I'm wondering if eating a great deal of it can be bad for you?
I had pneumonia twice last year and the second time, I got a smoothie from a healthfood store on the way home from the doc. It had raw ginger and blueberries in it, along with some other healthful stuff.
The ginger burned a bit, but I felt immediately better from the drink. My fever came down and I was able to rest. Next day I got some from the store and chopped it up and ate a big raw chunk of it. I got better pretty quickly after that.
Nowadays I make a green smoothie from Kale, raw ginger, and other things. I go through like 2-3.5 lbs of ginger/week.
It definitely helps. The smoothies are kinda gross but I'm used to them. I know the ginger is boosting my immune system and helping fight infection.
My question is, should I not be eating this much raw ginger? My body seems to like it. But Is it bad for me? I've seen mixed stuff online. I don't have the terrible gas or nausea problems that could come from it.
I've been at it for about 7 or 8 months. I've also improved pretty steadily. I attribute this to everything I'm doing, including the ginger green smoothies. Just wondering if I should be aware of anything.
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Ginger is supposed to be good for you. I don't know the upper limit of what is good for you ... sometimes more is not better .... but if you're improving, must be good!
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- The only considerations would be 1. burning 2. over stimulation to the nervous system
If you don't have upper GI burning or stomach burning and you can rest and sleep when you need and do not feel "wired" then it's likely just fine.
If you feel either, back off. Ginger capsules can be used to eliminate any upper GI burning. But you sound like you do great with it.
The capsules are usually required to get up to full "dose" for some applications but the capsules can still be rather stimulating to some.
Often used with a calming herb to balance that out, though for those who get jittery from it.
2 - 3.5 lbs of raw ginger root a week is a lot, though. You only say it burned at first. If there is burning, back down (go to capsules) or reformulate the smoothie.
Best to ask a LL ND (naturopathic doctor) about this. But it's great that you do so well with it. I do think it's a wonderful root. -
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. . . Ginger may increase bleeding, especially in patients already taking certain anti-clotting medications. . . . -
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Thank you!
I get upper GI and stomach "burning" but only right after I down the drink. It's a very thick shake and there's a lot of ginger in it. It isn't heartburn. It's just the tingling stimulation that raw ginger will give. I get a rush of tingles through my whole body actually and I love it. It doesn't feel uncomfortable like heartburn. More invigorating.
That wouldn't be the burn referred to right? I think you're referring to heartburn?
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- For some, just as with raw garlic, the burn could be very serious and cause irritation and bleeding of the tender mucous tissues all along the GI tract.
You seem to have a momentary burn but then it subsides. If it were to go on very long or if you felt irritation or burn later, that would be the concern.
While you say it's invigorating, that's good and better that your body seems able to handle this at that level.
For some reading this, don't just go do such a large amount. For many, even a couple couples of ginger tea can be too stimulating. Just don't get into the jittery stage. -
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Be careful if you are having any dental or surgical procedures as ginger root can act as a blood thinner.
Medications that slow blood clotting (Anticoagulant / Antiplatelet drugs) interacts with GINGER
Ginger might slow blood clotting. Taking ginger along with medications that also slow clotting might increase the chances of bruising and bleeding.
Some medications that slow blood clotting include aspirin, clopidogrel (Plavix), diclofenac (Voltaren, Cataflam, others), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others), naproxen (Anaprox, Naprosyn, others), dalteparin (Fragmin), enoxaparin (Lovenox), heparin, warfarin (Coumadin), phenprocoumon (an anticlotting medicine available outside the US), and others. Phenprocoumon interacts with GINGER
Phenprocoumon is used in Europe to slow blood clotting. Ginger can also slow blood clotting. Taking ginger along with phenprocoumon might increase the chances of bruising and bleeding. Be sure to have your blood checked regularly. The dose of your phenprocoumon might need to be changed. Warfarin (Coumadin) interacts with GINGER
Warfarin (Coumadin) is used to slow blood clotting. Ginger can also slow blood clotting. Taking ginger along with warfarin (Coumadin) might increase the chances of bruising and bleeding. Be sure to have your blood checked regularly. The dose of your warfarin (Coumadin) might need to be changed.
Minor Interaction Be watchful with this combination
Medications for diabetes (Antidiabetes drugs) interacts with GINGER
Ginger might decrease blood sugar. Diabetes medications are also used to lower blood sugar. Taking ginger along with diabetes medications might cause your blood sugar to go too low. Monitor your blood sugar closely. The dose of your diabetes medication might need to be changed.
Some medications used for diabetes include glimepiride (Amaryl), glyburide (DiaBeta, Glynase PresTab, Micronase), insulin, pioglitazone (Actos), rosiglitazone (Avandia), chlorpropamide (Diabinese), glipizide (Glucotrol), tolbutamide (Orinase), and others. Medications for high blood pressure (Calcium channel blockers) interacts with GINGER
Ginger might reduce blood pressure in a way that is similar to some medications for blood pressure and heart disease. Taking ginger along with these medications might cause your blood pressure to drop too low or an irregular heartbeat.
Some medications for high blood pressure and heart disease include nifedipine (Adalat, Procardia), verapamil (Calan, Isoptin, Verelan), diltiazem (Cardizem), isradipine (DynaCirc), felodipine (Plendil), amlodipine (Norvasc), and others.
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