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Last Updated on February 2, 2021
• Talk to your family doctor before inserting ginger in your diet. Your family doctor is the most appropriate person to give you this information, as it will indicate whether this is a good option for you and your current health condition. • Avoid eating ginger if you suffer from hypertension, gallstones, diabetes, and bleeding disorders, among other heart problems, as it can affect blood circulation. • Bear in mind that many experts believe that ginger is an excellent help in combating hair loss – hence there are numerous ginger benefits for hair. However, it is a controversial issue that does not reach a consensus in the international medical community. • Do not eat ginger in the first three months of pregnancy, which is when the fetus is developing, as this has an abortive effect. After that time, it is up to you to decide, but it is not worth taking unnecessary risks and developing high blood pressure during your pregnancy. • Do not eat more than 4 grams of ginger per day (in teas, foods, and supplements), as this can cause heartburn and intestinal or skin reactions. • Avoid eating ginger if this food directly interferes with your medication. Some medications interact with ginger and cause discomfort such as anticoagulants and diabetes medications that end up reducing blood sugar levels. • Be attentive to the side effects of ginger. In most cases, they are mild and include a feeling of heartburn, diarrhea, irritation in the mouth, burping, and stomach swelling. If you find that the side effects are heavier and more prolonged, it is advisable to talk to your family doctor. Now that you know the main benefits of ginger for your health and the main precautions to take into account when eating this food, what are you waiting for to start eating more ginger? Start today and solve the most varied health problems plaguing you, namely those of a respiratory, digestive, and intestinal nature. The solution may be ingesting ginger, so try it and tell us how it went. We look forward to hearing what your results have been!
