The article highlights that while ginger has health benefits, most commercial ginger ales, such as Canada Dry, contain very little ginger root and instead use flavorings. This has led to legal action for misleading advertising. Furthermore, the high sugar in ginger ale can exacerbate stomach problems like bloating and inflammation. Health professionals warn against diet versions due to sugar alcohols and suggest that individual responses to carbonation vary, impacting its effectiveness for gastrointestinal relief.
But it's important to note that these benefits are specifically associated with actual ginger root - not just the ginger flavoring found in many sodas.
Most commercial ginger ale contains very little to no actual ginger, Sassos said.
Too much sugar could trigger inflammation and may increase bloating and gas, which could further irritate an upset stomach.
For some people, the carbonation in ginger ale and other fizzy beverages may help ease their gastrointestinal distress, Sassos said, while other people may find that it makes things worse.
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