13. Protect the Liver
People with liver issues may benefit from including ginger in their diet. Studies show that rats experiencing heavy metal poisoning from cadmium and aluminum managed to clear these toxins from their liver after receiving treatment with ginger extract for two weeks. Studies also show that consuming 500-milligrams of ginger a day slows aging-related liver damage in laboratory rats.
Consuming ginger also protects the liver from drug-induced damage that leads to liver cirrhosis. People using painkillers and other aggressive drug therapies that are harsh on the liver may want to consider adding ginger to their diet.
Doses of 2-grams of ginger a day dramatically improve liver health by reducing liver enzymes and inflammatory cytokines responsible for liver damage and the development of jaundice. Research indicates that consuming 2-grams of ginger every day for 12-weeks helps the liver recover from the effects of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. The gingerol compounds in the root help to lower the production of LDL cholesterol in the liver as well.