Testing enhanced fat burn with raw whole ginger root

(Tamela Robinette) #31

Are they 550 mg? That’s all I could find.

(Eric - The patient needs to be patient!) #32

Can you take these fasted or is this for the fed state?

(Tamela Robinette) #33

I believe they do have some calories/carbs in them so if you are aiming for autophagy I would avoid, but I don’t think it’s enough to affect fat burning and may actually help. I took one on an empty stomach today with no issues.

(Troy) #34

Not sure of the amount to take for “specific” Benefits?

But, at a local franchise juicing establishment here in SoCal, they offer 1 or 2 oz shots
When I’m in a $ splurging mood or away from my cheap Keto routine
I always get a 2oz shot, w no chaser ( they offer lemon or orange ) w no problem
For me though, I like the taste😄
Normally, I drink when fasted, but no set rules when fat adapted

(Bunny) #35

Yes a very harsh and bitter experience but you get use to it if you drink it a lot…lol! If you get heartburn, gas and bloating this would be the cure.

No pain no gain…lol

You have to be consistent with it?

#36

I think so, want to say 500, but they’re probably 550 :grin:

#37

On the directions it says, take with a meal. I think it can cause stomach upset otherwise.

(Ben ) #38

Thomas DeLauer has a video on ginger,turmeric, curcumin and reishi muchroom… They all help autophagy , Maybe.

#39

I often take a capsule with my morning tea/coffee and HWC - and then don’t eat a meal for many hours - the fat in the cream helps!

(Tamela Robinette) #40

Ok, don’t know if this is a coincidence or what but I had one ginger capsule yesterday and was able to choke down the 10 grams a raw ginger an hour before bed last night and I’m down 1.8 pounds this morning! I didn’t do anything else out of the ordinary yesterday so I am definitely intrigued. I hope the trend continues!

#41

@Nasir and @LibbyL I haven’t read the whole thread so I’m not sure if this comes up on here, but if ginger is anti-inflammatory I would be careful about taking it right after a workout since that’s not the time that you want to inhibit the inflammatory response. (Same with cold baths - studies done with workout and then immediately a cold plunge show different results from studies in which there’s a gap between workout and cold exposure.)

(Edith) #42

Well, you’ve gotten a lot of people on the ginger band wagon but too many different ways people are taking in the ginger for your experiment. It’s like trying to organize a homeschool activity. Too many home schoolers like to do things their own way, so nothing gets done. :woman_shrugging:

(Edith) #43

I made ginger tea from the recipe in your link, squeezed in the juice of a lime, and added a few drops of stevia. It is quite tasty. I hope it has a similar effect as eating the raw ginger or taking the capsules. I will have no trouble drinking the tea.

(Michael - When reality fails to meet expectations, the problem is not reality.) #44

@VirginiaEdie :slightly_smiling_face: I comfort my self that so many people have become of aware of the possibility here. So even if I am the only one who actually conducts a formal test, many more may well benefit from utilizing ginger.

(Nasir) #45

@Madeleine Do you mean it impacts muscle recovery (or growth or both)?

#46

I’m not an expert in this area but it’s my understanding that it’s best not to interfere with that inflammatory response right after a workout. The first stage of muscle growth due to exercise is damage to the fibers, right? That’s the stimulus for increased growth/strength, and inflammation is a necessary (but temporary) part of the process.
So, yes, I would think that it could interfere at least in part with muscle growth.

#47

I’m thinking about buying these from amazon after reading this thread,

Would this suffice?

(Natasha) #48

I still have 100lbs to lose and I’d possibly be up for a bit of an experiment. I’ll need to reread your post in details first.

(Michael - When reality fails to meet expectations, the problem is not reality.) #49

Why don’t you just buy apple cider vinegar and a ginger root at your local grocery for a couple bucks? The third ingredient of this stuff is HONEY!

#50

I started keto on 4/22 so I have lots of weight to lose and lots of health to gain. But I’ll admit - I tried chewing a thin slice of raw ginger last night. I’m a wimp. I might have to work up to 10g. Tonight I’m going to try grating it into water and drinking it instead. Might not get the exact same benefit but it appears ginger does great thing for digestive health and my digestive health is dreadful. It’s what brought me to Keto. If I work up to 10g and can chew an evening dose I’ll check back in.