Avoid Ginger If You Have These Health Issues
Ginger is a warming spice that's been used for thousands of years to alleviate pain and
improve circulation.
It's also great for digestion and has anti-inflammatory properties.
It’s a popular spice used to flavor many foods, especially Asian cuisine.
And it can be enjoyed as a delicious tea as well.
While ginger is generally safe to consume, it may not be suitable for everyone.
People who have certain medical conditions should avoid ginger due to its potential side
effects.
If you are considering adding ginger to your diet, it's important that you consult your
doctor first if you have any of the following conditions:
If you Are Underweight
For those trying to lose weight, ginger can be helpful.
It’s been shown to regulate the digestive enzymes in the stomach and reduce appetite,
which ultimately leads to weight loss.
Additionally, ginger has been shown to increase thermogenesis (the amount of heat produced
by the body), which results in increased metabolism and fat burning.
But if you're underweight and trying to gain weight, ginger is not recommended because
it will reduce your appetite and make it harder for you to eat enough calories.
And if you're already on the low end of your ideal weight range, consuming too much ginger
could cause you to lose even more weight.
If You Have Blood Disorders
Ginger contains a substance called salicylate, which can help thin blood and prevent clotting.
This makes it a good choice for preventing heart attacks and strokes in healthy individuals.
Unfortunately, when it comes to those who have blood disorders, such as hemophilia or
von Willebrand's disease, this substance is actually considered dangerous due to its ability
to thin blood too much.
When someone has a blood disorder, their body doesn’t produce enough clotting factors
needed for normal clotting during wounds or injuries.
This is because they either lack one of these factors completely, or don't make enough of
them naturally.
The result is that they bleed longer than usual after an injury occurs.
If You’re On Certain Medications
Ginger is great for so many things, but it's not the best choice if you're taking certain
medications.
Ginger contains compounds that have been shown to interfere with drug metabolism.
This means that when ginger is taken in conjunction with some medications, it can have adverse
affects.
Ginger may interact with beta-blockers, which are used to treat high blood pressure and
angina.
Beta-blockers work by preventing the body from releasing adrenaline, which is responsible
for raising your heart rate.
If you take beta-blockers and you consume ginger, it could cause your blood pressure
to drop too low or cause an irregular heartbeat.
Ginger can also have an impact on the effectiveness of blood thinners.
These medications are used to prevent blood clots, and they're typically prescribed to
people who have had heart attacks or strokes, or who have other cardiovascular diseases.
Taking ginger along with these medications can increase the risk of bleeding.
And, if you're taking medication for diabetes, ginger may not be the best choice for you
either.
Ginger helps regulate blood sugar by stimulating your pancreas to produce insulin, and that's
great if you've got normal levels of insulin, but if you're taking medication for diabetes,
it can cause low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia.
If You Have Gallstone Disease
As you may already know, the primary function of the gallbladder is to store bile until
it is needed by the intestines to help digest food.
Gallstones are small stones that form when bile becomes concentrated over time due to
an imbalance of cholesterol, calcium bilirubinate and phospholipids in the body.
These stones can cause inflammation in the gallbladder which leads to pain when eating
fatty foods like red meat or dairy products.
If you have gallstones, you may want to avoid ginger altogether.
That’s because ginger contains naturally occurring compounds that can trigger gallbladder
attacks in some people with gallstones.
It can increase bile production and contractions in the bile duct.
If You’re Pregnant and Have a History of Miscarriage or Premature Labor
Ginger is commonly used as a treatment for upset stomach and nausea; it seems to aid
digestion and saliva flow.
However, pregnant women should be careful with ginger.
While fresh ginger may relieve nausea and morning sickness after a few days of treatment,
consuming it in high doses during pregnancy has the potential to cause premature labor,
and it could even raise the risk of miscarriage.
This is especially the case when taking dried ginger root or ginger supplements, which often
contain high concentrations of ginger extract.
For this reason, if you are pregnant or have a history of miscarriage or premature labor,
ginger may not be right for you.
So talk to talk to your doctor, and if you have a serious case of morning sickness or
nausea during pregnancy, try to explore other possible alternatives.
While ginger is incredibly healthy and safe for most people in moderate amounts (up to
4 grams per day), that doesn't mean that everyone should consume it.
Those who are susceptible to its negative effects, may be better off avoiding it.
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