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Gastroprotective Effects of Ginger

and Turmeric Essential Oils

Gastric health is an important contributor to quality of life. The
health of the gastric tissue, or mucosa, is dependent on

protective mechanisms to balance the natural, harsh conditions
imposed by gastric juices and to prevent cellular damage. This

delicate balance can be disrupted by environmental exposures
innate to the function of the stomach. Consequently,

considerable research has been aimed at maintaining the healthy
function of gastric tissues.

In a study conducted by researchers from India, the effects of

ginger and turmeric essential oils on gastric mucosa were
examined to identify any possible gastroprotective benefits. After

administration of both essential oils simultaneously, the
researchers found that cellular levels of antioxidant enzymes

increased significantly. In addition, they found that the gastric
tissue exposed to ginger and turmeric essential oils showed a

better state of health compared to those tissues not exposed.
They proposed that the increase in antioxidant enzymes was

what helped prevent gastric damage, thereby maintaining better
health of gastric tissues. While these findings require further

investigation, they may demonstrate that essential oils may
optimize key cellular processes to normal health maintenance.

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