A ginger-derived, simplified relative of curcumin. In laboratory and animal work it calms inflammation, neutralizes cell-damaging molecules, and helps muscle take up sugar, with early signals for mood and brain protection. No human trials and no agreed dose exist, so every benefit remains an unproven hypothesis, and it is sold as an unregulated product. (Full Review)
| Marker | Target | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Fasting glucose | 70–85 mg/dL | Tracks the blood-sugar effect suggested in animals |
| HbA1c | < 5.4% | 3-month average blood sugar |
| hs-CRP | < 1.0 mg/L | General marker of systemic inflammation |
| ALT | < 25 U/L (men), < 20 U/L (women) | Liver-enzyme safety check |
| Platelet count | 150–400 × 10⁹/L | Bleeding-risk safety given antiplatelet signal |
Cadence: Baseline before starting; recheck at 8–12 weeks, then every 6–12 months if continued; more frequent glucose checks if on glucose-lowering medication