Ginger

Benefits of Ginger Extract

Blood Sugar & Heart Health:

• Ginger has been shown to lower blood sugar levels and improve various heart disease risk factors in patients with type 2 diabetes.

In a small, though very impressive, study in 2015 ginger lowered fasting blood sugar levels by 12%. It also dramatically improved HbA1c (a marker for long - term blood sugar levels), leading to a 10% reduction over a period of 12 weeks.

• Additionally, there was a 28% reduction in the ApoB/ApoA - I ratio, and a 23% reduction in markers for oxidized lipoproteins, both of which are major risk factors for heart disease.

Indigestion:

• In a study of 24 healthy individuals, 1.2g of ginger before a meal accelerated emptying of the stomach by up to 50%.

Cholesterol:

• There is evidence in both humans and animals that ginger can lead to significant reductions in LDL and blood triglyceride levels.

Brain Function & Alzheimer’s

• Ginger may improve brain function and protect against Alzheimer’s Disease: Oxidative stress and chronic inflammation can accelerate the ageing process. They are believed to be among the key drivers of Alzheimer’s disease and age-related cognitive decline.
• Studies on animals suggest that the antioxidants and bioactive compounds in ginger can inhibit inflammatory responses that occur in the brain. Studies also show that ginger can enhance brain function directly.

Infections:

• Gingerol, the bioactive substance in fresh ginger, can help lower the risk of infections. In fact, ginger extract can inhibit the growth of many different types of bacteria. It is very effective against the oral bacteria linked to inflammatory diseases in the gums, such as gingivitis and periodontitis. Fresh ginger may also be effective against the RSV virus, a common cause of respiratory infections.