The incredible benefits of ginger

 The incredible benefits of ginger

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Renowned for more than 5000 years in Ayurvedic Medicine and in ancestral culinary recipes, ginger has many benefits.

It is well known that nature is full of miracle ingredients for our beauty routine. Today, we are interested in the benefits of ginger, this rhizome that everyone is tearing up!

Is ginger effective in fighting colds, sore throats and fever?

Among the many virtues of ginger, we readily retain its anti-bacterial function which stimulates the immune system and "warms" the body. Ginger is also a good antipyretic, that is, it helps fight fever. When you feel a little feverish, grate the equivalent of a piece of ginger into small pieces, then pour hot water into a cup with a little honey and a slice of lemon. Leave to infuse for two minutes before drinking this hot whipping infusion.

What effect does ginger have on digestion?

The ginger rhizome has anti-inflammatory and antiemetic effects , which limit nausea and vomiting. No wonder pregnant women love it! Good to know: you can also use it after pregnancy to promote weight loss . For that, we say thank you to the manganese it contains, with the fat-burning effect.

Ginger, an anti-fatigue food

Did you know that ginger is one of the foods richest in antioxidants? Coupled with its many vitamins and trace elements , it is a formidably effective natural remedy against fatigue. And with the start of the school year, we really need it!

Ginger can treat many types of nausea, especially morning sickness

It seems that ginger is very effective against nausea.

For example, it has a long history of use as a remedy for seasickness and there is evidence that it could be very effective if prescribed by prescription.

Ginger may also be used to relieve nausea and vomiting after an operation and in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.

However, it may be more effective for nausea caused by pregnancy, such as morning sickness.

According to research from 12 studies that included a total of 1,278 pregnant women, between 1.1 and 1.5 grams of ginger can significantly reduce symptoms of nausea.

Although, according to said study, it has no effect on vomiting.

Keep in mind that even though ginger is considered safe, you should speak to your doctor before taking large amounts if you are pregnant. Some specialists believe that eating too much ginger can increase the risk of miscarriage, but there are no studies to support this claim.

Ginger may reduce muscle pain and discomfort

Ginger has been shown to be effective against muscle pain caused by physical exercise.

In one study, participants consumed 2 grams of ginger per day for 11 days and significantly reduced muscle pain caused by elbow exercise.

Ginger doesn't have an immediate impact, but it could be effective in progressively reducing muscle pain on a day-to-day basis.

Anti-inflammatory effects can help in osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is a very common health problem.

It involves degeneration of the joints in the body, leading to symptoms such as joint pain and stiffness.

In a controlled trial of 247 people with knee osteoarthritis, those who took ginger extract suffered less pain than those who took medication.

Another study found that a combination of ginger, mastic, cinnamon, and sesame oil can reduce pain and discomfort for osteoarthritis patients, but only if applied topically.

Ginger could drastically lower blood sugar levels and improve risk factors for heart disease

This area of ​​research is relatively new, but it is believed that ginger may have great antidiabetic properties.

In 2015, a study of 41 participants with type 2 diabetes was carried out. They took 2 grams of ginger a day and decreased blood sugar levels rapidly by 12%.

It also dramatically improved the glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) test, a method of measuring blood sugar levels. They achieved a 10% reduction in a 12-week period.

There was also a 28% reduction in the levels of apolipoproteins B (apoB) and apolipoproteins A 1 (apoA 1), and a 23% decrease in markers for oxidized lipoproteins. The latter are the major risk factors for heart disease.

However, keep in mind that it is only a small study. The results are incredibly impressive, but need to be confirmed by further research before recommendations can be made.

Ginger may lower cholesterol levels

High levels of LDL lipoproteins (the bad cholesterol) are closely related to an increased risk of heart disease.

The food you eat can have a great influence on LDL levels.

In a study of 85 individuals for 45 days with high cholesterol, 3 grams of ginger caused large reductions in most of the indicators to measure cholesterol.

This theory is supported in a study with hypothyroid rats, in which ginger extract lowered LDL cholesterol to a similar extent to atorvastatin, a cholesterol-lowering drug.

Both studies also showed reductions in total cholesterol in blood triglycerides.