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Ginger and the HPA (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal) axis

The HPA axis is the central stress response system. It regulates the secretion of cortisol by the adrenal glands. Animal studies show that gingerol:

• Reduces hyperactivation of the HPA axis during chronic stress
• Decreases plasma cortisol levels in chronic stress models
• Modulates the expression of glucocorticoid receptors

Anxiolytic effects: serotonin and GABA

Ginger has effects on neurotransmitters involved inanxiety :

• Serotonin (5-HT) : gingerol inhibits serotonin reuptake in certain models — mechanism similar (partially) to SSRIs
• GABA : ginger extracts increase GABAergic activity in animal models of anxiety — GABA is the main inhibitory/anxiolytic neurotransmitter
• Discount NF-κB cerebral : brain inflammation is a major contributor to anxiety and ginger depression — gingerol reduces it

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Chronic stress elevates pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-6, TNF-α, CRP). Chronic inflammation itself makes stress and anxiety worse — a vicious cycle. Ginger breaks this circle:

• Reduces inflammation → less HPA axis activation
• Improves sleep quality → sports recovery of the nervous system
• Stabilizes blood sugar → fewer reactive cortisol spikes

Ginger as an adaptogen

Although ginger is not classically listed among the adaptogens (ashwagandha, rhodiola, ginseng), it shares several mechanisms:

• HPA axis modulation
• Reduction of oxidative stress induced by chronic stress
• Action on stress neurotransmitters

Practical use against chronic stress

The ginger shot the morning on an empty stomach is particularly suitable: cortisol is naturally at its highest top in the morning (morning cortisol peak — CAR). Taking INTI at this time optimizes the modulatory effect on the HPA axis.

0 added sugar = no glycemic peak = no secretion of reactive cortisol in response to the post-sugar glycemic drop — which happens with comparison INTI vs GIMBER (34g/100ml).

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