Ginseng and its role in the metabolism process
Ginseng has been used in Asia and North America for centuries. Many people use it to improve memory, stimulate concentration, physical endurance, and lose weight.
- Ginseng is linked to weight loss for two main reasons:
Ginseng contains a high percentage of caffeine, which is a natural stimulant and stimulant of the body’s metabolism.
Ginseng is also considered a natural energy generator, which means providing the body with more energy and burning fat.
It is also used to help treat depression, anxiety and as a natural treatment for chronic fatigue.
It is known that this herb enhances the health of the immune system, fights infections, and has an effective role in the metabolism process.
- What are the benefits of ginseng?
Ginseng contains various pharmacological components, including a series of tetracyclic triterpenoid saponins (ginsenosides), polyacetylenes, polyphenolic compounds and citric polysaccharides. Due to the presence of these plant compounds, it enjoys the following benefits:
- The role of ginseng in helping with weight loss:
Ginseng has a tremendous ability to act as a natural appetite suppressant. It also boosts your metabolism and helps your body burn fat at a faster rate.
A study conducted at the Tang Center for Herbal Medicine Research in Chicago measured the anti-diabetic and anti-obesity effects of ginseng in adult rats. The mice were injected with 150 mg of ginseng extract per kg of body weight for 12 days.
By day five, the blood glucose levels of the mice that took the extract decreased significantly. After day 12, the mice's glucose tolerance increased, and overall blood glucose levels decreased by 53%.
Treated mice also showed weight loss, starting at 51 g and ending with 45 g.
A similar study conducted in 2009 found that ginseng plays a vital role in the anti-obesity effect in mice. This indicates the clinical importance of improving the management of obesity and related metabolic syndromes of this herb.
There is also a study conducted under the name of human studies related to ginseng and obesity. This study stated that serum levels of TC, TAG (total cholesterol), and LDL (bad cholesterol) decrease while high-density lipoprotein increases after taking ginseng extract for 8 weeks.
- Ginseng also helps fats be absorbed better:
Another study, published in Elsevier, says that ginseng is known for its ability to better absorb fats and other nutrients in the body. Due to this property, the grass significantly reduces fat accumulation. It also improves liver performance and leads to the production of more digestive juices. This process also prevents the development of fatty liver, which is mainly caused by consumption of a high-fat diet such as the keto diet and improper functioning of the liver. This again leads to weight loss.
Clinical trial reports also revealed that women suffering from obesity, when taking ginseng, experienced a significant decrease in their body mass index and weight, especially in stubborn areas such as the abdomen and buttocks in particular.
Ginseng manipulates genes involved in fat metabolism, affecting hormones such as leptin and insulin that are involved in fat and cholesterol metabolism.
- The role of ginseng in controlling blood sugar:
Results of 16 clinical trials revealed that ginseng helps lower blood glucose in individuals with and without diabetes.
- The importance of ginseng in improving insulin sensitivity:
Ginseng stimulates the reduction of fat mass, by improving insulin sensitivity, thus reducing weight. Ginsinosides improve insulin sensitivity and enhance glucose absorption, which prevents fat deposition.
- The relationship between ginseng and improving digestion:
There are healthy microorganisms that live in our stomach and aid in the digestion process. Microbes in the gut of obese people obtain maximum energy from the diet and lead to the activation of pathways that support the accumulation of fat in tissues and blood.
Ginseng extracts prevent the digestion of fats and also promote the excretion of fats from the body.
Studies revealed that this effect led to reducing the percentage of body fat and inhibiting the accumulation of fat in the blood and liver.
Ginseng also helps in weight loss by delaying the absorption of fat in the intestine. It reduces levels of leptin, the hormone responsible for feeling full, and it also reduces the activity of genes that support fat deposition.
- The role of ginseng in changing the pattern of burning calories:
Ginseng stimulates the production of certain gut bacteria that can change the pattern of burning calories. This extrapolation suggests that it affects the rate and pattern of metabolism; Thus leading to weight loss.
- Ginseng's ability to boost energy:
Ginseng is very popular because of its ability to boost energy. This herb contains many constituent compounds, especially polysaccharides and oligosaccharides, which are active in reducing oxidative stress. Ginseng increases energy production in cells and reduces fatigue.
Studies have revealed that ginseng is beneficial for cancer patients who suffer from unbearable and recurring fatigue problems, leading to noticeable results. Ginseng also encourages more activities during the day, which leads to more calorie loss.
- How does ginseng help athletes?
It is common among athletes that ginseng has a superior ability to help with muscle pain resulting from exercise and also improves the recovery process.
It has also been shown that consuming ginseng for athletes may reduce muscle damage during exercise.
- What is the role of ginseng in reducing food intake and suppressing appetite?
Your daily calorie intake balance is the ultimate judge of whether you are gaining or losing weight. If you are eating fewer calories than your body needs, you will lose weight. vice versa.
Ginseng helps suppress appetite, which makes you eat less, so your body loses the amount of calories it was accustomed to.
- How does ginseng help regulate hormonal secretions?
Ginseng helps improve and balance hormone levels in individuals, especially women. This hormonal balance can reduce the likelihood of major health problems such as endometriosis and breast cancer.
- The relationship between ginseng and liver function and their role in weight loss:
Ginseng improves liver function, which leads to the secretion of more digestive juices. This digestive juice helps facilitate digestion and reduces the accumulation of fat in the body. This process also limits the development of fatty liver due to the rapid breakdown of high-fat foods. It enhances liver functioning and also promotes weight loss.
- How to take ginseng for weight loss?
There is no specific standard dose of ginseng prescribed for weight loss. But the maximum intake of ginseng is 200 mg. In the case of dried roots, you can eat 0.5 to 2 grams. It is also preferable to take ginseng with green tea at the rate of one or two cups daily after lunch or dinner.
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