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Clinical Updates
Ginger Supplements
Ginger & Weight Management
8/02/2022
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
4/22/2022
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
11/25/2021
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?
5/24/2021
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?
12/15/2020
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?
10/09/2020
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?
9/09/2019
Ginger's Blood-Thinning Effect
7/12/2019
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
2/05/2019
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?
10/10/2017
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.
