The Effectiveness of Ginger in the Prevention of Nausea and Vomiting during Pregnancy and Chemotherapy
Lete I, Allué J
Published in Integrative Medicine Insights
Methodology
Review of clinical trials and meta-analyses of ginger for nausea and vomiting of pregnancy and for chemotherapy-induced nausea.
Key Findings
Ginger at doses of 1000-1500 mg/day was more effective than placebo for nausea of pregnancy, with evidence for chemotherapy-induced nausea less consistent.
Conclusions
Ginger is a reasonable first-line option for pregnancy nausea; chemotherapy evidence remains mixed.
Limitations
Narrative review methodology; overlapping primary trials with earlier meta-analyses.
Supplements Studied
Ginger at doses of 1000-1500 mg/day was more effective than placebo for nausea of pregnancy.
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Funding
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