Cayenne pepper

[amy1808]

Is it safe for us to take ? And if so does any body on here take it and in what form ? X

[MaryF Administrator]

Hi there, if you are using Warfarin, it is likely to cause a reaction. I take Turmeric mixed with Bioperine and a host of other supplements but I am not on anticoagulants, just Aspirin twice a day plus other medications, so this gives me more freedom, never start a new supplement without checking in with your GP and consultant. Mine are all up to date with what I take and when I take them.

MaryF

[Lure2]

Hi amy,

Why should you take Cayenne pepper?

Kerstin

[amy1808 in reply to Lure2]

I have read it is very good for people with blood disorders

[Lure2]

Personally I would never taste it. My stomach is not very fond of those "strong" things. Good Luck!

Kerstin

[lupus-support1 Administrator]

As a general rule, before taking anything, including health supplements etc which declare themselves to be "natural", always ask your consultant! They are not covered by the rigorous standards of drugs. Just because they are "natural" doesn't mean they do no harm.

I am not suggesting cayenne pepper is harmful! Sometimes, certain additives can react with our medication, making it less effective or, even worse, harmful.

For example, St John's Wort is a mild antidepressant but if taking antidepressants, can lead to an overdose.

When in doubt, always ask your doctor!

With good wishes,

Ros

[Ray46]

If you are on warfarin it's no pills/tablets/concentrated stuff/supplements without checking with doctor first, I have a (very short) list of OTC painkillers I am allowed and that's it.

Alternative medicine also need to be run past your doctor - mine said acupuncture is ok (but that is for me) but to avoid anything like chinese medicine or herbalists. Anything like deep massage is out. My guess is that homeopathy would be ok

If it is in food at normal levels it's fine, apart from watching to keep a relatively constant vitK intake and the few you are advised to avoid like cranberries and grapefruit. Basically you can have as much cayenne as you can eat in its usual form as a seasoning, which won't be very much. There are some foods where you might be able get towards supplement levels - I could for, instance, eat several cloves of roasted garlic or half a jar of crystallized ginger, but I wouldn't because it is obviously trying to game the doctor's instructions not to take garlic or ginger pills.

[Wittycjt]

What did Prof Bruce tell you?

[amy1808 in reply to Wittycjt]

Hi

He said I had to discuss with Prof Bruce xx