Harmful Effects of Ginger Capsules
- According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, heartburn, gas and bloating have been reported with ginger supplement use. Users may develop a bad taste in the mouth.
- People who consume ginger capsules may have an increased risk of abnormal heart rhythms or changes in blood pressure.
- Ginger may slow blood clotting, increase urination and cause a greater risk of pinkeye.
- Pregnant women may experience an increased discharge from the uterus and other pregnancy complications when using ginger.
- Ginger may increase the production of stomach acid and inhibit the effect of drugs that are prescribed to reduce stomach acid such as H2-blockers or proton pump inhibitors. Ginger may increase bleeding risk when taken concurrently with blood thinning medications such as warfarin.
