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May 30, 2009
Having chemo? Have some ginger.
A study was done, and the results are in.? They were presented at ASCO’s annual meeting today.?
“Conclusions:? Ginger supplementation at daily dose of 0.5g-1.0g significantly aids in reduction of nausea during the first day of chemotherapy.”?
All patients were prescribed antiemetics such as Zofran®, Kytril®, Novaban®, and Anzemet® in addition to the ginger. The ginger was given in capsule form.
They are not sure how it works, but other studies point to the anti-inflammatory effects of ginger in the gut.
Dr. Julie Ryan, the lead author of the study said that the ginger should also theoretically work in cookies or soft drinks if the ginger is not artificial flavor.?
Personally, I would stick with the capsules or fresh ginger, and take the? dose of 0.5g-1.0g s. Dr. Ryan said the two lower doses of the spice appeared to be more effective than the 1.5-gram dose.
A gram equals about half a teaspoon of ground ginger, dried or fresh. Go score some.