Ginger and ginger-turmeric-heart-blood-vessels-natural-2026">cholesterol: what does science say?
High cholesterol is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Can ginger help?
Clinical evidence
- Meta-analysis 2018 (Mazidi et al.) — 12 RCTs: ginger significantly lowers LDL cholesterol and triglycerides.
- Mechanism — Ginger inhibits cholesterol absorption in the intestines and stimulates conversion to bile acids.
- Dosage — 2-3g/day for at least 8 weeks.
Turmeric enhances the effect
Curcumin reduces LDL oxidation — oxidized LDL is what forms plaques. Ginger + turmeric = synergy.
No sugar for cholesterol
Sugar increases triglycerides and small, dense LDL (the most dangerous type). A ginger shot with 34g sugar/100ml worsens your lipid profile.
INTI — ginger + turmeric + black pepper, zero sugar. Cardiovascular consistency.