Ginger Root Extract (5% Gingerols)

What is Ginger Extract?

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a spicy root traditionally used for its warming flavour and potent medicinal properties. Gingerols are the spicy bioactives that give ginger its zing, and they’ve been extensively studied for their ability to reduce nausea, modulate inflammation, and support gut health (2). Ginger and gingerols are often used interchangeably to refer to the bioactive gingerols responsible for anti-inflammatory, digestive, and antioxidant benefits (1,2)

Optiventure includes 250mg of standardised Ginger Extract (with 5% gingerols), a powerful dose that brings science-backed benefits to the trail without the need to gnaw on a raw root.

Why Do Outdoor Adventurers Need Ginger?

Hiking, altitude, dehydration, motion, and changes in diet can all contribute to digestive upset, inflammation, and nausea. Ginger extract helps smooth things out, literally. Its compounds support digestion, reduce exercise-induced muscle soreness, lessen the severity of period pain, and may also improve joint function (3,4).

Ginger is especially useful for:

• Supporting a healthy inflammatory response post-hike
• Reducing muscle pain and soreness after long trekking days
• Supporting digestive comfort when your trail diet is less than ideal
• Moderating period pain when out on the trail

Dietary Sources of Ginger?

Fresh ginger root is used in cooking and teas, but the levels of gingerols can vary widely. Dried ginger powder is another option, though it often contains less active gingerols than concentrated extracts. Trail foods rarely contain significant amounts unless specifically designed for it.

That’s why concentrated ginger extract, especially standardised for gingerol content so you can rely on the dosage, provides reliable, repeatable benefits in a compact form.

What’s the Best Form of Ginger For Hikers?

Fresh ginger is tasty but perishable. Powder is weaker and less consistent. Ginger Extract provides:

• Standardised potency for consistent results
• Clinically relevant benefits at low doses (5)
• Gentle effects on digestion with a strong anti-inflammatory profile (6)

Key Information About Ginger Extract

Deficiency Stats

There’s no defined level of ginger deficiency, but many people don’t consume it regularly enough to benefit from its anti-inflammatory and gut-supportive properties. Trail diets, which are often low in plant-based anti-inflammatories, stand to benefit from supplemental ginger.

Why Optiventure Has 250mg of Ginger Extract (5% Gingerols)

This dose of ginger extract delivers 12.5mg of gingerols, which is enough to support digestion, reduce inflammation, and buffer against nausea without being overpowering or tough for your body to absorb.

Why does this dose matter?

• Targets the trail-induced gut discomfort and inflammation
• Doesn’t require large pills or bitter tea
• Provides consistent benefits in a convenient form
• Complements other anti-inflammatory ingredients in Optiventure

It’s one of nature’s most trusted roots, and now you can have a trail-specific dose for the best experience on the trail. 

References

1. Chrubasik, S., Pittler, M. H., & Roufogalis, B. D. (2005). Zingiberis rhizoma: A comprehensive review on the ginger effect and efficacy profiles. Phytomedicine, 12(9), 684–701. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phymed.2004.07.009
2. Mao, Q.-Q., Xu, X.-Y., Cao, S.-Y., Gan, R.-Y., Corke, H., Beta, T., & Li, H.-B. (2019). Bioactive compounds and bioactivities of ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe). Foods, 8(6), 185. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods8060185
3. Black, C. D., Herring, M. P., Hurley, D. J., & O’Connor, P. J. (2010). Ginger (Zingiber officinale) reduces muscle pain caused by eccentric exercise. The Journal of Pain, 11(9), 894–903. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpain.2010.02.043
4. Daily, J. W., Yang, M., & Park, S. (2015). Efficacy of ginger for alleviating the symptoms of primary dysmenorrhea: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials. Pain Medicine, 16(12), 2243–2255. https://doi.org/10.1111/pme.12853
5. Lete, I., & Allué, J. (2016). The effectiveness of ginger in the prevention of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy and chemotherapy. Integrative Medicine Insights, 11, 11–17. https://doi.org/10.4137/IMI.S36273
6. Wang, J., Ke, W., Bao, R., Hu, X., & Chen, F. (2014). Beneficial effects of ginger Zingiber officinale Roscoe on obesity and metabolic syndrome: A review. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 1301(1), 83–95. https://doi.org/10.1111/nyas.12282
7. Modi, M., & Modi, K. (2024, August 11). Ginger root. In StatPearls [Internet]. StatPearls Publishing. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK565886/