Efficacy of Ginger Supplementation in Relieving Persistent Hypothyroid Symptoms in Patients with Controlled Primary Hypothyroidism

[Sefton10]

Ginger led to significant improvements in the mean scores of the weight gain, cold intolerance, constipation, dry skin, appetite, memory loss, concentration disturbance, and feeling giddy or dizzy domains (P < 0.001).

Ginger supplementation also led to a significant decrease in body weight, body mass index, waist circumference, serum TSH, FBS, TG, and TChol levels compared to the placebo. In summary according to preliminary results of this study, ginger supplementation can help relieve persistent hypothyroid symptoms.

Efficacy of Ginger Supplementation in Relieving Persistent Hypothyroid Symptoms in Patients with Controlled Primary Hypothyroidism: A Pilot Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial

Primary hypothyroidism is a common disease. Some patients have persistent symptoms despite normal serum thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels. Ginger is reported to be beneficial in relieving similar symptoms. Our aim was to evaluate the efficacy of ...

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[FitnessMike]

I always had a good feeling about ginger, there is a post somewhere here with so many benefits backed up with studies. Organic powder is cheap but disgusting, need to find capsules and add to daily stack :)

 

[Vanset]

Ginger extract ameliorates bisphenol A (BPA)-induced disruption in thyroid hormones synthesis and metabolism: Involvement of Nrf-2/HO-1 pathway - PubMed

Environmental exposure to BPA is alarming because of the potential health threats for example those concerning the thyroid glands which may show signs of oxidative stress. This original study aimed to investigate the possible antioxidant protective effects of ginger extract (GE) against...

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[LeeLemonoil]

I always had a good feeling about ginger, there is a post somewhere here with so many benefits backed up with studies. Organic powder is cheap but disgusting, need to find capsules and add to daily stack :)

Take the fresh thingy, but it into meals or teas and swallow whole if you don’t like the Taste.

Great study. Results are absolutely consistent

 

[FitnessMike]

Take the fresh thingy, but it into meals or teas and swallow whole if you don’t like the Taste.

Great study. Results are absolutely consistent

nah bra, im looking for capsule now

 

[Vanset]

so. . . will your typical dried ginger spice do the work?

 

[laleto12]

is tea better or should i just swallow the whole thing

 

[Makrosky]

Amazing find. Thanks!

The study says "pulverized and exposed to ultraviolet light". So I guess it is dried right? There is no way to pulverizr fresh ginger and put it in a capsule.

 

[FitnessMike]

Im thinking of mixing it with some honey so it’s eatable, any ideas?

 

[ursidae]

Im thinking of mixing it with some honey so it’s eatable, any ideas?

I love ginger
I enjoy grating it on baked apples + cinnamon
juicing it with purple carrots, celery, apples
boiling fresh slices and adding it to tea along with lemon juice and lots of opaque honey, it helps a lot with strep throat

 

[Sefton10]

Im thinking of mixing it with some honey so it’s eatable, any ideas?

Just grate some raw root on a carrot salad, it will put hairs on your chest ?

I tend to put it in teas or hot water too then just chew a couple of bits afterwards.

 

[FitnessMike]

Just grate some raw root on a carrot salad, it will put hairs on your chest ?

I tend to put it in teas or hot water too then just chew a couple of bits afterwards.

I used to grate it and make teas but I just rather drink coffee whenever it comes to drinking beverages.

Need to find either good extract or big capsules for decent $$$, or sort out how to take my powder.

 

[sunny]

Grate with a micro zester meant for zesting citrus skin. You could put that into capsules if you don't like the taste. Fresh grated ginger in honey is nice.

 

[FitnessMike]

I ordered a small juicer and will be doing ginger shots with kiwis in the morning =)

I presume ginger juice will have the same benefits as dried? we need some ginger experts over here!

 

[David PS]

Be careful, the dose is the poison.

An interesting finding in her history was ginger powder consumption (1 teaspoonful) with honey (1 tablespoonful) for 10 nights. The thyroid function tests (TFT) revealed thyrotoxicosis.

Subacute thyroiditis following ginger (Zingiber officinale) consumption

A woman with subacute thyroiditis following ginger consumption is presented. The diagnosis was confirmed by physical examination and laboratory tests, in two distinct episodes. The patient was cured and recommended to refuse ginger consumption.

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The case of a 43-year-old man, with a complaint of urinary stream interruption, dysuria, and flank pain, following a non-prescribed use of ginger was reported. The symptoms were reported to persist for four years, despite some medical referrals. Remarkably, the symptoms were attested to be shrinking eight weeks after ginger-intake cessation; besides, no further intervention was asserted.

Chronic Dysuria Following Ginger (Zingiber officinale) Use: A Case Report

Although ginger is considered a harmless remedial substance for a wide range of medical complaints, according to Persian medicinal texts, its long-term or high-dose consumption is potentially harmful. The case of a 43-year-old man, with a complaint ...

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[Makrosky]

Be careful, the dose is the poison.

An interesting finding in her history was ginger powder consumption (1 teaspoonful) with honey (1 tablespoonful) for 10 nights. The thyroid function tests (TFT) revealed thyrotoxicosis.

Subacute thyroiditis following ginger (Zingiber officinale) consumption

A woman with subacute thyroiditis following ginger consumption is presented. The diagnosis was confirmed by physical examination and laboratory tests, in two distinct episodes. The patient was cured and recommended to refuse ginger consumption.

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

The case of a 43-year-old man, with a complaint of urinary stream interruption, dysuria, and flank pain, following a non-prescribed use of ginger was reported. The symptoms were reported to persist for four years, despite some medical referrals. Remarkably, the symptoms were attested to be shrinking eight weeks after ginger-intake cessation; besides, no further intervention was asserted.

Chronic Dysuria Following Ginger (Zingiber officinale) Use: A Case Report

Although ginger is considered a harmless remedial substance for a wide range of medical complaints, according to Persian medicinal texts, its long-term or high-dose consumption is potentially harmful. The case of a 43-year-old man, with a complaint ...

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Very good reminder that everything in excess is harmful. Thanks!!

 

[Sefton10]

Very good reminder that everything in excess is harmful. Thanks!!

That's why I prefer to just stick with the root itself in its whole form. It's much harder to OD that way.

 

[FitnessMike]

That's why I prefer to just stick with the root itself in its whole form. It's much harder to OD that way.

how much daily do you consume you recon?

 

[Makrosky]

That's why I prefer to just stick with the root itself in its whole form. It's much harder to OD that way.

Good point. These cases that David posted seem very rare though. Maybe the powder was contaminated, who knows. But yeah, good reminder.

 

[TradClare]

I love to eat candied ginger at the end of meals and buy it on subscription. I wonder how much would be too much. It's easy to eat several pieces, which would be the equivalent of a little section of ginger root.