According to a publication in Metabolism Journal , the two main active ingredients in ginger, gingerol and shogaol, have the ability to stimulate thermogenesis, when the body uses energy to create heat, thereby accelerating fat burning, especially in the internal organs.
A trial by the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) conducted on 80 overweight people showed that after 12 weeks of drinking ginger tea every day, the average waist circumference decreased by 4.1cm and visceral fat (measured by MRI) decreased by up to 12%.
When lemon is combined with ginger: The effect is doubled
Lemon juice is rich in vitamin C and citric acid, two compounds that play an important role in fat metabolism.
According to the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition , people with high blood levels of vitamin C had a 30% higher rate of fat oxidation than the deficient group.
Ginger lemon tea brings many health benefits (Photo: AI).
When combined with ginger, these two ingredients create a powerful synergistic effect. Ginger activates the AMPK enzyme, which is considered the cell's energy switch, causing the body to prioritize using stored fat for energy.
Meanwhile, vitamin C and citric acid in lemon help the liver produce glutathione, an endogenous antioxidant that detoxifies and reduces fat accumulation in the liver.
Recent studies have also shown that ginger helps improve chronic low-level inflammation, a core factor leading to belly fat. Gingerol in ginger helps reduce levels of TNF alpha and CRP, two inflammatory markers that are often elevated in people with visceral fat.
A 2023 randomized, double-blind study in Korea used a shogaol-rich steamed ginger extract in 80 obese people. After 12 weeks, the steamed ginger group lost significantly more weight and fat than the control group, without experiencing serious side effects.
Similar results have been observed in animal studies. When 5% ginger powder was added to the diet of mice, visceral fat was significantly reduced, liver function was improved, and adipose tissue inflammation was reduced.
Not only ginger, lemon also has convincing evidence. Polyphenol extract from lemon has the ability to inhibit fat accumulation and increase the expression of fatty acid-degrading genes in the liver.
Japanese scientists also tested fermented lemons, and the results showed that the group of mice that ate fermented lemons lost weight, reduced triglycerides, and increased HDL - a type of cholesterol that is good for the heart.
Helps stabilize blood sugar and reduce fat accumulation
Ginger lemon tea is also known to stabilize blood sugar after meals. Thanks to its ability to improve insulin sensitivity, this drink helps reduce excess glucose in the blood, limiting the conversion of sugar into stored fat.
This is an important factor in preventing visceral fat, especially in people who have a high-starch diet or work sedentary jobs.
A 2024 study at Tokyo Medical University found that people who drank lemon ginger tea twice daily for two months had an average 9% reduction in visceral fat, along with improved liver function and lower blood triglyceride levels.
How to make ginger lemon tea effectively
Ingredient:
- 3 to 4 slices of fresh ginger
- 200ml boiling water
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
How to use: Drink while still warm, best in the morning on an empty stomach or about 30 minutes after a meal. For people with gastritis, avoid drinking on an empty stomach. Maintain 1 to 2 glasses a day for at least 8 weeks to feel a clear change. You can add 1 teaspoon of pure honey (no more than 5g) to enhance the flavor.
Despite its many documented benefits, experts recommend that ginger lemon tea should only be considered as part of a healthy lifestyle, and not a substitute for a balanced diet or physical exercise.
People who are taking anticoagulants, blood pressure medications, or have stomach problems should consult a doctor before using it regularly. In addition, the acidity in lemon can affect tooth enamel if consumed for a long time, so rinse your mouth after use.
Source: https://dantri.com.vn/suc-khoe/thuc-uong-ngay-mua-danh-bay-mo-noi-tang-20251008070751715.htm
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