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How Much Ginger Has Been Studied for Period Pain?

Author:
Emily Levine, Founder of Monthwell
Published:
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1 min
Editorial status:
Evidence reviewed; not medical advice.

Amounts reported in the literature

In a randomized, placebo-controlled study of 78 students, participants took 500 mg of ginger three times daily. The study reported reductions in the severity and duration of menstrual pain compared with placebo.

Other trials included in the systematic review used different amounts and schedules, which is one reason the authors urged caution in generalizing.

How to read a dose from a study

A number from one trial applies to that trial's preparation and population. It does not establish an appropriate serving for a different preparation.

Any serving guidance for a future product would need to be determined with manufacturing and compliance partners and disclosed clearly.

How to read this article

Evidence about ginger as an ingredient
Anything described here comes from published studies of ginger preparations, not from this website.
Limitations of that research
The available trials are small, use different preparations, servings and schedules, and vary in quality. Their results cannot be generalised into a promise for any individual.
Monthwell's future formulation
The Monthwell formula is still in development and has not been clinically tested. Ingredient research is not clinical evidence for a future Monthwell product.
Education, not individual medical advice
This article is educational. It is not a diagnosis, treatment plan, or a recommendation to start, stop, or change any medication. Speak with a qualified healthcare professional about your own symptoms.

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