Can ginger lower cholesterol?
Statins are the standard treatment for high cholesterol. But studies show that ginger can complement a natural approach.
Clinical Data
- 2018 Meta-analysis (Mazidi et al.) — 12 randomized trials: ginger significantly reduces LDL-cholesterol and triglycerides.
- Mechanism — Ginger inhibits intestinal cholesterol absorption and stimulates its conversion into bile acids.
- Effective dose — 2-3g of ginger per day for at least 8 weeks.
Turmeric amplifies the effect
Curcumin reduces LDL oxidation — it is oxidized LDL that forms atheroma plaques. The combined effect of ginger + turmeric is synergistic.
No sugar for cholesterol
Sugar increases triglycerides and small, dense LDL (the most dangerous). A ginger shot with 34g of sugar/100ml worsens your lipid profile while trying to improve it.
INTI — ginger + turmeric + black pepper, zero sugar. Cardiovascular consistency.