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Ginger Reduces Body Mass Index Naturally

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The gold standard of medical studies has shown what people have been experiencing for decades. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study published in the European Journal of Nutrition followed 80 obese women for 12 weeks. Some received 2 grams per day of ginger powder in capsules, while others received a placebo.  The results were incredible. Those who took ginger were less hungry and experienced significantly reduced BMI. They also saw improved HOMA-IR scores, which is a test that assesses insulin resistance. The placebo group had NO changes. How Ginger Works to Fight Obesity The magic happens thanks to ginger compounds, like gingerols and shogaols, that play a role in carbohydrate digestion, insulin secretion, and fat burning.  More specifically, ginger can...

  • Reduce lipid accumulation in fat cells

  • Help digest food faster

  • Speed digested food through the colon faster

  • Influence enzymes involved in the process of forming fat

  • Promote thermogenesis (heat production) in fat tissue

  • Help stabilize blood sugar

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