Ginger and Immunity 2026: The Latest Studies

Research on the ginger and the immune system has accelerated since the pandemic. Here is an overview of the most recent studies (2023-2026) which reinforce the status of ginger as a leading natural immunomodulator.

Studies 2023-2026: major advances

Nature Communications (2023) : 6-shogaol activates NK (Natural Killer) cells — first lines of antiviral defense. 40% increase in cytotoxic activity of NK cells in ex vivo models.

Journal of Immunology Research (2024) : Standardized ginger extract modulates the Th1/Th2 balance — crucial for avoiding both repeated infections (insufficient Th1) and autoimmune diseases (dominant Th2).

Frontiers in Nutrition (2024) : Meta-analysis of 18 trials — ginger reduces CRP (C-reactive protein, marker ofanti-inflammatory-inflammation-natural-remedy">inflammation) of 1.5 mg/L on average. A low CRP is correlated with a better adaptive immune response.

Phytotherapy Research (2025) : Ginger reduces the duration of upper respiratory infections by 1.9 days on average vs. placebo in a study of 350 patients.

Ginger and ginger and immunity innate vs adaptive

Ginger acts on both arms of the immune system:

• Innate immunity : activates macrophages and NK cells, stimulates the production of interferons
• Adaptive immunity : modulates T lymphocytes (Th1/Th2/Th17 regulation), reduces excessive autoimmunity

INTI Drink: daily immunity

Taking an INTI shot daily (ginger + turmeric-black-pepper-synergy-benefits">organic turmeric) provides a standardized and reproducible dose. Curcumin amplifies the immunomodulatory effect of ginger via complementary mechanisms (inhibition NF-κB + Nrf2 activation).

Sugar free added (1.19g/100ml) — excess sugar (as in comparison INTI vs GIMBER, ~34g/100ml) suppresses the function of neutrophils and lymphocytes for 4-6 hours after ingestion. Immunological consistency requires the choice of a ginger drink without sugar.