Safety · Supplement
Curcumin (Turmeric): side effects, safety & interactions
Well tolerated; high doses can cause GI upset. It has mild antiplatelet action (additive with anticoagulants) and, via p
- Overall grade
- Grade B
- Last revised
- 0
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Safety profile
Well tolerated; high doses can cause GI upset. It has mild antiplatelet action (additive with anticoagulants) and, via piperine, can raise levels of other drugs.
Interactions to respect
Anticoagulants (warfarin) — Mild antiplatelet action — additive bleeding risk.
What Curcumin (Turmeric) is
Curcumin is the main polyphenol in turmeric. On its own it absorbs abysmally, so effective products pair it with piperine, phospholipids, or nanoparticle formulations.
The honest bottom line
One of the better anti-inflammatory botanicals for joints and mood — but only in a bioavailable form. Skip if you're on blood thinners without clearing it.
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