Fights drug resistant infections & lowers cholesterol!!!
Ginger is a
plant related to turmeric and cardamom, whose root is well known for its
medicinal properties. The Chinese,
Romans and Greeks have all documented the use of ginger and its multitude of
health benefits. Ginger can fight
infections, fungi, lower cholesterol and aid in weight loss – clearly a
powerhouse for your health!!! Ginger is
loaded with important vitamins and minerals and couldn’t be easier to add to
your diet. Make your self some ginger
tea or take it in capsule form as a supplement.
More importantly, in a study by Park
et al, “In conclusion, we describe experiments that
show [6]-gingerol induces apoptotic cell death in p53-mutant cancer cells. The
death mechanism was characterized, revealing that [6]-gingerol not only
initiated cell cycle arrest but ultimately caused cell death through apoptosis.
Thus, [6]-gingerol, is capable of killing cancer cells expressing mutant p53,
overcoming the phenotypic resistance to chemotherapy- and irradiation-induced
cell death.” (1) This is saying that
ginger is capable of killing chemo-resistant pancreatic cancer cells,
imagine what it could do to regular cancer cells. In a study by Rhode, et al, “The significant morbidity and
limited success of surgery and chemotherapy for ovarian cancer has led to
searches for alternative therapies. Recently, ginger root and its main
poly-phenolic constituents (gingerols and zerumbone) been shown to exhibit
anti-inflammatory [16-19], and anti-neoplastic activity [20-24] in several cell types through inhibition of the
transcription factor NF-κB [25-28].” And “Different tumor types, including ovarian
cancer, have been shown to express high constitutive NF-κB activity[9]. In this study we show that ginger blocks NF-κB
activation in ovarian cancer cells, resulting in inhibition of NF-κB regulated
gene products involved in cellular proliferation and angiogenesis.” So basically, ginger blocks the way that
ovarian cancer cells and other tumor types grow. I include the direct quote from the study so
you can see what the researchers are saying for yourself, and if you have to
look a few words up so be it!
Ginger can also improve your brain function. A 2012 study found that ginger extract
improved the cognitive function and focus in middle aged women. (3) “We found that the
ginger-treated groups had significantly decreased P300 latencies, increased
N100 and P300 amplitudes, and exhibited enhanced working memory. Therefore,
ginger is a potential cognitive enhancer for middle-aged women.” (3)
In addition to killing fungal
infections (4), ginger is very effective at killing bacterial infections as
well, including multiple drug resistant pathogens. (5) “However, ginger has been used
widely as herbal medicine. In particular, its gingerol-related components have
been reported to possess antimicrobial and antifungal properties, as well as
several pharmaceutical properties[20].
The garlic and ginger is popular as plants and food ingredient for flavouring
and adding acidity, its juices have been reported to exhibit antibacterial
activity against wide range of microbes including K. pneumoniae,
Shigella flexnerii,
E. coli
ATCC 25922 and Vibrio cholerae”
A few other things Ginger can do for you:
-Regulates blood sugar
(6)
-Relieves joint and
muscle pain (7)
-Lowers cholesterol
levels (8)
-Improves digestion (9)
-Protects against
stomach ulcers (10)
-Treats nausea in
pregnancy and chemo (11) (12)
-Eases menstrual cramps
and pain (13)
This is one of those foods that does so much good for
your body, it should be something you consume every day. Spice up your tea, smoothies and more with
this delicious and nutritious root, and benefit from its powerful healing
properties!
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