Expert issues urgent warning to anyone who drinks health shots

A physician has warned serial ginger shot drinkers that their healthy morning habit may not be as good as previously expected.

According to experts, a solid morning routine consists of eating a balanced breakfast, strength training, and drinking water before chugging your coffee.

While some people swear by journalling and ingesting supplements, others are obsessed with downing fiery health shots, designed to provide a quick vitamin and antioxidant boost.

While some take wellness shots specifically designed to aid gut health, others choose punchy ginger shots for their anti-inflammatory properties.

But, according to Dr John Abroon, a board-certified internist and primary care physician, your morning staple could be the cause of that upset stomach you’ve been nursing.

In conversation with Tyla, the medical professional revealed that ginger shots can irritate the digestive lining of our tummies and worsen reflux or gastritis.

Your daily ginger shot may not be as good for you as you may believe, according to experts (Getty Stock Image)

This, unfortunately, leads to burning, nausea, or bloating - making you feel both ill and uncomfortable.

"An occasional ginger shot is fine, but taking them daily can easily upset the balance of the gut,” Dr Abroon confessed.

"The body handles ginger far better in food form, perhaps added to tea, soup, or stir-fries, where it’s diluted and paired with other nutrients.”

If you’ve noticed discomfort after taking your daily wellness shot, then this is a major red flag and a sign to cut back on throwing the stuff back, said the expert.

Abroon added that people with stomach ulcers, acid reflux sufferers, or anyone on blood-thinning medication should be ‘especially cautious’ when guzzling the concentrated drinks.

Dr Tony Banerjee, owner and founder of HarleyDoc, has also wanted that large quantities of ginger may increase strain on liver enzymes, particularly in individuals taking medications processed through the same pathways.

It's advised you don't ingest more than three to four grams of ginger per day (Getty Stock Image)

He also explained that because of ginger’s natural blood-thinning properties, people who consume a lot of it may experience an increased bleeding risk.

Pregnant people should also consume ginger with caution. Even though some studies have found it can help with morning sickness, excessive amounts can reportedly increase uterine activity.

Those with gallstones should also avoid high doses, as ginger can promote bile flow.

If you love taking your ginger shots, then don’t worry because experts at UCLA has advised that you can healthily consume between three and four grams a day.

The equivalent of one gram of ginger includes: half a teaspoon of powdered ginger, one teaspoon of grated raw ginger, and 946ml of water steeped with half a teaspoon of grated ginger.

It’s advised that if you plan to start taking ginger as an herbal supplement, you should talk to your doctor first.

If you’re looking for a ginger alternative, then social media star Dr Karan Rajan has suggested juicing your own lemons and oranges, which contain ‘a soluble fibre called pectin that acts as a prebiotic to feed your gut bacteria.’

“Both these citrus fruits are rich in flavonoids, which reduce inflammation and contain high amounts of vitamin C, which is key to maintaining the gut lining,” he added in an Instagram video.