Thermogenic Effect of Ginger

Double-blind Placebo-controlled Clinical Trial of Thermogenic Effect of Ginger (Zingiber Officinale) in Eutrophic Women

The main objective of the study is to evaluate the thermogenic effect of ginger.

Healthy and eutrophic women will receive capsules of 200 mg of ginger extract (5% active ingredient) or placebo (cellulose), along with a standardized breakfast, with a minimum seven days washout period.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Females;
• Aged between 18 and 60 years old;
• Body mass index between 18.5 and 24.9 kg/m²;
• Agree to sign the informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Any chronic health conditions (e.g. diabetes, hypertension, chronic renal failure, heart and liver disease);
• Previous operation for weight loss;
• Medications known to affect total energy expenditure;
• Pregnancy and breast-feeding;
• Smoking;
• Alcohol use (>2 doses/day).