Tumeric

[Yasyass]

Does anyone know if it’s safe to drink tumeric whilst on medications I have heard it is good I asked my gp what vitamins is recommended for heart patients but he said eating veg and fruit a balanced would be best but I still think I need a multi vitamin but don’t know which

[MichaelJH Heart Star]

Turmeric is not recommended for use alongside many medications. You need to check with your GP.

The only extra vitamin I take is 1000mg SR Vitamin C to protect against inflammation often a precursor to plaque formation. But I discussed its use with one of my cardiologists.

I suspect you have been Googling again. Many sites that suggest Tumeric ignore interactions with other drugs. For instance taking it with Warfarin could result in a serious bleed!

[Pablo317]

I suggest the jury is out in this one. My GP says no - waste of time and money. Members of my football team swear by it. Nine months on from successful op (mitral valve) I am giving it a miss_Bubble wrap 😎⚽️🍷

[Yasyass]

I will ask nxt appointment because I have heard lot of benefits that too also with fresh garlic I do take my meds but also wondered if anyone takes anything natural to help

[achingarm]

I cook with tumeric every day. Just sprinkle a little on your food. You don’t taste it, but I’ve never had any probs. Give it a go.

[Heythrop51 in reply to achingarm]

Bit irresponsible to say give it a go when majority suggest there may be interaction with mefs and to check with GP!

[Yasyass in reply to Heythrop51]

I suppose it’s ok to cook with it but not in capsule strength but I shall look into this because I heard it is good for arteries and lots of other illnesses

[MichaelJH Heart Star in reply to Yasyass]

Go and see your GP, and ignore Google! As I said previously there are issues with various drugs including anticoagulants, blood thinners, NSAIDs, antacids...

Statins and Vitamin C reduce inflammation.

[Yasyass in reply to MichaelJH]

Already made the appointment

[MichaelJH Heart Star in reply to Yasyass]

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