How does ginger improve metabolism?
There are studies conducted by ICMR(Indian Council of Medical Research) show that ginger helped to control the digestion process by absorbing the necessary nutrients into the system and inturn regulates the metabolism cycle. The gingerol is the majorly active component in ginger. Such active components in ginger activate the muscular activity in the digestive track and stimulate the chemical reactions in the digestive system.
It is also proved that ginger has medicinal benefits to improve metabolism by solving problems related to the digestive system. According to the research conducted by the National Institute of Nutrition in Hyderabad, India(NIN), Ginger has the medicinal power to stimulate the levels of glutathione-s-transferases (GST). This is an Enzyme known for having a family of MAPEG proteins. These MAPEG proteins furnish the phase II biotransformation of xenobiotics that are necessary for regularizing and improving the metabolism cycle.
Ginger is the important ingredient used in the traditional Ayurvedic medicines to treat problems with metabolism and digestive system.