According to Professor Elizabeth T. Cirulli, a nutrition and metabolic health expert (USA), the liver is the organ that undertakes the body's natural detoxification function. No food directly "cleans" or "detoxifies" the liver, but a diet rich in antioxidants can help reduce liver cell damage and support liver function more effectively.
Ginger contains gingerol and shogaol active ingredients, known for their anti-inflammatory properties and neutralization of free radicals. Some studies show that a reasonable addition of ginger can contribute to improving liver enzymes and reducing fat accumulation in people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease when combined with a healthy diet and exercise.
Experts recommend that ginger can be used in many forms such as making ginger tea, adding to soups, steamed dishes or stir-fried dishes to enhance the flavor and supplement healthy compounds. However, ginger should not be abused or used in excessive doses because it can irritate the stomach or affect the blood clotting process in some people.
To protect the liver, it is still important to maintain a balanced diet, limit alcohol, control weight, get enough sleep and exercise regularly. Ginger can be part of a healthy lifestyle, contributing to supporting liver function and not replacing treatments or "liver detoxification" as many people mistakenly believe.
