Great emphasis is placed on diet and foods, to lead a healthy life, and according to studies, certain spices help increase longevity.
And in a study published in the US National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, ginger’s effect on lipid levels was investigated, according to Russia Today.
The study indicated that 45 patients in the treatment group and 40 patients in the placebo group participated in this study.
There was a significant reduction in triglycerides, cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and very low-density lipoprotein, and levels before and after the study separately in each group.
She explained that the average changes in triglyceride and cholesterol levels in the ginger group were significantly higher than in the placebo group, and the mean decrease in LDL and high-density lipoprotein levels in the ginger group was higher than in the placebo group.
The longevity benefits of ginger can also be seen in its proven ability to provide protection against various forms of cancer
Research attributes the anti-cancer properties to 6-gingerol, a substance found in large amounts in raw ginger
In a study of 30 individuals, taking two grams of ginger extract per day significantly reduced pro-inflammatory signaling molecules in the colon.
Ginger was famous in the West for its anti-nausea properties, and it was probably used for the longest time possible for any phytotherapy in the world, and the Chinese have used ginger for centuries for medicinal purposes.
Besides its common use for treating gastrointestinal disorders, ginger has been found to contain gueraniol, which may be a powerful cancer fighter.
It also possesses anti-inflammatory properties that help relieve pain and prevent blood clots and prevent migraines
Since ancient times, Chinese doctors have been consuming ginger tea regularly to maintain their vitality and enhance longevity
Ginger is also full of antioxidants, which are compounds that prevent stress and damage your body’s DNA.
And the health site continued: “It may help your body fight chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, heart disease and lung disease, in addition to promoting healthy aging.”
Some of the chemical compounds in fresh ginger help your body ward off germs.
Some studies indicate that bioactive molecules in ginger may slow the growth of some types of cancer, such as colon, rectal, stomach, ovarian, liver, skin, breast and prostate cancer, and ginger is anti-inflammatory, which means that it reduces swelling, and this may be especially useful in treating symptoms. Both rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
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