Chicory is a healthy alternative to the usual coffee.
It is rich in vitamins B and C, pectin, carotene and other useful microelements.
However, no matter how useful chicory is, even it has contraindications.
Let's figure out who shouldn't drink coffee substitutes.
Who shouldn't drink chicory
According to doctors, chicory drink helps to dilate blood vessels and relieves tachycardia attacks. It also has a beneficial effect on the nervous system, gastrointestinal tract, kidneys, etc.
However, there are categories of people for whom chicory, despite all its benefits, is contraindicated.
Barley drink contains gluten, and therefore should not be consumed by people with intolerance to plant protein.
Chicory is also contraindicated for the following categories of people:
- children under 3 years of age;
- asthmatics;
- patients with varicose veins;
- people with gallbladder diseases and hemorrhoids.
In addition, it is possible that consuming chicory may cause an allergic reaction.
It is recommended to drink no more than 2-3 cups of this drink per day.
Earlier we wrote about whether it is worth drinking chicory after 50 years.
