Ginger and ginger and ginger and pregnancy : complete safety guide

Pregnancy raises a lot of questions about what you can eat. The ginger is one of the few natural remedies with a well-documented safety profile in pregnancy.

What health authorities say

• WHO : Dietary ginger is considered safe during pregnancy
• EFSA : No specific restrictions on dietary ginger during pregnancy
• Commission E (Germany) : Ginger recommended for ginger pregnancy (except 1st quarter)

Documented benefits

Ginger is known to reduce nausea and vomiting in the 1st trimester. A meta-analysis of 12 trials (Viljoen 2014) confirms its effectiveness comparable to vitamin B6.

Important precautions

• Stay within dietary doses: max 1-1.5g of ginger powder/day
• Avoid high-dose ginger supplements (>3g/day)
• Ginger may interact with blood thinners (consult your doctor)
• Always inform your gynecologist/midwife

NRTI during pregnancy

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The capsaicin Cayenne pepper is generally well tolerated in dietary quantities, but some pregnant women find it uncomfortable—in which case, a diluted half-shot may be preferable.