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Can children safely take turmeric in a water-based extract? 1/16 of a tsp approx. 137.5 mg a day in the food spice levels of 60mg-200 mg a day.

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Dr. Natalie Hodge answered

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Sure but why? : Turmeric is a spice used in a variety of curries, chili, etc. it is known to have properties of stabilizing glucose. Certainly this is safe. But why are you giving this? This is nothing a good bowl of chili can't accomplish!

Answered 7/26/2015

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A member asked:

Can children safely take turmeric in a water-based extract? 1/16 of a tsp approx. 137.5 mg a day in the food spice levels of 60mg-200 mg a day.

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I did an HSG Findings are 1- Mild Hydrosalpinx on my right Fallopian tube 2_Asherman's syndrome 3_Endometritis Which one is the best treatment for those,can it be treated naturally and can I have children naturally.can turmeric cure it?