Ginger and Immunity: Naturally Boosting Your Immune System

A strong immune system is essential, especially during the Belgian winter. Ginger is one of the most thoroughly researched natural immune stimulants — with effects on both innate and adaptive immunity.

How ginger strengthens the immune system

A review article in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences (2023) identifies 8 immunological mechanisms of action:

  • NK cells (natural killer): ginger increases their activity by 30% — your first line of defense against viruses
  • T-cells: stimulates the proliferation of CD4+ and CD8+ T-cells
  • Macrophages: activates these "scavenger cells" for faster pathogen elimination
  • Cytokines: modulates the balance — stimulates protective cytokines, inhibits excessive inflammation
  • Antiviral: gingerols block viral replication of influenza, RSV, and rhinoviruses
  • Antibacterial: effective against S. aureus, E. coli, and other common pathogens

Sugar suppresses immunity

This is crucial: 75g of sugar reduces phagocytosis (pathogen clearance) by 50% for 5 hours (American Journal of Clinical Nutrition). A ginger shot with 34g of sugar per 100ml therefore undermines precisely the immune effect you are looking for. INTI contains only 1.19g of sugar/100ml — no immunosuppression.

Turmeric-black-pepper-combination-synergy">Turmeric: immune booster

The turmeric in INTI enhances the effect. Curcumin:

  • Modulates dendritic cells (the immune system's "information cells")
  • Increases antibody production after vaccination
  • Protects against autoimmunity by stimulating Treg cells

Dosage for immunity

  • Daily preventive: 1 INTI shot/day (in the morning)
  • At the first symptoms: 3 INTI shots/day (every 4 hours)
  • Winter season: 2 INTI shots/day from October to March

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Conclusion

Ginger is a proven immune stimulant that activates NK cells, T-cells, and macrophages. INTI Drink — organic ginger + turmeric, without sugar — is the smartest choice for a strong immune system.

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