health and wellness.

As more and more research suggests that ginger also has powerful immune health benefits, this gentle yet powerful root offers your formulation the interconnected benefits of digestive and immune support. 

Is Ginger Good for the Immune System?

According to modern science and thousands of years of human herbal history, ginger is thought to be potent and safe.

Humans have used ginger for thousands of years as food and medicine. While ginger root is technically more of a culinary seasoning than an actual food, it has formed the base of several modern culinary seasoning traditions in Southeastern Asia, where this tubular root is native. In addition to its use in cooking, humans have used ginger to help with various health ailments, ranging from the common cold to nausea and joint issues. 

Modern scientific study has delved deep into the science behind ginger root, confirming with analysis and experimentation what traditional herbal systems have said for ages: ginger is highly effective for immune health, gentle, and generally safe for most populations.

As an ingredient in any nutritional supplement formulation, ginger is one of the rare offerings that boasts power enough to support someone experiencing nausea from medications but is also safe enough to (generally) be tolerated by pregnant women. This resume makes ginger a safe bet for a supplement formulation. Before diving into the benefits of ginger root extract, let’s examine what makes it such a potent option for your immune formulations. 

Science has confirmed ginger’s years of traditional use in herbology by identifying its pharmacological and physiological activity. Let’s take a look at this comprehensive review summary of over 100 studies on ginger root

  • There are over 100 active chemical compounds in ginger root, including gingerol, zingerone, and shogaols.
  • Ginger root also contains, in lesser amounts, active compounds like vitamins, minerals, and aromatic compounds like terpenes. Terpenes are commonly found in plants and herbs and are the core component of many plant’s scent and color.
  • Gingerol is considered to be the primary active compound in ginger root.
  • This concentrated mix of biologically active compounds gives ginger root its antioxidant, antimicrobial, and beneficial digestive properties. 

Ginger Root Extract Benefits for Immune Health

Ginger has been rigorously tested. Here are several of the potential benefits for the immune system, according to scientists:

  • Antioxidant properties, particularly from gingerol.
  • Anti-microbial action against bacteria and other infectious agents.
  • Ginger may support a health response to inflammation due to gingerol and shogaol.
  • Ginger may modulate white blood cell activity.

These biochemical actions suggest that ginger could potentially have gentle yet powerful effects on the immune system. With its long history of safe use, ginger is a fantastic addition to any immune health formulation. 

Ginger Extract: Gingever for any Immune Formulation

When it comes to effective supplement formulations, high-quality ingredients are critical to a powerful effect that brings the consumer back for more. OmniActive’s proprietary ginger root extract, Gingever, is designed to capture the gentle strength of ginger root with a low dose. All the potent biochemicals in ginger root are carefully extracted with supercritical CO2 and zero harsh chemicals or solvents. This leaves pure, high-quality ginger root extract ready for various applications. OmniActive’s patented Ultrasol technology increases Gingever’s dispersibility and absorbability, making every formulation equally effective.

Additionally, Gingever enjoys self-affirmed GRAS status. Are you curious about using Gingever in your next immune health formulation? Reach out to OmniActive with questions about our market insights or for a free sample.