Who Shouldn't Consume Curcumin or Turmeric?

Just because something is natural and plant-based doesn't mean it's necessarily safe. Those who are pregnant, have gallstones, or are susceptible to kidney stones may want to moderate their turmeric consumption.
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This is the last installment of a 6-part video series on the power of spices in general and turmeric in particular. I started out discussing the role spices play in squelching inflammation and free radicals in Which Spices Fight Inflammation? (nutritionfacts....) and Spicing Up DNA Protection (nutritionfacts..... Then out of the lab into the clinic with attempts to test the ability of turmeric extracts to treat joint inflammation with Turmeric Curcumin and Rheumatoid Arthritis (nutritionfacts....) and Turmeric Curcumin and Osteoarthritis (nutritionfacts..... My last video, Boosting the Bioavailability of Curcumin (nutritionfacts...., discussed ways to improve the absorption of these anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds.
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[@adibamir]

I love spices all kinds as a Somali girl I must have my infusion of spices in my tea each morning, with 2 spoons of Turmeric 2 cardamoms 1 spoon of cinnamon 1 spoon of ginger and 1 leaf of Mint with 2 spoons of honey or brown sugar later add the carnation milk and have a nice day, but you must know spices are only one part of good health we have to move do yoga sleep well have a good positive attitude and make sure we have good social life pray all that makes a healthy life spices are a small part

[@silviamonz2062]

Cut out the sugar and milk then you have a magic potion there🌸

[@walnutcreekjg1385]

i love his voice and how he expresses himself its great,keeps me interested!

[@dyllanusher1379]

wow this was very informative, I will tell my family member about this because they have a tendency for kidney stones. Thank you!

[@sajanah1253]

Oh my god people. Please watch his other videos. He have many videos on benefits of Turmeric. In this video he just points out side effects of over consumption. There are many other herbs that can damage your body when taken incorrectly or taken in excess. As a lot of people have mentioned, Balance is the KEY...

[@yeahohright3097]

Thank you Dr Greger, for continuing to spread the truth no matter how much your illiterate/paranoid audience doesn't want to hear it. I really appreciate it, because I'm not willing to read thousands of studies to find out how to eat for optimum health.

[@Spectoral_on_SPOTIFY]

I just love how unbiased he is. Dr Michael Greger's preamble in the intro put to rest doubts about whether he is just a plant-based fanboy without exception... and this is coming from a reader of his book "how not to die". Big respect

[@caomhan84]

You people are unbelievable. This is a balanced video, with a lot of good information using real data, showing that there are risks for taking ANY supplement, as well as many benefits, that should be carefully considered. But instead of appreciating this information, people here would rather stick their fingers in their ears and say "Nananananana! Can't hear you! You're a shill for Big Pharma!" Seriously? Use your intelligence. With ANYTHING, there's a risk of too much consumption. He's saying "Be mindful of the risks here." That's all. But you guys would rather discount this in favor of some stuff on blogs and 2nd or 3rd hand info.

[@rudolphhucker95]

My mum is taking this with Chemo, her CA 125 has come down from 1,300 to 262...

[@kennethwoolard5910]

+Rudolph Hucker That is huge. How is she doing now?

[@rudolphhucker95]

Kenneth Woolard She's finished the Carboplatin now, she had 6 cycles of that, she's just taking 8 Grams of Curcumin a day and Avastin every 3 weeks. Her CA 125 is now down to 66..

[@rudolphhucker95]

Kenneth Woolard The secret is to kill the Stem cells, the stem cells are the mother cells to the tumour cells, the problem with Chemotherapy is it will kill normal cancer cells but leaves the stem cells untouched. Curcumin and Resveratrol kills both!

[@kennethwoolard5910]

+Rudolph Hucker Really glad for your mums great progress. it is outstanding and a great testimony for all. Do you use tumeric powder or supplement extract.?

[@rudolphhucker95]

Kenneth Woolard Turmeric is no good for treating cancer, because only 3% is Curcumin, and Curcumin is the cancer killing ingredient.

[@Brooklynlife1000]

My solution is, all in moderation and enjoy life and not get too obsessive over the use or lack of. Thanks Doctor, I listened closely and appreciate you sharing this information.

