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Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death worldwide, and high cholesterol is one of the main risk factors. Can ginger help? Here's what science says.

The clinical data

A meta-analysis of 12 randomized studies concluded that ginger supplementation provides significant improvements:

• Total cholesterol: -14.1 mg/dL
• LDL (bad cholesterol): -6.3 mg/dL
• Triglycerides: -11.8 mg/dL
• HDL (good cholesterol): slight increase (not significant)

How ginger lowers cholesterol

1. Inhibits cholesterol synthesis

Gingerols inhibit HMG-CoA reductase — the same enzyme that statins block. This reduces cholesterol production in the turmeric-leverontsteking-vetlever-2026">liver.

2. Increases bile acid excretion

Ginger stimulates bile production, converting more cholesterol into bile acids and excreting them. This lowers circulating cholesterol.

3. Reduces cholesterol absorption

Ginger inhibits the absorption of cholesterol from food in the intestines.

4. Anti-inflammatory action

Chronic inflammation increases the oxidation of LDL cholesterol — the most dangerous form. Ginger's anti-inflammatory action protects LDL from oxidation.

The synergy with turmeric

Turmeric also independently lowers cholesterol and has strong antioxidant properties. Combined with ginger and black pepper (for 2,000% better absorption), this is the most complete natural cholesterol formula. Exactly the composition of INTI organic ginger shots.

Recommended dosage

• Cholesterol lowering: 2-3g ginger per day
• Duration: at least 8-12 weeks for measurable results
• Format: 1 INTI shot per day — easy, consistent, and effective

Important

Ginger is a supplement to, not a replacement for, cholesterol medication. Consult your doctor, especially if you are taking statins.