Herbal & oils
Iberogast (STW 5)
3.8 (124 owner comments)
Bloating & gasPain & cramping
“I can not tolerate iberogast but I do take and tolerate Atantril which I highly recommend for IMO, has, bloat and brain fog.”
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Herbal & oils · capsules, chews or tea
Ginger supplements: What People With IBS Report on Reddit
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Ginger root as capsules, chews or tea; also an ingredient in herbal "prokinetic" blends.
4.1 GutVerdict score
544 owner comments (182 with a clear rating) from r/SIBO, r/IBS, r/Constipation, r/Microbiome, November 2025 to October 2026. Top 12% of the 36 rated supplements.
Owner sentiment3.7
Recommendations4.0
Tolerability4.7
ValueNot rated
Value is not rated: the example products differ too much in dose to compare cost fairly. How we score.
The short version
Ginger supplements is rated about average among the supplements we track: 4.1/5. Of 182 rated owner comments, 146 were positive, 14 mixed and 22 negative; 17 mention an unwanted effect. People talk most about bloating & gas and side effects.
Reddit comments are self-reported and unverified. They tell you what people noticed, not whether a supplement works or is safe for you.
See what owners report about gut supplements for cramping. Compare the top-rated options for SIBO by symptom. Compare the top-rated options for constipation by symptom.
What it is
- Ginger has been studied for nausea and for gastric emptying.[NCCIH][PubMed]
- A 2019 systematic review summarized ginger trials in gastrointestinal disorders.[PubMed]
Safety and interactions
- The NIH lists possible side effects including abdominal discomfort, heartburn and diarrhea.[NCCIH]
Supplements can interact with medicines. Talk to a doctor or pharmacist first, especially if you are pregnant, take prescription medicine, or have red-flag symptoms. See supplement safety and interactions.
Reports by symptom
| Context | Rated owner comments | Positive | Negative | Unwanted effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIBO | 137 | 113 | 15 | 7 |
| Bloating & gas | 44 | 35 | 4 | 1 |
| IBS-C & constipation | 24 | 19 | 2 | 0 |
| Pain & cramping | 18 | 16 | 2 | 2 |
| After antibiotics | 15 | 13 | 2 | 1 |
| IBS-D & loose stools | 14 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| Stool form | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
What Reddit owners say
Commonly praised
- Bloating & gas: 23 owner comments
- Regularity: 10 owner comments
- Pain & cramping: 7 owner comments
Common complaints
- Side effects: 14 owner comments
- Pain & cramping: 1 owner comment
- Fast-acting: 1 owner comment
5/5“I take ginger shots every morning. Pretty much a game changer.”
4/5 Bloating & gasFast-acting“It works every time I take it (Motility Pro that is).”
4/5“Apple cider vinegar in the morning with ginger tea on an empty stomach.”
2/5 Side effects“Ginger truly is the best, I like drinking lemon x ginger tea”
2/5“That finally explained why motility activators never worked for me.”
+30 more owner comments
4/5“I Figured out the motility issues 2 years ago and what helped me is phgg sunfiber before lunch, a cup of stash ginger tea for lunch and dinner.”
4/5“I drink loads of peppermint tea and ginger tea - I always have them on hand and I call them my 'happy tummy teas'.”
5/5“Hi everyone for me ginger tea 🍵 was a game changer, aloe vera juice, and keeping active after meals.”
3/5 Side effects“Ginger chews actually helped take the edge off the nausea for me.”
4/5“Ginger chews/tea, peppermint tea and sniffing alcohol wipes helps me so much.”
4/5“I’m still trying to figure out the right quantity/type of a “healthy” ginger supplement.”
4/5“Ginger tea helped me a lot and then peppermint drops in water.”
4/5 Bloating & gas“Personally, I just started artichoke and ginger extract and bloating is already reduced.”
4/5“It sucks because I eat right and work out but the dysbiosis is just incurable because it's caused by motility problems.”
4/5“before going out/night out i’ll take a tumeric and ginger shot with 3 immodium capsules opened and dumped into it about an hour before i leave.”
4/5“Motility Activator - the only ginger plus artichoke that worked for me.”
