10 Reasons why Turmeric Can Cause You Harm

Everything good also has it’s bad or on this case, it’s side effects. Though not everybody that uses it will experience it’s side effect but it will still do you good to know them and put it into consideration.

1. Risk of getting kidney stones

Turmeric contains oxalates that may increase the risk of developing kidney stones. These oxalates that bind the calcium oxalate that is a primary cause of kidney stones.

2. Iron deficiency

Excess turmeric consumption may inhibit the absorption of iron. So if you have an iron deficiency, you should be careful not to add too much turmeric to your meals as it could decrease the ability of the body to absorb iron.

3. Allergic reactions

This can occur from both skin contact and ingestion. You may be allergic to some compounds in turmeric which can cause outbreaks, shortness of breath and rashes.

4.  It can upset your stomach

The same agents in turmeric that support digestive health can cause irritation when taken in large amounts. Some participants in studies looking at the use of turmeric for cancer treatment had to drop out because their digestion was so negatively affected. Turmeric stimulates the stomach to produce more gastric acid. While this helps some people’s digestion, it can really do a number on others resulting in cramps and abdominal pain.

5. Nausea and diarrhea

The active compound in turmeric which is curcumin has a tendency to trouble the gastrointestinal tract. When consumed excessively, it results to nausea and diarrhea.

6. It thins your blood

Turmeric’s purifying properties may also make you bleed more easily. It’s not clear why this happens. Other suggested benefits of turmeric, such as lowered cholesterol and lowered blood pressure, probably have something to do with the way turmeric functions in your blood.People who take blood-thinning drugs  should avoid consuming large doses of turmeric

7. It may stimulate contractions

It is often said that eating foods seasoned with curry can stimulate labor. Although there’s little clinical data to back up this claim, studies suggest turmeric can ease symptoms of PMS which means there may be an iota of truth in it. Because of its blood-thinning effects alone, pregnant women should avoid taking turmeric supplements because it can stimulate contractions. Though, adding small amounts of turmeric as a spice to food shouldn’t be a problem.

8. It interferes with the effectiveness of chemotherapy.

Although turmeric is a potential cancer fighter, you have to be careful eating or taking it if you have breast cancer, as it may interfere with the effectiveness of chemotherapy. Consult with your doctor before consuming turmeric during chemotherapy.

9.Infertility

 Turmeric has the tendency to lower the level of testosterone and decrease sperm movement when taken by mouth by men. This might reduce fertility, so if you’re trying for a baby, you should use Turmeric cautiously.

10. It slows blood clotting.

 Research has it that turmeric might slow blood clotting and because of this it is not advisable to use it if you’re going in for a surgery. It might cause extra bleeding during and after surgery therefore you have to stop using turmeric at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.