Turmeric is a well-known natural remedy against many diseases, and is often recommended as an alternative to prescribed drugs. However, many studies have found that taking turmeric along some medications can actually cause serious side-effects.

What is turmeric?

Turmeric is a ground spice derived from the turmeric plant. Its use dates back 4000 years ago to India, where it was used as a spice, but also for medicinal and ceremonial purposes. And, although many of its benefits are not backed up by scientific research, turmeric has still been proven to provide a variety of health benefits.

Most of its benefits are due to the high amount of curcumin, the active ingredient of turmeric. Many studies have shown that this compound has powerful anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-carcinogenic and anti-thrombotic effects. As a result of the incredible health benefits of the spice, many people use it as an alternative or along other medications. They do so to avoid complications and some side-effects which occur from high doses of prescribed drugs. However, the same properties that make it beneficial can make turmeric very dangerous as well.

Turmeric side-effects

Many turmeric components that make it beneficial make it dangerous as well, if it is combined with other medications. Turmeric’s anti-thrombotic properties for example, can be dangerous if the spice is taken along blood thinners. Taking turmeric along warfarin, clopidogrel and aspirin can actually increase your risk of bleeding.

Turmeric can also interfere with stomach acid reducing drugs. If you combine the spice with Cimetidine, Famotidine, Ranitidine and Omeprazole, it will stimulate the production of stomach acids, causing symptoms such as nausea, bloating and stomach pain.

Turmeric is also dangerous if combined with diabetes drugs. It can strengthen the effects of these drugs and increase the risk of developing low blood sugar, leading to symptoms such as shaking, anxiety, blurred vision and delirium.

The spice can also cause allergic reactions in some people in the form or hive or rash outbreaks, and even anaphylaxis and shortness of breath. If you’re on any drugs and are experiencing allergic reactions while taking turmeric, you should stop taking it or reduce its amount.

 

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