Ginger for Joint Pain: What the Research Says
anti-inflammatoire-naturel-2026">Osteoarthritis affects millions. Classic anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) help but damage the stomach. Ginger offers a promising alternative.
Clinical Evidence
- Altman & Marcussen (2001) — Ginger showed comparable efficacy to ibuprofen for knee osteoarthritis.
- Bartels et al. (2015) — Meta-analysis: Ginger significantly reduces pain and disability in osteoarthritis.
- Mechanism — Gingerols inhibit COX-2 (same target as ibuprofen) without damaging the stomach.
The Sugar Problem
Sugar worsens joint inflammation via gingembre-sucre-explication-2026">NF-κB. A ginger shot with 34g sugar/100ml can paradoxically worsen your pain.
The Optimal Formula
INTI — Ginger + Turmeric + Black Pepper, zero sugar. As a complement to your medical treatment.