Effect of a Ginger-Based Beverage on Inflammation, Oxidative Stress, and Endothelial Function

Inclusion Criteria14

• Male and female participants.
• Age between 23 and 65 years.
• Body mass index (BMI) \> 27.5 kg/m².
• Absence of diagnosed chronic diseases.
• Not receiving pharmacological treatment or dietary supplementation on a regular basis.
• Ability to understand the study procedures and willingness to comply with study requirements.
• Ongoing chronic pharmacological treatment or active use of dietary supplements.
• Major surgery within the previous three months.
• Current smokers or recent former smokers (less than six months since cessation).
• History of clinically relevant food allergies or eating disorders.
• Concurrent participation in another clinical trial or research study.
• Pregnancy or breastfeeding.
• Following an active weight-loss diet.
• Investigator's judgment of unsuitability for study participation.