{"id":137,"date":"2020-10-08T11:10:53","date_gmt":"2020-10-08T11:10:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nutritionistnanny.com\/blogs\/?p=137"},"modified":"2020-10-08T11:10:53","modified_gmt":"2020-10-08T11:10:53","slug":"potential-health-benefits-of-ginger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nutritionistnanny.com\/blogs\/2020\/10\/08\/potential-health-benefits-of-ginger\/","title":{"rendered":"Potential Health Benefits of Ginger\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\">Ginger has been used for several scientific properties, loaded with nutrients and bioactive compounds responsible for various health-promoting perspectives. It is commonly used to treat diarrhoea, stomach upset and indigestion for the anti-inflammatory &amp; antioxidant properties. It constitutes 80% moisture, 12% carbohydrate, 2% protein , 2% fiber , 1% mineral and 0.9% fat.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Properties of Ginger<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Potency: Spicy<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Taste: Bitter<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Properties: Light, adhesive and thick<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Ginger contains amadaldehyde, ginger diacetates, 6-ginger sulphonic acid and ginger glycolipids which are responsible for providing potential health benefits.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Therapeutic Properties of Ginger\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">Gingerol and shogaol compounds have many therapeutic effects including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and hypocholesterolemic effects.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Ginger enhances blood circulation throughout the body by circulating blood, along with cellular metabolism while relieving cramps.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">The hypotensive effect helps to reduce partial blood pressure by blocking the calcium channel.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Ginger extracts interfere with cholesterol biosynthesis and lead to a decrease in cholesterol levels as they have antilipidemic effects and help in reducing high lipid levels.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Ginger is useful for the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases including peptic and duodenal ulcer. As it protects the gastric mucosa against several ulcerogenic agents due to its antioxidant activities.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Antiemetic effect of ginger can be seen as it works by enhancing intestinal mobility and inhibiting serotonin receptors.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">It is widely used during early pregnancy to fight morning sickness.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Ginger is effective in lowering blood glucose levels when taken in dried form.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">It has a good antibacterial and antiviral effect.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">It has powerful antioxidant activity due to its oil which has a protective effect on DNA damage.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">It may help ease menstrual cramps.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">It may be taken to deal with migraine pain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">In conclusion, ginger can be considered as a superfood due to various bioactive compounds, particularly gingerol and should include in the diet daily. Several metabolic and age-related degenerative disorders are associated with oxidative processes in the body. The use of ginger as a source of antioxidants to combat oxidation along with its other chemical constituents have shown to be many health-promoting benefits.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>REFERENCE\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Pelagia Research Library <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pelagiaresearchlibrary.com\"><span class=\"s1\">www.pelagiaresearchlibrary.com<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ginger has been used for several scientific properties, loaded with nutrients and bioactive compounds responsible for various health-promoting perspectives. 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