Turmeric Spice: The Golden Anti-inflammatory and How to Use It
Turmeric Spice: The Golden Anti-inflammatory and How to Use It IMPORTANT: Turmeric is generally safe when used as a culinary spice in ordinary kitchen amounts. In large doses, in the form of concentrated supplements, it may interact with blood-thinning medications (such as warfarin or aspirin), may enhance the effect of diabetes medications, and may irritate the stomach in people with reflux or ulcers. People with gallstones or a blocked bile duct should avoid it, because turmeric stimulates bile secretion. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take turmeric in medicinal amounts, only as a flavoring in food. If you take chronic medications, are facing surgery, or have a liver or kidney condition, consult your doctor before using turmeric therapeutically. This article is informative in nature and does not replace medical advice. ...