Despite ginger's many health benefits, its use may cause some side effects. In this article on your website, World of Plants, we will review the health effects of ginger and how to eat it with caution to avoid health problems.
Harmful effects of ginger
Ginger is generally safe to consume orally in appropriate doses, according to what experiments have proven. It has also been found that applying it to the skin in the short term is also safe, and may cause irritation for a few people who suffer from allergies to it.
But excessive consumption of ginger may lead to harm, and here are the most prominent harms of ginger as follows:
Digestive system disorders
It has been found that eating ginger in large quantities may lead to some side effects in the digestive system, including the following:
- Heartburn
- Diarrhea.
- Irritation in the mouth.
- Bloating resulting from gases.
It is not recommended to eat large amounts of fresh ginger if you have a history of ulcers, intestinal inflammation, or obstruction. Also, swallowing ginger without chewing may lead to intestinal obstruction.
Risks to pregnancy
1. One of the harmful effects of ginger for women is its effect on women’s hormone levels, which may increase the risk of miscarriage or bleeding.
2. Although ginger is used to treat morning sickness in pregnant women, consuming more than 1 gram of it daily may pose a risk to her and her fetus, so a doctor must be consulted regarding ginger.
Reducing blood sugar levels
It has been found that eating ginger may affect blood sugar levels and lead to their decrease. Therefore, eating quantities of ginger, especially by a diabetic patient, may contribute to a decrease in blood sugar levels, which poses a danger to the patient.
If a diabetic patient notices any signs of low blood sugar if he eats ginger, such as: dizziness, weakness, etc., he is advised to drink a cup of juice or any food that contains simple sugars to raise blood sugar levels.
Lowering blood pressure
One of the serious harms of ginger is its effect on blood pressure. Eating ginger in large quantities may lead to lowering blood pressure in addition to accompanying side effects such as dizziness.
Blood fluid disorder
Ginger contains chemicals found in aspirin known as salicylates, which work to prevent blood clotting. Which may pose a risk to those suffering from bleeding and blood thinning problems if they eat more than 4 grams of ginger daily.
Ginger allergy
Some people may have an allergy to ginger, symptoms of which appear as a skin rash, and a feeling of discomfort in the stomach or mouth.
Other side effects of ginger
Other harmful effects of ginger include:
- Feeling numb, feeling sleepy.
- High risk of heart disease.
- Obstructing the action of some medications, such as: anticoagulants.
- Suffering from diarrhea and general cramps.
- Eating ginger on an empty stomach does not increase the harm of ginger as some people believe.
- When do the side and negative effects of ginger occur?
- Side effects and harms of ginger appear in the following two cases:
- Eat large amounts of ginger.
- A person who eats ginger may suffer from health disorders, such as blood thinning and diabetes.
Recommended amounts of ginger
- To avoid the harmful effects of ginger, you must follow the list of recommended amounts of ginger to eat, which are as follows:
- To treat morning sickness, it is recommended to take 500 to 2500 mg of ginger orally daily, divided into several doses for 3 days to 3 weeks.
- To treat arthritis, it is recommended to take approximately 170 mg orally three times daily.
- To treat menstrual pain, it is recommended to take 250 mg of ginger (Zintoma, Goldaru) orally for 3 days, divided into four servings.
- To treat dizziness, it is recommended to take 1 gram of ginger powder as a single dose an hour before the cause of dizziness.
- To treat nausea and vomiting after surgery, it is recommended to eat 1-2 grams of dried ginger 30-60 minutes before anesthesia or 1 grams two hours after surgery.
- In general, some references recommend eating no more than 2 to 4 grams of ginger per day, divided into several portions during the day and no less than 2-3 portions, knowing that every half gram of dried ginger is equivalent to two grams of fresh ginger. It is not recommended for children under two years of age to eat ginger.
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