2023-05-13 00:52:21
health
It has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anticoagulant properties.
12/5/2023
The National Cancer Institute of the United States defines blood circulation as the flow or movement of blood throughout the body, a process that is vital for any person.
This living tissue, made up of liquids and solids, distributes oxygen and nutrients to cells and removes waste that the body does not require, such as carbon dioxide.
Although it is a determining process for the body, on many occasions it does not flow as it should, as there are factors such as lack of physical activity, poor diet, low hydration, alcohol and tobacco consumption, and diseases such as obesity, diabetes and hypertension, which have a negative impact, specifies the Cuídate Plus portal.
Within the framework of a diet and healthy lifestyle habits, such as exercise, foods that offer benefits to the body in relation to the circulatory system can be included, and one of them is ginger.
This plant is attributed anticoagulant, vasodilator, expectorant, analgesic, digestive, anti-inflammatory, antiemetic, antitussive, astringent, carminative, antipyretic and antispasmodic properties, according to the aforementioned website.
In this regard, the Cuerpo Mente portal cites a review of scientific studies published in the journal Nutrientswhich concludes that ginger has been proven effective in most studies, including those examining relief of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, digestive function, improvement in the expression level of markers of risk of colorectal cancer and anti-inflammatory effects.
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Precisely, one of the benefits attributed to it is its contribution to a proper functioning of the circulatory system, preventing the formation of varicose veins or clots.
Information from the oneHOWTO lifestyle portal ensures that this root “naturally promotes blood circulation, which is ideal for dissolving fibrin (a protein that is involved in coagulation mechanisms) in blood vessels and preventing circulatory problems such as veins varicose veins”.
He explains that people with varicose veins have an inability to break down fibrin correctly, which is why the veins become dilated and swollen. In addition to this, this property makes ginger good for preventing thrombosis, clots, high blood cholesterol, heart attacks, and other heart-related ailments.
Similarly, its anti-inflammatory properties help reduce swelling of the affected veins and reduce discomfort related to leg pain, tingling, heaviness and cramps.
To this is added, according to Tua Saúde, that its anti-inflammatory compounds inhibit the formation of fatty plaques in the blood vessels, which can be generated as a consequence of high levels of cholesterol or triglycerides.
One more benefit in favor of blood circulation is that, being a product rich in antioxidants, it helps to reduce excess free radicals, preventing the oxidation of fat cells and helping to control the aforementioned lipids in the blood.
Similarly, it is said to be good for relieving nausea. Its consumption in infusion or extracts reduces this annoying symptom, especially when it occurs in the first months of pregnancy, says Henríquez.
One more benefit is that it would help alleviate the discomfort caused by osteoarthritis, a condition that frequently affects adults and is characterized by joint degeneration, which generates symptoms such as joint pain and stiffness.
“A literature review found that people who used ginger to treat their osteoarthritis experienced significant reductions in pain and disability,” says the Healthline portal.
Although it is a natural and healthy food, it is also important to be clear that there are some contraindications. For example, it should not be consumed if anticoagulants are being taken, nor in the last stages of pregnancy, as it is possible that it generates a greater risk of bleeding; It is not recommended to take it in excess, especially if there is a history of heart disease, and it is not recommended if the person has gallstones.
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