Does ginger actually help with nausea?

For pregnancy-related nausea specifically, yes, and the evidence is stronger than for most natural support: a randomized controlled equivalence trial found ginger performed comparably to vitamin B6 in reducing nausea, retching, and vomiting in early pregnancy over three weeks. ACOG's own practice guidelines list ginger as an evidence-supported, nonpharmacologic option for nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. The evidence is weaker for other uses like motion sickness, so it's worth knowing where ginger's research actually applies.

What the pregnancy research shows

In a randomized, double-blind trial, pregnant women with nausea and vomiting were given either ginger or vitamin B6 for three weeks. Both groups showed meaningful improvement, with ginger performing comparably to B6, one of the standard first-line options ACOG recommends for morning sickness. ACOG's own patient guidance notes that ginger can help settle the stomach as part of a broader set of nonmedication strategies for nausea and vomiting of pregnancy, alongside eating small, frequent meals and staying hydrated.

Where the evidence is weaker

The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health is direct about this: ginger has been studied for several types of nausea, and research shows it may be helpful for nausea and vomiting associated with pregnancy specifically, but most studies of ginger for motion sickness haven't shown it to be helpful. This is a useful example of why "ginger helps with nausea" needs a more specific follow-up question: nausea from what? The pregnancy research is the strongest part of the evidence base by a meaningful margin.

Beyond pregnancy: occasional nausea and digestive discomfort

Ginger's traditional use for settling an upset stomach extends beyond pregnancy, and it's a reasonable option to consider for occasional nausea or digestive discomfort generally, including the kind some people experience around changes to eating patterns or GLP-1 medication use, always framed as general digestive comfort support rather than anything tied to a specific medication or condition.† Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially during pregnancy, breastfeeding, or while managing a medical condition.

A discreet way to use it

Our organic ginger and vitamin B6 nausea lozenges combine active ginger or peppermint oil with vitamin B6 in an individually wrapped, USDA organic lozenge, formulated to help ease occasional upset stomach, morning sickness, indigestion, and feelings of bloat.† It's built around the same ginger-plus-B6 combination studied in the pregnancy research above, in a discreet, on-the-go format.

"Even where you store your supplements matters. How it arrived. What time of year. Little things that have a real impact."

— Amy Suzanne Upchurch, Founder and CEO of Pink Stork

Nausea Sweets, formulated with vitamin B6 for digestive comfort, is USDA Organic and third-party tested in cGMP-certified facilities. If pregnancy nausea is part of what you're managing, Total Prenatal, formulated for first-trimester sensitivity, pairs naturally with Nausea Sweets for foundational nutrition plus on-the-go relief. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially during pregnancy, breastfeeding, or while managing a medical condition.

Frequently asked questions

Does ginger really help with morning sickness?

Research supports this specific use. A randomized controlled trial found ginger performed comparably to vitamin B6 in reducing nausea, retching, and vomiting during early pregnancy, and ACOG lists ginger among evidence-supported nonpharmacologic options.

Does ginger help with motion sickness too?

The evidence here is weaker. NCCIH notes that most studies of ginger for motion sickness haven't shown it to be helpful, unlike the stronger evidence for pregnancy-related nausea.

Can I use Nausea Sweets if I'm not pregnant?

Yes. They're formulated to help ease occasional upset stomach, indigestion, and feelings of bloat generally, not exclusively during pregnancy.†

Is it safe to combine ginger with vitamin B6?

This is a commonly studied combination; the pregnancy trial referenced above compared ginger and B6 as separate options, and Nausea Sweets combines active ginger or peppermint with B6 in one lozenge. Talk with your healthcare provider about any new supplement.

Does Nausea Sweets help with GLP-1-related nausea?

Nausea Sweets is formulated to support general digestive comfort and help ease occasional upset stomach.† It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition, and it does not address medication side effects directly.

† 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. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially during pregnancy, breastfeeding, or while managing a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children.