[@monalisanganga5747]

Me too 🙋

[@botzer8817]

Not "all" in moderation. Eating meat, dairies, eggs, smoking and drinking alcohol is always something bad

[@Brooklynlife1000]

@@botzer8817 anyone with brain cells knows smoking is never good. Where did I say smoking? Eggs have amazing benefits, look it up and modernize your information. You are living back in the seventies food info.

[@galeno-healthsciencepreven5075]

Great information. People should be aware of the risks before using any product, including natural ones.

[@elguille1313]

Your videos sometimes show why a little knowledge may be a dangerous thing! Great info and I appreciate the education. What would it cost for many of us to obtain this info from a professional? Right or wrong he gets us thinking and asking questions. A prime example of the potential of the internet to do more than "entertain" ourselves. Thanks for taking the time to do these videos!!!

[@johannaetrishamorgan6850]

Thank you really appreciate the information 👍

[@DANGJOS]

The problems is that turmeric is by FAR not the only food with oxalates. Oxalates are found in berries, nuts, green vegetables (especially spinach, chard, rhubarb and their relatives), and beans. So to try and lower your oxalate intake would be difficult. There is a certain bacterium known to break down oxalate though that may be helpful.

[@4JOJO1947]

There are dozens of health-promoting foods that are commonly found in reference lists of “high-oxalate foods,” but the only ones that have conclusively been shown to raise urinary levels of oxalate are:3 1. beets, spinach, and rhubarb 2. strawberries 3. nuts 4. whole wheat 5. all dried beans Despite their high oxalate content, there is actually little evidence that restricting the above foods reduces the likelihood of developing calcium oxalate stones. When people with a history of kidney stones were compared with people without such a history, there was no difference in oxalate intake. Similarly, when people with the highest levels of oxalate consumption were compared with people consuming the lowest levels, the risk of developing stones over time was not substantially different. Stone formation is a complex process that involves multiple dietary and lifestyle factors besides oxalate ingestion. In addition, endogenous (made within the body) metabolism of amino acids and other substances accounts for a large proportion of the oxalate that ends up in the urine.6

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[@mrsir7023]

I was eating turmeric with black pepper almost everyday and yesterday in my blood analysis they found calcium oxalate crystals in my urine. Good sincronization.

[@henrystone5442]

Seems like good advice about turmeric. Its been a part of my diet since my 20s. No regrets. The supplements are always another story so do your homework and try things one at a time also be careful about changing so many parts of your diet that you don't know what is helping you most.

[@donnalombardo5061]

I use raw turmeric roots mostly. I sometimes use the powder. I see now I should watch the amount I use. I am trying to grow my own turmeric.

[@PhilWhelanNow]

Interesting.. I’ve been taking moderate quantities of dried organic turmeric in food & drinks, starting just prior to finding out I had a small gallstone, at the start of the year. I’m pretty sure a particular evening of discomfort is when I passed the stone, 8 months after discovery of it’s existence. I had no idea turmeric affects the gallbladder in the way outlined in this video.. I would caution anyone with a large stone, but mine was recorded (by hi-def ultrasound) at only 3mm, and maybe turmeric helped move it, before it grew to a size too big for the biliary duct. I’ve some kind of inflammatory disorder in many joints large & small, so will continue with turmeric as part of a ‘food as medicine’ approach. Wishing readers good health and happiness :-)

[@kathleencrane3598]

I LOVE TURMERIC AND IT'S VERY HEALTHY

[@darakan8094]

I really want to translate his videos into my language. A very valuable information to my people.

[@williammarston1861]

What’s your language??

[@noreenkennedy2173]

Cannabis, heroin, cocaine, peyote, jimson weed, magic mushrooms, t obbacco and alcohol all come from natural products heroin is distilled opium. Cocaine is distilled from coca leaf. All are llegal or unwise, and so they should be, in the UK at least. Frank.

[@cockboy12]

These are the best videos on KZbin and our world would be a much better place if everyone watched them!

[@edwardhellwig4501]

Thank you for again stating the obvious that people do not realize. A number of years ago, I was debating buying a product & asked the phone rep what the ingredients were because I was concerned about adverse reactions with the meds I was already taking. I was assured that I didn't need the ingredients because 'IT WAS ALL NATURAL AND WOULD NOT HAVE ANY PROBLEMS', there was a long pause on the line when I told her that hemlock & arsenic were natural, then she finally said that she would connect me to the technical support department!!!

