Health Benefits Of Ginger | READ FULL DETAILS
Joy Ukor
Dec 05, 2022
Health Benefits Of Ginger | READ FULL DETAILS
Did you know?
Ginger helps prevent cancer, weight loss, nausea relief, fight infection etc?
Ginger is a flowering plant that originated in Southeast Asia. It's among the healthiest (and most delicious) spices on the planet.
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It belongs to the Zingiberaceae family, and it's closely related to turmeric, cardamom, and galangal.
The rhizome (underground part of the stem) is the part commonly used as a spice. It's often called ginger root or, simply, ginger.
Ginger can be used fresh, dried, powdered, or as an oil or juice. It's a very common ingredient in a woman's kitchen. Ginger, may sometimes, be added to processed foods and cosmetics.
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Ginger has a very long history of use in various forms of traditional and alternative medicine. It's been used to aid digestion, reduce nausea, and help fight the flu and common cold, to name a few of its purposes.
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Ginger May help treat l nausea
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Ginger appears to be highly effective against nausea
It Helps relieve nausea and vomiting for people undergoing chemotherapy and certain types of surgery.
However, it may be the most effective when it comes to pregnancy-related nausea, such as morning sickness.
Although ginger is considered safe, talk with your doctor before taking large amounts if you're pregnant.
It's recommended that pregnant women who are close to labor or who've had miscarriages avoid ginger. Ginger is contraindicated with a history of vaginal bleeding and clotting disorders as well
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May help with weight loss
Ginger may play a role in weight loss, according to studies conducted in humans and animals.
A 2019 literature review concluded that ginger supplementation significantly reduced body weight, the waist-hip ratio, and the hip ratio in people with overweight or obesity
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A 2016 study of 80 women with obesity found that ginger could also help reduce body mass index (BMI) and blood insulin levels. High blood insulin levels are associated with obesity.
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A 2019 literature review of functional foods also concluded that ginger had a very positive effect on obesity and weight loss.
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The evidence in favor of ginger's role in helping prevent obesity is stronger in animal studies.
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Rats and mice who consumed ginger water or ginger extract consistently saw decreases in their body weight, even in instances where they'd also been fed high fat diets.
According to studies in animals and humans, ginger may help improve weight-related measurements. These include body weight and the waist-hip ratio.
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Can help with osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common health problem.
It involves degeneration of the joints in the body, leading to symptoms such as joint pain and stiffness.
One literature review found that people who used ginger to treat their OA saw significant reductions in pain and disability.
Only mild side effects, such as a dissatisfaction with the taste of ginger, were observed. However, the taste of ginger, along with stomach upset, still prompted nearly 22% of the study participants to drop out.
May significantly reduce menstrual pain
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Dysmenorrhea refers to pain felt during the menstrual cycle.
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One of the traditional uses of ginger is for pain relief, including menstrual pain.
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More recent studies have also concluded that ginger is more effective than a placebo and equally as effective as drugs such as mefenamic acid and acetaminophen/caffeine/Ibuprofen.
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Ginger appears to be very effective against menstrual pain when taken at the beginning of the menstrual period.
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Contains a substance that may help prevent cancer
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Ginger has been studied as an alternative remedy for several forms of cancer.
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There's some evidence, that ginger may be effective against other gastrointestinal cancers such as pancreatic cancer and liver cancer.
It may be effective against breast cancer and ovarian cancer as well.
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Ginger contains the substance gingerol, which appears to have protective effects against cancer. However, more studies are needed.
May improve brain function and protect against Alzheimer's disease
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There's also some evidence that ginger can help enhance brain function directly.
In a 2012 study of healthy middle-aged women, daily doses of ginger extract were shown to improve reaction time and working memory.
Numerous studies in animals show that ginger can help protect against age-related decline in brain function.
Animal studies suggest that ginger can protect against age-related damage to the brain. It can also help improve brain function in middle-aged women.
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Can help fight infections
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Gingerol can help lower the risk of infections.
In fact, ginger extract can inhibit the growth of many different types of bacteria.
Fresh ginger may also be effective against the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common cause of respiratory infections.
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Ginger may help fight harmful bacteria and viruses, which could reduce your risk for infections.
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The bottom line
Ginger is loaded with nutrients and bioactive compounds that have powerful benefits for your body and brain.
It's one of the very few superfoods actually worthy of that term.
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