Ginger is able to modulate obesity through a series of potential mechanisms including increasing thermogenesis and lipolysis, suppression of lipogenesis, inhibition of intestinal fat absorption and the control of appetite . This review analyzes several convincing evidences to support the efficacy of ginger of managing obesity while awaiting future clinical trials. Ginger consumption significantly decreased BMI, serum insulin and HOMA index.

Ebrahimzadeh Attari, Vahideh, et al. “A systematic review of the anti‐obesity and weight lowering effect of ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) and its mechanisms of action.” Phytotherapy Research (2017).