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Should I taketurmeric pills?
Is it true that turmeric supplements can cause an upset stomach? If I am allergic to spicy food should I take turmeric supplements?
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Turmeric is derived from a perennial shrub that grown in India and other Asian places. It's been used to treat many ailments by the Eastern world for centuries as well as for spicing up those tasty Indian dishes!
The active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin. This is what gives the spice it's nice yellow color, it's medicinal benefits and strong taste. The recommended amount of the supplement for an adult daily is 400 to 600 of curcumin.
Turmeric has been used as a stomach soothing supplement for ages. However, too much of a good thing can be bad. More than the recommended amount or prolonged use of the recommended amount may cause stomach problems.
Whether you can take turmeric supplements or not is a question your doctor should answer. If you've not yet determined whether you have an actual food allergy or food intolerance, this should be done first. If you know you are allergic to spicy foods, which spice(s) within the food are you actually allergic to? Once that is determined, you'll know whether you should take turmeric or not.
Best of luck!
The active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin. This is what gives the spice it's nice yellow color, it's medicinal benefits and strong taste. The recommended amount of the supplement for an adult daily is 400 to 600 of curcumin.
Turmeric has been used as a stomach soothing supplement for ages. However, too much of a good thing can be bad. More than the recommended amount or prolonged use of the recommended amount may cause stomach problems.
Whether you can take turmeric supplements or not is a question your doctor should answer. If you've not yet determined whether you have an actual food allergy or food intolerance, this should be done first. If you know you are allergic to spicy foods, which spice(s) within the food are you actually allergic to? Once that is determined, you'll know whether you should take turmeric or not.
Best of luck!
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