{"id":4746,"date":"2023-06-12T07:30:15","date_gmt":"2023-06-12T00:30:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/when-not-to-take-ginger-tk-instances-its-not-okay\/"},"modified":"2023-06-12T07:30:15","modified_gmt":"2023-06-12T00:30:15","slug":"when-not-to-take-ginger-tk-instances-its-not-okay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=4746","title":{"rendered":"When Not To Take Ginger: TK Instances It&#8217;s Not Okay"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"drop-cap text-big text-gray\"> <span class=\"drop-cap__first text-dropcap \">M<\/span>aybe you know and love eating raw ginger for its ability to amp up the flavor to your spicy tuna sushi roll or perhaps you enjoy the zing of a fresh-squeezed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/ginger-juice-shot-benefits\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/ginger-juice-shot-benefits\/\">shot of ginger<\/a> to get you going in the morning. Aside from the taste\u2014the health benefits of ginger include improving digestion, boosting immunity, and fighting inflammation. But before you start adding it to your morning smoothie, there are a few situations where incorporating the root into your wellness routine isn&#8217;t advised, which is why it&#8217;s important to know when not to take ginger.<\/div>\n<h2>First, why you may want more ginger in your diet<\/h2>\n<p>Ginger comes in many forms, but the ginger plant\u2019s roots are what is commonly used as both a spice or ingredient in cooking and for medicinal purposes as a supplement. \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/spices-for-longevity\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/spices-for-longevity\/\">Ginger is excellent for promoting health longevity<\/a> because it contains compounds known as gingerols and shogaols, which create an antioxidant effect that reduces free radical damage in the body,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/balanceone.com\/pages\/trista-best-rd\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/balanceone.com\/pages\/trista-best-rd\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\">Trista Best, MS, RD<\/a>, previously told <em>Well+Good<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>You can slice or grate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/how-to-use-fresh-ginger\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/how-to-use-fresh-ginger\/\">fresh ginger<\/a> to add to soups or sauces, use powdered forms as a seasoning on veggies, top a mocktail with candied ginger for flare, use pickled variations in poke bowls, drink it in the form of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/how-to-make-ginger-tea\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/how-to-make-ginger-tea\/\">ginger tea<\/a>, or take it as a supplement.<\/p>\n<p>The root is known to \u201csupport digestive health by improving gastric motility and by helping to relieve bloating and gastrointestinal discomfort by reducing gas production,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/bonnietaubdix.com\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/bonnietaubdix.com\/about\/\">Bonnie Taub-Dix<\/a>, RDN, author of<a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FRead-Before-You-Eat-Taking%2Fdp%2F1979739722%3Ftag%3Dwgtrx1046-20%26asc_refurl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.wellandgood.com%252Fwhen-not-to-consume-ginger%252F%26asc_source%3Ddirect%26asc_campaign%3Dno-campaign&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fwhen-not-to-consume-ginger%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Read-Before-You-Eat-Taking\/dp\/1979739722\"><em> Read It Before You Eat It<\/em><\/a>. \u201cIt also has anti-inflammatory properties to help support heart health and relieve symptoms of arthritis,\u201d says Taub-Dix, adding that the root can help quell nausea and stabilize blood sugar levels.<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content \" style=\"\" data-module-init=\"related-content\" data-module-immediate=\"\" v-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"related-content__wrapper \" v-cloak=\"\" :class=\"{'is-loaded':isLoaded}\">\n<p> <span class=\"inline pr-6 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/when-not-to-consume-ginger\/\" current-title=\"The Common Reasons Why You May Want To Avoid Consuming Ginger\" current-image=\"GettyImages-1278952501-425x285.jpg\" v-on:parsely-posts-loaded=\"onPostsLoaded\" start-date=\"2022-12-11\" 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ginger be bad for you?<\/h2>\n<p>While ginger is generally considered safe to ingest and despite all the its advantages, there are instances where someone may want to limit their intake or avoid it entirely, says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.massgeneral.org\/doctors\/19692\/kyle-staller\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.massgeneral.org\/doctors\/19692\/kyle-staller\">Kyle Staller, MD, MPH<\/a>, assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, and spokesperson for the <a href=\"https:\/\/gastro.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/gastro.org\/\">American Gastroenterological Association<\/a>. (Whether you just simply keep an eye on your daily intake or decide to cut it out of your diet altogether is a conversation you should have with a healthcare provider, as the individual risks and dosage varies widely, according to Dr. Staller.)