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Supplements for nausea

Queasiness, including morning sickness.

Start with the basics

  • Small, frequent meals; ginger foods; staying hydrated.

Talk to a healthcare professional first

This information is for education only and is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Supplements can interact with medications and health conditions. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting anything, especially if you take medication, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a health condition. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA; supplements are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Ranked by strength of evidence

Ginger

BModerate evidence

Meta-analyses found ginger reduced nausea in pregnancy and, as an add-on, chemotherapy-induced nausea. Effects on vomiting are less consistent.

Dose used in studies
~1 g/day ginger root, divided
Time to effect
Same day to several days
Studies (2)
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When to see a doctor

  • You can't keep fluids down, see blood, or have severe abdominal pain.
  • You're pregnant — discuss any supplement with your prenatal care provider first.