GingerWarmer® (Ginger Extract)

Zingiber officinale
Evidence Level
Moderate
1 Clinical Trial
3 Documented Benefits
3/5 Evidence Score

GingerWarmer® is a ginger (Zingiber officinale) extract standardized for gingerols, the warming, pungent compounds behind ginger's benefits. Ginger is one of the best-studied natural remedies for nausea and is also used to support digestion and a healthy inflammatory response.

Studied Dose Commonly around 1 gram of ginger per day.
Active Compound Ginger (Zingiber officinale) extract standardized for gingerols and shogaols.

Benefits

Nausea relief

Ginger is well studied for easing nausea; a meta-analysis found it eased nausea in pregnancy, comparable to vitamin B6.

Digestive support

Ginger supports stomach emptying and comfortable digestion, easing bloating and queasiness.

Anti-inflammatory and joint support

Ginger's gingerols calm inflammatory signaling, the basis for its use in joint and muscle comfort.

Mechanism of action

1

Gut-motility support

Ginger promotes stomach emptying and gut motility and calms the nausea signals sent from the gut to the brain.

2

Anti-inflammatory action

Gingerols inhibit inflammatory enzymes (COX and LOX), lowering the body's inflammatory load.

Clinical trials

1
Ginger and Nausea — Meta-Analysis
PubMed

Meta-analysis (13 trials, 1,174 subjects) of ginger for pregnancy nausea and vomiting compared with vitamin B6 and placebo. (Hu et al. 2022, Journal of Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine)

Pregnant women across trials.

Ginger significantly eased nausea and was comparable to vitamin B6, though it did not significantly reduce vomiting.

Side effects and drug interactions

Common Potential side effects

Generally well-tolerated — mild heartburn or a warming sensation can occur.
High doses may cause mild digestive upset.
Take with food if it bothers your stomach.

Important Drug interactions

Anticoagulants — high-dose ginger may have a mild additive effect; monitor.
Diabetes and blood pressure medication — monitor, as ginger may modestly affect both.
Tell your doctor before surgery if taking high doses.

Frequently asked questions about GingerWarmer® (Ginger Extract)

What is GingerWarmer?

GingerWarmer® is a ginger (Zingiber officinale) extract standardized for gingerols, the warming, pungent compounds behind ginger's benefits. Ginger is one of the best-studied natural remedies for nausea and is also used to support digestion and a healthy inflammatory response.

What is GingerWarmer used for?

GingerWarmer is researched primarily for Gut Health and Anti-Inflammatory. Ginger is well studied for easing nausea; a meta-analysis found it eased nausea in pregnancy, comparable to vitamin B6.

What is the recommended dosage of GingerWarmer?

The clinically studied dose is Commonly around 1 gram of ginger per day. Always follow the product label and check with a healthcare provider for personal advice.

Is GingerWarmer safe, and does it have side effects?

For most healthy adults, GingerWarmer is well tolerated at studied doses. Reported effects can include: Generally well-tolerated — mild heartburn or a warming sensation can occur. High doses may cause mild digestive upset. It may also interact with some medications. GingerWarmer is not right for everyone, so check with a healthcare provider first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition, or take prescription medication.

Does GingerWarmer interact with any medications?

Possible interactions include: Anticoagulants — high-dose ginger may have a mild additive effect; monitor. Diabetes and blood pressure medication — monitor, as ginger may modestly affect both. If you take prescription medication, check with a pharmacist or doctor before using it.

How strong is the scientific evidence for GingerWarmer?

NutraSmarts rates the evidence for GingerWarmer as Moderate (3 out of 5). It is backed by 1 clinical trial and 1 cited reference summarized on this page. A higher rating reflects more, larger, and better-designed human studies.

References(1 citations)

Evidence ratings on NutraSmarts are based on the totality of human clinical research, with emphasis on randomized controlled trials, meta-analyses, and systematic reviews. The references below directly support claims made throughout this page.

  1. Hu Y, Amoah AN, Zhang H, et al. Effect of ginger in the treatment of nausea and vomiting compared with vitamin B6 and placebo during pregnancy: a meta-analysis. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2022;35(1):187-196..PubMedUsed to support: Meta-analysis supporting anti-nausea benefit of ginger.