Question 1

what are the dangerous effects of tumeric and thyroid?

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Thyroid has: No dangerous effects if taken correctly in the right dose. Tumeric on the other hand doesn't do anything positive for you and who knows what kind of problems it could cause? So why would you want to take it? Don't get your medical information from friends, tv or internet scams.

Question 2

is turmeric good for you thyroid?

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Probably not: Turmeric, a relative of ginger, is found in indian cooking. It has been touted as a treatment for just about everything (tho not thyroid), but aside from studies in the test tube and in rodents, nothing has been proven.   I recommend eating well, including unprocessed foods, complex foods, and spicy foods if that is your pleasure, but don't shy away from "medicine" when the time comes.

Question 3

is it ok to take turmeric with thyroid pills?

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Yes, but: The turmeric has no value. Don't get your medical information from friends, tv or the internet.

Question 4

how do i know if i have thyroidism?

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Testing: A full evaluation by a doctor including a careful history, physical exam and appropriate blood testing.

Question 5

is eating tumeric in excess bad?

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What excess?: Can't answer it without knowing how much.  It is not poisonous but too much will give you a stomach ache and cramping with diarrhea.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: tumeric?

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Herb: Turmeric (curcuma longa) is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial plant of the ginger family, zingiberaceae.

Question 7

are there benefits of the spice tumeric in your diet?

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Yes: But only if it is combined with a black pepper that contains piperine. Tumeric is otherwise poorly absorbed. The indian people who consume large amounts tumeric in their diet through their curry dishes are noted to have the lowest incidence of alzheimer's disease.

Question 8

are tumeric and myositis related?

Accepted Answer

No: Tumeric is a spice and also has some anti-inflammatory activity and can be used to treat arthritic conditions. Myositis is a no-specific term which means inflammation of muscle. This can have infectious, autoimmune, traumatic causes and  can be causes by  toxins. Myositis is fairly uncommon.

Question 9

how to treat hypo thyroidism permanently?

Accepted Answer

Thyroid med: Hypothyroidism can be treated with thyroid hormone replacement.  If the diagnosis was made correctly, you most likely will need to take the pill lifelong.

Question 10

taking collagen but have a hypo thyroidism is it ok?

Accepted Answer

Yes: collagen supplement is not a contraindicated with hypothyroidism. The question why are you taking collagen supplement . collagen is provided amply in the diet if you eat animal protein.

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