Who should not eat chicory root?

We all know that chicory root is a special medicine for clearing heat and moistening the lungs. Chicory root is usually dug out in autumn. It has the effects of clearing away heat, strengthening the stomach and digesting food.

Chicory root has diuretic and swelling-reducing effects, so many people often drink water soaked in chicory root to lower uric acid in the body. But after all, all medicine is toxic, so there are still some people who cannot eat chicory root. The following will introduce to you who cannot eat chicory root.

First, who should not eat chicory root?

Pregnant women, breastfeeding women and women who are menstruating should be cautious when taking chicory root tea. Studies have shown that certain ingredients in chicory root may stimulate women's menstruation, leading to menstrual abnormalities or inducing miscarriage, causing trouble to the bodies of pregnant women.

Second, the nutritional content of chicory root

Chicory root is rich in protein, amino acids, fat and dietary fiber, as well as calcium, carotene and vitamins. Although these ingredients are not particularly abundant, they can meet the relevant needs of the human body.

Chicory root contains a special ingredient called chlorogenic acid, which can effectively lower uric acid and relieve gout symptoms. Gout patients or elderly people with high uric acid levels can keep chicory root at home and make tea for daily use.

Everyone's physical condition is different. We need to adjust our diet according to our own body in order to become healthier and bring out the full nutritional value of food.

[Side effects of chicory] Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take chicory. Because chicory can stimulate menstruation and induce abortion. Female friends should be careful when eating chicory. You can consult a doctor for advice. After all, chicory does have medicinal effects, so it is best to understand it clearly, which will also make you feel more at ease.

[People who should not eat chicory] Pregnant women with weak spleen and stomach should not eat too much. Although many people like to eat chicory, we must be cautious when eating it under different physical conditions. After understanding which people are not suitable for chicory, we can better match our diet and make our body healthier and healthier.