Ashwagandha, Curcumin and Other Amyloid Interfering Supplements

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Re: Ashwagandha, Curcumin and Other Amyloid Interfering Supplements

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Re: Ashwagandha, Curcumin and Other Amyloid Interfering Supplements

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jerryb wrote:Are there a lot of bad results from supplements documented? My wife had to discontinue the Bredesen Protocol due to side effects from either the supplements containing Ashgawanda or from the HRT . I assumed that since she is 78 the bad effects were due to the HRT. She had swelling in ankles, an exacerbation of previous g.i. Symptoms and extreme lethargy. Would these be consistent with what others have reported on supplements?
I am still using Tumeric liberally in recipes - is bioavailability not good when used this way versus pill form?
Hi Jerryb,

When it comes to safety of turmeric supplementation Natural Medicines site lists:

Special precautions & Warnings [1]

Gallbladder problems: Turmeric can make gallbladder problems worse. Do not use turmeric if you have gallstones or a bile duct obstruction.

Bleeding problems: Taking turmeric might slow blood clotting. This might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding in people with bleeding disorders.

Diabetes: Curcumin, a chemical in turmeric, might decrease blood sugar in people with diabetes. Use with caution in people with diabetes as it might make blood sugar too low

A stomach disorder called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): Turmeric can cause stomach upset in some people. It might make stomach problems such as GERD worse. Do not take turmeric if it worsens symptoms of GERD.

Hormone-sensitive condition such as breast cancer, uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, endometriosis, or uterine fibroids: Turmeric contains a chemical called curcumin, which might act like the hormone estrogen. In theory, turmeric might make hormone-sensitive conditions worse. However, some research shows that turmeric reduces the effects of estrogen in some hormone-sensitive cancer cells. Therefore, turmeric might have beneficial effects on hormone-sensitive conditions. Until more is known, use cautiously if you have a condition that might be made worse by exposure to hormones.

Infertility: Turmeric might lower testosterone levels and decrease sperm movement when taken by mouth by men. This might reduce fertility. Turmeric should be used cautiously by people trying to have a baby.

Iron deficiency: Taking high amounts of turmeric might prevent the absorption of iron. Turmeric should be used with caution in people with iron deficiency.

Surgery: Turmeric might slow blood clotting. It might cause extra bleeding during and after surgery. Stop using turmeric at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.

I hope this answers your question.

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Magda


Reference:
[1] Natural Medicines. Food, Herbs and Supplementation. Professional. Turmeric. Retrieved March 22, 2019
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