The Use of Ginger Bioactive Compounds in Pregnancy: An Evidence Scan and Umbrella Review of Existing Meta-Analyses.

ABSTRACT: Ginger is a commonly used nonpharmacological treatment of pregnancy-related symptoms including nausea and vomiting, inflammation, and gastrointestinal dysfunction. Determining the efficacy of ginger is particularly important during pregnancy and lactation when maternal and neonatal detrimental effects may be a concern. This evidence scan and umbrella review aimed to assess the extent and quality of the evidence regarding the effectiveness and safety of using dietary preparations of ginger during pregnancy and lactation. We searched MEDLINE, Embase, CAB Abstracts, and International Pharmaceutical Abstracts up to 20 December, 2023, to identify maternal and neonatal outcomes associated with ginger use during pregnancy or lactation compared to placebo or conventional medicines. Outcomes for wh

SUBMITTER: Tiani KA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11536023 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature