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Does Intake Of Curcumin Lead To Gastrointestinal Problems?
Question: I am taking HappiL one cap daily for a month. I am also taking anti anxiety drug for last 3years. I feel well now. But recently i read and purchased Curcumin2K from USA , which is with black pepper extract claims for upto 2000% absorption. But in warnings i found gastrointestinal problems. What does it mean and Can I take it. Pls explain and advise! Thanks
Brief Answer:
Gastrointestinal problems are rare and mild
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Thanks for putting your query in HCM. I am Gastroenterologist. Curcumin has got gastrointestinal side effects like loose motions, increased acidity and nausea (feeling of vomiting). These are few gastrointestinal side effects which are usually mild and usually subside. However if you are suffering from stones in gallbladder or reflux disease then I will advise you not to take it. I hope I have answered your query well. Wish you a good health
Gastrointestinal problems are rare and mild
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Thanks for putting your query in HCM. I am Gastroenterologist. Curcumin has got gastrointestinal side effects like loose motions, increased acidity and nausea (feeling of vomiting). These are few gastrointestinal side effects which are usually mild and usually subside. However if you are suffering from stones in gallbladder or reflux disease then I will advise you not to take it. I hope I have answered your query well. Wish you a good health
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Thanks. I have no stone in gall bladder but Reflux I dont know. To control acidity and gas problem i have been taking HappiL which sufficiently well for me. Kindly once again advise , should I take it or not? Besides side effects what is the main benefits of it. Regards
Brief Answer:
You should not take curcumin
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thanks for follow up query. Since you have been prescribed Happi-L it suggest that you are having reflux disease. So You may contact your previous doctor who has prescribed you Happi-L to confirm whether it was reflux or not. And yes if it is reflux, then taking curcumin is not advisable as it will make condition worse.
Main benefits of curcumin are it helps in reduction of inflammation so all disease process in which there is inflammation may be relieved to a certain extent. Like arthritis (joint pain), gastric ulcers, colitis, eyes problems and skin disease and diabetes too. But more important is that all these benefits are not evidenced based.I hope I have answered your query well. Wish you a good health
You should not take curcumin
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thanks for follow up query. Since you have been prescribed Happi-L it suggest that you are having reflux disease. So You may contact your previous doctor who has prescribed you Happi-L to confirm whether it was reflux or not. And yes if it is reflux, then taking curcumin is not advisable as it will make condition worse.
Main benefits of curcumin are it helps in reduction of inflammation so all disease process in which there is inflammation may be relieved to a certain extent. Like arthritis (joint pain), gastric ulcers, colitis, eyes problems and skin disease and diabetes too. But more important is that all these benefits are not evidenced based.I hope I have answered your query well. Wish you a good health
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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