Effect of ginger on lower esophageal sphincter pressure
Lohsiriwat S, Rukkiat M, Chaikomin R, Leelakusolvong S
Published in Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand
Methodology
Randomized controlled trial in healthy volunteers using esophageal manometry to assess oral ginger versus placebo on lower esophageal sphincter pressure
Key Findings
Ginger did not significantly alter lower esophageal sphincter pressure compared with placebo in healthy subjects
Conclusions
No evidence that ginger affects LES pressure, suggesting no clear mechanistic benefit or harm for reflux via this pathway
Limitations
Very small sample; healthy volunteers; single acute dose; no clinical symptom endpoints
Supplements Studied
Ginger did not have a significant effect on lower esophageal sphincter pressure.
Related Health Concerns
Study Details
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Disclosures
Funding
Mahidol University, Siriraj Hospital
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