About Ginger

Ginger, a member of the Zingiberaceae family, is widely recognized for its potential health benefits, particularly in supporting digestion and reducing inflammation. It contains bioactive compounds such as gingerols and shogaols, which are believed to contribute to its therapeutic effects.

Official resources

Fact sheets from the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements related to this ingredient group.

Dietary Supplement Label Database

Ingredient group data in NutriNav is aligned with the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD).

DSLD group id
70

At a glance

Approval status

GRAS

Compare All Forms

7 forms

Compare supplement forms of Ginger by absorption quality and what your body actually gets from each:

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Form Absorption Steps to absorb Notes Action
Ginger
  • Label category: natural
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Ginger Extract — — — View →
Ginger oleoresin — — — View →
Ginger phenols — — — View →
Ginger phenols (unspecified)
  • DSLD group id: 7325
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Ginger Powder
  • Label category: natural
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Ginger Root
  • Label category: Natural (Root)
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Type: Botanicals

Category for Botanicals ingredients

Watch out for

Possible interactions or cautions — talk to a healthcare provider if unsure.

  • May interact with anticoagulant medications, increasing the risk of bleeding.

Potential Benefits

Benefits associated with Ginger forms:

And 1 more benefit...

Potential Side Effects

Side effects associated with Ginger forms:

What does the research say?

Numerous studies have shown ginger's effectiveness in reducing nausea, particularly in pregnancy and chemotherapy. It also exhibits anti-inflammatory properties that may help with osteoarthritis and muscle pain. Clinical trials have demonstrated its potential benefits in digestive health and as an antioxidant.