Questions and answers

How bad is ginger ale for you?

How bad is ginger ale for you?

Too much sweetness: “Most commercial-brand ginger ales have at least 10 teaspoons of sugar,” says Dr. Goldman. “If a person has bloating, gas or indigestion, the carbonation and sugar may make it worse. Even diet ginger ale can be harmful because our bodies may not digest artificial sugars as well.”

Is there a healthy ginger ale?

With a sweet blend of real ginger and citrus oils, Zevia Ginger Ale has a delicious taste with zero calories and no sugar, making it a healthy alternative to diet ginger ale brands. Be it an upset tummy or a cocktail party mixer, Zevia Ginger Ale is always as refreshing to taste as it is on your waist.

Does ginger increase blood pressure?

In both human and animal studies, ginger has been shown to reduce high blood pressure, which negatively impacts blood flow ( 38 ). In a study in 4,628 people, those who consumed the most ginger — 2–4 grams per day — had the lowest risk of developing high blood pressure ( 39 ).

What can ginger ale be used for?

Ginger ale, as with other ginger products and other non-ginger-flavored carbonated beverages, is often recommended as a home remedy for indigestion and motion sickness. It is also used to soothe coughs and sore throats.

Is it OK to drink ginger ale everyday?

Many people drink ginger ale to relieve nausea, but you can also enjoy it as an everyday beverage.

Does Gingerale hydrate you?

Does Ginger Ale Rehydrate? Indeed, the ginger can sometimes ease the nausea just a bit, but this is basically sugar water, tons of sugar, way more than what’s appropriate for rehydration and really no electrolytes to speak of. So this may be okay for settling your stomach, but it’s not very good for rehydration.

Can drinking too much ginger ale hurt you?

“It’s really no different from you grabbing a Sprite if you had an upset stomach.” Plus, Li explained, the high sugar content in ginger ale might actually make you feel worse — especially if you drink too much of it. “Sugar in general causes quite a lot of inflammation in the body,” she said.