Ginger for Gut Health Unlocking Nature's Remedy for IBD - AI Podcast

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Briana Mercola

Health & Fitness, Health, Alternative Health

4.6 • 1.5K Ratings

🗓️ 21 April 2025

⏱️ 11 minutes

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Ginger has a long history of soothing digestive issues and modern research confirms its ability to reduce gut inflammation and support intestinal healing
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) increases the risk of serious health issues.IBDs like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis cause diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fatigue, increasing the risk of malnutrition, intestinal damage, and colorectal cancer if left untreated
A recent study found that furanodienone (FDN) in ginger activates the pregnane X receptor (PXR), which reduces gut inflammation and oxidative stress. It also strengthens the intestinal barrier to prevent harmful bacteria from entering the bloodstream
Early use of ginger compounds leads to better outcomes, with reduced symptom severity and faster recovery in gut inflammation, especially when started at the first signs of digestive issues
Another study found that gingerols and shogaols suppress immune overactivity, lowering IL-1β and TNF-α while blocking key inflammatory pathways that worsen chronic gut conditions

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0:00.0	Welcome to Dr. Mercola's Cellular Wisdom. Stay informed with quick, easy-to-listen
0:06.1	summaries of our latest articles, perfect for when you're on the go. No reading required. Subscribe
0:11.2	for free at Mercola.com for the latest health insights.
0:14.0	Hello and welcome to Dr. Mercola's Cellular Wisdom. I'm Ethan Foster, and I'm pleased to have you join us for another
0:22.6	episode where we focus on insightful information about health and wellness. Today we're exploring
0:28.7	the remarkable benefits of ginger for inflammatory bowel disease, commonly known as IBD. These
0:35.2	chronic conditions involve persistent digestive inflammation and can lead to complications
0:40.0	over time if not addressed. We'll look at recent research on Ginger's ability to soothe the gut
0:45.8	and reduce inflammation, helping support better intestinal health. Thank you, Ethan. I'm Alara Sky,
0:51.9	and I'm looking forward to sharing what current studies tell us about Ginger's role in calming digestive distress.
0:58.4	Ginger has a long-standing reputation in traditional medicine for relieving issues such as nausea, stomach aches, and intestinal discomfort.
1:06.9	Now, modern science confirms many of the traditional claims. Today, we'll break down how ginger
1:13.4	works at the cellular level to help reduce inflammation, rebuild the gut barrier, and
1:18.7	potentially lower the risk of long-term complications linked to inflammatory bowel disease.
1:23.2	That's right, Alara. Many people know ginger as a common kitchen ingredient that adds flavor,
1:28.3	but there's more to it than taste.
1:30.3	One major area of interest right now is how ginger can help with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
1:36.3	Two IBDs that cause chronic inflammation throughout the digestive tract.
1:40.3	Symptoms like diarrhea, severe abdominal pain, and fatigue can disrupt daily life and raise the risk of complications,
1:48.6	such as malnutrition or even colorectal cancer. In light of these issues, researchers have taken a
1:54.3	closer look at Ginger's active compounds to see how they might regulate these inflammatory processes.
2:01.0	Exactly. One of the compounds that researchers have highlighted is called
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