4/5 Regularity“I take at least one capsule a day with motilpro to keep regular bowel movements.”
4/5“Motility activator helped me with motility but even better was betaine hcl.”
4/5 Bloating & gas“A good probiotic and ginger tea have helped me with motility and bloating.”
4/5 Pain & cramping“honestly the biggest shift for me was thinking about it as a motility problem not a stool problem.”
4/5“I take ginger tea and ginger extract 500mg-1000mg a day.”
4/5 Bloating & gas“been dealing with this since 2023 and the ginger tea is the one thing that consistently helps me too.”
4/5“Hmm I take the motility activator supplement with artichoke and ginger with 2 magnesium and started helping tremendously with constipation.”
4/5“If you have SIBO/SIFO I'd recommend starting a motility med (even if it's herbal like Motility Pro) once your course is done.”
4/5“The product that finally helped the most was Silver Fern Brand - I did their severe protocol which started with their motility product 2 pills am 2 pills pm.”
1/5“Thank you for the tips, I'm really trying to relax and sip my ginger tea.”
2/5 Pain & crampingSide effects“When nothing else works for my stomach cramps amd nausea I use a hot water bottle on my stomach and a heated blanket on my back with something light to eat like jelly or crackers, bit of lemongrass ginger tea too with no sugar or milk”
4/5 Fast-actingTaste & texture“I highly recommend having ginger ale and /or ginger tea on hand along with some Gin Gin candy (hard candy).”
5/5“I drink ginger tea with lemon. Even before ibs cause ginger had been amazing for my acidity issues I crush ginger, boil it and let it cool down before adding lemon.”
4/5“Drinking homemade ginger tea every morning on an empty stomach has helped me enormously.”
4/5 Bloating & gas“I have motility problems and it helps me still🤷♀️ I like to imagine I’m just making the bubbles rise to the butthole like when ur trying to pierce a hole when shotgunning a beer.”
3/5“I also watch like 2 hr youtube video of the guy who suffered from sibo artichoke and ginger extract saved him, Im taking that as well its call gut motility.”
4/5“It helps but is not everything, I use motility PRO + b1, digestive enzymes and betaine Hcl before my meals”
4/5“I’m drinking ginger tea, having miso soup every day, eating 3 meals a day with no snacking, taking magnesium at night, and I started hrt.”
3/5 Stopped working“After thinking about this, I am going to pause the Motility Pro.”
Example products
These are examples of Ginger supplements products sold on Amazon. They are not ranked by Reddit and the score above is for the ingredient, not a specific product. Check the label for dose and other ingredients.
Example product · not Reddit-scored
Now Foods Ginger Root 550mg 100 Capsules (Pack of 2)
$16.10 on Amazon (price as of 2026-11-03). Prices change; check Amazon for the current price.
Example product · not Reddit-scored
Nutricost Ginger Root Extract 240 Capsules for 240 Servings Per Bottle
$17.95 on Amazon (price as of 2026-11-03). Prices change; check Amazon for the current price.
Research to read
Published studies (we list them so you can read the evidence yourself; inclusion is not an endorsement):
- Food Sci Nutr 2019: Ginger in gastrointestinal disorders: A systematic review of clinical trials.
- Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2008: Effects of ginger on gastric emptying and motility in healthy humans.
FAQ
What do people with IBS say about Ginger supplements on Reddit?
Across 544 Reddit comments from people who say they have used it, 146 of 182 rated comments were positive and 22 negative, for a GutVerdict score of 4.1/5. These are self-reported experiences, not clinical evidence.
Do people report side effects with Ginger supplements?
17 of 182 rated owner comments (9%) describe an unwanted effect such as gas, bloating or an upset stomach. Check the safety notes on this page and ask a doctor or pharmacist before starting.
Who talks about Ginger supplements most?
Most rated owner comments come from people in r/SIBO and others who mention SIBO (137 comments, 113 positive).
Is Ginger supplements scored on clinical evidence?
No. The score summarizes Reddit owner comments only. Factual statements on this page link to NIH or PubMed sources, and nothing here is medical advice.
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