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Grammy Ginger wrote:Ann Esselstyn adds turmeric to her oatmeal every morning. I don't think anything she does is silly.
Langeranger wrote:mom + me said, "I tend to trust the Esselstyn Family's medical/food advice and practices." Same here. Along with McDougall and Novick, Esselstyn [i]does carry a sizeable load of gravitas. Don
QubitBob wrote:Everyone who is consuming turmeric on a regular basis should be aware of the very real danger of lead contamination of turmeric coming from Bangladesh and India. Some producers of the spices in those countries add lead chromate to the spice to enhance its color. Here is a link to a scientific article on this subject: https://tinyurl.com/tvzggjd .
JeffN wrote:QubitBob wrote:Everyone who is consuming turmeric on a regular basis should be aware of the very real danger of lead contamination of turmeric coming from Bangladesh and India. Some producers of the spices in those countries add lead chromate to the spice to enhance its color. Here is a link to a scientific article on this subject: https://tinyurl.com/tvzggjd .
And the potential for side effects...
“Turmeric/curcumin supplements are generally safe, but gastrointestinal side effects may occur with higher doses and they can cause problems for people with gallbladder disease or kidney stones. They can also interact with medications, such as those for blood-thinning, blood-sugar-lowering, and immunosuppression, as well as the anti-cancer drug tamoxifen. Curcumin may also inhibit iron absorption. Be aware that black pepper extract (piperine) often added to curcumin to increase bioavailability also interacts with a number of medications. Although rare, elevated liver enzymes and liver injury have been reported with the use of turmeric/curcumin supplements.”
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