[@nicolerichardson9537]

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[@belzy02belindah28]

I agree !! I’ve never been drawn to curcumin supplements or turmeric cannot stand the taste of it either. I work in a health shop and we sell ALOT of it ! I always go with what I feel is right for me and know my body. I must have been right as I do have gall stone issues at times...on the other hand I cannot get enough black pepper!! It’s like that guy who got sick from living on carrot juice and ended up orange man with too much beta carotene. Balance is the key !!

[@gracenorah3545]

Not only balance but variety of foods we taken

[@Libertarian1776]

I just got my container of Turmeric powder in today and was going to add 1/4 teaspoon into my daily "concoction" if you will. it is 16 ounces of warm water 1 table spoon honey 2 tablespoons of Organic Apple Cider Vinegar (Bragg's) 1 teaspoon Ginger powder 1 tablespoon of lemon 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper And now 1/4 teaspoon of Turmeric Anyone see any issues with that mixture? Anything else I could/should add? Any advice is appreciated.

[@dabigisland1]

seems good but I wonder if the honey is good or bad, I stopped using it 2 years ago. Grandpa believed in honey and lived to 95 healthy almost till the very end

[@Libertarian1776]

dabigisland1 Working so far, I've since added 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon to my concoction.

[@Mike81581]

What are the chances that what works for you might not work for me? You ask a question without thinking about the biodiversity of humans male and female and think your going to get a pat answer. If it was that simple nobody would get sick or die from bee stings yet people die from one sting. We all seem to have caught on to the 10% adverse effects that big pharma uses to pass the safe for use claim. That is like russian roulette. Enjoy Medicine is a business with some good results but no cures.

[@Kensalfirehorse]

Libertarian1776, everything you use in your concoction is beneficial to your health, be they detoxifying, anti-inflammatory or anti bacterial. Sounds like a great idea. I might try it myself... would be interested to know how it has been going for you.

[@aeioucoltello96]

do powdered and fresh turmeric provide the same benefits? or maybe the fresh one is better?

[@teddybearroosevelt1847]

Yes, fresh turmeric is better, among others because lots of supplements are tainted with lead (they even add it on purpose apparently cause it makes it look very yellow) so you don’t have that problem as much with fresh turmeric (although in some countries the soil it grows in/on is high in lead)

[@jessicaguilloryrance6089]

how does curcumin or grapefruit pectin help out with a heart artery blockage and how quickly does grapefruit pectin work and does this have an affect with their medications that the hospital is giving them currently?

[@tessstrickland9056]

I have gout related kidney stones and oxalates do not make them worse. The only thing that makes them worse is meat, beer, and anything that dehydrates like wine. Lots of water and fruit and I'm good. :) I eat turmeric just fine but stay away from curcumin capsules.

[@monilisasmilehowell9517]

My mother suffers from rheumatoid arthritis, gout and has one kidney. Should she be taking a turmeric supplement?

[@howardjohnson9110]

So, does that mean I should not be taking a teaspoon + a day of the 5 pounds of the spice I bought last week?

[@Social_Infidel]

Have your soil and water tested, then go grow your own vegetables and herbs!

[@unclejack41]

mike hawk figure it out dummy...you've gone this far in life

[@chericarroll2]

I enjoyed your video very much -- intelligent, interesting and informative. Here's my question: I had my gall bladder removed 40 years ago, and my husband has kidney stones. But I want to find something that helps us with brain health and all the other anti-aging things. Will a tumeric or curcumin supplement be safe for us?

[@joyhanson6505]

Probably taking a small amount 1/4 teasp in water. But not a supliment the dose would be too high. I think that is what the video gets at. And hubby should get more green leafy veggies.

[@giancarlosrosales6728]

Oh damn I didn't know about the black pepper thing. I don't eat black pepper daily but I do use it.

[@Lars-Alexandra]

Very important info! Thanks :-)

[@debbiemarsden3619]

I had my gallbladder removed about 4 years ago am now vegan. Should I watch how much turmeric I consume?

[@Loagz_Beatz]

I got the powder and root for my mother's cancer.. (Tumeric) I also bought a curcumin pill (curamed) and thought that would help a lot. I think I am going to stick with the natural root instead of pills now. This kind of upset me, especially when I've heard such great things about the pill.

