Ginger and Raynaud's disease: improving circulation in the extremities

The Raynaud's disease causes spasm of the vessels of the fingers and toes, causing whitening, pain and numbness when cold. The ginger is one of the most studied natural vasodilators for this condition.

How ginger fights Raynaud's

Ginger improves traffic peripheral by several mechanisms:

• Vasodilation : gingerols stimulate the production of nitric oxide (NO) by the endothelium, relaxing the arterioles of the extremities
• Anti-platelet aggregation : thins the blood in the micro-vessels, facilitating flow in the contracted capillaries
• Thermogenic effect : increases peripheral body temperature by 1 to 2°C within 30 minutes of ingestion
• anti-inflammatory-science-use">anti-inflammatory ginger : reduces theanti-inflammatory-inflammation-natural-remedy">vascular inflammation that underlies secondary Raynaud's

Clinical studies

A study (Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids, 2019) shows that 2 g of ginger/day for 8 weeks reduce the frequency of Raynaud's attacks by 35% and the duration of episodes by 40%. Infrared thermography confirms a increase of 2.3°C finger temperature after supplementation.

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INTI turmeric protects the vascular endothelium against cortisol-natural">ginger oxidative stress. Curcumin improves endothelial function comparable to exercise (American Journal of Cardiology, 2020). This double protection of ginger + turmeric is particularly relevant for secondary Raynaud's (linked to an autoimmune disease).

INTI protocol for Raynaud

• Winter (prevention) : 2 INTI shots/day — morning + before going out into the cold
• Acute crisis : 1 INTI shot in hot water — double effect (vasodilator ginger + heat)
• Secondary Raynaud : 3 INTI shots/day (sustained anti-inflammatory action)

The absence of added sugar is important: sugar causes reactive vasoconstriction post-glycemic peak, worsening Raynaud's symptoms.

Conclusion

Ginger is an effective natural vasodilator for Raynaud's disease. INTI Drink — organic ginger in Belgium + turmeric, sugar free — offers a daily solution to improve circulation in the extremities and reduce seizures.