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3.5/5 Moderate evidence

Digestive support evidence brief

Ginger

Ginger has the clearest supplement case for nausea and some pain contexts, while gym recovery claims remain more tentative.

Moderate for nausea and some pain contexts health / recovery 7 linked sources Content audit 2026-05-05

Headline Finding

Pregnancy-nausea meta-analysis and OA reviews suggest symptom benefits, but chemotherapy and exercise-recovery findings are more mixed.

Dose Context

Trials often use about 1-2 g/day divided doses, but dose depends heavily on the target and product form.

Important Caveat

Pregnancy, anticoagulant use, surgery planning, gallbladder disease, and chemotherapy care all warrant clinician input.

Source Drawer

Linked Research

7 papers and evidence links - audit 2026-05-05
  1. Review NCCIH ginger overview
  2. Meta-analysis Pregnancy nausea meta-analysis
  3. Safety Pregnancy safety review
  4. Meta-analysis Osteoarthritis meta-analysis
  5. Meta-analysis OA supplements meta-analysis
  6. Review Sport analgesic review
  7. Meta-analysis Chemotherapy nausea meta-analysis

How To Read This Rating

The score reflects evidence that the supplement does its stated job. Some jobs are direct, such as strength, endurance, or recovery; others are indirect, such as sleep, mood, appetite, or health support. A real effect can still receive a cautious practical rating when dose, safety, product quality, or audience fit remain uncertain.

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