According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), ginger contains active ingredients gingerol and shogaol that have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and liver enzymatic properties.
These compounds help increase the activity of glutathione peroxidase and catalase, two key enzymes in the free radical neutralization process in the liver.
A study published in the Journal of Hepatology showed that the group of people who drink warm ginger water every morning for 8 weeks have an average reduction in liver enzymes (ALT, AST) of 12% and significantly improve fatigue due to impaired liver function.
Ginger also helps dilate peripheral vessels, increase blood circulation, help the kidneys filter blood and excrete toxins more effectively in cold weather.
Lemon is one of the fruits with the strongest natural alkaline effect, despite its sour taste.
Citric acid in lemons binds to calcium and urate, helping to prevent kidney stone formation and promote the excretion of uric acid through urine.
A study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that drinking warm lemon juice every day helps increase the rate of renal plaque filtering (eGFR) by 15% and reduce the risk of kidney stone formation by up to 22%.
When combining lemon with ginger, the body is not only purified but also provided with a large amount of vitamin C, an essential element for the recovery of liver cells.
Honey is not only a natural sweetener but also a "medicine" that helps stabilize energy and reduce liver inflammation.
According to the Journal of Nutrition & Metabolism, the ideal drink should be taken warm in the morning or mid-afternoon, when the liver and kidneys are active during metabolism.
Simple formula:
200 ml of warm water (about 60°C)
1 teaspoon of pure honey
2-3 slices of fresh ginger
1-2 slices of fresh lemon (or a few drops of lemon juice).
Soak ginger in warm water for 5 minutes, add lemon and honey at the end, and drink while still warm. Maintaining 1-2 glasses per day helps activate the liver and kidneys, boost immunity and improve blood circulation.
Dr. Laura Anders, a nutritionist at the Mayo Clinic, commented that the combination of ginger, lemon and honey creates a co-organization effect: ginger activates circulation, lemon balances pH and honey restores liver cells.
This is a simple drink but has a strong effect in enhancing liver and kidney function and supporting detoxification of the body, especially in the cold season.
