Turmeric is generally safe. There have been few side effects reported. However, some users have reported nausea and diarrhea from higher doses. Before you take turmeric/curcumin for preventive or therapeutic purposes, consult your physician to learn about potential side effects, risk factors, or medication interactions.
Turmeric might increase the amount of body absorbs sulfasalazine. Take turmeric and sulfasalazine together. This could cause side effects as well as increase the effectiveness of sulfasalazine.
While there is no known cure or treatment for fibromyalgia/chronic fatigue syndrome at this time, there are numerous ways to reduce symptoms and manage flare-ups. Evidence suggests that turmeric supplements could reduce widespread musculoskeletal discomfort by inhibiting inflammation pathways and reducing oxidative stresses.
The use of turmeric for chronic conditions like inflammation can help to reduce the damage to your tissues.
Crohn’s disease and ulcerative bowel disease can result from ongoing inflammation in your gastrointestinal tract. Curcumin is a potent treatment for IBD. Curcumin inhibits the production of pro-inflammatory marker that can be linked to chronic or relapsing GI tract problems.
Blood clots are caused by platelets (blood cells) moving to the damaged area to plug the wound. This is a normal bodily function. Even small papercuts can become very serious if there is no clotting. Some health conditions may require blood thinning in order to prevent blockages.
With its ability to help reduce inflammation and oxidation, turmeric could lower the risk of heart disease.
Turmeric could slow down blood clotting Combining turmeric and medications that slow down blood clotting could increase the likelihood of bleeding or bruising.
It is possible for estrogen to become less effective when large quantities of turmeric are consumed. The estrogens' effects might be diminished if you take turmeric and estrogen together. Premarin, conjugated equine hormones (Ethinyl estradiol), estradiol, and other estrogens are some examples of estrogen pills.
Anti-inflammatory as well as antioxidant properties are some of the most promising benefits of curcumin for migraines and headaches. Although it is still not clear how turmeric affects inflammation and pain, it is known that turmeric can directly reduce oxidative stress.
Doctors often recommend 500mg twice daily with food. However, your overall health will determine which dose is right for you. Talk to your doctor.
Turmeric also may be helpful when used along with medication for managing cholesterol levels. Research shows that curcumin is safe and may protect those at risk for heart disease by lowering certain levels of cholesterol, though more study is needed to look at how much and what type is effective.