[@Samanthax1221]

+Logan McCoy how did the turmeric work for your mother, i am looking at getting turmeric for my mothers cancer, to reduce her inflammation, because i think its causing her lack of appetite, did you find turmeric of use, or any other supplements of use, thankyou,

[@simonb4689]

I still cant belvie someone would buy curcumine supplement instead of adding tumeric (and black pepper !) to their diet...

[@simonb4689]

Nia LaLa whole tumeric can be hard or even impossible to find, but powdered tumeric should be anywhere really. i would be shocked if all the grocery stores around you don't have it.

[@tackssherbo7104]

Nia LaLa If you live the in the USA, you can get as much whole roots of turmeric and ginger as you want right here: That's where I got mine. www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=fresh+tumeric+root&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=32987134345&hvpos=1t1&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2937729437561498681&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_2b0wij93fr_b

[@MarcellaSmithVegan]

Not everyone cares for the taste of curcumine, also, as a raw foodie I rarely eat straight spices, but it is easy to scoop up a desirable spice into a veggie capsule, or take a good curcumine supplement

[@lxmzhg]

In addition to adding black pepper to make it more potent, I heard adding coriander powder (made by grinding the seed of the coriander plant, which is a common Indian ingredient in their curries) is also required.

[@richardkremmen7811]

Great vid but unfortunately the doc seems to sometimes use the words "Curcumin" and "Turmeric" interchangeably.

[@savyjoel]

Is turmeric tea blend OK if you have low ferritin? I'm taking iron supplements for this.

[@berthayellowfinch6178]

Thank you. I hadn't heard that information.

[@elbavictoriasuarezalvarez53]

Puedo consumir curcuma si ya no tengo la vesícula biliar ?

[@Naskeleng]

Was that a burp at 3:21 ?

[@ashleydeangelo8885]

I felt really tired after drinking turmeric milk and then had a swollen lymph node. How can they sell herbs like this if they're unsafe?

[@mohanmenon1300]

Just tell us one allopathic medicine that DOES NOT HAVE A SIDE EFFECT ! doctor !

[@twelvedozen5075]

What is the difference between an effect and a "side" effect?

[@miafranco7821]

lmfaooo "tell that to Socrates" yes!!

[@kayfiller3671]

Thanks for the info. I love your updates.

[@catherineking-smith5519]

Thank you for the information. Makes sense.

[@organicsuperman]

So what ratio to turmeric powder to black pepper should we consume ? one teaspoon of turmeric to 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ?

[@konalavajava]

Didn't understand your comments regarding turmeric and gout. One who has gout should, or should not consume turmeric (curcumin) supplements?

[@drmegharaj9]

I think, moderation is the key.

[@michaelsandoval7608]

He always sounds like a guy trying to hard not to sound like he’s not reading a script, lol

[@dextermendoza8029]

PHARMACEUTICAL LAPDOG

[@albertvilleta5026]

hi, how about the person who has gallbladder polyp are they neither not allowed to consume turmeric? thanks in advance.

[@trebelclef]

why would you compare poisons to nontoxic herbs.......................... booooo!

[@salnuno6611]

I have hypoglycemia , my blood sugar levels go down, can turmeric help stabilize my blood sugar levels, can a person with hypoglycemia like me take turmeric as a supplement

[@Lavenderjazz]

How much did Big Pharma pay this guy to try to create doubt in poor people who are not well educated enough to be severing and may be easily frightened by his elegant and sophisticated language. Please know he's trying to scare you!! God is Blessing U, Love is The Answer

[@ferdinandbardamu3217]

Yeah, brainwashed religious people tend to fear educated people.

[@SundayMelon]

Tumeric&Ginger in hot water Sometime can help :)

[@JohnnyCatFitz]

People are getting really obsessive about hacking their diets. Its nuts

[@marybethnissly4599]

Realize anything in excess is not good. Use the product but remember if two is good then 4 isn't necessarily good too

[@MauriciodPaula]

Meus agradecimentos ao João Madureira pela Tradução.

[@SolitaryReaper666]

so is Q&A still going to happen, mr Greger?

[@Mike81581]

The good news is I can do my own testing based on the number of bad results that are not posted in the papers. I have been doing this for a while with mixed results and that is exactly what they say. I still thank the Dr for removing my appendix.

