Ginger root benefits cont'd

7. Can treat many forms of nausea, especially morning sickness.

Ginger appears to be highly effective against nausea.

It may help relieve nausea and vomiting for people undergoing certain types of surgery. Ginger may also help chemotherapy-related nausea, but larger human studies are needed. 

However, it may be the most effective when it comes to pregnancy-related nausea, such as morning sickness but not vomiting episodes. 

Although ginger is considered safe, talk to your doctor before taking large amounts if you’re pregnant.

It’s recommended that pregnant women who are close to labor or who’ve had miscarriages avoid ginger. 

8. May help with weight loss


Ginger may play a role in weight loss, according to studies conducted in humans and animals.

A literature review concluded that ginger supplementation significantly reduced body weight, the waist-hip ratio, and the hip ratio in people with overweight or obesity.

A study of 80 women with obesity found that ginger could also help reduce body mass index (BMI) and blood insulin levels. High blood insulin levels are associated with obesity.

A functional foods review in 2019 also concluded that ginger had a very positive effect on obesity and weight loss. However, additional studies are needed.

The evidence in favor of ginger’s role in helping prevent obesity is stronger in animal studies.

Ginger’s ability to influence weight loss may be related to certain mechanisms, such as its potential to help increase the number of calories burned or reduce inflammation. 

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