Iron is an essential mineral involved in red blood cell formation, energy production and overall wellbeing. However, some people find certain iron supplements difficult to tolerate, particularly when digestive discomfort, nausea or constipation occur during use.
Bioglan Platinum Iron Glycinate Plus combines iron glycinate, Vitamin C and Gingever™, a concentrated ginger extract included as part of a digestive-comfort-focused formula [1,2].
This article explores what Gingever™ is, why it's included in the formula, and what current research says about ginger extract, digestive ease and bowel regularity.
What is Gingever™?
Gingever™ is a branded ginger extract derived from Zingiber officinale, the botanical species commonly known as ginger. It is produced by OmniActive Health Technologies and developed as a concentrated ingredient for digestive and wellness formulations [1].
Unlike fresh ginger, ginger tea or standard ginger powder, Gingever™ is designed for supplement use. It is produced using supercritical CO₂ extraction and standardised to naturally occurring gingerols, compounds commonly associated with ginger's digestive properties [1].
In Bioglan Platinum Iron Glycinate Plus, Gingever™ is included alongside iron glycinate and Vitamin C as part of a formula designed with digestive comfort in mind [2].
Why is Gingever™ included in an iron supplement?
Iron supplementation can play an important role in supporting healthy iron intake, but digestive tolerance is a common consideration. Although Bioglan Platinum Iron Glycinate Plus uses gentle-on-the-stomach iron glycinate, some iron supplements are associated with gastrointestinal symptoms such as constipation, bloating, abdominal discomfort, nausea or diarrhoea in certain individuals [3,4].
These digestive effects may affect how consistently people continue taking iron supplements over time [4,5].
Bioglan Platinum Iron Glycinate Plus is formulated with three complementary ingredients:
| Ingredient | Role in the formula |
|---|---|
| Iron glycinate | Provides a form of iron associated with digestive tolerance |
| Vitamin C | Supports iron absorption |
| Gingever™ | Supports digestive ease and bowel regularity |
Gingever™ and digestive ease
Ginger has a long history of traditional use in digestive health, and modern research has explored ginger extracts in areas such as nausea, gastric motility and gastrointestinal comfort [6,7].
A placebo-controlled clinical trial in humans was conducted using Gingever™. In this eight-week trial, adults with occasional constipation who took a standardised ginger extract reported improvements in constipation symptom scores, stool frequency and constipation-related quality of life compared with placebo [8].
This supports statements such as:
- Gingever™ supports digestive ease
- Gingever™ supports bowel regularity
- Gingever™ may be included in digestive-ease-focused formulas
Gingever™ and bowel regularity
Bowel regularity is an important part of digestive wellbeing, particularly because constipation can sometimes occur with oral iron supplementation [3,4].
The main ingredient-specific clinical study on Gingever™ involved adults experiencing occasional constipation. Compared with placebo, participants taking the ginger extract reported improvements in stool frequency and constipation-related symptom scores [8].
The study also reported improvements in quality-of-life measures linked to digestive comfort [8].
How Gingever™ works with iron glycinate
Bioglan Platinum Iron Glycinate Plus uses iron glycinate, a chelated form of iron often discussed in research. This form is commonly selected because it may be better tolerated than some traditional iron salts [9,10].
A systematic review and meta-analysis reported that iron bisglycinate was associated with fewer gastrointestinal adverse events than comparator iron supplements in pregnant women [9].
Additional research has suggested:
A favourable gastrointestinal tolerability profile compared with forms such as ferrous sulfate and ferrous fumarate [10].
This evidence supports the rationale for using a gentler iron form. Gingever™ complements the formulation by supporting digestive ease and bowel regularity.
How Vitamin C supports the formula
Bioglan Platinum Iron Glycinate Plus also contains Vitamin C, included to support iron absorption [2].
Vitamin C helps maintain iron in a form that is more readily absorbed in the digestive tract and may reduce the inhibitory effects of certain dietary compounds on non-haem iron absorption [11]. Taking Vitamin C at the same time as iron assists this synergy, so having them together in the same formula is preferred.
Gingever™ vs regular ginger: what is the difference?
