· By Dustin James
Why Your Ginger Product Might Not Be Working — And What to Try Instead
Not All Ginger Is Created Equal
If you've reached for a ginger chew, ginger ale, or ginger capsule when your stomach was acting up — only to feel little to no relief — you're not alone. And it might not be ginger's fault. It might be the product.
Ginger has been used for centuries to soothe upset stomachs, ease queasiness, and calm bloating. But the real heroes behind these benefits aren't just "ginger flavor" — they're specific bioactive compounds called gingerols and shogaols, collectively known as ginger's pungency compounds.
Here's the problem: many commercial ginger products contain very little of these compounds.
The Science Behind the Gap
Research has shown that many ginger-containing products on the market — including candies, teas, beverages, and many supplements — contain negligible amounts of gingerols and shogaols. A landmark study by Jolad et al. (2004) documented the wide variability in bioactive compound content across ginger preparations, noting that processing methods, dilution, and low-quality raw material often strip ginger of its most therapeutically relevant constituents.1
Ginger ale, for instance, is frequently made with artificial ginger flavoring and contains essentially no measurable gingerols or shogaols. Even many ginger candies and chews are made primarily with ginger powder or ginger flavoring — not a concentrated, standardized extract.
So if you tried a ginger product and it didn't help — there's a good chance you simply weren't getting the compounds that matter.
What Makes Tummydrops Different
Tummydrops are made with a special organic ginger extract that is enriched in gingerols and shogaols using a patented process developed by a Gastroenterologist — designed specifically to preserve and concentrate the pungency compounds that give ginger its stomach-soothing power.
And here's what sets Tummydrops apart from the crowd: they are standardized to a specific amount of these active compounds. That means every drop delivers a consistent, meaningful level of gingerols and shogaols — not just a hint of ginger flavor.
For families, that standardization matters. Whether you're giving them to a child dealing with car sickness, a pregnant mom managing morning queasiness, or anyone with an upset stomach, you can trust that Tummydrops contain the parts of ginger that actually work.
If you or a loved one doesn't like the taste of ginger, or find it too spicy, the great news is that tummydrops and tummypops come in a variety of flavors and strengths, so there truly is a tummydrop or tummypop for everyone!
The Bottom Line
If ginger hasn't worked for you before, don't give up on it — give it a fair shot with a product that's actually standardized to deliver what your body needs.
- Made with organic ginger extract
- Enriched in gingerols and shogaols via a patented process (look for this on the Supplement Facts label)
- Standardized to a specific level of pungency compounds
- Trusted by families for real, reliable relief
Your stomach deserves more than ginger flavor. It deserves the real thing.
1 Jolad SD, et al. "Fresh organically grown ginger (Zingiber officinale): composition and effects on LPS-induced PGE2 production." Phytochemistry. 2004;65(13):1937–54.