It is important to consult your doctor before using dietary supplements. Turmeric can supplement your traditional care, but it cannot replace medicine.
Depression can cause a reduction in brain-derived neurotrophic factors (BDNF), which causes your hippocampus to shrink, which is responsible for learning and memory. Curcumin may be able to boost BDNF levels, and possibly reverse the decline.
Turmeric could increase the amount of paclitaxel your body absorbs. The effects and side effects may be increased if you take turmeric with paclitaxel. There isn't enough information to determine if this is a concern.
What are the negative side effects of turmeric? Curcumin supplements are generally considered safe and well-tolerated among most individuals. Turmeric side effects are quite rare and usually mild. However, there are a few potential adverse reactions you should be aware of.
Multiple trials have proven curcumin’s anti-inflammatory capabilities through its inhibition key inflammatory markers. Turmeric's antioxidant property also reduces oxidative damage, which is linked to low-grade inflammation.
The benefits of curcumin that have shown the most potential in treating headaches and migraines are its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. The exact mechanisms are unknown, but it appears that turmeric can reduce pain linked to inflammation, and directly inhibit oxidative stress in the body.
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.
Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis can develop from persistent inflammation in the gastrointestinal system. Curcumin, which inhibits the expression of pro-inflammatory markers associated with chronic and relapsing GI issues, has demonstrated significant promise in IBD treatment.
Turmeric may be an effective treatment to treat a wide range of skin conditions including acne, photoaging, eczema, and psoriasis. It has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. However, there is not enough research.
Who should not take turmeric? Women who are pregnant or nursing should avoid turmeric. While it’s likely safe in the quantities found in food, it may not be safe in medicinal amounts. You should also avoid turmeric if it is before or after a scheduled surgery. Turmeric may thin the blood causing complications with blood clotting.
Turmeric might reduce the amount talinolol absorbed by the body. Taken with talinolol, turmeric may reduce the effects of talinolol.
Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of curcumin are the best known benefits for treating migraines and headaches. It is unknown how turmeric works, but it does appear to reduce inflammation-related pain, and in turn, inhibit oxidative stresses.
Turmeric root powder is made from Curcuma longa, a species native to Southeast Asia. It contains powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties with very few side effects.
When you are depressed, brain-derived neurological factor (BDNF), a type of protein responsible for enhancing learning and memory, can be decreased. Research has shown that curcumin is able to increase BDNF and reverse some of these changes.