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Tier 4 — Narrative / commentaryPeer-reviewed

Ginsenosides: An overview of its antiplatelet effects and its underlying mechanisms

Muhammad Junaid; Ainy Butt; Zakir Ali; Yaseen Hussain

PHYTONutrients · 2023

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Summary

This narrative review synthesises existing evidence on the antiplatelet properties of ginsenosides—bioactive compounds found in ginseng—and their putative mechanisms of action in modulating platelet function. The authors appear to consolidate in vitro and mechanistic findings to characterise how ginsenosides may influence haemostatic pathways, though the clinical significance and translational applicability of these observations remain to be established in rigorous human trials.

UK applicability

Whilst ginsenosides represent a phytochemical of interest for cardiovascular health, UK application would depend on future clinical evidence and regulatory assessment of safety and efficacy. Current findings are largely mechanistic and may inform future dietary or nutraceutical research, but do not directly address UK farming, food systems, or clinical practice.

Key measures

Antiplatelet activity; platelet aggregation inhibition; molecular mechanism pathways; signalling cascade effects

Outcomes reported

The study examined the antiplatelet effects of ginsenosides and characterised the biochemical mechanisms underlying these effects. The review synthesised evidence on how ginsenosides interact with platelet function and haemostasis pathways.

Theme
Nutrition & health
Subject
Phytochemicals & bioactive compounds
Study type
Narrative Review
Study design
Narrative review
Source type
Peer-reviewed study
Status
Published
System type
Laboratory / in vitro
DOI
10.62368/pn.vi.20
Catalogue ID
NRmo9rin9c-0fx

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