Can people with hypertension drink ginger soup?
Disease description:
I have high blood pressure. I caught a slight cold last night, and someone prepared some ginger soup for me to drink. May I ask, is it safe for people with high blood pressure to drink ginger soup?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Li Man
Hypertensive patients can drink ginger soup, but they should control their intake carefully. This is because the main ingredient in ginger is pungent and may stimulate the body, potentially accelerating blood circulation if consumed in excess, which could negatively affect blood pressure control. Patients with hypertension should also strictly limit their daily consumption of coffee, alcohol, and spicy foods such as chili peppers.
