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Ginger has been used for millennia as a remedy for infections. Today, modern research documents specific mechanisms by which it supports the immune system — beyond traditional uses.

1. Direct antimicrobial action

Gingerol and shogaol have antimicrobial activity demonstrated in vitro and in vivo against several pathogens:

• Staphylococcus aureus (bacteria responsible for skin infections, ENT) — growth inhibition demonstrated at concentrations physiologically attainable
• Streptococcus pyogenes (bacterial tonsillitis) — sensitive to ginger extracts
• Cutibacterium acnes (turmeric-anti-inflammatory-sebum-hormones-2026">acne) — Park et al. (2008)
• Helicobacter pylori (gastric ulcers) — ginger partially inhibits gember H. pylori, including antibiotic-resistant strains
• Certain respiratory viruses — fresh ginger benefits (but not dried ginger) inhibits respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) attachment to human cells (Chang et al., 2013)

2. Modulation of the immune response

Ginger does not “blindly” stimulate the immune system — which would be problematic in cases of autoimmune diseases. He module :

• Innate immunity : increases the activity of macrophages and NK (natural killer) cells — first line of defense against infections
• Th1/Th2 balance : helps regulate the balance between inflammatory response (Th1) and allergic response (Th2), promoting an appropriate response
• anti-inflammatory ginger systemic : by reducing chronic low-grade inflammation, ginger releases immune resources to respond to acute infections

3. Prevention of respiratory infections

A 2013 study (Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Chang et al.) tested the fresh ginger on human respiratory cells infected with RSV. Fresh ginger:

• Reduces viral attachment to respiratory epithelial cells
• Stimulates mucus production (physical anti-infection barrier)
• Increases the secretion of IFN-β (beta interferon), an antiviral defense signal

4. Vitamin C lemon + ginger: immune synergy

INTI contains organic Sicilian lemon juice — source of natural vitamin C. Vitamin C is essential for the function of neutrophils and T lymphocytes. Combined with gingerol, it offers a double-level immune action: mucosal barrier (vitamin C) + immune modulation (gingerol).

Recommended winter protocol

• Daily prevention : 1 INTI shot in the morning, diluted in 200ml of hot water — daily activation of innate immunity
• At the start of infection (first ENT symptoms): 2-3 shots during the day, hot water, rest
• Combination : see the full protocol ginger cold/flu INTI

Turmeric + piperine: the immunomodulatory supplement

Curcumin (with piperine for ×20 bioavailability in INTI) also modulates immunity by inhibiting NF-κB — reducing inflammatory hyperactivation while maintaining response capacity. It is particularly useful in preventing infections that trigger an excessive inflammatory response.

Sources: Chang et al. (2013), J Ethnopharmacol; Park et al. (2008), Int J Food Sci; Shoba et al. (1998), Planta Medica.