Ginger eases aches and pains: Study
May 23rd, 2010 - 3:03 am ICT by IANSLondon, May 23 (IANS) Eating ginger can help ease muscle pain caused by heavy exercise, says a latest research.
Ginger root has been used as a household remedy since centuries for a variety of ailments, such as cough and colds and upset stomach, but now the study has revealed that ginger is particularly good for staving off muscle pain, reports dailymail.co.uk.
Professor Patrick O’Connor, of the University of Georgia, who led the research believes this remedy can be better than consuming painkiller drugs.
“Anything that can truly relieve this type of pain will be greatly welcomed by the many people who are experiencing it,” he said.
The study showed daily ginger intake reduced the exercise-induced pain by 25 percent. It is known to contain chemicals that work in a similar way to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen and aspirin.
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