Benefits of Thai Black Ginger
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Many people are familiar with the benefits of regular ginger for things like digestion and inflammation, but very few people have ever heard of its cousin, Thai Black Ginger. These two roots are like two cousins that didn't spend that much time together when they were growing up- they look a little similar, share the same last name, have some DNA in common, but their personalities and what they do are totally different.
Black Ginger is an adaptogen that has been used in the traditional Thai herbal system for over 1,000 years. It's very popular amongst adult men and especially athletes and Muay Thai fighters for the effects they notice on their physical performance. (Women can of course also benefit from Black Ginger.) It's known by many names including Thai Ginseng (not directly related to Korean Ginseng), Krachai Dum, and Kaempferia parviflora.
This herb's application extends beyond medicinal uses; it is also a culinary staple, adding a spicy, aromatic flavor to Thai cuisine. The traditional use of Thai Black Ginger reflects a deep-rooted appreciation for natural remedies in Thai culture, emphasizing a holistic approach to health and well-being.
This herb gets the most attention for its effects on circulation. Black Ginger is a phosphodiesterase inhibitor. Usually, when people talk about phosphodiesterase inhibitors, they're referring to little blue pills, but Black Ginger also shares this property. Phosphodiesterase limits vasodilation, which effectively limits circulation. Something that is a phosphodiesterase inhibitor stops this from happening, allowing for freer blood flow. A study done on adult men found increases in length and girth (both while "at rest" and "activated") and a major decrease in how long it took to get "activated" when these men took black ginger daily for 2 months.
This enhanced circulation isn't only beneficial for romantic applications- it's also great for working out! Inhibiting phosphodiesterase can result in higher nitric oxide production, which then leads to vasodilation, improving blood flow to muscles during exercise. This improves oxygen and nutrient delivery, optimizing muscle performance and endurance.
Black Ginger also contains compounds called polymethoxyflavones. Research in animal models has found that these compounds in Black Ginger can improve endurance, stamina and grip strength. They also increase mitochondria, which are what make the energy for all the cells in your body.
Research in the Journal of Natural Medicines also found the Black Ginger improved GLUT4 levels. This is responsible for absorbing glucose into cells, so Black Ginger is improving how cells use energy. This enhanced energy metabolism can then lead to the creation of more mitochondria, which are like cellular energy production factories.
Black Ginger also contains compounds called polymethoxyflavones. Research in animal models has found that these compounds in Black Ginger can improve endurance, stamina and grip strength. They also increase mitochondria, which are what make the energy for all the cells in your body.
Research in the Journal of Natural Medicines also found the Black Ginger improved GLUT4 levels. This is responsible for absorbing glucose into cells, so Black Ginger is improving how cells use energy. This enhanced energy metabolism can then lead to the creation of more mitochondria, which are like cellular energy production factories.
Another study published in Nutrients looked at the impact of a single dose of black ginger extract on the endurance of mice. They found that even a single low dose of black ginger significantly increased average run time (from 129 minutes to 167 minutes). When they took a deeper look at how this was happening, they found that black ginger could enhance the capacity to transport and oxidize fats and lactate in muscles and also improve glucose transport to the liver. This optimization of energy utilization in both the muscles and the liver contributed to the enhanced exercise endurance that they saw in these mice. The black ginger also showed potential for increasing mitochondrial biogenesis and mitochondrial function via upregulation of key genes.
What about weight loss? A placebo-controlled study published in the Journal of Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity had 76 overweight and pre-obese people take either black ginger or a placebo for 12 weeks. The group that took the black ginger showed a significant reduction in triglyceride levels and abdominal fat, including visceral, subcutaneous, and total fat compared to the placebo group.
And finally, a fit body is nothing if not accompanied by a healthy brain. One of the biggest challenges to everyone's mental health these days is the intense chronic stress that we're exposed to. Research in animal models found that Black Ginger reduced neuron damage and minimized memory impairment during stress, effectively protecting the brain from the harmful effects of stress. It also increased neuron density in the hippocampus and improved spatial memory.
What's the best way to take black ginger? If you don't want to taste it or you're on the go and need a quick solution, you can just take it in capsule form! If you're using the powder form, you can just mix it in a few ounces of warm water and take it as a shot, you can blend it into a smoothie, or sprinkle it on a pad thai. But my personal favorite is to put 1/2 teaspoon of black ginger powder into a small dry cup and stir it up with a teaspoon of honey to make a paste. You can take it in whichever of these formats you prefer. Many people like to take it every morning for overall wellness and those focused on fitness and romantic activities enjoy taking it 30-60 minutes beforehand.
Our black ginger undergoes aqueous ozone treatment after harvesting to kill off microbes without the use of harsh heat or chemical treatments. It is then freeze dried to lock in as much freshness as possible. It takes about 600 grams of fresh black ginger to make 100 grams of freeze dried black ginger, so the final product is very concentrated. Most freeze dried products undergo mechanical grinding to create a powder, which can introduce a lot of heat and damage the cellular structure. Our black ginger is powdered down using a proprietary process that doesn't introduce any heat or mechanical grinding, thus fully protecting the cellular integrity of the root. The powder is vacuum-sealed directly in Thailand for maximum freshness. Sucking all the air out means that when the product arrives to you, it will feel hard as a rock. But don't worry- there's nothing wrong with it. As soon as you open the package and apply a little pressure, it will turn back into a fine powder ready for you to use and enjoy.
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