he leaves "the skin on the ginger for added fibre"
If you are looking for ways to boost your immune system as winter arrives, Dr Amir Khan has a suggestion.
The medic revealed a shot brimming with “antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties” and potentially even “antibacterial and anti-fungal properties, too”.
It is a ginger shot, currently trending due to people believing they help boost immunity.
Although readily available in supermarkets, buying ginger shots can be quite expensive.
A cheaper alternative is to make it at home and Dr Amir Khan has shared a recipe.
On TikTok, he said: “Ginger shots can cost a fortune when you buy them, but you can make them at home for half the price and freeze them in ice cube trays and defrost them when needed.”
He explained that “ginger is thought to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties,” which can “support good immune health”.
Dr Khan warned that most of this research has not been conducted specifically on ginger shots but they are likely to offer the same benefits.
He continued: “Lemon juice, of course, has Vitamin C, and honey feels warm and soothing on sore throats.”
Dr Khan explained that he leaves “the skin on the ginger for added fibre” and you can also “add a sprinkling of pepper or turmeric powder too”.
Ginger shots are the latest trend in the wellness industry.
They have been around for quite some time.
To make at home, you need ginger, with or without skin – depending on your preference – honey, lemon, pepper and apple.
@dramir.khan Ginger shots are all the rage right now and we know ginger itself has antioxidant and anti flammatory properties (and possibly antibacterial and antifungal properties too) #doctoramirkhan #doctoramirkhann #mamakhan #doctor #doctoramir ? original sound – MR.AmirKhan
According to Healthline, ginger shots are believed to ward off sickness and boost your immune system.
However, they caution: “Due to their high concentration of this powerful root, ginger shots can be spicy and unpleasant to drink.
“Thus, they’re made in small quantities and typically consumed in one or two swigs.”
Healthline also noted that “ginger is packed with gingerols, paradols, sesquiterpenes, shogaols, and zingerone, all of which have powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties”.
This echoed Dr Amir Khan’s comments that specific research on ginger shots is still lacking.
Healthline added: “Numerous test-tube and animal studies show that ginger extract reduces inflammation in those with conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory gut disease, asthma, and certain cancers.”
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