Health Benefits of Ginger.
                     Health benefits of 
Ginger
Powerful medicine
• Ginger is a popular spice. It is high in gingerol, a 
substance with powerful anti-inflammatory and 
antioxidant properties. It is the main bioactive 
compound in ginger, responsible for much of its 
medicinal properties.
Relieves nausea
• 1-1.5 grams of ginger can help prevent various 
types of nausea. This applies to sea sickness, 
chemotherapy-related nausea, nausea after 
surgery and morning sickness.
Reduces muscle pain
• Ginger appears to be effective at reducing the 
day-to-day progression of muscle pain, and may 
reduce exercise-induced muscle soreness.
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• There are some studies showing ginger to be 
effective at reducing symptoms of osteoarthritis, 
which is a very common health problem, which 
involves degeneration of the joints in the body, 
leading to symptoms like joint pain and stiffness
Good for the heart
• Ginger has been shown to lower blood sugar 
levels and improve various heart disease risk 
factors in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Can treat indigestion
• Ginger appears to speed up emptying of the 
stomach, which can be beneficial for people with 
indigestion and related stomach discomfort.
Reduceps aminenstrual 
• Ginger appears to be very effective against 
menstrual pain when taken at the beginning of 
the menstrual period. It can be as effective as the 
drugs mefenamic acid and ibuprofen.
Lowers cholesterol
• There is some evidence, in both animals and 
humans, that ginger can lead to significant 
reductions in LDL cholesterol and blood 
triglyceride levels.
Impfruonvcetsio bnrain 
• Studies suggest that ginger can protect against 
age-related damage to the brain. It can also 
improve brain function in elderly women.