Ginger is in high demand in the autumn-winter period. It is brewed with lemon and this tea is drunk for ARVI and other ailments.
In addition, the plant is famous for its set of useful substances, microelements and vitamins. But it also has a dark side, which is often hushed up.
Gastroenterologist and therapist Nikita Kharlov spoke about the contraindications and dangerous properties of ginger in an interview with Radio 1 .
The doctor warned that many folk remedies using ginger are dangerous.
In particular, he gave the following example: When people are sick, they eat two teaspoons of grated ginger to speed up their recovery.
At the same time, no one thinks about an overdose, which can lead to an exacerbation of pancreatitis, cause loose stools, abdominal pain and other unpleasant sensations.
It is also important to remember that ginger thins the blood.
In addition, the use of ginger is contraindicated for pregnant women. It increases the risk of miscarriage and miscarriage.
It is important to understand that ginger root may differ in the composition of nutrients.
You can determine this by taste. The more pungent the plant root, the more severe the consequences of an overdose can be.
