BOTANICALS
Ginger (root extract, 5% gingerols)
Ginger root extract supports comfortable digestion and helps the stomach empty after meals.
Also known as: Zingiber officinale, gingerols, ginger root, Ginger root extract
At a glance
- Form
- Ginger root extract · 5% gingerols
- Category
- Botanicals
- In an apiece formula
- 250 mg a day (you can change it)
- Recommended intake
- No recommended intake (not an essential nutrient)
- Upper limit
- No established UL
- Studied for
- Gut & digestion*
- Reference
- NIH ODS: Dietary Supplements, What You Need to Know
Who should be careful
Our safety rules leave ginger out of a formula, or keep the amount lower, with:
Medicines and supplements
- Warfarin
- Other blood thinner
- Antiplatelet
- Alzheimer’s antibody infusion
- Chemotherapy or targeted cancer pills
- Radiation therapy
- Cancer immunotherapy
Procedures
- Surgery
- Dental surgery
- Cosmetic surgery or injections
- Biopsy, epidural, nerve block or joint injection
- Egg retrieval, embryo transfer or egg freezing
Health conditions
- Bleeding disorder or low platelets
Life stage
- Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
- Trying to conceive
Always check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding a supplement if you take medication, are pregnant or nursing, or have a health condition. Stay under the upper limit from all sources combined, including multivitamins.
Symptoms it’s studied for
Questions
How much ginger a day?
apiece formulas usually include 250 mg a day. The recommended intake for adults is No recommended intake (not an essential nutrient). Upper limit: No established UL.
What is ginger used for?
Ginger root extract supports comfortable digestion and helps the stomach empty after meals. In apiece it is part of formulas for Gut & digestion.*
Who should be careful with ginger?
apiece’s safety rules leave it out or limit it with: Warfarin; Other blood thinner; Antiplatelet; Alzheimer’s antibody infusion; Chemotherapy or targeted cancer pills; Radiation therapy; Cancer immunotherapy; Surgery; Dental surgery; Cosmetic surgery or injections and others. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if any apply to you.
Can I get ginger in a personalized supplement?
Yes. apiece builds one daily blend around your goals and, if you have them, your lab results. Ginger can be part of it at the amount listed, with every ingredient shown and never more than 10 capsules a day.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This page is general information, not medical advice. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting a supplement, especially if you take medication, are pregnant or nursing, or have a health condition. Updated 2026-10-21.