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Ginger Root (Zingiber officinale)

Anti-nausea root — useful for hangover nausea and acid reflux after drinking.

Post-Drinking RecoveryGut Health

Overview

Anti-nausea root — useful for hangover nausea and acid reflux after drinking.

Natural sources
    Common forms

      Mechanism of action

      5-HT3 antagonism and prokinetic gastric effects.

      Pathways

        Effects on the body

        Organ system effects

        Evidence-based benefits

        Reduces nausea (general)

        Strong evidence

        Potential side effects

        Common
        • · Heartburn
        Rare
          Serious

            Drug interactions

            No notable interactions reported.

            Safety & non-supplemental interactions

            Educational summary — always confirm with your clinician or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or combining with prescription therapy.

            Avoid if you are
            • ·Pregnant or breastfeeding (insufficient safety data)
            • ·Children under 18 (unless directed by a clinician)
            Other notes
            • ·Discuss with a clinician if you have active liver disease or take hepatotoxic medications.

            Supplement interactions

            Pairs well with

            None listed.

            Avoid combining with

            No specific avoidances listed.

            Dosing & bioavailability

            Typical dose
            500–1000 mg
            With food?
            Optional

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            Scientific evidence (8)

            RCTEur J Gastroenterol Hepatol · 2008

            Ginger for nausea and gastric emptying

            Wu KL, et al.

            Crossover trial of ginger 1.2 g.

            Key findings

            Accelerated gastric emptying and reduced fullness.

            Open study
            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

            PubMed: Ginger Root (Zingiber officinale) — Reduces nausea

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

            PubMed: Ginger Root (Zingiber officinale) — randomized controlled trial

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

            PubMed: Ginger Root (Zingiber officinale) — meta-analysis

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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            Systematic reviewGoogle Scholar · 1970

            Google Scholar: Ginger Root (Zingiber officinale) — clinical evidence

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            Educational use only. This profile is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting any supplement, especially if you take prescription medication or have a chronic condition.