Overview
Standardized ginger for nausea and inflammation.
Mechanism of action
Gingerols inhibit 5-HT3; anti-inflammatory.
Effects on the body
Organ system effects
Evidence-based benefits
Reduces nausea
Moderate evidencePotential side effects
- · Heartburn
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.
- ·Pregnant or breastfeeding (insufficient safety data)
- ·Children under 18 (unless directed by a clinician)
- ·Autoimmune disease (theoretical immune activation)
- ·Immunosuppressants
Supplement interactions
None listed.
No specific avoidances listed.
Dosing & bioavailability
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Scientific evidence (8)
Ginger for nausea
Lete I, Allué J
12 RCTs
Effective for pregnancy nausea.
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