Ginger what it really do!
- Dietitian.Lauren Hmede
- Feb 25, 2019
- 1 min read
Fights Germs
Chemical compounds in ginger fight off bacteria like E.coli and shigella,and they may also keep viruses like RSV at bay.
Keeps Your Mouth Healthy
Ginger-ol is an active compound in ginger that prevent oral bacteria from growth. These bacteria are the same ones that can cause periodontal disease, a serious gum infection.
Calms Nausea
Ginger relieve nausea in pregnancy and it may work by breaking up and getting rid of built-up gas in your intestines. It might also help settle seasickness or nausea caused by chemotherapy.
Soothes Sore Muscles
It relieves muscle pain and it tame soreness over time according to studies.
Eases Arthritis Symptoms
As ginger works as anti-inflammatory it can ease swelling and symptoms of inflammation along with arthritis. You can benefit from ginger by taking it by mouth or by using skin patches.
Curbs Cancer Growth
Some studies have been shown that ginger can retard growth of cancer types like colorectal, gastric, ovarian, liver, skin, breast, and prostate cancer. Also more studies are needed to prove this conclusion.
Lowers Blood Sugar
Small study suggest that ginger could improve insulin sensitivity but more studies are needed.
Eases Period Pains
According to a study women who take a dose of 1500 mg for 3 days in cycle felt less pain than women who didn’t.
Lowers Cholesterol
According to a study taking 5 grams of ginger a day for 3 months lowered people’s LDL cholesterol an average of 30 points.
Protects Against Disease
As it is loaded with antioxidant ginger fight chronic diseases like blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease as well promote healthy aging.
Relieves Indigestion
Dyspepsia or chronic indigestion can be relieved by ginger taken before meals as it helps system to empty faster and then the food will sit less.
Sources:
https://foodrevolution.org/blog/ginger-cancer-treatment/
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