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Turmeric
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Turmeric
Background
Turmeric is extracted from plant in the
Ginger
family
Yellow-colored spice used to flavor curry powder and mustards
Mechanism
Active ingredient in Turmeric, curcumin is purported to be an antioxidant and antiinflammatory agent
Efficacy
May be beneficial in
Knee Osteoarthritis
(insufficient evidence as of 2022)
May be beneficial in
Allergic Rhinitis
No strong evidence for any indication
Despite this, has been touted for reducing
Cardiac Risk
, cancer risk, cognitive decline,
Covid19
complications
Adverse effects
Heartburn
Disadvantages
Typical extract dose of 1-2 g/day is equivalent to as much as 5 to 10 tsp ground Turmeric per day
Very expensive (as much as $1 per tablet)
Some preparations have been contaminated with lead, with risk of
Lead Poisoning
Purchase only USP verified products
References
(2016) Presc Lett 23(12): 70
(2022) Presc Lett 29(1): 4
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