A new study has found a way people can reduce their amount of Visceral fat, which surrounds a number of vital organs, such as the liver, pancreas and intestines, with one simple ingredient found in most kitchens.
Belly fat can trigger serious health conditions, ranging from diabetes to heart disease. However, there is one herb that can help reduce the harmful body fat.
Visceral fat is hidden deep inside your belly and makes up about one-tenth. However, some people may not even know they have it.
Although it may not be seen, Visceral fat can release proteins and hormones that cause inflammation, which could lead to damage in your arteries and impact how your body breaks down sugars and fats.
According to research, ginger can reduce the dangerous fat.
A study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health found ginger powder could reduce visceral fat adiposity.
Adiposity is a degree of fattiness or amount of fat located in a specific region of the body.
This research originally set out to investigate whether ginger supplementation can inhibit obesity.
The research looked at mice models that were given ginger powder purchased from Seoul in Korea.
The research team prepared the ginger powder using a pressurised hot water extraction method.
The mice followed the diet for seven weeks, and the results recorded a reduction in visceral fatty tissue, obesity and other weight-loss indicators.
The research reports that their findings show a “promising dietary strategy” to cut fatty tissue and obesity.
Ginger consists of phenolic compounds, flavonoids and terpenoids, known for their “health-promoting effects”.
According to the study, ginger also exhibits anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antioxidant activities.
Other research conducted by reviewing 60 different studies, published in the Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, confirmed that ginger offers beneficial effects against obesity.
The studies showed that consuming ginger can enhance calorie burning and reduce feelings of hunger, which has been linked to weight loss. In addition, ginger has also been associated with positive changes in cholesterol, blood sugar, blood pressure, inflammatory proteins and liver health.
