Question 1

can turmeric cause excess potassium buildup in the blood? 
all other blood work is okay. i was  a bit dehydrated at the time of the blood test though

Accepted Answer

How high?: Reference ranges are set so that several percent of healthy folks fall outside. And simply handling a tube of blood roughly in transport can raise potassium. If you feel well, stop worrying. We'll check you next year.

Question 2

what is turmeric good for?

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Broccoli: I like to saute broccoli with garlic and turmeric in olive oil.  The active ingredients in turmeric such as curcurmin are being studied for their medicinal value, but at this time i know of no evidence that food-grade turmeric has an specific medicinal properties.

Question 3

what are the benefits of turmeric use?

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Many many benefits: Turmeric is among the healthiest of herbs. It & its constituent curcumin is an anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, thins blood, supports liver detox, protects against cancer & kills cancer cells, protects against alzheimer's, lowers cholesterol, protects against heart failure etc. I recommend meriva, an extract that is very well absorbed. See http://www.Whfoods.Com/genpage.Php?Tname=foodspice&dbid=78.

Question 4

what is this curcumin in turmeric?

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Many effects: Reduces inflammation and edema; accelerates wound healing; stimulates muscle regeneration; inhibits platelet aggregation;  therapeutic effects with arthritis, ibs and more.  But it's very hard to absorb.  Be careful of source, may contain solvents.

Question 5

what are the effects of curcumin (turmeric)?

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Yes!: Turmeric is a cornerstone of traditional chinese and ayurvedic health practices
turmeric contains plant-based antioxidants that help fight cell-damaging free radicals called curcuminoids.Claims of enhancig brain health have not been proven, but many prominent nutritionists agree that antioxxidants are beneficial, so there may be some validity as one of several nutritional supports.

Question 6

is turmeric bad for kidneys?

Accepted Answer

Should be ok: Although turmeric is a source of potassium, which is a nutrient that people with kidney disease may have to limit, this spice overall may do more good than harm when dealing with kidney health. Tumeric is an anti-inflammatory agent which may offer some protection against chronic kidney disease and the progression to end-stage renal failure.

Question 7

should i be using turmeric for boils?

Accepted Answer

Old idea: Apply antibiotic ointment on the skin. A short coursr of Cipro (ciprofloxacin) 500 mg twice daily for a week will help.

Question 8

what would happen if i took turmeric while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Nothing Harmful: India is probably one of the most populous countries in the world.  Turmeric (in curry) is a major staple of the Indian diet--with consumption averaging about three grams of Turmeric each day.  I don't believe pregnant Indian women reduce their consumption of Turmeric.
On the other hand, Turmeric is a powerful anti-inflammatory substance, and aids the maintenance of healthy levels of Fibrinogen.

Question 9

is there any evidence turmeric actually thins the blood?

Accepted Answer

Tumeric: See:  Anticoagulant activities of curcumin and its derivative at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22531131. Curcumin is found in Tumeric.

Question 10

been on meloxicam for arthritic pain but want to try turmeric/curcumin with ibuprofen. i took tylenol today, can i take ibuprofen tomorrow and take the turmeric before bed?

Accepted Answer

: yes

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Can turmeric cause excess potassium buildup in the blood? all other blood work is okay. i was a bit dehydrated at the time of the blood test though

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What is turmeric good for?

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What are the benefits of turmeric use?

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What is this curcumin in turmeric?

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What are the effects of curcumin (turmeric)?

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Is turmeric bad for kidneys?

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Should i be using turmeric for boils?

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What would happen if i took turmeric while pregnant?

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Is there any evidence turmeric actually thins the blood?

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Been on meloxicam for arthritic pain but want to try turmeric/curcumin with ibuprofen. i took tylenol today, can i take ibuprofen tomorrow and take the turmeric before bed?

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