Introduction: What Gingerol Is and Why It Matters in Cancer Gingerol, especially 6-gingerol, is the main pungent phenolic compound in fresh ginger root. It gives ginger its spicy kick, but it also has strong biological activity that has made it a major focus in cancer research. Preclinical studies suggest gingerol can influence apoptosis, inflammation, oxidative … Continue reading Gingerol and Cancer: How This Ginger Compound Targets Tumors, Inflammation, and Gut Health