This is why I don’t recommend supplements, even though it’s a huge part of natural health promotion. You don’t know what you’re getting. Consuming the plant as a whole in teas, foods and even tinctures provides the benefits of all the compounds working synergistically. Isolating the compounds for supplements basically turns it into a drug. I have read about green tea supplements with high amounts of EGCG causing liver damage. I’d rather drink a cup of matcha or put it in a smoothie. The best way to use plants medicinally is in your daily habits, as you mentioned the “Asian medicine systems also used turmeric as both food and medicine, woven into daily life through ritual and routine.” Here in the U.S. everything has to be made a commodity.
Completely agree with both of you! I stay away from supplements - I’d rather consume the item in its whole form, unless I’m being guided by a professional then I’ll take supplements therapeutically. Other than that, I don’t want any part of it lol.
Great article, Agy! Love turmeric and its benefits and this is a great reminder as well as a precaution.
Thank you so much for this! Here I am making herbal remedies like a happy hippie and checked the turmeric I take for my rheumatoid arthritis. If I had been taking all three capsules as recommending I would have been on the 2250mg product!Great callout.
I cook with turmeric (not every day) and I do notice its anti-inflammatory effect. I think that if one uses turmeric in food, there’s not much risk in overdosing, because in excessive amounts it would taste pretty awful.
Right, more is not always better. Why didn't she stop when she didn't change anything else and her urine was becoming darker? Let's use some critical thinking skills here!!
thank you for writing this article! as you write, supplements — and many herbs and plants by extension — are often touted as foolproof "cures" on the internet (for obvious reasons). but there are so many plants out there that are STRONG medicines and should be treated as such. thanks for shining a light!
Really interesting article! I worked in a physician practice where one physician recommended curcumin supplements to many people. I wish I knew, this information back then.
Also what do you recommend in regard to turmeric use in everyday cooking/food/turmeric lattes, etc. Is that dosage something to be mindful of? Thank you 🙂
I'd definitely check the ingredients list of the turmeric powder you're using to see exactly what's inside. If the product contains only curcumin extract - stick to the 200mg/day MAX to be safe.
I was taught to use the real root. The wholeness of it. Separate it and it looses qualities. Native Hawaiians use juice squeezed from the root to cure ear aches. Works fast. Three drops only. And no repeat. The protocol goes on with proper instructions... yes herbs are medicine and need to be well studied.
Thank you for this article, it points out to use herbs with knowledge and respect for their individual characteristics. No wonder you have that check besides your name!
I’ve seen this in real time. We had a tumeric health drink as a branding/website client. The owner started to turn a yellow colour, and became very sick, bloated and puffy, so sick he sold the business. We also suspected it was because he was getting high in his own supply.
It was actually the best thing that happened to him - he sold up, got out of the rat race, bought a cottage in a beach town with his partner and started consulting, worked on his health. A total life glow up!!
This is why I don’t recommend supplements, even though it’s a huge part of natural health promotion. You don’t know what you’re getting. Consuming the plant as a whole in teas, foods and even tinctures provides the benefits of all the compounds working synergistically. Isolating the compounds for supplements basically turns it into a drug. I have read about green tea supplements with high amounts of EGCG causing liver damage. I’d rather drink a cup of matcha or put it in a smoothie. The best way to use plants medicinally is in your daily habits, as you mentioned the “Asian medicine systems also used turmeric as both food and medicine, woven into daily life through ritual and routine.” Here in the U.S. everything has to be made a commodity.
Completely agree with both of you! I stay away from supplements - I’d rather consume the item in its whole form, unless I’m being guided by a professional then I’ll take supplements therapeutically. Other than that, I don’t want any part of it lol.
Great article, Agy! Love turmeric and its benefits and this is a great reminder as well as a precaution.
Thank you so much for this! Here I am making herbal remedies like a happy hippie and checked the turmeric I take for my rheumatoid arthritis. If I had been taking all three capsules as recommending I would have been on the 2250mg product!Great callout.
Oh wow! I'm SO thankful you caught this!
I cook with turmeric (not every day) and I do notice its anti-inflammatory effect. I think that if one uses turmeric in food, there’s not much risk in overdosing, because in excessive amounts it would taste pretty awful.
Right, more is not always better. Why didn't she stop when she didn't change anything else and her urine was becoming darker? Let's use some critical thinking skills here!!
Exactly!
thank you for writing this article! as you write, supplements — and many herbs and plants by extension — are often touted as foolproof "cures" on the internet (for obvious reasons). but there are so many plants out there that are STRONG medicines and should be treated as such. thanks for shining a light!
could not have said it better myself, thank you!
Really interesting article! I worked in a physician practice where one physician recommended curcumin supplements to many people. I wish I knew, this information back then.
Also what do you recommend in regard to turmeric use in everyday cooking/food/turmeric lattes, etc. Is that dosage something to be mindful of? Thank you 🙂
I'd definitely check the ingredients list of the turmeric powder you're using to see exactly what's inside. If the product contains only curcumin extract - stick to the 200mg/day MAX to be safe.
Thank you!!
I was taught to use the real root. The wholeness of it. Separate it and it looses qualities. Native Hawaiians use juice squeezed from the root to cure ear aches. Works fast. Three drops only. And no repeat. The protocol goes on with proper instructions... yes herbs are medicine and need to be well studied.
Thank you for this article, it points out to use herbs with knowledge and respect for their individual characteristics. No wonder you have that check besides your name!
Very informative. I use curcumin occasionally for inflammation but always stick to the manufacturer's recommended amount. I hope it's safe.
I’ve seen this in real time. We had a tumeric health drink as a branding/website client. The owner started to turn a yellow colour, and became very sick, bloated and puffy, so sick he sold the business. We also suspected it was because he was getting high in his own supply.
That's wild! I hope he's okay!
It was actually the best thing that happened to him - he sold up, got out of the rat race, bought a cottage in a beach town with his partner and started consulting, worked on his health. A total life glow up!!