Research-Supported Benefits of Ginger, Anti-Inflammatory to Regulate Blood Sugar

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Ginger usually used to treat various diseases. Ginger gives our food a unique taste, aroma and has various health benefits. From relieving cold symptoms to reducing acidity.

Ginger is rich antioxidants compared to many other foods. Only pomegranates and berries outperform it in terms of their antioxidant content. Meanwhile antioxidants help prevent oxidative stress, a process linked to diseases such as diabetes, stroke and cancer. Oxidative stress occurs when too many free radical molecules are produced by metabolic processes. Antioxidants help by stabilizing free radicals and preventing oxidative stress thereby preventing us from disease.

A study conducted in 2017 tested the antioxidant effects of ginger in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. Patients who received daily ginger extract had higher levels of antioxidants and lower levels of oxidative stress than the placebo group.

Free radical Excessive excess can cause inflammation, which is the body’s natural response to harmful foreign bodies. The inflammation goes away as your body heals. But if a person experiences oxidative stress, it can lead to chronic inflammation. Chronic inflammation can lead to diseases like heart attacks and chronic pain like arthritis. A study conducted in 2001 found that osteoarthritis patients who took ginger extract twice daily for six weeks had reduced knee pain due to inflammation.

The fact that ginger can help relieve the symptoms of nausea and vomiting is a proven fact. This is a safe and effective remedy for pregnant women who experience morning sickness. In a small study conducted in 2019, it was found that pregnant women who took 250 mg ginger capsules for four days experienced less nausea and vomiting than other women who did not take the capsules.

Ginger also works wonders as a remedy for menstrual cramps. It suppresses the chemicals that make your uterus contract and cause pain. In one study, it was found that 750-2000 mg of ginger powder can help relieve pain during the first three to four days of the menstrual cycle.

There is evidence to suggest that ginger can help control levels blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. People who consumed 2 grams of ginger powder per day had an increase in blood sugar, according to a study.

Another study found that taking ginger capsules lowered blood sugar levels in women with gestational diabetes.

You can add ginger inside food your daily routine by:
– Add ginger to herbal teas or masala teas
– Add fresh chopped ginger to curries and sauté
– Add ginger powder to your smoothie
– Add ginger while baking cookies, cakes and pastries.
– Drink ginger with warm water to relieve sore throat.

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