Potential of Ginger (Zingiber officinale), as anti-hypercholesterolemia to prevent metabolic syndrome: Systematic Literature Review

Abstract 
 Background: One of the symptoms metabolic syndrome is an increase in cholesterol levels blood. Ginger (Zingiber officinale) a herbal plant that has several active compounds can help improve lipid blood.
 Aim: This systematic study was conducted to examine potential ginger as anti-hypercholesterolemia prevent syndrome.
 Methods: The on Indonesian-language articles through Google Scholar Indonesia database. inclusion criteria used were Indonesian, preclinical and clinical experimental research, complete accessible free charge.
 Results: results show anti-cholesterol effect been proven both preclinically clinically. To reduce blood levels, be combined with other herbs. Some ingredients are phenolic compounds, including gingerols shogaols. suspected mechanism action affect HMG-CoA reductase enzyme by inhibiting oxidation pathway antiinflammation.
 Conclusion: reducing blood
 Keywords: Ginger, Zingiber officinale, hypercholesterolemia, syndrome