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What are the health side effects of turmeric?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Tumeric: Rare reported side effects include contact dermatitis & anaphylaxis.

Dr Machanic and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/6/2019

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