How will eating meals with turmeric and ginger influence the results of CoolSculpting? Are other spices oke to consume?

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I've heard that these spices can influence the results and in some cases there were 0 results. Should I completely avoid these meals or is one meal a week okay?

Vaishali B. Doolabh, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi.  The active ingredients within Tumeric, curcumin oils, are a great antioxidant in their raw state, and likely will not compromise your Coolsculpting results.  The rhizome of Ginger is very helpful for neurological/cognitive health and unlikely to negatively impact your Coolsculpting results.  Most spices are replete with antioxidants, help maintain healthy blood sugar levels, joint & brain function, etc without demonstrated direct effect on fat metabolism--so for general good health, they should be included in your diet at a reasonable level (know that high doses of garlic & Vit E can cause blood thinning and increase bruising after procedures).  Be sure to let your CS provider know the supplements that you are taking.  Good luck!

Kimberly Butterwick, MD · Answer

Both ginger and turmeric are wonderful spices that have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that promote good health. If you were planning to undergo surgery, I’d recommend cutting out the ginger because it has blood-thinning capabilities. However, that wouldn’t affect your CoolSculpting results. Be sure that your diet is healthy after CoolSculpting so that you’ll maintain a stable weight and keep your newly contoured curves for a lifetime. Please find a board-certified dermatologist to determine if you are a candidate for CoolSculpting to create your dream figure.

John Tang, MD · Answer

I am a big fan of Tumeric and Ginger for numerous reasons in particular antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.  I have no problem with these spices and in fact would encourage you to eat them.  I do however recommend against eating foods that cause inflammation such as processed foods, foods cooked in bad oils (vegetable oils, canola, etc), dairy made from cow's milk, high sugar foods, excessive alcohol, and some patients gluten.

Martin Everhard, MD, PhD, FACS · Answer

There are no particular foods or spices that will directly influence the way your CoolSculpting results look or how fast they develop. Of course, eating a healthy diet in general is a great way to complement your results. A balanced diet and regular exercise program are the best things you can do to optimize your CoolSculpting treatments and maintain your results.

Sarah B. Sawyer, MD · Answer

You have asked a question that is near and dear to my heart! Turmeric and ginger are great supplements to use on a daily basis for lots of reasons. They are both anti-inflammatory and probably help cellulite more than they help CoolSculpting results. . More importantly, they are very useful for health in general and have anti-cancer and antiaging benefits. Best wishes, Dr. Sawyer

How will eating meals with turmeric and ginger influence the results of CoolSculpting? Are other spices oke to consume?

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How will eating meals with turmeric and ginger influence the results of CoolSculpting? Are other spices oke to consume?

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Answer: Eating turmeric and ginger shouldn't affect your CoolSculpting® results.

Answer: Eating turmeric and ginger shouldn't affect your CoolSculpting® results.

Answer: Supplements and CoolSculpting

Answer: Supplements and CoolSculpting

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