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Ginger (Digestive)

Prokinetic and antiemetic — accelerates gastric emptying and reduces nausea.

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Overview

Prokinetic and antiemetic — accelerates gastric emptying and reduces nausea.

Natural sources
    Common forms

      Mechanism of action

      6-gingerol blocks 5-HT3 receptors; prokinetic via cholinergic.

      Pathways

        Effects on the body

        Organ system effects

        Evidence-based benefits

        Reduces functional dyspepsia

        Moderate 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)

            Supplement interactions

            Pairs well with

            None listed.

            Avoid combining with

            No specific avoidances listed.

            Dosing & bioavailability

            Typical dose
            500–1000 mg before meals
            With food?
            Before meals

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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.

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

            PubMed: Ginger (Digestive) — Reduces functional dyspepsia

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

            PubMed: Ginger (Digestive) — randomized controlled trial

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

            PubMed: Ginger (Digestive) — meta-analysis

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

            PubMed: Ginger (Digestive) — pharmacokinetics

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

            PubMed: Ginger (Digestive) — dose response

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            Systematic reviewGoogle Scholar · 1970

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