Warnings
Other uses not proven with research have included sudden respiratory failure, alcohol hangover, nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy, upset stomach, high cholesterol, migraines, muscle pains after exercise, rheumatoid arthritis, trouble swallowing, loss of appetite, colds, and other conditions. Ginger is often sold as an herbal supplement.
3. May Help With Weight Loss
Ginger may play a role in weight loss, according to studies conducted in humans and animals.
A 2016 study of 80 women with obesity found that ginger could also help reduce body mass index (BMI) and blood insulin levels. Rats and mice who consumed ginger water or ginger extract consistently saw decreases in their body weight, even in instances where they’d also been fed high fat diets ( 14 , 15, 16). 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 (13, 16).
Summary According to studies in animals and humans, ginger may help improve weight-related measurements.
What Is Ginger?
Wering tropical plant that grows in China, India, Africa, the Caribbean, and other warm climates. The root of the ginger plant is well-known as a spice and flavoring.
It’s been a traditional remedy in many cultures for thousands of years.
Ginger Health Benefits
Ginger is a common folk treatment for upset stomach and nausea. There’s evidence that it helps.
Some experts worry that it could raise the risk of miscarriage, especially in high doses. Ginger seems to help with nausea caused by vertigo as well. There’s mixed evidence about whether it helps with nausea caused by motion sickness, surgery, or chemotherapy.
Ginger does seem to help with painful periods. In one study, more than 60% of women felt that ginger lessened pain. There’s strong evidence that ginger may ease osteoarthritis pain.