Thoughts on Turmeric?

GraceNJ

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Joined : Sep 2014

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Posted 10/5/2014 5:17 AM (GMT 0)

I would love to get some thoughts on Turmeric. I just purchased the New Chapter Organics Turmeric Force tonight at Whole Foods, and was wondering if there are any interactions with Magnesium? I haven't tried it yet, but I do take a multivitamin and 2 Slo-Mag pills per day. Just want to make sure that I am not taking things that shouldn't be taken together.

I am currently without an LLMD so I am just trying to do some herbal detoxing while deciding on new LLMD or protocol.

I've also heard (not sure if it's accurate) that Turmeric thins blood? I have to have some dental work done soon, so would that be a problem?

Traveler

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Posted 10/5/2014 3:27 PM (GMT 0)

Hi Grace,
Yes, turmeric is a good one to add in! It helps with lowering inflammation so it helps with some of the pain that we deal with as Lyme patients.

In high doses turmeric can thin the blood. If you take high doses, it's best to stop using turmeric for a week before any kind of procedure. For reference, I take high doses of turmeric - 1500 mgs three times a day.

Turmeric is one of those 'very safe' herbs though. Unless you are taking other things that can thin your blood, it's generally safe to use turmeric. But if you take high doses, it's always best to talk to an educated herbalist, just to be sure. We have enough going on with our bodies, we don't need to use something in an unsafe manner.

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