Best Supplements for Reduced Pain Intensity
Ranked by research evidence. Compare 37 supplements across 49 papers from the biomedical literature, with effect direction, evidence strength, and dose range for each.
Top picks by evidence
- Low evidence3 studies
Across 3 studies, 2 reported beneficial moderate-sized effects of honey on reducing pain intensity, while 1 found no significant benefit. The most robust evidence comes from a meta-analysis of 710 children following tonsillectomy, showing a moderate effect. Evidence is strongest for topical honey application in pediatric post-surgical populations.
- Low evidence3 studies
Across 3 studies, 1 reported a large beneficial effect of ginger on reducing pain intensity in women with primary dysmenorrhea, while 2 found no significant benefit (neutral). The overall effect direction is mixed, with effect sizes ranging from small to large. The evidence base is small and inconsistent, and median study duration was 14 days (reported in only 1 study).
- LowHoneyAcross 3 studies, 2 reported beneficial moderate-sized effects of honey on reducing pain intensity, while 1 found no significant benefit. The most robust evidence comes from a meta-analysis of 710 children following tonsillectomy, showing a moderate effect. Evidence is strongest for topical honey application in pediatric post-surgical populations.2 beneficial1 neutral3 studies
- LowGingerAcross 3 studies, 1 reported a large beneficial effect of ginger on reducing pain intensity in women with primary dysmenorrhea, while 2 found no significant benefit (neutral). The overall effect direction is mixed, with effect sizes ranging from small to large. The evidence base is small and inconsistent, and median study duration was 14 days (reported in only 1 study).1 beneficial2 neutral3 studies