London: Some evidence suggests that ginger may help with weight loss. Ginger is generally safe to use, and people can include it in drinks and recipes or take it as a supplement. This article discusses the evidence, ways to use ginger for weight loss, precautions, and potential side effects. It also gives other tips for weight loss. Ginger, or Zingiber officinale, is a flowering plant native to Southeast Asia.
People have been using the plant’s edible root for hundreds of years as a culinary spice and an herbal remedy. People can use raw fresh root or dried powder. Some evidence suggests the compounds in ginger may have medicinal properties, including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. These may benefit the body in numerous ways. In the following video, Dr. Essa makes a ginger fat cutter and weight loss drink. Watch Video
Ginger Fat Cutter Drink by Dr Essa
Does it work for weight loss?
According to a 2017 review, compounds called zingerone and schools in ginger may help with weight loss. These compounds may be beneficial in the complex bodily processes that burn and store fat.
A 2015 study had women with obesity take two 1-gram (g) tablets of powdered ginger per day for 12 weeks. This group experienced significantly decreased appetite and body measurements compared with those who took a placebo.
The effect was more pronounced in people who had a particular set of genes. This may be a clue that ginger may work better for weight loss in some people than in others. However, scientists need to do more research to investigate this.
A connected study found that taking ginger had a small beneficial effect compared with a placebo, decreasing body mass index (BMI) and increasing markers of blood sugar control in women with obesity. Another small study had 10 men take 2 g of ginger powder in a hot drink at breakfast. The participants experienced reduced feelings of hunger and enhanced thermogenesis or heat production from calorie burning.
The study highlighted the potential role of ginger in weight management. A 2018 review assessed the evidence for ginger’s effects on weight loss and other markers associated with obesity. The authors included 14 high-quality studies in the systematic analysis.
How to use ginger for weight loss
Even though the scientific evidence supporting the effects of ginger on weight loss is weak and mixed, authorities generally consider ginger safe to include in the diet. People can add fresh root ginger to their recipes or use it to make tea. Simple ginger tea.