What Happens to Your Blood Pressure and Cholesterol When You Add Ginger to Your Diet

Whether steeped in tea, tossed into a stir-fry, or taken as a capsule, ginger has long been celebrated for its soothing effects on digestion and nausea. However, new evidence suggests this spicy root may also benefit something even more vital: your heart.

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1. Helps Lower Blood Pressure

Several of the studies in the Cureus review found that ginger supplements helped reduce systolic blood pressure (the top number).

That’s important because high systolic blood pressure puts extra strain on your heart and blood vessels over time, which can increase your risk of heart disease and stroke.

“Specific compounds in ginger may work similarly to calcium channel blocker medications,” said Liz Weinandy, MPH, RDN, LD, a registered dietitian nutritionist at The Ohio Stat