Ginger, a traditional medicine for preventing nausea
In traditional medicine and many modern studies, ginger is considered one of the effective natural solutions to relieve nausea. The main ingredients in ginger are gingerol and shogaol, which have anti-inflammatory and anti-voating properties.
Dr. Aniruddh Setya, a gastroenterologist at KIDZ Medical Services (USA), affirmed: Ginger can help reduce nausea due to many causes, including motion sickness, pregnancy sickness, nausea due to chemotherapy or surgery.
Many tourists still choose to drink ginger beer when traveling by plane or long-distance car. However, experts note that drinking ginger beer is not exactly the same as eating or drinking fresh ginger.
Not all ginger beer is effective
According to Dr. Dung Trinh, internal medicine expert and founder of Healy brain Clinic (USA): Not all commercial ginger beer contains enough real ginger. Some products only use artificial flavorings or contain very little ginger".
This means that the effectiveness of nausea reduction depends largely on the actual ingredients. If the product only has flavor without real ginger, the medical benefits are almost insignificant, and even the nausea reduction effect that users feel may be just a pharmaceutical effect.
In addition, ginger beer is often carbonated, and the carbonation process can contribute to a pleasant feeling. According to Setya, carbonation helps stimulate nerves in the stomach, helping to reduce discomfort. However, he warned: "Don't over consume other carbonated drinks like cola or soda because they contain sugar and caffeine, which can make nausea worse."
Compared to ginger beer, ginger beer, the fermented and fermented ginger juice, often has a stronger spicy taste and higher ginger content, can better support nausea reduction. However, the product also changes with each brand, so consumers need to read the label carefully before buying.
The most effective way to use ginger
Experts all agree that fresh ginger, ginger tea or ginger capsules are still the safest and most effective way to supplement. The advantage of these forms is that users can easily control the dosage, while industrial products such as ginger beer have difficulty determining the actual ginger content.
Setya emphasizes: If you want to reduce nausea, prioritize natural ginger sources that are low in sugar, caffeine-free, and alcohol-free. Ginger beer should only be considered a supplementary choice, not the main solution".
