BENEFITS OF GINGER

 
The scientific name for ginger is Zingiber offcinale.Ginger forms part of the rhizome family.Ginger is widely used as spice or medicine.There are several benefits of ginger. They include;
1. GINGER INHIBITS CANCER GROWTH
One major benefit of ginger is its anti-cancer properties due to the presence of 6-gingerol.Cancer is a very serious disease that is caused by uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells.The compound 6-gingerol can inhibit cancer cell growth and development for ovarian,pancreatic,bone,liver and prostate cancer.


2. GINGER HELPS TREAT NAUSEA
Ginger is highly effective against any form of nausea. Ginger inhibits serotonin function in the digestive tract which prevents over activation of the vagal nerve that triggers nausea and vomiting. A study shows that ginger helps reduce nausea severity in patients receiving chemotherapy.

3. GINGER REGULATES GLUCOSE LEVELS IN THE BODY
Ginger is also known to have anti-diabetic properties. High glucose levels can cause many negative symptoms; including frequent urination, dehydration,increased thirst and headache.In a recent 2015 study of 41 participants with type 2 diabetes 2 grams of ginger powder per day reduced fasting blood sugar by 12%.

4. GINGER HELPS WITH OSTEOARTHRITIS
Osteoarthritis is a condition involving degeneration of the joints in the body,leading to symptoms like joint pain and stiffness. A study showed that ginger extract helped decrease knee pain and the need for pain medication in individuals with osteoarthritis.

5. GINGER HELPS WITH MENSTRUAL CRAMPS
Dysmenorrhea commonly known as menstrual pain is an adverse side effect which is commonly associated with menstruation. Natural remedies like ginger is very useful at easing menstrual pain. A study reported that ginger reduces both the intensity and duration of menstrual pain.

6. GINGER IMPROVES CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH
Ginger is capable of reducing blood cholesterol, lowering the risk of blood clotting and helping to maintain healthy blood sugar levels.All these factors help proper blood circulation in the body. 6-gingerol in the ginger can protect cells that line the blood vessels from oxidative stress which might help prevent hardening of the arteries.

7. GINGER HELPS DIGESTION
The phenolic compounds in ginger are known to help relieve gastrointestinal (GI) irritation, stimulate saliva and bile production, and suppress gastric contractions as food and fluids move through the GI tract.


Ginger is very useful in our lives, when we add it to the food we eat daily, we will enjoy all these benefits. Thanks for reading this article. If you find this article useful, make sure you like, comment and share. You can also follow for more information on my social media platforms; Facebook @ icareghofficial, Instagram @ oppong_ebenzer, whatsapp @ +233248176799.