[@danieldesouzapereira3278]

what is the name of the program that you make the slides? Thanks

[@CristinaAcosta]

Thanks! Good to know that people with A tendency towards kidney stones should not regularly consume turmeric. Thank you

[@eac-guy7272]

Then drink lemon water to prevent the kidney stones. It tastes great as well

[@cindyrainier1364]

I took curcumin and developed heart palpitations. turns out it depletes DAO which is needed to manage histamine. without enough DAO my allergies got bad and heart palpitations is one of my symptoms. I quit curcumin and the heart palpitations quit.

[@Divyne4Donofrio]

Adding black pepper to turmeric causes DNA damage? Did I hear that right? That's what I've been doing this whole time thinking I was upping the bio availability of the turmeric.

[@thebestdiychannel9835]

hi why is it i feel dizziness after drinking turmeric?

[@lonestar6064]

Should a person with PBC take Turmeric in the water with the pinch of black pepper etc? Please let me know if it is dangerous

[@angelanunya1822]

is it safe to use if u have congestive heart failure and high blood pressure

[@jessicah9559]

Is it safe to take if you don't have a gallbladder?

[@gerrygold9273]

Or you can go along to your local Indian Supermarket and pick up a packet of ground Turmeric for less than $1or £1 So don't waste your money on suppliments.

[@antonio4100]

Hello

[@salamura7034]

This channel is called NUTRITIAN FACTS, so I don't understand why people are complaining about him talking about the dangers of turmeric and not pharmaceuticals or medication. It isn't a secret anymore that medications are dangerous and have lots of side effects. That's why people try to find natural cures nowadays. Therefore his work is actually very important, because a lot of us think just because it is natural it has to be good. The fact that we are used to pharmaceuticals and forgot about all the natural remedies is also a reason why we need to be schooled in this matter. We tend to use natural ingredients without any knowledge which also can be very dangerous

[@geraldricosinaga]

I still choose this to pharmaceutical drugs. Viewing the side effects.

[@gameplayers802]

Kudos for the Video! Apologies for chiming in, I would appreciate your thoughts. Have you tried - Tarbbatigan Charter Access Tip (Sure I saw it on Google)? It is a great one off product for learning the secret to reversing your kidney disease without the normal expense. Ive heard some great things about it and my GF got excellent success with it.

[@andresvallenilla4196]

Thanks for the video content! Apologies for butting in, I would love your opinion. Have you heard about - Hanristian Pectorial Humdinger (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now)? It is a good one off guide for revealing the secret to get rid of gallstones without the headache. Ive heard some awesome things about it and my buddy after many years got great success with it.

[@jeffblalock3010]

So get EDJuMEDICATED LADY... .

[@joyclavis9360]

0lpp9

[@mohanmenon1300]

A piece of turmeric fresh about 1 inch in length eaten chewed along with a piece of molasses (called GUR in India) first thing in the morning without rinsing your mouth on empty stomach -- will work wonders for your liver. ( Ancient Hindu wisdom over 5000 years old. )Take your normal food after half an hour. EXCESS OF ANYTHING IS LIKELY TO BE BAD

[@douglasdulac6212]

Thank you, Moran, I've never heard of that. I'll try it.

[@douglasdulac6212]

I'm sorry, my computer just changed your name. That was not meant to be written.

[@AshG786]

Thanks moron

[@yabbamita]

I have a strong feeling that most of the people calling this video BS either didn't actually watch the video, or watched the video but didn't comprehend it...

[@1950harleycharley]

The info seemed to go all over the place and you are correct King...I didn't comprehend it!

[@jezaneth2703]

King well said..

[@neo00779]

OMG lol! People need to go back to school and learn English!!! All this said is that some people with specific health issues shouldn’t take too much or take curcumin supplements instead! People just watch it a couple of times maybe then you’ll get it.

[@QualityInfinite]

Those with gallstones (stones in the gallbladder) or kidney stones (like those with gout) should look to alternative treatments other than turmeric. Turmeric makes the gallbladder squeeze, which hurts a lot when you have stones hanging out inside of it. The most common kidney stone is made up of calcium oxalate. Turmeric has a lot of oxalate in it. The more oxalate you have in your body, the more chances for it to bind with calcium and make calcium oxalate (kidney stones). Hope that helps.

[@nicholasburge9594]

Right. It's easy to be mislead by fads, even if they're healthy for the majority. Accept the facts and seek alternatives, don't shut down people who are grounding you in an appropriate manner

[@michaeljohnson6102]

0:31 I'm glad you covered the "just because something is natural, doesn't mean it's not toxic..." My wife mentions EVERY time we see "natural flavors" added to a packaged food that it could be ANYTHING.

