Health benefits of ginger

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The article is professionally consulted by Master, Doctor Phan Ngoc Hai - Pediatrician - Neonatologist - Vinmec Danang International General Hospital
Ginger is a very familiar food in every Vietnamese kitchen. In the composition of ginger contains important compounds to help the body stay healthy, fight against pathogenic bacteria from the outside environment. So is eating ginger good? The following article will point out the health benefits of ginger that you did not expect.

1. What are the benefits of eating fresh ginger?

In the composition of ginger, there are biologically active substances capable of blocking the formation of leukotrienes that cause pain, containing gingerol to help fight inflammation, inhibiting chemokines, cytokines and inflammatory factors. thereby helping to reduce pain and improve mobility caused by arthritis.
Soothes Muscle Pain Ginger won't relieve muscle pain on the spot, but it can ease the pain over time. In some studies, people who experienced muscle pain from exercise after taking ginger had less pain the next day than those who didn't.
Improve digestion, reduce heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Regularly eating ginger helps regulate blood sugar levels, especially blood sugar levels after meals, thereby helping to promote digestion digestion, increase muscle activity of the digestive tract and keep the digestive system in the best state, thereby helping to reduce the feeling of bloating and flatulence.
Ginger has antibacterial properties, promotes healthy intestinal flora, produces many beneficial bacteria in the intestine such as E. coli, Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Salmonella, .. so effective in fighting bacteria. cause inflammation in the stomach.
Ginger also contains several important compounds that improve the absorption of minerals and other nutrients.
Drinking a cup of ginger tea 20 minutes before a meal will help prevent the symptoms of acid reflux.
Prevent cancer Some studies have shown that some compounds in ginger can reduce the activity of cells that cause DNA changes, tumor formation, and increase the sensitivity of tumors to cancer treatments. treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation.

Protects Against Disease Ginger is packed with antioxidants, compounds that prevent stress and damage to the body's DNA. They can help the body fight chronic diseases like high blood pressure, heart disease, and lung diseases.
Pain relief from menstrual cramps Menstrual cramps are caused by increased levels of the hormone prostaglandin in the body. This is the main cause of pain, cramps, and fever during a woman's period. In ginger has the effect of lowering prostaglandin levels thereby helping to relieve pain and reduce menstrual cramps, so drinking warm ginger water is an effective method to help relieve pain quickly.
In one survey, women who took 1,500 mg of ginger powder once daily for 3 days during their cycle experienced less pain than women who did not.
Oral protection The antibacterial power of ginger helps keep teeth and mouth healthy. Active compounds in ginger called gingerols prevent oral bacteria from growing. These bacteria are the same bacteria that can cause periodontal disease, a serious gum infection.
Reduces the risk of Alzheimer's disease:
Ginger slows down brain cell death, provides antioxidants to prevent oxidative damage to cells, reduces the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
Ginger is also effective against cognitive decline that often occurs with the elderly.
Improves insulin sensitivity Research has shown that ginger supplementation improves insulin resistance and metabolic rate. For patients with type 2 diabetes, it may help to lower fasting blood sugar.
Helps treat vomiting and nausea When the body is hungover or nauseated by drinking alcohol, drinking 1 cup of warm ginger tea will help in a short time.

2. How to use ginger to get the best effect?

Ginger can be used in many different ways for good health, in which there are two simplest ways below:
Crush fresh ginger, put in boiling water. Should be taken in the morning after waking up. Incubate 5-6 slices of ginger with thin hot water in a jar, use during the day. Hope the above information has provided you with more options and answers to the health benefits of ginger. Wish you always have a scientific diet and improve your work productivity and improve your life.
Besides ginger, children need to provide enough elemental zinc/day for them to eat well, reach the correct height and weight and exceed the standard. Zinc plays a role in affecting most biological processes taking place in the body, especially the breakdown of nucleic acids, proteins... Organs in the body when zinc deficiency can lead to a There are a number of diseases such as neurological disorders, irritability, etc. Therefore, parents need to learn about the role of zinc and guide them to appropriate zinc supplements for their children.
In addition to zinc, parents also need to supplement their children with other important vitamins and minerals such as lysine, chromium, B vitamins,... errands.
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