Botanical
Ginger
Also known as: Zingiber officinale, Ginger root, Ginger (Digestive/Motility), Gingerols
First-line natural antiemetic with strong evidence for pregnancy, motion sickness, and chemotherapy nausea.
Last reviewed June 2026 · Evidence graded from peer-reviewed research, not editorial opinion. Educational only — not medical advice.
Every Ginger product we have scored
| # | Product | Score | Per serving |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thorne Phytoprofen® | 91 A | $1.37 |
| 2 | Pure Encapsulations MotilPro | 90 A | $1.10 |
| 3 | NutraBio Curcumin Advanced | 90 A | $1.23 |
| 4 | Complement Gut Nurture | 89 A | $1.93 |
| 5 | NOW Foods Ginger Root | 89 A | $0.08 |
| 6 | Pure Encapsulations Glucosamine MSM | 88 A | $0.94 |
| 7 | MegaFood Baby & Me 2 Prenatal Probiotic + Prebiotic | 88 A | $1.10 |
| 8 | Sports Research Elderberry With Vitamin C Capsules, Ginger, Zinc & D3 | 88 A | $0.80 |
| 9 | Nutricost Ginger Root Extract Capsules | 87 A | $0.08 |
| 10 | NatureWise Turmeric Curcumin | 87 A | $0.50 |
| 11 | NOW Foods Ginger Root Extract | 87 A | $0.09 |
| 12 | Thorne Stress Balance | 85 A- | $0.77 |
Scored on dose accuracy, form, label transparency and third-party testing. Per-serving cost is list price divided by servings per container. No brand pays to be listed or ranked.
Common questions
How much Ginger should I take?
The typical range is 250-1000mg 3-4x daily or as needed. As needed
When should I take Ginger?
Before travel, with meals, or as needed. Either way.
Which form of Ginger is best?
Capsules — Standardized extract. Other forms in the catalog: Fresh/dried ginger, Tea, Candied, Candied/crystallized, Chews.
Is Ginger safe?
Commonly reported: Heartburn, GI upset at high doses. Serious warnings: High doses may increase bleeding. Safe
Which Ginger supplement scores highest?
Thorne Phytoprofen®, at 91/100. Scored on dose accuracy, form, label transparency and third-party testing — no brand pays to be listed or ranked.
Primary uses
- Nausea
- Motility support
- Digestive aid
- Morning sickness
- Motion sickness
What systematic reviews concluded
Outcomes that systematic reviews of Ginger reached a verdict on: 3 with a benefit, 1 with no effect, 1 with harm reported, 2 unclear. Each is quoted from a review and linked to it on PubMed. How these were read.
Reviews found a benefit (3)
“Our findings revealed that ginger supplementation has favorable effects on BP.” PMID 30972845 · 4 reviews
“TG (WMD = -11.98 mg/dL; 95% CI = -23.27, -0.69), LDL (WMD = -4.55 mg/dL; 95% CI = -8.43, -0.68), HDL (WMD = 0.80 mg/dL; 95% CI = 0.01, 1.59)” PMID 41195902 · 2 reviews
“Curcumin, collagen, ginger, and krill oil also demonstrated benefits in some outcomes.” PMID 40806131
Reviews found no effect (1)
“Ginger supplementation does not seem effective in improving major measurements/indices of weight, including body weight and BMI.” PMID 41101746
Harm reported (1)
“healthcare professionals should be aware of the increased risk of bleeding when taking several food and herbs. These include Chinese wolfberry, chamomile tea, cannabis, cranberry, chitosan, green tea, Ginkgo biloba, ginger, spinach, St. John's Wort, sushi and smoking tobacco.” PMID 32478963
Not enough to say: glycemic control; inflammatory markers.
How it works
- Multiple anti-nausea mechanisms
- 5-HT3 receptor antagonism
- Prokinetic effects
- Safe in pregnancy
Dosage
- Typical range
- 250-1000mg 3-4x daily or as needed
- Timing
- Before travel, with meals, or as needed
- With food
- Either way
- Duration
- As needed
- Special populations
- Pregnancy, chemo patients, travelers
Forms
- Capsules
- Fresh/dried ginger
- Tea
- Candied
- Candied/crystallized
- Chews
Safety
Common side effects
- Heartburn
- GI upset at high doses
Contraindications
- Gallstones
- Bleeding disorders
Products containing Ginger
Top-scoring supplements in our catalog that list Ginger on the label. Each product is graded on Formulate's ingredient-level rubric — dose accuracy, form, transparency, and third-party testing.
Known interactions
Evidence notes
Strong evidence for multiple nausea types
Grade A: Multiple well-designed human trials support the main claims.
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