What Are The Side Effects Of Turmeric?

What are the side effects of turmeric? Some of the small sides effects of taking turmeric are digestive issues like bloating, diarrhea, headache and nausea, skin rash, etc. There are no official recommendations on what the maximum tolerable intake is.

It is important to speak with a doctor before taking a supplement. The safest and healthiest bet is not to exceed the dosage recommendations on the supplement facts label.

Turmeric is used as a spice to add flavor to food. And some of the health benefits to turmeric/curcumin supplements:

• Reduced inflammation– Research studies have shown that curcumin supplements may reduce levels of inflammatory marks. So, it has anti-inflammatory properties.
• Improved blood vessel function-Research studies also suggest that curcumin supplements can increase blood flow and reduce blood pressure.
• Improved antioxidants status– It helps protect against cellular damage from free radicals that are associated with health conditions like diabetes, heart disease and cancer.
• Supports neurological health– Some research studies have shown it can help improve neurological symptoms such as Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, etc.
• Anticancer properties– Some studies have shown it may help to slow cancer cell growth.

You must be careful about purchasing turmeric powder supplements as some contain fillers like cassava, starch, barley, wheat and rye or flour. Some turmeric powders are high in lead which is a heavy metal that can be very toxic to the nervous system.

How much is too much turmeric?

The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives sets the acceptable dietary intake as 1.4 mg per pound of bodyweight per day. An example for a 178lb pound person that equates to 239 mg per day.

Some of the most common drug interactions to Turmeric:

• Antidepressants
• Antihistamines
• Cardiovascular drugs
• Antibiotics
• Chemotherapeutic agents

The Bottom Line is turmeric and curcumin supplements do not have any serious side effects. Some people may experience mild side effects like diarrhea or an upset stomach. It is important to know that low quality turmeric supplements can be filled with fillers.

So be aware of that and make sure that you are purchasing turmeric supplements that have some form of third-party certification. And that could be (NSF) International or US Pharmacopeial Convention, (USP).

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