12 Major Benefits of Ginger for Body & Brain

6. Regulates Blood Sugar

High blood sugar can cause many negative symptoms, from frequent urination to headaches (including migraines) and increased thirst. If left unchecked, it can even cause more serious problems like nerve damage and impaired wound healing.
Research shows that ginger helps promote normal blood sugar to prevent these serious side effects. In one 2015 study, ginger supplementation actually reduced fasting blood sugar by 12 percent and improved long-term blood sugar control by 10 percent. (14)

7. Relieves Joint and Muscle Pain

Because of its ability to reduce inflammation, adding ginger into your diet could help treat both muscle pain and arthritis-related joint pain.
One study showed that daily consumption of ginger resulted in moderate-to-large reductions in muscle pain caused by exercise-induced muscle injury. (15) Another study found that ginger extract helped decrease knee pain and the need for pain medication in individuals with osteoarthritis. (16)

8. Lowers Cholesterol Levels

From producing bile to manufacturing hormones, cholesterol is essential to overall health. However, high levels of cholesterol can build up in the blood, causing blockages and increasing your risk of heart disease.
One of the biggest benefits of ginger is its ability to naturally lowercholesterol levels and triglycerides to reduce your risk of heart problems. A study conducted at Babol University of Medical Sciences actually found that ginger was able to significantly reduce bad LDL cholesterol and raise beneficial HDL cholesterol compared to a placebo. (17) An animal study also showed that ginger was nearly as effective in lowering cholesterol (improving cholesterol markers) as atorvastatin, a medication commonly prescribed for high blood cholesterol. (18)
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