Ginger and IBS: what the clinical evidence shows

IBS affects 10-15% of the global population. Can ginger help manage symptoms?

Evidence summary

IBS symptom	Ginger's effect	Mechanism
Bloating	Reduces gas and distension	Gastric motility acceleration
Nausea	Strong anti-nausea effect	5-HT3 receptor antagonism
Abdominal pain	Reduces cramping	COX-2 inhibition
Gut inflammation	Reduces mucosal inflammation	NF-κB inhibition
Microbiome	Prebiotic effect	Promotes beneficial bacteria

Sugar worsens IBS

Sugar feeds pathogenic gut bacteria, increases gas production, and triggers IBS flares. A ginger product with 34g sugar/100ml may worsen IBS symptoms while trying to treat them.

INTI — ginger + turmeric + black pepper, 0g added sugar. Take 15 min before meals. Consult your gastroenterologist.