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Is ginger good for a diabetic or good for anything? i use it with tea and coffee. they taste good with it.
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
YES- many benefits: Yes, ginger improves Insulin sensitivity ; lowers cholesterol ; inflammation so it is very good for diabetics- see http://bit.Ly/15zcnkz. In fact ginger is very good for everyone- it has a wide range of health benefits. See http://www.Whfoods.Com/genpage.Php?Tname=foodspice;dbid=72 for details.
Answered 6/25/2014
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Agree w Dr. Baker: Ginger helps to v nausea (including nausea associated with chemotherapy), morning sickness, motion sickness, diarrhea, upset stomach ; menstrual cramps. It is a digestive aid. It can help v cholesterol level. It can also be used with common cold or flu. It has anti-inflammatory affects.
Answered 1/25/2014
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