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BMC Complement Med Ther October 2023 PMID 37891539

The effects of ginger supplementation on common gastrointestinal symptoms in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis: a double-blind randomized placebo-controlled trial.

Sahar Foshati, Maryam Poursadeghfard, Zahra Heidari, Reza Amani

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What people are saying

Discussions reflect a generally positive response to the study, with posts like 'Ginger may improve gastrointestinal symptoms in multiple sclerosis' expressing curiosity and support. The use of medical hashtags and mentions of the study emphasizes active engagement, but there is little evidence of deep critique or widespread clinical implementation, resulting in moderate impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts support or acknowledge the positive findings of the study regarding ginger's benefits for gastrointestinal symptoms in MS patients.

InterestHigh interest

The discussions demonstrate high interest, with frequent references and hashtags indicating engagement with medical and neurological communities.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants comment on the potential implications, referencing the study design and results, showing moderate depth of engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

Since the posts highlight the potential for ginger to improve quality of life in MS patients, the overall influence of the discussions seems meaningful but limited to awareness and interest.

Abstract in brief

  • This study examined whether taking 500mg of ginger three times daily could help reduce common gastrointestinal symptoms like constipation, nausea, bloating, and abdominal pain in people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS).
  • Over 12 weeks, participants who took ginger experienced significant improvements in the frequency and severity of these symptoms compared to those who took a placebo, suggesting ginger's potential as a helpful supplement for GI issues in RRMS.
  • The findings support that ginger may be effective in alleviating some gastrointestinal discomforts associated with RRMS, with the results backed by statistical analysis showing meaningful reductions in symptom severity.]
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John Damianos, M.D.
@john_damianosMD · X

Ginger may improve gastrointestinal symptoms in multiple sclerosis. #MedTwitter #GITwitter #MS https://t.co/NTMw6ViRgF

Oct 30, 2023 · 24 likes · 2 shares · 24,016 followers View post →
BMC
@BioMedCentral · X

Ginger consumption can improve constipation, nausea, bloating, and abdominal pain in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis, finds a study published in BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies. https://t.co/2wXr6tRBtO

Nov 12, 2023 · 1 like · 1 share · 75,326 followers View post →
Chidambara .ML.
@chidambara09 · X

RT @john_damianosMD: Ginger may improve gastrointestinal symptoms in multiple sclerosis. #MedTwitter #GITwitter #MS https://t.co/NTMw6V…

Oct 31, 2023 · 2 shares · 11,696 followers View post →
Fundación Iberoamericana de Nutrición
@FinutOrg · X

RT @john_damianosMD: Ginger may improve gastrointestinal symptoms in multiple sclerosis. #MedTwitter #GITwitter #MS https://t.co/NTMw6V…

Oct 31, 2023 · 2 shares · 4,046 followers View post →
Alejandra Mendoza
@ladyfroth · X

RT @john_damianosMD: Ginger may improve gastrointestinal symptoms in multiple sclerosis. #MedTwitter #GITwitter #MS https://t.co/NTMw6V…

Oct 31, 2023 · 2 shares · 447 followers View post →
Yamuna Rajoo, PhD
@yamunarajoo · X

RT @BioMedCentral: Ginger consumption can improve constipation, nausea, bloating, and abdominal pain in patients with relapsing-remitting m…

Nov 13, 2023 · 1 share · 61 followers View post →

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Yamuna Rajoo, PhD
@yamunarajoo · X

RT @BioMedCentral: Ginger consumption can improve constipation, nausea, bloating, and abdominal pain in patients with relapsing-remitting m…

Nov 13, 2023 · 1 share · 61 followers View post →
BMC
@BioMedCentral · X

Ginger consumption can improve constipation, nausea, bloating, and abdominal pain in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis, finds a study published in BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies. https://t.co/2wXr6tRBtO

Nov 12, 2023 · 1 like · 1 share · 75,326 followers View post →
Alejandra Mendoza
@ladyfroth · X

RT @john_damianosMD: Ginger may improve gastrointestinal symptoms in multiple sclerosis. #MedTwitter #GITwitter #MS https://t.co/NTMw6V…

Oct 31, 2023 · 2 shares · 447 followers View post →
Chidambara .ML.
@chidambara09 · X

RT @john_damianosMD: Ginger may improve gastrointestinal symptoms in multiple sclerosis. #MedTwitter #GITwitter #MS https://t.co/NTMw6V…

Oct 31, 2023 · 2 shares · 11,696 followers View post →
Fundación Iberoamericana de Nutrición
@FinutOrg · X

RT @john_damianosMD: Ginger may improve gastrointestinal symptoms in multiple sclerosis. #MedTwitter #GITwitter #MS https://t.co/NTMw6V…

Oct 31, 2023 · 2 shares · 4,046 followers View post →
John Damianos, M.D.
@john_damianosMD · X

Ginger may improve gastrointestinal symptoms in multiple sclerosis. #MedTwitter #GITwitter #MS https://t.co/NTMw6ViRgF

Oct 30, 2023 · 24 likes · 2 shares · 24,016 followers View post →
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@GesnerGinger · X

The effects of ginger supplementation on common gastrointestinal symptoms in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis: a double-blind randomized placebo-controlled trial https://t.co/SEWosfDyka

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