the roots of a ginger plant are widely used for food and natural medicinal purposes around the
world studies found that ginger is rich in bioactive compounds and antioxidants
that can reduce oxidative damage and provide many positive health benefits for the human body
this is especially true for those who are willing to incorporate ginger into their diets on a daily
basis in this video we're going to talk about a few of the incredible benefits that ginger
has to offer and be sure to watch until the end because there are a few hidden benefits
that i think will surprise you so if you're ready let's get into it
just a quick reminder we are not doctors this video is for informational purposes only
one of the most common uses of ginger is to reduce pain that's right believe it or not
ginger can reduce pain in several weights including reducing inflammation which is
something we'll talk more about later on in this video ginger is an aerobic spice that
contains a wide range of nutrients including powerful antioxidants which can help the body
rid itself of free radicals that cause cell damage from arthritis to post workout muscle discomfort
and even menstrual cramps ginger has the potential to help minimize pain simply by incorporating as
little as 2 grams a day into your diet another great benefit is that it reduces nausea one
of the most well-known uses of ginger is for an upset stomach it has a compound known as gingerol
that has been shown to have powerful medicinal effects on the human body one of which is that
it helps with digestion and has been shown to alleviate symptoms such as nausea and vomiting
this explains why cultures have been using ginger to treat an upset stomach for multiple decades
throughout history we mentioned this earlier but ginger can also reduce inflammation that
is because it is packed with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties studies found that
ginger may be helpful in treating certain types of inflammatory conditions such as osteoarthritis
researchers found that the properties of ginger can help reduce the production of
certain chemical compounds in our bodies that lead to inflammation such as leukotrienes
leukotrienes are a chemical that our body produces in response to a stimulant such as pollen when
pollen is introduced and leukotrienes are released they cause our body to react by coughing producing
extra mucus and tightening the muscles in our airways making it more difficult to breathe this
is an inflammatory response that occurs in those with asthma and even those with seasonal allergies
by incorporating ginger into your diet hopefully you can mitigate these unwanted inflammatory
events from taking place another benefit that we should mention is that it helps with weight loss a
study found that the bioactive compounds found in ginger may impact the processes in our body that
burn and store fat this is why some researchers believe that ginger can help individuals reduce
their overall body weight body fat percentage and waist-to-hip ratio we should also mention that
ginger helps treat chronic indigestion if you're like me you might occasionally suffer from a bit
of heartburn after you eat certain types of food well pass the ginger because studies have shown
that it can help treat those unwanted symptoms as well thanks to ginger's phenolic compounds after
just one month of regular consumption your body could experience fewer gastric contractions that
drive acid back into your esophagus add to that ginger's previously mentioned anti-inflammatory
properties and you might have just found a great herbal remedy for your regular indigestion another
surprising benefit is that it may potentially provide a boost to your immune system
as previously mentioned long-term inflammation can have detrimental effects on your entire body
of course this also includes the immune system which can increase the likelihood of getting sick
this is why ginger may be a great addition to your daily diet its ability to help reduce inflammation
means your immune system can continue functioning at an optimal level this can potentially make
it easier for your immune cells to protect your body from viruses and bacteria that are looming
on a daily basis another benefit that we need to talk about is that it enhances brain cognition
chronic inflammation and oxidative stress within the body can speed up the aging process we've
already discussed how ginger can mitigate these unwanted effects keeping your brain functionality
high and even decreasing the risk of conditions such as dementia and alzheimer's disease
some scientists also believe that ginger's anti-inflammatory effects may promote blood
flow to the brain which can help enhance cognitive functioning and improve your ability to focus and
we couldn't have published this video without mentioning that ginger can improve blood sugar
levels earlier we talked about gingerons and how their powerful compounds can help with
nausea researchers believe that they may also be helpful in facilitating the movement of glucose
into our muscles without the aid of insulin therefore with a reduced insulin response our
body can begin to improve its insulin sensitivity this means that when gingerols are incorporated
into our regular diet they can help our bodies manage high blood sugar levels without as high
of an insulin response this could be great news for people seeking natural remedies for blood
sugar management although more research is needed in this area the next benefit of ginger that we
need to mention is that it can lower cholesterol levels studies found that the properties of ginger
can work to reduce ldl cholesterol in the blood which is the bad type of cholesterol
that is linked to an increased risk of a heart attack or stroke scientists also believe that
ginger can activate certain enzymes that promote your body's use of cholesterol
therefore if your body uses cholesterol it doesn't build up as much in your arteries which decreases
the risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease and another hopeful benefit of ginger
is that it may potentially lower the risk of certain types of cancer while more research is
needed in this area scientists are hopeful that ginger could help prevent certain types of cancer
from occurring small scale studies were performed on normal risk participants and found that the
daily intake of ginger had the potential to reduce levels of compounds known to be associated with a
cancer diagnosis also history has shown that the cultures that regularly use ginger in their diets
show fewer cases of cancer as well while it's not a medical certainty ginger still offers some
incredible health benefits which is why you can consider adding it to your daily diet of course
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hopefully the information that you learned in this video can help you do just that with
that said keep in mind that we are not doctors in this video should not be taken as medical advice
again this video is for informational purposes only but hopefully you learned a thing or two
and hopefully you're now one step closer to improving your overall health and thus improving
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