[@roboppers]

True, even plutonium is natural as well as asbestos. The term natural drives me crazy too.

[@awakenedangel6988]

Just subscribed. Used to take a lot of tumeric with pepper, was Very I'll and in a brain fog, but recently cut back. I agree, everything in moderation. Thanks for advice.

[@genacat4599]

Yes! I was taking tumeric because of all the positive things about it. It was a big mistake..made my gallbladder almost turn septic. I would use tiny tiny bit of it in food and tea. Becareful with tumeric..I had emergency surgery I'm pretty sure this was the reason why.

[@Aztec4life]

Did u get nose bleeds. Ever since I started using my nose bleeds. I have stopped

[@Abrahamos]

Ahah sad. I love tumeric. I'm from an eastern culture so we literally have around 3-4 grams of it daily in our food. We are crazy in love with the spice. But remember just because you can't have one spice or one herb doesn't mean you can't have others. You absolutely can. Always keep it in mind

[@cadenpolen001]

😮

[@saikikusuo7361]

Wow. Best video yet.

[@PatroliHoax]

Maybe you took it too much

[@waltersullivan5042]

So overall Turmeric is good for you with possible side effects if taken in high dosages??

[@cultfan5227]

I took 1/2 the recommended dosage and got the shits.

[@keepdancingmaria]

"So overall Turmeric is good for you with possible side effects if taken in high dosages??" That's what I took away from it.

[@leemathoo6583]

@@keepdancingmaria Yes me too it's just like sugar or salt or anything else for that matter...

[@KeyofDavid5778]

if you think tumeric it is so horrible why do people in India average 2 & a Half grams a day eating it in normal food and they have the lowest cancer rate in the world ,also they have the lowest heart disease in the world?

[@shiftyshamsk]

You can't prolong your life. We all know anyone can die at any time. I've seen it happen with my own eyes. I ride a fast motorbike, eat full breakfast, drink coffee and eat doughnuts. I've seen people go before there time. Jeepers, you can only do so much for yourself then it's all over. So sad. Chin up people, enjoy it.

[@michealboyle6856]

you can even add to rice when cooking which gives the rice a nice yellow colour,

[@NutritionFactsOrg]

With the flood of information being released on turmeric and curcumin, make sure you didn’t miss Wednesday’s video on some of the caveats: nutritionfacts.org/video/who-shouldnt-consume-curcumin-or-turmeric/

[@maritoida4128]

Awesome..Thank you dr...

[@valerietomsic8454]

MARI TOIDA Isn't Doc just the BEST!!!???? he is !!!!

[@melissamichelle8180]

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[@mrlucy3110]

Hi there, im desperate for some advice please. myself and whole family have organic turmeric with hot milky chocolate every day.My 4 year old has just under quarter of a tea spoon each day. Would you say this is safe for him ? Sometimes he gets blood shot eyes which may be aleregys but I worry its turmeric related? And that giving it him could be dangerous. Please would you give me some advice.Thanksyou so much!!

[@Hester741]

well Dr. G! thank you for the entertainment.. I Haven't had a hard laugh since I've seen your video! XD you are a LEGEND!!

[@leerobs1118]

I agree, these videos are essential. I took a liver detox each day with half a teaspoon of turmeric, unknowingly the turmeric was thinning my blood and caused flooding during my menstrual cycle. I became very ill and anemic. But I carried on, it was my husband that discovered this out years later. It is best to be very cautious, we read about benefits but we should be told about side effects. I have recovered well, thank God, and still take it but with caution and never during my cycle.

[@Springview2011]

Bla bla bla.. Come to the point!

[@michealboyle6856]

why even waste money on capsule supplements when you can buy a 200 gram bag of ground turmeric in most supermarkets for about £ 1.50 - £ 2.00 and just add a quarter teaspoon to omelets , stir frying, even stir a little into olive oil and drizzle over salad, why do people pay so much more than they have to , to the big pharmaceutical industry's?

[@mistyalbion4059]

Did you seriously just write "add a quarter teaspoon to omelets" on a vegan channel..........?

[@michealboyle6856]

No not a vegan channel, i got to this through a KZbin link from another nutrition video and yes i don't eat meat but do eat eggs.

