Supplementation with Ginger may interact with certain medications

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Blood thinning medications: Ginger may increase the risk of bleeding when taken with blood thinning medications such as warfarin and aspirin.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs): Ginger may increase the risk of stomach ulcers when taken with NSAIDs such as ibuprofen and naproxen.
Diabetes medications: Ginger may lower blood sugar levels, which can interact with diabetes medications such as metformin and glipizide.
Chemotherapy drugs: Some studies suggest that ginger may interfere with the effectiveness of chemotherapy drugs, so it should be used with caution if you are undergoing chemotherapy.
Blood pressure medications: Ginger may lower blood pressure, which can interact with blood pressure medications such as ACE inhibitors and beta blockers.
Iron supplements: Ginger may decrease the absorption of iron supplements, so it should be taken at least two hours apart from iron supplements.