1.Supporting weight loss: Ginger promotes weight loss because it works by accelerating the metabolism and stimulating the process of burning body fat. The compounds 6-gingerol and 8-gingerol, present in this root, act by increasing the production of heat and sweat, which also helps to lose weight. 2. Fighting heartburn and intestinal gas: Ginger is widely used to combat acidity and intestinal gas and must be consumed mainly in the form of tea to obtain this benefit. The tea should be made in the proportion of 1 tablespoon of ginger to 1 cup of water, this being the ideal proportion for 4 cups of tea to be drunk throughout the day to obtain an improvement of the intestinal symptoms. 3. Acts as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory Ginger has an antioxidant action in the body, acting in the prevention of diseases such as flu, colds, dizziness, cancer and early ageing. Besides this, it also has an anti-inflammatory action, improving the symptoms of arthritis, headache, muscular pain ...