Paper Key : IRJ************025
Author: Alisha Rajesh Shirole,Tulika Bakshi
Date Published: 03 Apr 2024
Abstract
The liver is a vital organ and gland responsible for metabolism and detoxification. It faces increasing challenges in the modern era due to factors such as dietary habits, environmental pollutants, and sedentary lifestyles. This review examines the potential of ginger, a widely used spice with numerous medicinal properties, as a comprehensive detoxifying agent for liver health. Ginger, known for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hepatoprotective properties, has been studied extensively for its potential to mitigate liver damage and support liver function. Through a comprehensive review of existing literature, this article evaluates the biochemical mechanisms underlying ginger's effects on liver detoxification pathways, including its role in enhancing antioxidant enzyme activity, reducing oxidative stress, modulating inflammatory pathways, and promoting liver regeneration. Furthermore, this review explores the clinical evidence supporting the use of ginger as a therapeutic adjunct in various liver conditions, including non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, liver fibrosis, and drug-induced liver injury. The safety profile and potential adverse effects of ginger consumption are also discussed. Overall, this review highlights the promising potential of ginger as a natural and holistic approach to supporting liver health and promoting detoxification in the context of modern lifestyles and dietary patterns.Keywords- Liver, Ginger, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, detoxification.
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