Ginger enhances insulin sensitivity and lipids metabolism!

#1

I’ve been using dry Ginger Root capsules for enzymatic assistance as my gut adapts to LCHF and IF - it really helps. I was reading up on gut adaptations and imbalances, and decided to more seriously supplement with Ginger Root by placing my bottle of it on the kitchen table to take with food. It’s super-cheap compared to enzyme formulas and probiotics.

Plus, when cooking fresh shredded Ginger Root with a little green onion it smells divine and makes any protein or broth exciting.

And today I learned it also enhances insulin sensitivity, lipids metabolism, and delivers broad anti-inflammatory actions. Diabetes type 2 patients who took just 3 grams of powdered ginger root a day (two capsules 3 times a day) for three weeks experienced statistically improved levels of insulin sensitivity!

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“Zingiber officinale (ginger) shows effective glycaemic control properties in diabetes mellitus. The mechanisms underlying these actions are associated with the inhibition of key enzymes controlling carbohydrate metabolism and increased insulin release/sensitivity, resulting in enhanced glucose uptake in peripheral adipose and skeletal muscle tissues. The prominent lipid lowering effects of ginger also contribute to improving the insulin resistant condition. A protective effect of ginger against diabetic complications is also an important aspect of its benefit.”

also:

Ginger is an herbal medicinal product that shares pharmacological properties with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, without the negative side effects - and modulates biochemical pathways activated in chronic inflammation.

The “first evidence” for Ginger actually goes waaaaaaay back in Ayurveda and Chinese medicine texts! It also helps warm & energize the body when you are chilled and/or sluggish feeling (especially in cold weather) and helps with colds & flu when chills & congestion are among the symptoms.

And a big bottle of 180 Ginger Root capsules by Nature’s Way is only $8!

What do you supplement daily?
Still unsure almost 6 months in
(Todd Allen) #2

In addition to ginger I’ve seen many other spices are also considered to have beneficial properties such as reducing inflammation and reducing insulin insensitivity (which seem to go hand in hand): cinnamon, capsicum, tumeric, black pepper, garlic, etc.

While the medicinal benefits are not completely clear the benefits to improved cooking and more interesting food are obvious and get better with practice.

(Mark Rhodes) #3

@brownfat Sounds like I need me some curry! Any idea if galangel has similar properties to ginger? Its a ginger like root used in India?

(Todd Allen) #4

Googling “galangal health benefits” returns pages of hits…

(Darlene Horsley) #5

I love fresh ginger! Ginger tea is the first thing I want with a cold and there is always a supply of ginger in my home. In fact I’ve just had two tubers Sprout some eyes so I have planted them and I am going to be growing my own Ginger. Thank you so much for these articles and the information.

(Todd Allen) #6

@marklifestyle, on a whim I repeatedly googled “SPICE health benefits” for every spice and herb I could think of replacing SPICE. And every single one returned pages of hits. Many here will be happy to know that “bacon health benefits” also returns pages of hits.

The I tried “sugar health benefits”. Yes, pages of hits.
Tobacco? Still some hits.

I think it will be a challenge to find something that isn’t promoted by someone as a health elixir.

(Ken) #7

Turmeric appears to be very beneficial as well. I use it extensively, either alone or as part of curry powder. Curry powder usually has both turmeric and ginger in it.

(Consensus is Politics) #8

Wait, you mean someone on the internet might be selling snake oil? :scream:

(Todd Allen) #9

Probably safest to accept the possibility at least until millions of dollars have been spent on expert research proving common sense is always wrong.

(Consensus is Politics) #10

Well, yes, there is that.

(Marie Dantoni) #11

Sadly, much can be “proven” scientifically just by funding the research, so who sells the snake oil then ?

(Consensus is Politics) #12

If the funding is granted to prove a belief rather than find the truth, then the funder is the one selling the snake oil by proxy.

[I realize that’s basically what you said, but I’m feeling a little OCD this morning, I just had to scratch that itch]

#13

I’ve been drinking this for quite a while, but ought to give fresh ginger more of a chance.

https://www.yogiproducts.com/teas/best-selling-teas/ginger/

(Marie Dantoni) #14

Haven’t had my first cup of coffee yet, but I’ll try to rephrase:

I prefer buying my snake oil from herbalists than big pharma.

(Consensus is Politics) #15

I agree. When there is a natural way to get the benefit of a chemical, why go through refining processes? Just get it right from the source. Although, for something like, say aspirin for instance, I’d rather pop a pill than chew on some tree bark.

[/soapbox -on]
But when I see government put in laws that prevent us from suing (I.e. your child dies because of a vaccine they are required to have, but you can’t sue them even if they screwed up and and put some kind of toxin in it) because they are immune. That’s something that really rubs me the wrong way.
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(CharleyD) #16

Ginger is good for you, in just about every preparation. I usually only get it when getting sushi, and hate that the fresh slices give me a rumbly tumbly, bit I’ve developed a taste for it.

#17

I’m addicted to ginger. I have fresh ginger tea every day.
Lately I’ve been doing a daily drink: 1 tsp each ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, 2 tbsp each apple cider vinegar and lemon juice, pinch of cayenne pepper, and fill the rest of the mug with water or ginger tea. Sometimes I add a tsp of raw honey, but I usually don’t want the carbs.

(You've tried everything else; why not try bacon?) #18

It’s called tort “reform” by the way, and it’s very anti-free-market. The threat of being sued is one of the market forces that keeps capitalism working. The problem is that this kind of government interference in the market is a kind that capitalists approve of. And of course, the capitalists generally have a bigger budget for legislators than Joe Public has.

(Consensus is Politics) #19

This goes way beyond tort reform. This is congress, passing laws, you know, like you do when you are a dictator, making yourself and your friends immune to those same laws while requiring the sheeple to shut up and obey.

I believe some cases have gone to higher courts only to get rejected because of immunity clause. This would take congressional action to fix. Which would start with getting people elected that have the public’s interest paramount, and not their reelection campaign. Which brings to mind another hurdle to clear, term limits! In my opinion, 2 terms maximum. Consecutive terms or not. That would insure a high turnover, and keep individuals from [EDIT: tons of verbose political nonsense removed. Totally not needed here, you get the drift of it]

#20

Today whilst researching bodily water info due to another cycle of squishy cheek jowls this week - I learned some more fascinating tidbits about Ginger for keto/LCHF:

Ginger is a good source of Potassium!

And not only is it an amazing anti-inflammatory & digestive enzyme that inhibits cyclooxygenase, it helps dilute/distribute sodium in the body.

This can be extra handy for moving the water-like fluid that starts to replace fat in the fat cells (and between them too possibly), as well as a tendency towards swelling/dieter’s edema during this time - esp when travelling on long flights/trains - or in a sedentary office job not getting enough exercise.

The ketogenic intake of salt as per Dr. Phinney’s advice (around 3000 mg sodium/3 teaspoons salt) per day benefits from circulation!

I’m now starting to take Ginger capsules as a general rejuvenative and preventative - on a more consistent basis… one capsule during my eating window on OMAD days (or earlier in the day if I feel blah for whatever reason, as Ginger probably is not a derailer as far as I can tell), and 2-3 times a day on non-fasting days. It’s also so much cheaper than Serrapeptase (which is highly processed based on silkworm enzymes!) and other things.

As someone who was vegetarian for 25 years up to 3 years ago - and who with keto is eating a bunch more animal fat - I’m going to start taking Ginger more abundantly for both for enhancing my protein enzyme situation, speeding water weight swooshes, and as a preferable source of Potassium!