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Kachina624 — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 20:35:21 GMT

I've seen a number of people here say they take turmeric. Even though it's a supplement, it not without possible danger. I also heard this on a TV news program last week.

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SilleeMee — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 20:54:28 GMT

I take it but not 'high doses' of it.

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Snowpuppy — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 20:44:34 GMT

Tried it for my arthritic knee, did nothing for me but send me to the bathroom. 🙃

If you have liver issues, look into milk thistle. The liver is the only organ in the body that can regenerate itself.

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Happy2BHere — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 20:49:42 GMT

I also read that in an article about a researcher at the National Institutes of Health and told my DH right away that we probably should not continue taking it:

"Dr. Dina Halegoua-DeMarzio, director of the Fatty Liver Center at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, noticed some of these complications firsthand through her work on the Drug Induced Liver Injury Network, which conducts research sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to improve understanding of the causes and outcomes of drug-induced liver injury in the United States.

“We saw a pattern of patients who were presenting with hepatocellular liver injury, which is an inflammation of the liver cells, due to turmeric, and there were a few things that really stood out,” says Dr. Halegoua-DeMarzio. “It seemed to be happening in patients where the turmeric was combined with black pepper in the supplements, as it resulted in a change in the way the body absorbs turmeric.” Pepper changes how the body processes turmeric, effectively increasing the dose of curcumin a person gets.

In other words, because pepper was combined with turmeric in these supplements, people could have had 20-fold more curcumin in the blood. “Although it’s not a perfect analogy, in some people, taking one pill of turmeric + pepper would be like taking 20 pills at once with turmeric alone,” says Dr. Halegoua-DeMarzio."

I had always read to be sure and get the Tumeric with the black pepper because it was the best, and usually bought the big Qunol bottle at Costco.

At 1500mg with the black pepper added it's a wonder our poor livers are still A OK (well, at least according to our last blood tests, knock on wood)

1500 mg Turmeric Root Extract
95% Curcuminoids
Black Pepper for Enhanced Absorption
Helps Support Healthy Inflammation Response†‡
Vegetarian Capsules

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catter70 — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 20:50:30 GMT

You shouldn't take if on blood thinners, either.

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FranandZoe — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 20:51:55 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
I take it but not 'high doses' of it.

Same

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Mz iMac — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 21:11:10 GMT

What are the symptoms of a poisoned liver? Other than the symptoms associated w/cirrhosis.

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freakygirl — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 21:33:01 GMT

i take turmeric tea

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Icegoddess — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 21:40:36 GMT

@catter70 wrote:
You shouldn't take if on blood thinners, either.

Yes, it acts as a blood thinner. I tried to tell my husband that, but what do I know? I told him it could be the reason behind all his big bruises. It could also be behind the blood spots on the sheets he has no idea about.

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Shelbelle — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 22:06:35 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
I take it but not 'high doses' of it.

I take this same one but only 1 daily, I think one is 750 mg. I take it for my arthritic knee, but no miracle worker

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Snowpuppy — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 23:17:01 GMT

@Mz iMac wrote:
What are the symptoms of a poisoned liver? Other than the symptoms associated w/cirrhosis.

I think blood work for elevated liver enzymes is the best indicator.

Clay colored stools, liver pain, yellowing of the eyes, blue lips, dark urine are some symptoms I recall.

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Effie54 — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 23:30:39 GMT

I took it once and my stomach was on fire. So Tumeric is not for me. I'm cautious with supplements.

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bargainsgirl — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 03:01:41 GMT

Did nothing for my arthritis but it did bother my stomach.. One less thing to pay for!

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mrshckynut — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 03:45:37 GMT

my husband was looking into this and his doctor said it is a risk to anyone on a blood thinner which he was taking

mrshckynut

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Desertdi — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 07:25:27 GMT

@Kachina624

I noticed my skin turning yellow...so I tossed the stuff. di

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ID2 — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 09:36:52 GMT

Tumeric = quackery

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SilleeMee — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 11:09:40 GMT

There is science behind it, not 'quackery'.

"What does the Mayo Clinic say about turmeric?"

AI Overview

The Mayo Clinic acknowledges turmeric's anti-inflammatory properties and its potential benefits for conditions like arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease. However, the Mayo Clinic also cautions about potential risks, including gastrointestinal upset, liver damage with high doses or long-term use, and potential interactions with medications. They emphasize the need for more research to confirm the extent of turmeric's benefits and recommend consulting with a healthcare professional before using turmeric supplements, especially if you have existing health conditions or are taking other medications

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ThinkingOutLoud — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 14:28:09 GMT

@ID2 wrote:
Tumeric = quackery

this post = ignorant of facts

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JeanLouiseFinch — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 19:41:24 GMT

I took turmeric for awhile but quit. Since my diet is naturally anti inflammatory and I take other antioxidants I didn't think turmeric was necessary anymore.

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LavernLuvsShoes — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 20:20:32 GMT

I cooked with it for a while, but I noticed that after I ate something that contained it, I always felt "bad" afterwards...

Can't pinpoint one particular thing, but just a feeling that my body was "rejecting" it.

Sooo, I'm done! :smileywink:

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