Ginger. Ginger is known for its ability to lower inflammation, treat infectious agents, and protect against environmental stressors, such as smoke and chemicals[1897],[1898]. One of its active ingredients gingerol is a potent anti-inflammatory substance[1899]. Consuming 2 grams of ginger a day has been shown to reduce muscle pain[1900]. Among 247 people with osteoarthritis in the knee, subjects who took ginger extract had less pain and needed fewer medications[1901]. Women who took 1 gram of ginger powder for the first 3 days of their menstruation reduced their pain as effectively as
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