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AVOID GINGER IF YOU HAVE ANY OF THESE CONDITIONS!

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You Have a Blood Disorder

Hemophilia is a type of genetic disorder during which the capacity of the blood to clot is minimized and even a small injury could result in the person bleeding excessively.

Ginger is known for its ability to boost the blood flow, which is good for people who are diabetics, suffer from Raynaud’s illness or are obese. However, in hemophiliacs, ginger can overstimulate the blood flow and increase the risk of serious and even deadly bleeding out.

Underweight Individuals

Ginger can encourage weight loss and this is highly beneficial for people who need/want to lose weight, diabetics, and those with hypoglycemia. In addition to helping with weight loss, it also has the power to reduce the lipid levels.

But, for people with a low BMI and those who are undernourished, suppressing the appetite and encouraging the removal of fat can elevate the risk of hair loss, reduction in muscle mass, menstrual problems, and vitamin deficiencies. This being said, if your doctor has advised you to gain weight, it is best to avoid ginger.

Specific Meds

Ginger can change how specific meds react in the body, especially meds prescribed for hypertension and diabetes. Other meds that should never be combined with ginger include anticoagulants, and beta blockers.

This is important as ginger can reduce the blood pressure and encourage the thinning of blood, resulting in an unwanted interaction with the medications.

GINGER LOVERS: SUITABLE ALTERNATIVES FOR YOU

Cayenne pepper

Sweet peppers

Red paprika

Feel free to use these alternatives and combine them in different meals and drinks and satisfy your taste buds.

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