<\/p>\n<p>The most noteworthy concern is for those with bleeding disorders, such as hemophilia, where the blood doesn\u2019t clot properly, says Dr. Staller. \u201cGinger has mild anticoagulant, or blood-thinning, properties, which means it may increase the risk of bleeding,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n<h3>What medication does ginger interfere with?<\/h3>\n<p>Because of its anticoagulant nature, anyone taking blood-thinning medications, such as warfarin or aspirin, or antiplatelet medications for heart health, such as clopidogrel, will also want to exercise caution. \u201cCombining ginger with these medications can potentially amplify the effects and may lead to excessive bleeding or bruising,\u201d explains Dr. Staller.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s more, \u201cginger may lower blood sugar levels, so individuals with diabetes should monitor their blood glucose levels closely if consuming large amountsor taking ginger supplements,\u201d says Dr. Staller. While it\u2019s recommended to consult your doctor before starting any supplement regimen\u2014whether you have potential contraindications or not\u2014those currently taking diabetes medication, such as insulin or oral antidiabetic drugs, who are also taking ginger, should talk to their provider about whether the dosage of their diabetes medicine should be adjusted.<\/p>\n<h3>It can also potentially cause complications during pregnancy<\/h3>\n<p>Studies also indicate that while ginger is effective at quelling nausea in pregnant women, you will want to limit the amount of ginger you eat while pregnant as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5385053\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5385053\/\">the anticoagulant effects can put the mother at greater risk for miscarriage<\/a>. It\u2019s best to consult a doctor about your options, ginger included, if you are experiencing morning sickness while expecting.<\/p>\n<h3>Anyone with GI issues should also consume ginger with caution<\/h3>\n<p>Those with a history of GERD or acid reflux should keep an eye on their ginger intake, as ginger can cause heartburn and worsen gastric reflux, says <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSHL-1073081%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.linkedin.com%252Fin%252Freuben-chen-0596233a&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fwhen-not-to-consume-ginger%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/reuben-chen-0596233a\">Reuben Chen, MD<\/a>, sports medicine physician and international chief medical advisor at <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSHL-1073081%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fhome.sunrider.com%252Fcorporphan%252Fhome%252Fabout%2523%253A%257E%253Atext%253DChief%252520Medical%252520Advisor%2526amp%253Btext%253Dour%252520groundbreaking%252520products.-%252CDr.%252CCalifornia%25252C%252520Irvine%252520School%252520of%252520Medicine.&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fwhen-not-to-consume-ginger%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/home.sunrider.com\/corporphan\/home\/about#:~:text=Chief%20Medical%20Advisor&amp;text=our%20groundbreaking%20products.-,Dr.,California%2C%20Irvine%20School%20of%20Medicine.\">Sunrider<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>People with high blood pressure should also beware&#8230;but not for the reason you may think.<\/h3>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve been wondering: Does ginger raise blood pressure? You&#8217;re not alone\u2014it&#8217;s a frequently asked questions in terms of when not to take ginger. But the answer is now. In fact, some studies, such as 2019 research published in <em>Phytotherapy Research<\/em>, have indicated that <a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1002\/ptr.6362\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1002\/ptr.6362\">ginger may lower blood pressure<\/a>, which in itself is not a concern. However, \u201cif you are taking medications to control high blood pressure, combining them with ginger could further decrease blood pressure levels, potentially causing excessive lowering of blood pressure,\u201d says Dr. Staller, though more research is needed.<\/p>\n<h2>How much ginger is too much?<\/h2>\n<p>Most people can safely eat ginger daily without overdoing it, but those at risk for excessive bleeding will want to cap their intake to no more than four grams a day, says Dr. Staller. Those with acid reflux concerns should divide these doses as to reduce the gastric side effects of ginger, adds Dr. Chen. Again anyone with diabetes,\u00a0 bleeding disorders, are on blood thinners should exercise caution and speak with their doctor before adding ginger to their diet. Meanwhile, pregnant women should limit their ginger to no more than one gram a day, says Dr. Staller.<\/p>\n<div class=\"disclaimers__after_content mb-[18px] mt-[16px] pt-[16px]\">\n<div class=\"outline-earmark relative mt-[8px] pt-[10px] pl-[20px]\">\n<p>\n            Our editors independently select these products. Making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission.          <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1675549\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Maybe you know and love eating raw ginger for its ability to amp up the flavor to your spicy tuna sushi roll or perhaps you enjoy the zing of a fresh-squeezed shot of ginger to get you going in the morning. 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