Turmeric might increase how much sulfasalazine the body absorbs. Taking turmeric while taking sulfasalazine might increase the effects and side effects of sulfasalazine.
Not familiar with turmeric? While you might not have a jar of the spice in your cupboard, it’s likely you are already acquainted. It’s what gives mustard and curry their vibrant coloring.
Turmeric root powder comes from Curcuma Longa, a Southeast Asian ginger species. It is rich in curcuminoids, which have powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. There are many benefits to it and very few side affects.
Under certain conditions, curcumin supplements can be used as an anticoagulant (blood thinner). Turmeric extract can impact several stages of the blood coagulation process including hemostasis (stopping blood flow) and thrombosis. To confirm its efficacy, however, it is important to conduct more human trials.
What are the possible side effects from turmeric? Most people find curcumin supplements safe and easy to tolerate. Turmeric side effects tend to be rare and are usually mild. There are however some potential side effects to be aware of.
Turmeric has antioxidant properties and one study shows that it may protect your body from free radicals by neutralizing them.
Turmeric might increase the body's ability to absorb amlodipine. Turmeric may cause side effects or increase effects when taken with amlodipine.
Turmeric might decrease how much talinolol the body absorbs. Taking turmeric while taking talinolol might decrease the effects of talinolol.
High doses of turmeric may cause estrogen to stop working. Supplementing estrogen with turmeric may cause estrogen to be less effective.
Turmeric could increase the body's absorption of docetaxel. Taken with docetaxel, turmeric may increase side effects and effects.
How much turmeric do you need to consume daily? It is recommended to consume 150-250mg of curcumin daily. This seems to be an acceptable and safe dose for most people.
At this time, there is no identified cure for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, but there are ample ways to control symptoms and flare-ups. Researchers have evidence to suggest that turmeric supplements may help reduce widespread musculoskeletal pain by inhibiting inflammatory pathways and reducing oxidative stress.
Turmeric has also deep roots in both Chinese traditional medicine and Ayurveda for treating arthritis. Research suggests that taking turmeric extract could potentially reduce pain from osteoarthritis, though further study is still needed.