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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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