Ginger supplements may be helpful in treating autoimmune diseases

ISLAMABAD: New research reveals that ginger supplements may offer a promising approach to managing inflammation in individuals with autoimmune conditions.

The study highlights ginger’s ability to influence neutrophils, making them less susceptible to NETosis—a process linked to inflammation and various autoimmune diseases.

As more patients turn to natural remedies like ginger to alleviate symptoms, researchers are eager to further explore its therapeutic potential, especially for conditions like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and even COVID-19.

As a natural supplement, ginger might be beneficial in addressing inflammation and symptoms for people with various autoimmune disorders.

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In this new study, published in JCI Insight, researchers describe how ginger affects neutrophils, a type of white blood cell.

The primary focus was on the process of NETosis, or the formation of structures known as neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs).

NETosis is a process where specific immune cells (neutrophils) produce NETs. These NETs are composed of DNA material combined with proteins that can destroy bacteria.

Various triggers, such as infections, immune responses, and certain cellular signals, can activate this NET-forming process.

The findings of this research suggest that when healthy people consume ginger, it makes their neutrophils less prone to NETosis.

This discovery is significant since NETs, resembling microscopic webs, can boost inflammation and clotting, factors linked to various autoimmune conditions like lupus, antiphospholipid syndrome, and rheumatoid arthritis.

The researchers say that many people with inflammatory conditions are likely to ask their health care providers whether natural supplements could be helpful for them or they already take supplements, like ginger, to help manage symptoms.

If further research confirms its effectiveness, it could revolutionize how we manage and treat these conditions, according to researchers.