Although Gingever™ comes from ginger, it is more concentrated and consistent in active gingerols than culinary ginger or ginger tea.
| Attribute | Gingever™ | Regular ginger / ginger tea |
|---|---|---|
| Form | Concentrated branded extract | Food, tea or powder |
| Source | Zingiber officinale | Zingiber officinale |
| Standardisation | Standardised to gingerols | Usually not standardised |
| Intended use | Supplement ingredient | Food or beverage |
| Dose consistency | Designed for controlled formulation use | Naturally variable |
| Role in Bioglan formula | Supports digestive ease and bowel regularity | Not applicable |
Ginger naturally contains compounds such as gingerols and shogaols, which are commonly discussed in digestive-health research [1,7].
What does the evidence say about Gingever™?
1Gingever™-specific evidence
A placebo-controlled clinical trial in humans was conducted using Gingever™, measuring efficacy in relief of digestive discomfort symptoms [8].
2General ginger evidence
Research on ginger more broadly is much larger than the specific Gingever™ evidence base. Systematic reviews suggest ginger has good evidence in nausea-related contexts, particularly pregnancy-related nausea [6,7].
Some studies have also investigated ginger's influence on gastric emptying and gastrointestinal comfort, although findings vary depending on the population studied and the outcome measured [13,14,15].
3Iron supplement tolerance evidence
Research shows that oral iron supplements can sometimes cause digestive symptoms such as constipation, bloating, nausea and abdominal discomfort [3,4].
Evidence also suggests that chelated forms such as iron bisglycinate may have a more favourable gastrointestinal tolerability profile than some traditional iron salts [9,10].
Who may benefit from an iron formula with Gingever™?
Bioglan Platinum Iron Glycinate Plus may be suitable for people seeking iron support in a formula designed with digestive comfort in mind.
This may include individuals whose iron intake requirements vary due to diet, menstruation or lifestyle factors, as well as people who have previously found some iron supplements difficult to tolerate.
The product should be understood as a nutritional supplement intended to support healthy iron intake, not as a treatment for digestive disease.
Anyone experiencing persistent fatigue, suspected iron deficiency, heavy menstrual bleeding, gastrointestinal symptoms or an existing medical condition should seek advice from a healthcare professional.
Safety & responsible use
Iron is essential for health, but excessive iron intake can be harmful. High-dose iron supplements may cause digestive symptoms and, in excessive amounts, more serious adverse effects [3].
Consumers should:
- Follow the product label directions
- Avoid taking more than recommended
- Keep iron supplements out of reach of children
- Speak with a healthcare professional if pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or managing a medical condition
- Seek medical advice if symptoms such as persistent fatigue, nausea, constipation or abdominal discomfort continue
Iron supplementation should be guided by individual needs and appropriate healthcare advice where required.
Summary
Gingever™ is a concentrated ginger extract included in Bioglan Platinum Iron Glycinate Plus as part of a formula designed to support digestive ease, digestive system health and bowel regularity.
The strongest direct evidence for Gingever™ comes from a placebo-controlled human study involving adults with occasional constipation, where standardised ginger extract improved constipation-related symptom scores, stool frequency and digestive quality-of-life measures [8].
Broader ginger research also supports ginger's role in digestive and nausea-related contexts [6,7].
Within Bioglan Platinum Iron Glycinate Plus, Gingever™ works alongside iron glycinate and Vitamin C as part of a considered formulation designed to support iron intake, iron absorption and digestive comfort.
- OmniActive Health Technologies – Gingever™
- NIH Office of Dietary Supplements – Iron Fact Sheet
- PLOS One – Ferrous sulfate gastrointestinal side effects meta-analysis
- MDPI – Oral iron supplementation and gastrointestinal side effects
- Systematic review of ginger on human health
- PMC – Ginger in gastrointestinal disorders systematic review
- Journal of Nutrition and Health Sciences – Standardized Ginger Extract and Occasional Constipation
- Ferrous bisglycinate systematic review summary
- Ferrous bisglycinate tolerability study
- Effect of ascorbic acid on iron absorption
- JAMA Network Open – Vitamin C and oral iron supplementation
- World Journal of Gastroenterology – Ginger and gastric motility
- Ginger supplementation and gastrointestinal symptoms study
- Placebo-controlled ginger root powder trial
- Therapeutic Goods Administration – Permitted indications for listed medicines
This information is general in nature and is intended to help explain ingredient and formulation considerations. It is not a substitute for advice from a healthcare professional. Always read the label and follow the directions for use. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional.
