THEY SAID THAT USING TURMERIC IS GOOD FOR YOU. HERE IS WHAT THEY DIDN’T TELL YOU

Even though we all know the amazing benefits of turmeric, there are side effects which not too many people are aware of. For that reason you have to be aware of those side effects before you incorporate it into your diets. Try to avoid it as a supplement if in case you have one of the following medical conditions. A statement from a team from the University Of Maryland Medical Center said that turmeric and curcumin supplement are considered safe when taken at recommended doses. However, the National Institutes of health classified it as “likely safe”. The anti-inflammatory properties connected to a lot of positive health benefits and relieve inflammation-related disorders like stomach, psoriasis, eczema, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, sciatica, and osteoarthritis. Some researchers try to find a connection of turmeric’s capabilities to protect brain cells after stroke. Moreover, it protects the brain against Alzheimer’s dementia as well. However, there are potential negative effects of this root. There are some situations where you should stop taking it. These are the most common side effects of turmeric: Blood thinning – according to the NIH, turmeric may slow blood clotting, thus you have to avoid combining it with any coagulant or antiplatelet. In case you take blood thinning medications, consult with a health provider before you take any turmeric supplements. Blood thinner medications are aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, etc.), warfarin (Coumadin), and naproxen (Anaprox, Naprosyn, etc.). Thus do not take turmeric if you take these medications. If in case you take herbal supplements (angelica, clove, danshen, ginger, ginkgo, Panax ginseng, red clover, and willow) for blood clotting then you should also avoid turmeric as it can slow blood clotting. Also, do not consume turmeric prior a surgical procedure. Diabetes – turmeric lowers blood sugar, thus if you take diabetes medications, avoid it as it may cause the blood sugar fall even further, resulting in hypoglycemia. Gallbladder – if you have gallbladder, gallstones, or a bile duct obstruction, avoid turmeric as it may worsen the condition. Pregnancy – turmeric stimulates the uterus or promotes menstrual period. Stomach complications – the interference with antacid medications is a side effect of turmeric as it may cause increased stomach acid is taken with antacid drugs like Tagamet, Pepcid, Zantac, Prevacid, or Nexium. You have to be cautious on how turmeric affects you if you have gastroesophageal reflux disease. It may worsen the reflux. Kidney stones – the risk of this condition can be increased if you consume turmeric due to the soluble oxalates. There are great amounts of soluble oxalates that create insoluble calcium oxalate by attaching to calcium. That is responsible for most cases of all kidney stones. Even moderate amounts of it is not recommended for people who have tendency to form kidney stones. 1 tsp daily or 40-50 mg daily would be OK. Recommended turmeric dosage The maximum amount of standardized turmeric is 2,000 mg daily. The University of Maryland recommends 1-3 grams daily when cooking with ground turmeric (1 gr is ½ tsp, 3 gr are 1½ tsp of ground turmeric powder). According to the University of Maryland, there is no recommended dosage for children, but for adults it is 400-600 mg of standardized curcumin powder 1-3 times daily. 500 mg of it can be taken up to 4 times a day. NIH has a specific dosage recommendations which include: Osteoarthritis – 500 mg 2 times per day of the supplement that contains Meriva, or 500 mg of it 4 times per day of a non-commercial product. Rheumatoid arthritis – 500 mg 2 times a day of Curcumin BCM-95 extract.