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New study supports efficacy of Pure Encapsulations Ginger extract in colon health*

New study supports efficacy of Pure Encapsulations Ginger extract in colon health* By Kelly C. Heim, Ph.D. Over the course of a lifetime, colon health is contingent upon many genetic and dietary factors. Studies over the last two decades have indicated that a plant-based diet rich in phytochemicals supports cellular homeostasis in the colon, and [...]

Anti-emetic effect of ginger powder versus placebo as an add-on therapy in children and young adults receiving high emetogenic chemotherapy.

Pillai AK, Sharma KK, Gupta YK, Bakhshi S. College of Nursing, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India. PURPOSE: Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) are major adverse effects of chemotherapy. Ginger has been used in postoperative and pregnancy-induced nausea and vomiting. Data on its utility in reducing CINV in children and young adults [...]