Ginger for Functional Dyspepsia
BAccelerates gastric emptying by ~25%. Reduces postprandial fullness and epigastric discomfort. 1-2 g with meals.
The Bottom Line
Accelerates gastric emptying by ~25%. Reduces postprandial fullness and epigastric discomfort. 1-2 g with meals.
Key Study Findings
Population: None
Population: rats with functional dyspepsia induced by tail pinching, restraint, and irregular feeding
Population: Patients with functional dyspepsia (mean age 51.5, 78.7% female)
Population: Patients with functional dyspepsia and IBS (review)
Population: None
Population: Adults with mild to moderate functional dyspepsia
Key Statistics
4
Studies
300
Participants
Positive
Grade
Referenced Papers
Dosage & Usage
mg = milligrams · mcg = micrograms (1,000× smaller) · IU = International Units
Commonly Used Dosages
- general:
- 250 mg-1 g/day of dried ginger extract
- nauseasupport:
- 1-2 g/day in divided doses
- pregnancynausea:
- 250 mg four times daily (1 g/day; consult healthcare provider)
- dyspepsiasupport:
- 1-2 g with meals
Upper limit: Generally well-tolerated up to 4 g/day; 1 g/day recommended during pregnancy
Dosages Studied in Research
| Dosage | Duration | Effect | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | -- | Positive | -- |
| None | -- | Positive | -- |
| 1080 mg/day in divided doses | 8 weeks | Positive | 47 |
| None | -- | Positive | -- |
| None | -- | Mixed | -- |
| 480 mg/day GGE03 | 12 weeks | Positive | 80 |
| None | -- | Mixed | -- |
| None | -- | Mixed | 828 |
Best taken: With meals or 30 minutes before meals for dyspepsia; any time for nausea
Safety & Side Effects
Reported Side Effects
- ⚠ Heartburn and GI irritation (especially at higher doses or on empty stomach)
- ⚠ Mild blood-thinning effect at very high doses
- ⚠ Mouth and throat irritation from raw ginger
- ⚠ Diarrhea at excessive doses
Known Interactions
- ● Anticoagulants (warfarin) and antiplatelet drugs (may enhance bleeding risk at high doses)
- ● Diabetes medications (may lower blood sugar; monitor glucose levels)
- ● Antihypertensive medications (may have additive blood pressure-lowering effects)
- ● Gallstone medications (ginger increases bile flow)
Tolerable upper intake: Generally well-tolerated up to 4 g/day; 1 g/day recommended during pregnancy
Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any supplement.
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