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Trigger checker for ginger
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Ginger is graded high in salicylates, which is the honest catch: it is one of the most reliable natural remedies for nausea and it is strongly anti-inflammatory, yet the same root is a genuine trigger for people who are salicylate sensitive. If ginger tea, ginger shots or a lot of fresh ginger leave you flushed, itchy or headachy, salicylates are the likely reason even though ginger is a healthy choice for most people.
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High in salicylates, so ginger tea, ginger shots and heavy fresh ginger can trigger salicylate-sensitive people despite ginger reputation / Strongly anti-inflammatory and a well-studied anti-nausea remedy, so for most people the concern is salicylate sensitivity specifically / Low in histamine and only moderate FODMAP, so ginger usually fits low-histamine and low-FODMAP diets; salicylate is the sticking point
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FAQ
What does the FODMAP rating mean for ginger?
Medium FODMAP: portion size matters more than the ingredient itself.
Is ginger generally well tolerated?
Salicylates (High) and FODMAPs (Low) Start with those if you react.
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