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6-Shogaol

Phytochemical

Dehydration product of gingerol formed in dried ginger; increases average C. elegans lifespan by >25%

Food Sources

Foods that contain 6-Shogaol.

  • Ginger

    Formed from 6-gingerol when ginger is dried

    Source: How Not to Age

Biological Mechanisms

How 6-Shogaol works at a cellular level.

  • PromotesAntioxidant Defense

    Increased average C. elegans lifespan by >25%; formed during drying process of ginger

Recipes with 6-Shogaol

Recipes featuring foods that contain 6-Shogaol.

Sources

  • How Not to Age