This bad fat makes up about one tenth of all body fat.
Visceral fat, also known as abdominal fat, wraps around the organs inside the abdomen. This type of fat is considered dangerous because it can release harmful chemicals into the bloodstream.
Fortunately, simple diet adjustments can help get rid of stubborn fat.
Belly fat can cause serious health problems, from diabetes to heart disease. Unlike most of the fat in your body, visceral fat is hidden deep inside your belly.
This unhealthy fat makes up about one-tenth of all body fat. It can also release proteins and hormones that cause inflammation.
According to research, there is a cheap product that can reduce this dangerous belly fat — it's ginger.
Research has shown that ginger powder can reduce visceral fat. This study was originally designed to investigate whether ginger supplements could prevent obesity.
How the study was carried out
The study involved mice that were given ginger powder purchased in Seoul, Korea. Scientists have prepared ginger powder using a pressurized hot water extraction method.
After the mice followed this diet for seven weeks, the study showed a reduction in visceral adipose tissue, obesity, and other indicators of weight loss.
Ginger — it is a herbaceous plant of tropical origin commonly used as a spice. It is filled with phenolic compounds, flavonoids and terpenoids, known for their «health effects».
Scientists also say that ginger exhibits anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and antioxidant activity. Now, research is pointing to the effects of ginger on the fight against obesity.
There is another study looking at the fat-burning effects of ginger. But this time the study also included human trials.
This suggests that eating ginger can increase calorie burn and reduce hunger, which is associated with weight loss.
Ginger is also linked with positive changes in cholesterol, blood sugar, blood pressure, inflammatory proteins and liver health.