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Ginger for Peptic Ulcer?

September 05, 2024

Did taking ginger supplements after medical treatment for peptic ulcer disease improve outcomes? Find out in the What It Does section of our Ginger Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks among ginger supplements, chews, and spices.

Also see: 8 Supplements That May Help Treat Peptic Ulcers – And Some to Avoid

Change in Ginger Product

May 07, 2024

We recently learned of a change to the ginger supplement that had the highest concentration of ginger compounds in our tests. See the Update in our Ginger Supplements and Spices Review, which includes our Top Picks for ginger.

Ginger for Menstrual Pain

October 13, 2023

Ginger supplementation reduced menstrual pain and other symptoms in women with dysmenorrhea in a recent study. Get the details in the What It Does section of our Ginger Supplements & Spices Review. Also see our Top Picks among ginger supplements.

Ginger for Nausea After Chemo

September 15, 2023

Ginger supplementation was shown to reduce nausea and vomiting in the days after chemotherapy treatment, according to a recent study. Get the details in our Ginger Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for ginger.

Also see: Do any supplements reduce the side effects of chemotherapy? Should any be avoided?

Garlic, Ginger & Bleeding

May 12, 2023

Does eating raw garlic or ginger increase the risk of bleeding and interact with blood-thinners? Find out in the Concerns and Cautions sections of our Garlic and Ginger Supplements Reviews.

Also see our articles about supplement interactions with blood thinners such as apixaban (Eliquis) and warfarin (Coumadin).

Ginger & Weight Management

August 02, 2022

Does taking ginger improve weight management among women? Learn what a recent study showed in the What It Does section of our Ginger Supplements Review.

Fresh Ginger vs. Ginger Supplements

April 22, 2022

How much fresh ginger is equivalent to what is in a ginger supplement? Find out in the ConsumerTips section of our Ginger Supplements Review. Also see which ginger supplements passed or failed our tests, and what's in ginger spices and ginger ale, based on our tests.

Contaminated Ginger

November 25, 2021

We have added information to our Ginger reviews to include recent tests of spices for toxic heavy metals, such as lead, expanding the number of brands tested.

Ginger for Stomach Flu?

May 24, 2021

Can ginger extract reduce vomiting due to stomach flu? See what a new study found in the What It Does section of the Ginger Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks among ginger supplements, chews, and spices.

Ginger for Indigestion?

December 15, 2020

Can taking ginger extract help reduce symptoms of indigestion? Find out what a recent study showed in the What It Does section of the Ginger Supplements Review. Also, see our Top Picks for ginger supplements.

Ginger for Weight Management?

October 09, 2020

Can ginger help burn calories and reduce weight? Find out what recent studies show in the What It Does section of our Ginger Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks for ginger.

Ginger for Migraine?

September 09, 2019

Can ginger reduce the frequency or severity of migraines? See what a new study found in the Migraine section of the Ginger Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks for ginger supplements.

Ginger's Blood-Thinning Effect

July 12, 2019

If you supplement with ginger, be aware of its blood-thinning effect, as exemplified in a recent case report. For details, see the Concerns and Cautions section of the Ginger Supplements & Ales Review. Also see our Top Picks among products.

Caution with Ginger

February 05, 2019

Some evidence suggests that ginger may help alleviate nausea during chemotherapy, but it was recently shown that it can interact with some chemotherapeutic drugs, which can be dangerous. See the Concerns and Cautions section of the Ginger Supplements & Ales Review.

Ginger for Nausea During Chemo?

October 10, 2017

Ginger and ginger extracts help reduce nausea in certain situations. A recent placebo-controlled study evaluated its effect on people undergoing chemotherapy and the results suggest it may be more useful in some people than in others. For details, see the "What It Does" section of the Ginger Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for ginger root powders and extracts.

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