[@MstrCatChowming]

omelet. .. eggs hahaha

[@TheAquanovix]

lmaolol.....noob

[@SystemNutrition]

Leave the fish alone I reckon

[@Lifeafter40]

if I'm going to take chances on how I'm going to deal with my inflammation I'd always chose curcumin and turmeric over big pharma antiflamatory meds. So I don't know how I feel about this.

[@FoyeStender]

+TheMorfin2011 I agree. I'll take my chances on this any day. At least the body can process (eventually) natural things.

[@ceciliaellis6721]

+TheMorfin2011 From a book written by a doctor whose name, sorry, is not to hand - three cups of green tea a day, is the answer for inflammation and guarding against spread of cancer cells in the systems of those recovering from cancer.

[@Lifeafter40]

+Cecilia Ellis i drink green tea but only one cup a day in the morning anything more disturbs my sleeping patterns

[@bassam.2023]

+TheMorfin2011 You don't know how to feel about this because you lack the ability to reason. One of the underlying messages of this video is: although curcumin/tumeric is great, too much of a good thing can be dangerous under certain circumstances so be careful!

[@Lifeafter40]

First of all I don't lack any ability to reason. Second, to give your opinion and make a point you shouldn't insult the person otherwise anything you say after that loses its credibility. Thirdly, as I pointed out at my sentence the reason I have conflicted feelings about this is because I have a condition that causes inflammation and pain in all my joints. I have to take Anti-inflammatory drugs or supplements daily. If was to take pharmaceutical drugs the side effects would be worse!. That's why I had conflicted feelings not because I didn't understand the video, its underlying message, or my ability to reason. How rude of you!

[@piggymalone1]

I can't understand the criticisms here, common guys this is a good object report!

[@splendidtime1]

no people don't trust MDs any more. you guys taught us not to trust. stop trying to protect big pharma at the expense of human lives

[@chan108dra]

wow freaking too much talk ----come to the freaking point

[@guaycura]

+Chandra Dasa The video is slightly less than 6 mins. long. Is that much talk?

[@CoffeeRoamer]

buy supplements is the freaking point,,,

[@danieltrickey9285]

He's confusing curcumin with turmeric. Isolates are always quesionable.

[@ceciliaellis6721]

Hey, TheMorfin 2011, if it's not decaff green tea will keep you awake, just like coffee. it's a bit more expensive, but decaff green tea shouldn't keep you awake. gl.

[@antonio4100]

Hello

[@TheMusachioedBrony]

Oh my gosh-cannot tell you how helpful this was!! Exactly the information I am looking for right now!!

[@JorjaFox66]

Duh 😒 don’t TAKE curcumin, EAT turmeric as nature intended 😉

[@teeduck]

yeah, Im sure I would have been better off taking all the prescriptions my Dr wanted to give me. when I was doing better he said it was the drugs. I never told him I sheet canned them

[@dannyleeds1132]

You make the most incredible and informative videos . Thank you so so much

[@deemershon648]

Interesting.......and I do not let the "voice" quality prejudice what I am out to learn........the last of the audio about the gallbladder and stones and the gout and kidney stones is valuable ........thank you for the info.....and the rest of audio was interesting too........

[@OspreyFlyer]

Dr. Greger's Daily Dozen app recommends 1/4 teaspoon daily of turmeric. I've used the powder form on average about 6 days a week for 16 months. No adverse effects so far.

[@AbdulMajid-rq4jr]

It's right dose... Without blackpepper for take daily.

[@kathychinsamy2157]

​@@AbdulMajid-rq4jrDoes turmeric get absorbed in the body without black pepper?

[@seagullhoonbirdpersonpilot5511]

Anyone done some research on dandelion consumption?

[@auberjean6873]

"Dandelion may lower blood pressure due to their diuretic effect and potassium content." It's all out there on the internet, seagull hoon birdpersonpilot, just waiting for you to look up "benefits of dandelion consumption" on your computer to find this tip from www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles or the other 12 tips you instantly see while looking this up!

