Is eating garlic and ginger good for the liver and kidneys?

The kidneys produce hormones necessary for good health, balance electrolytes, and filter waste products from the blood. Chronic kidney disease can be the result of poor diet and lifestyle choices... According to health experts, both garlic and ginger are good for the liver and kidneys.

Garlic

According to the Health & Life newspaper, citing the TSF website, garlic (Allium sativum L.) is a famous herb that has been used for many years as a flavoring agent in cuisine . Besides its flavor properties, the biological functions of garlic have been widely studied, such as its anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antioxidant, cardioprotective, immunoregulatory, and hepatoprotective properties...

Due to its powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, garlic is a good nutritional food candidate. Regular consumption of garlic will help protect kidney function, help lower blood pressure, and prevent heart disease related to high cholesterol.

An article on the Tam Anh General Hospital website with medical consultation from Dr. Nguyen Thi Hong Sam said that garlic contains selenium which can help cleanse the liver, lower liver enzymes and remove toxins from the body naturally.

Therefore, people with liver disease should eat foods containing garlic to overcome their condition as well as prevent liver cancer. However, you should also note that eating too much garlic can damage the liver due to the spicy taste and stimulating properties of this food.

Ginger

Ginger contains several anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds such as gingerols and shogaols. They reduce oxidative stress and inflammatory substances.

Thanh Nien newspaper quoted the health website Health as saying that in a 2022 study, 46 people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) consumed 1.5 grams of ginger for 12 weeks. As a result, they reduced symptoms of liver disease.

Thanh Nien newspaper quoted Health & Human Research as saying that ginger contains a compound called gingerol, which inhibits the spread of bacteria. This can be helpful for overworked kidneys and livers. Gingerol is also an effective digestive aid, reducing inflammation and pain throughout the body.

Chronic high blood sugar is bad for the kidneys, and some studies have shown that powdered ginger can help control this problem. Therefore, regular use of ginger helps reduce the rate of kidney complications in people with diabetes. In healthy people, ginger can prevent the development of diabetes.

Thus, eating garlic and ginger are both good for the liver and kidneys. However, ginger and garlic should only be consumed in moderation, and should not be overused because it can be counterproductive.

Ha An (Synthesis)

Source: https://vtcnews.vn/an-toi-gung-co-tot-cho-gan-than-ar908079.html