Research shows: this spice is the key to aging radiantly
Aging radiantly: we’d all like to do that. And what do you know? You simply need to consume more ginger every day. According to recent research, the spice has a positive impact on the aging process.
So go ahead and throw those anti-wrinkle creams in the trash; extra ginger is what you need to bring home!
Ginger for radiant skin
The study was published in the journal Biomolecules. An analysis of existing research showed that ginger affects various characteristics of aging at the cellular level. For example, ginger reduces inflammation in the body, an important factor that contributes to aging and chronic diseases. It also has a positive effect on the decline in the number and function of stem cells, which are important for tissue repair and maintenance. Ginger also contains antioxidants such as gingerol. These help combat free radicals and protect your skin from damage caused by oxidative stress. In addition, ginger can promote blood circulation throughout your body. Hello, radiant and healthy peachy skin!
Ginger does a lot for your health in general. In many cases, it contributes to healthy digestion and helps combat nausea. It also supports your immune system. A cup of ginger tea a day keeps the doctor away, as they say.
A small caveat
The effects of ginger on our bodies have been studied for a long time. Almost all research to date has involved animal studies. The study’s researchers point this out as well: a “particularly high number” of animal studies showed that ginger may have a positive effect on, among other things, cells and inflammation in the body. In the future, more clinical trials involving humans will need to be conducted to establish how ginger works in the human body. Nevertheless, the research so far is already very promising.
Ginger tea for everyone
No, you should skip ginger shots. And ginger beer too—at least if aging radiantly is your goal. You get the most positive effects by eating raw ginger. Drinking fresh ginger tea helps too. That may well be the easiest way to get the benefits of ginger. Bring the tea to a boil first, then let it cool down to about 80 degrees. Leave the ginger to steep in the cooled water for 5 to 10 minutes.
Mirror, mirror on the wall… Who has the fewest wrinkles of them all?!
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Sources: Food & Wine, PubMed Central, Nutrifoodz
