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Steamed ginger extract by 3H LABS supports weight loss
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Friday, 17 April, 2026, 08 : 00 AM [IST]
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Goyang-si, South Korea
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Results of a new, controlled clinical study suggests that steamed ginger (Zingiber officinale) extract could help support weight loss. The proprietary steamed formulation, developed and marketed by the nutraceutical company 3H LABS Co., Ltd., under the brand Zinoact, demonstrated capabilities for helping to reduce body fat and total weight while also improving cholesterol levels. 3H LABS will introduce Zinoact, the patented ginger extract, plus other branded ingredients at Vitafoods Europe in Barcelona, booth #3D154G.
Ginger, with centuries of use in traditional health systems, ranks among the most widely used spices worldwide not only as a culinary staple but is noted for its multiple wellness benefits. Its traditional uses cover a comprehensive spectrum, from relieving fever, flu, nausea, and digestive discomfort to easing joint pain and reducing inflammation. The warming spice naturally houses a wealth of valuable bioactive phenolic compounds, including volatile essential oils as well as non-volatile oleoresins, including gingerols, shogaols, paradols, and zingerone. These compounds have demonstrated in hundreds of studies to exert antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
However, the volatile nature of some of ginger’s constituents makes them unstable and prone to degradation, especially during processing and storage. This results in high variability in the phytochemical makeup and biological efficacy of many ginger products. 3H LABS addressed this hurdle by applying a unique controlled steaming process designed to amplify its beneficial effects and enhance bioavailability and bioactive potency.
Jerry Bae, CEO and founder of 3H LABS, said, “By applying a special steaming process to ginger prior to extraction, key bioactive compounds—such as 1-dehydro-6-gingerdione—are increased up to 10 times compared to untreated ginger. This allows the extract to deliver maximised anti-inflammatory and antioxidant efficacy. Our patented steaming process not only can help boost functional efficacy and bioavailability but also improves shelf stability and the flavor profile of the extract.”
Published in the research journal Nutrients in January 2026 this randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial conducted at Santosh Hospital, Bangalore, India enrolled 80 overweight adults with a high body mass index (BMI). Led by Jeong Eun Kwon, PhD, the researchers assigned participants to either a daily 480mg dose of Zinoact or an identical placebo while being instructed to maintain their usual diets and physical activity routines.
Following 12 weeks of supplementation, the Zinoact group showed marked reductions in weight, body fat percentage, and body fat mass compared to the placebo group, as measured by gold standard dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA). Decreases in BMI, waist circumference, and hip circumference were also observed among those subjects taking Zinoact. Moreover, blood triglycerides and total cholesterol levels were also significantly lowered in this group compared to the placebo and no adverse reactions were noted, indicating that Zinoact was well tolerated.
Ryan Lee, research director of 3H LABS, said, “It is known that obesity raises the risk of developing other metabolic disorders such as type 2 diabetes mellitus, unhealthy fat levels, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. This study demonstrated the potential of our highly concentrated ginger extract to exert a positive impact not only on weight management but also on metabolic function.”
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