Ginger and liver: natural liver protection
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NASH) affects 25% of the population. Ginger is one of the best-researched herbs for liver protection.
What the science says
Randomized controlled trial (Rahimlou et al., 2016, n=44) :
- 2g ginger/day for 12 weeks
- Significant reduction in ALT and AST (liver inflammation markers)
- Improvement in insulin resistance -28%
- Improved NASH Activity Score
Hepatoprotective mechanisms
- PPAR-α activation: beta-oxidation of hepatic fats
- SREBP-1c inhibition: less lipogenesis
- SOD/catalase induction: antioxidant protection
- TNF-α reduction: less hepatocyte apoptosis
- Induction of glutathione-S-transferases: phase II detoxification
INTI synergy: ginger + turmeric for the liver
| Active | Hepatic action |
|---|---|
| Gingerol (organic ginger) | PPAR-α, anti-inflammatory |
| Curcumin (turmeric) | NF-κB, anti-fibrotic |
| Piperine (black pepper) | ×20 curcumin bioavailability |
INTI: 1.19g sugar/100ml. Organic Peru. Pasteurized. Made in Belgium.