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Ginger and cholesterol

Ginger and cholesterol

Dear "G'nger Lovers"

Nowadays, we mostly live in and around the house because we work from home and therefore sit for many hours a day, and do less exercise. Now, as a doctor, I don't have to explain to you that regular exercise is essential for good health. The daily consumption of G'nger in combination with sufficient exercise ensures a healthy digestion, and has a positive influence on a healthy cholesterol level. It is also absolutely essential for optimal blood pressure. In this blog, you can read everything about ginger and cholesterol, but also about ginger and insulin, ginger and digestion and ginger and high blood pressure.

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What is cholesterol? 

Cholesterol is a fatty substance that occurs naturally in our bodies and is required, among other things, for the production of new cells. However, having too much cholesterol, also known as hypercholesterolemia, can lead to various health problems. Cardiovascular disease is an important example of this. To keep your cholesterol level at a balanced level, a healthy diet with sufficient exercise is essential. G'nger is an absolute must. Ginger and cholesterol are a good combination!

Ginger and insulin

Ginger also has a positive effect on the action of insulin and insulin sensitivity in your body. Ginger improves the effect of insulin and the insulin sensitivity of the body cells. Because of this effect, it is able to increase the absorption of glucose into your fat and muscle cells, causing your blood sugar level as well as the insulin level in your blood to drop more quickly. This can help with insulin resistance and obesity.

Ginger and diabetes

A study of adults (age 18 and older) with type 2 diabetes mellitus showed that daily consumption of ginger led to a 12% reduction in fasting blood sugar levels [1,2]. It has also been shown to lower blood sugar levels in women with diabetes gravidarum (gestational diabetes).

ginger and cholesterol
Ginger and cholesterol

Digestion and Ginger

Furthermore, ginger stimulates the pancreas to produce enzymes that aid digestion. As a result, the stomach will contract more quickly, which in turn will transport the contents to the intestines more quickly. The bloated feeling will decrease as a result.

What does ginger do to your bowels?

Ginger improves peristalsis (contraction of the bowels), which can also reduce flatulence. Personally, I therefore always like to drink ginger with lemon before my meals. Other tasty compositions of drinks with ginger can also be found on the G'nger website .

Ginger and high blood pressure

As if this were not enough reason to consume G'nger ginger on a daily basis, various scientific studies also strongly suspect that ginger has a positive influence on the prevention of hypertension (high blood pressure) because of its blood thinning effect [3]. Partly due to this blood thinning effect, it can be healing for migraine [4].

In short, there are many important health benefits of ginger, and I mean the 100% natural and organic variant with no added sugars from G'nger. Personally, I would advise you to take a look at the G'nger website under the heading "G'nger Inspiration" to put together your favourite daily ginger juice.

Did you find this blog instructive and/or do you have any further questions as a result of this? Please do not hesitate to contact me. I would love to hear from you. Also check out the G'nger inspiration page for more ginger recipes

Please note that when supplementing ginger with blood thinners, my advice is always to consult your doctor.

Healthy ginger greetings,

Drs. Noortje van den Boom

Sources:

[1] Nafiseh Khandouzi et al. The Effects of Ginger on Fasting Blood Sugar, Hemoglobin A1c, Apolipoprotein B, Apolipoprotein A-I and Malondialdehyde in Type 2 Diabetic Patients. Iran J Pharm Res.2015 Winter; 14(1): 131-140. PMCID: PMC4277626

[2] Makhdoomi Arzati M et al. The effects of ginger on fasting blood sugar, hemoglobin A1c, and lipid profiles in patients with type 2 diabetes. Int J Endocrinol Metab. 2017;15(4):e57927.

[Ghayur MN, Gilani AH, Afridi MB, Houghton PJ. Cardiovascular effects of ginger aqueous extract and its phenolic constituents are mediated through multiple pathways. Vascul Pharmacol. 2005 Oct;43(4):234-41. doi: 10.1016/j.vph.2005.07.003. Epub 2005 Sep 12. PMID: 16157513.

[Mustafa T et al. Ginger (Zingiber officinale) in migraine headache. J Ethnopharmacol. 1990;29(3):267-73.

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