Turmeric Health Risks: Turmeric is considered to be rich in medicinal properties, but it should not be consumed in excess. Consuming turmeric in excess can cause kidney problems. It contains curcumin, which is a kidney ... Read more

Highlights

• Excessive consumption of turmeric can be harmful for the kidneys.
• Turmeric contains curcumin, which can cause kidney stones.
• People with kidney problems should consume turmeric in limited quantities.

Turmeric Side Effects: The taste of food remains incomplete without turmeric. It changes the color of food along with giving a mild taste. Turmeric is used in most of the things. Mixing turmeric in milk makes golden milk. In Ayurveda, turmeric is considered a boon for the body. It has medicinal properties, which are effective in providing relief from diseases. Turmeric is an Ayurvedic medicine rich in anti-inflammatory and antioxidants. Turmeric contains an element called curcumin, which benefits health. However, this element can also be harmful for the body if turmeric is consumed in excess. Excessive consumption of turmeric can cause kidney problems. Today we will know from the doctor what problems can be caused by eating too much turmeric.

Dr. Ritesh Sharma, Director, Kidney Transplant and Medicine Department, Asian HospitalTOITold that generally consuming turmeric is not harmful for the kidney, but eating it in excess can cause problems. Especially taking its supplements can have a bad effect on the kidney. Actually turmeric contains curcumin and consuming it in excess can increase the amount of oxalate in the body. This increases the risk of kidney stones. People who are already suffering from kidney stones should not consume turmeric in excess. Eating too much turmeric can cause toxicity in the kidney and cause serious problems.

The doctor said that normal use of turmeric in food items is safe and it benefits the body. When turmeric is consumed in excess, it puts pressure on the kidneys and problems start arising. Turmeric can also react with some medicines, which can affect the kidneys. If you have kidney related problems, eat turmeric in small quantities. Taking a calcium-rich diet and eating turmeric with green leafy vegetables can reduce the effect of oxalate. According to doctors, people should eat turmeric daily, but its quantity should not be too much.

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