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Why does ginger ale help when you’re sick?
Posted on 11/13/19 at 9:19 pm
Posted on 11/13/19 at 9:19 pm
I don’t drink soda but every time I’m sick I want ginger ale to settle my stomach... what’s up with that? Is there actual benefits of it? Is it placebo effect?
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Posted on 11/13/19 at 9:21 pm to Tiger1242
Purely psychosomatic.
Posted on 11/13/19 at 9:22 pm to Tiger1242
Ginger has antiemetic properties.
Posted on 11/13/19 at 9:23 pm to KosmoCramer
Untrue if you have real ginger ale. Ginger can actually relieve nausea
Posted on 11/13/19 at 9:23 pm to Tiger1242
carbonation plus ancient Chinese ginger voodoo
Posted on 11/13/19 at 9:23 pm to Tiger1242
Ginger is good for nausea but Ginger Ale doesn't do anything (pretty sure most ginger ale doesn't actually have ginger in it)
This post was edited on 11/13/19 at 9:25 pm
Posted on 11/13/19 at 9:24 pm to Tiger1242
I pretty much like a ginger anytime, whether sick or not.
Posted on 11/13/19 at 9:25 pm to Tiger1242
Hey siri
Posted on 11/13/19 at 9:27 pm to Tiger1242
quote:
what’s up with that?
Posted on 11/13/19 at 9:28 pm to Tiger1242
You need legit ginger.
Posted on 11/13/19 at 9:28 pm to Tiger1242
As already posted, ginger is actually quite effective at reducing nausea. It was one of few things that helped my grandmother when she was going through chemo.
But with that said, she was putting down straight ginger extract. Modern ginger ale has little to no actual ginger in it. So, once upon a time, it likely had a real effect, but now it’s psychosomatic.
But with that said, she was putting down straight ginger extract. Modern ginger ale has little to no actual ginger in it. So, once upon a time, it likely had a real effect, but now it’s psychosomatic.
Posted on 11/13/19 at 9:29 pm to Tiguar
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Untrue if you have real ginger ale. Ginger can actually relieve nausea
The amount of ginger in ginger ale is negligible. The sugar will "quench" your thirst for a moment then you'll want more. This can lead to dehydration.
It could be a net negative.
Unless you think it'll help. Purely psychosomatic.
Posted on 11/13/19 at 9:29 pm to Scooba
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You need legit ginger.
That'll cure what ales ya
Posted on 11/13/19 at 9:31 pm to Tiger1242
Ginger is pretty effective if you're in rough seas. I usually take some or drink real ginger ale before tackling them
Posted on 11/13/19 at 9:32 pm to Tiger1242
Mostly because it gives your body the immediate, easy to digest carbs it needs to help fight the infection. The carbonation also helps settle your tummy. Sprite will have the same effect.
Posted on 11/13/19 at 9:36 pm to Scooba
I’m not saying I wouldn’t, because I would, but that chick needs an eyebrow intervention.
Posted on 11/13/19 at 9:39 pm to Tiger1242
Here’s Ginger pre-Gilligan-
I know it makes me feel better...
I know it makes me feel better...
Posted on 11/13/19 at 9:41 pm to Tiger1242
Speaking of... anyone drink that Vernors shite? I see it in the store but never see anyone actually buying or drinking the stuff.
Posted on 11/13/19 at 9:44 pm to shutterspeed
We had Vernor’s around the house as a kid, I don’t remember it being anything special.
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