Obesity may lead to a variety of health issues including high blood pressure and diabetes, heart disease, stroke, heart disease, and other conditions. Weight loss can be easy for someone otherwise healthy. Pre-existing metabolic disorders can complicate things.
High amounts of turmeric could cause estrogen to be less effective. Combining turmeric with estrogen could decrease estrogen's effects. Premarin, conjugated horse estrogens (Ethinyl Estradiol), and other estrogen pills may be used.
Turmeric may be an effective treatment to treat a wide range of skin conditions including acne, photoaging, eczema, and psoriasis. It has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. However, there is not enough research.
Because of its ability to reduce inflammation, oxidation and other harmful effects, turmeric may lower the risk of developing heart disease.
Turmeric may increase the amount of amlodipine that your body absorbs. The effects and side effects of taking amlodipine with turmeric may be increased if you take it with other medications.
Obesity can lead you to many different health issues such as high blood sugar, diabetes, heart disease and stroke. For someone who is otherwise in good health, weight loss can be quite simple. Things can get a little more complicated if you have a metabolic disorder.
Turmeric also may be helpful when used along with medication for managing cholesterol levels. Research shows that curcumin is safe and may protect those at risk for heart disease by lowering certain levels of cholesterol, though more study is needed to look at how much and what type is effective.
Turmeric has also deep roots in both Chinese traditional medicine and Ayurveda for treating arthritis. Research suggests that taking turmeric extract could potentially reduce pain from osteoarthritis, though further study is still needed.
Turmeric may increase the amount of norfloxacin that your body absorbs. Taken with norfloxacin, turmeric might cause side effects or increase in effects.
The liver can change some medications and break them down. Turmeric could affect how fast these medications are broken down by the liver. This could have side effects or affect the medication's effects.
The effects of estrogen might be affected if you consume large amounts of turmeric. Combining turmeric with estrogen may decrease estrogen's effects.
Some medications can be altered and broken down by your liver. Turmeric may affect the rate at which these medications are broken down. This could alter the side effects and effects of these medications.
Turmeric is an excellent antioxidant. It is possible that antioxidants may reduce the effects of certain medications for cancer. You should consult your healthcare provider if turmeric is being used in combination with cancer-preventive medications.
A common use for turmeric extract is to alleviate joint pain and arthritis. Severe symptoms of arthritic pain include limited mobility, stiffness and excessive swelling. These symptoms can progress over time and may cause permanent damage.