Description
Ginger is a popular spice. It is high in gingerol, a substance with
powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
**1.5 grams of ginger can help prevent various types of nausea.
This applies to sea sickness, chemotherapy-related nausea, nausea
after surgery and morning sickness.
Ginger appears to be effective at reducing the day-to-day
progression of muscle pain, and may reduce exercise-induced muscle
soreness.
There are some studies showing ginger to be effective at reducing
symptoms of osteoarthritis, which is a very common health
problem.
Ginger has been shown to lower blood sugar levels and improve
various heart disease risk factors in patients with type 2
diabetes.
Ginger appears to speed up emptying of the stomach, which can be
beneficial for people with indigestion and related stomach
discomfort.
There is some evidence, in both animals and humans, that ginger can
lead to significant reductions in LDL cholesterol and blood
triglyceride levels.
Studies suggest that ginger can protect against age-related damage
to the brain. It can also improve brain function in elderly women.
