Turmeric's distinct flavor and aroma make it a popular spice in a variety of dishes. It can both prevent and treat a wide range of diseases, thanks to its many health benefits. On the other hand, it may cause nausea, dizziness, diarrhea, and an upset stomach, among other adverse effects. When combined with black pepper, it makes up 29 cups of the recommended daily intake of turmeric. Increased blood levels and in vitro DNA alterations may result from this.
The following types of people should not use turmeric:
1. Pregnant or breastfeeding women
Adding turmeric into your meals can be better than taking turmeric supplements, particularly during pregnancy. During pregnancy and while breast-feeding, turmeric is safe when consumed by mouth in amounts commonly found in food. It can be unsafe when taken by mouth in medicinal amounts during pregnancy. It can put pregnancy at risk by supporting a menstrual period or stimulating the uterus.
Turmeric might decrease the levels of testosterone and sperm movement when men take it by mouth. This might reduce fertility. If you are trying to have a baby, use turmeric cautiously.
2. People dealing with gallstones
According to recent studies, turmeric can trigger pain in people who suffer from gallstones. Therefore, if you have this kind of problem, avoid turmeric. However, curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, improves liver function and prevents the formation of gallstones due to its cholecystokinetic properties which stimulates gallbladder to contract and spurt out stored bile.
3. People with biliary tract obstruction
Curcumin improves gallbladder function and lowers the risk of gallstones and gallbladder cancer. However, people who have problems with biliary tract obstructions should be very careful when consuming curcumin.
4. People who have kidney stones
When taken in large amounts, turmeric can lead to formation of kidney stones. It is loaded with soluble oxalates, which can bind to calcium and create insoluble calcium oxalate, which is the cause for almost 75% of all kidney stones.
Therefore, people who are prone to kidney stones should avoid turmeric, or limit the intake of dietary oxalate to less than 50 mg a day.
5. People with diabetes
Turmeric has the ability to reduce blood sugar levels and diabetics can experience significant drop in their blood sugar levels. They can consume it, but in small amounts.
6. People who should have a surgery
People who are about to have a surgery should stop consuming turmeric 2 weeks before the surgery because turmeric prevents blood clotting and can lead to extra bleeding during and after the surgery.
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