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Turmeric Interaction Could Be Hazardous

Q. I started taking turmeric to help my psoriasis. Then I developed a severe rash and stopped it.
My biggest concern is that I take Coumadin. When I went in for a routine blood test my doctor told me that my blood, which should be between 2 and 3, was extremely thin at 13. I was told to come in immediately for a Vitamin K shot to reverse this effect.
A. Thanks for alerting us to a potentially life-threatening interaction between Coumadin (warfarin) and turmeric. Another reader reported liver enzyme elevation with this herb. Turmeric (curcumin) is not for everyone.

7/17/17: redirected to:  https://www.peoplespharmacy.com/articles/turmeric-in-milk-prevents-stomach-upset/

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Joe Graedon is a pharmacologist who has dedicated his career to making drug information understandable to consumers. His best-selling book, The People’s Pharmacy, was published in 1976 and led to a syndicated newspaper column, syndicated public radio show and web site. In 2006, Long Island University awarded him an honorary doctorate as “one of the country's leading drug experts for the consumer.”.
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