Ginger and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Lupus affects 5 million people worldwide. A systemic autoimmune disease – the body attacks its own tissues. Joints, skin, kidneys, heart, brain. Chronic NF-κB inflammation is the central driver.
Anti-lupus Mechanisms
- Systemic NF-κB — inhibits the multi-organ inflammatory cascade of lupus
- Th1/Th2/Th17 — rebalances the immune response (abnormal in lupus)
- Anti-ds-DNA — curcumin modulates autoantibodies (preclinical studies)
- Nephroprotection — protects the kidneys (lupus nephritis = major complication)
- Fatigue — lupus fatigue is debilitating; thermogenesis and BDNF
- Joints — lupus arthritis; COX-2 joint anti-inflammatory
AS A COMPLEMENT to prescribed treatment (hydroxychloroquine, immunosuppressants). Always in agreement with the rheumatologist.
INTI — ginger + turmeric + black pepper, zero sugar. Support your body with lupus.