[@johnnythorn7080]

Thanks so much for making this presentation of the possible concerns for misuse of this herb. THANK YOU also for pointing out the overly misused and misleading use of the term 'natural'. Of course my favorite analogy is that Hemlock and Poison Ivy are also natural. As far as DNA damage is concerned, are you saying that turmeric damages DNA structure? I know the DNA equation is vast but in my limited understanding of DNA, it as a living document that under continuous change and adjustment. These changes are activated according to exposure of all types, whether it be by consumption of food, vitamins and pharmaceuticals, or thoughts we think, activities we perform, and even exposure to radiation including EM and RF from cell phones and other sources as well as other forms of radiation. Is what you are calling 'damage' actually destructive as implied or is it simply constructive change? I would like you to expound on this important aspect as the slide and narrative really say very little about what you are implying. I would also debate the amount of turmeric consumed in the Indian culture. If you ever been to a laundromat in San Francisco or invited into one of their homes, you may retract that statement. The wonderful smell or turmeric is everywhere and hit the high olfactory sense without mistake. I consume well into the 2 tablespoon daily range combine with a small amount of black pepper and ginger. For me anyway, turmeric has been a godsend that far exceeds the effectiveness of any anit-depressant and anti-inflammatory that big pharma has provided. In addition, I am consuming it topically as a body wash. Hopefully though your presentation will help keep the cost of turmeric low by scaring away buyers. I would really like to see a concerned citizen, industrial leader, or other party involved in the health and well being of humanity discuss more pertinent and realistic concerns, like the dangers of daily exposure to sodium lauryl sulfate by sublingual and subdermal ingestion (I reiterate DAILY), or the connection between long term use of xanax and dementia.

[@noreenkennedy2173]

Many plants are including potatoes as they become deadly nightshare if you leave in the ground more than two years if you fancy atropine poisoning. The Atropine from deadly night shade is not used in medicine by the way , this is something manufactured to treat those with Parkinsons, so don't go leaving your spuds or peelings or any part of the plant in. One black berry is enough to kill. You even get iriritation if you rub against the leaves. So be very careful. The ripe berries go everywhere. So before they ripen remove plant. Take IMPERVIOUS gloves and plastic bag with you DIG UP ENTIRE PLANT put straight into the bag without shaking mud off, take off site and burn DISPOSE OF WASTE THOROUGHLY AND PERMANENTLY. As well as that, You might not get all the tubers up in one go, so keep at it year on year double dig bxxxxxd trenching each time till all gone beware where your getting manure from, too, always leave it to ferment upto 6 months, before double digging in. Fermenting manure burns so it will reduce in height and dont put raw, near anything wooden or itll catch light. cow manure best as eliminates most weed seeds in cows 7 stomachs but highly pungent and may contain harmful heavy metals and hormones. That the cow was fed on. Frank the Gardener.and guitar plunker and plonker (mostly that).

[@faizadeedat4552]

I agree

[@rickwilliams6922]

I use it in the raw form in my juicer twice a week,accidentally stumbled on it.Ive had really bad inflammation sense 2000.due to a back injury .oped not to have a back surgery against the doctors advice wanting to get there hands on my money.they said i would never be able to to hard physic activity again if not.you can tell they was wrong just by looking at my photo.a piece about the size of your big toe twice a week ,no pain no inflammation.

[@aaronverran1360]

all doctors know are pills and surgery not preventative medicine and natural remedies nice to know you're doing better

[@plf5695]

I've taken curcumin for six months and I can't see any negative side effects. Totally the opposite it seems to do good for inflamations. Of course one must never exaggerate with anything. This is valid for all sorts of food.

[@aaronverran1360]

except for animal products they are pro inflammatory

[@Aughal]

There are many non-animal products that are inflammatory as well, as well as animal products that are anti-inflammatory, like f.ex. bone broth which is highly anti-inflammatory. It's true that large doses of most meats(especially red meat) and dairy products are be pro-inflammatory though.

[@aaronverran1360]

Broth from bones of animals that have to be bruttally killed of turmeric root hard choice there

[@Aughal]

Aaron Verran I didn't put any kind of morality in my statement. I'm just saying. There are, for a fact, anti-inflammatory animal products.

[@Co-km6cl]

+Hej tarantula poop?

[@LoriWattnz]

this is rubbish tumeric saved my life from epilepsy seziure I been seziure free for a few weeks now

[@averyt6521]

How much u take? You use powder or fresh tumeric. Or pill form?

[@llkoolbean4935]

What about patients who have had their gallbladder removed?

[@atortarr]

Nothing to worry about then, since there's no gallbladder to cause contractions with.