Turmeric and Curcumin Supplements and Spices Review

Can supplementing with curcumin reduce cold symptoms? Find out what a recent study found in the Other Uses section of our Curcumin Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for curcumin and turmeric.

Does curcumin reduce symptoms of indigestion and does it provide additional benefit if taken with the proton-pump inhibitor omeprazole? Find out what a recent study found in the Gastrointestinal Uses section of our Curcumin Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for curcumin.

Curcumin (from turmeric) may reduce symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, but does it also reduce the frequency of flare-ups? See what a new study found in the Arthritis section of our Turmeric and Curcumin Supplements and Spices Review, which includes our Top Picks among products.

Also see: Which supplements help with arthritis?

Consuming large amounts of turmeric spice may increase the effects of tacrolimus, an immunosuppressant medication, although moderate amounts may not have this effect, as was recently reported. Get the details, and learn about other potential interactions with turmeric and curcumin, in the Concerns and Cautions section of our Turmeric and Curcumin Supplements & Spices Review.

Also see our Top Picks among turmeric supplements and spices.

Did curcumin supplementation decrease pain or improve function in people with knee osteoarthritis? See what a new study found in the Osteoarthrits section of our Turmeric and Curcumin Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks among turmeric/curcumin supplements and spices.

Also see: Which supplements help with arthritis?

We learned that the ingredient formula in our Top Pick for Turmeric/Curcumin for dogs has changed -- see the Update. Also see our Top Picks among curcumin supplements for people and among turmeric spices.

Oxalates can promote the formation of kidney stones and are found in turmeric supplements. However, this is not an issue with many curcumin supplements, as discussed in the Concerns and Cautions section of our Turmeric and Curcumin Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for turmeric and curcumin.

Also see our article about supplements that increase or reduce the risk of kidney stones.

Be aware that taking curcumin may increase the pain of passing a gallstone and, as seen in a recent case, increase the risk of gallbladder perforation. Get the details, and learn about other potential adverse effects of curcumin in the Concerns and Cautions section of our Turmeric and Curcumin Supplements Review.

Also see how coffee and supplements affect gallstones.

Does curcumin supplementation decrease cholesterol, triglycerides, or liver enzyme levels in people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)? Find out what a recent study showed in the What It Does section of our Turmeric and Curcumin Review. Also see our Top Picks among turmeric and curcumin supplements and spices.

Did a turmeric extract without curcumin relieve knee pain following stair climbing exercise? Find out what a recent study showed in the Muscle Soreness and Recovery After Exercise section of our Turmeric and Curcumin Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks among turmeric and curcumin supplements.

Although uncommon, turmeric and curcumin supplementation may increase bleeding risk during medical procedures, as reported recently. Turmeric and curcumin may also increase bleeding risk in people taking blood-thinning medication. For details, see the Concerns and Cautions section of our Turmeric and Curcumin Supplements and Spices Review.

Curcumin may reduce the absorption of iron, and this interaction seems to depend on timing. Get the details in the Concerns and Cautions section of our Turmeric and Curcumin Supplements and Spices Review.

Does taking curcumin interfere with a test to detect allergies? Find out in the Concerns and Cautions section of our Curcumin and Turmeric Supplements & Spices Review.

Also, see our article about supplements that may interfere with laboratory tests.

Several cases of turmeric/curcumin-related liver injury have been reported in the U.S. in recent years. Learn the most common symptoms and who is most likely to be affected in the Concerns and Cautions section of our Turmeric and Curcumin Supplements and Spices Review.

Also see our Answer to the question: "Is there a risk of liver toxicity with certain supplements?"

Fenugreek is being added to some curcumin supplements. Find out why in the Absorption and Bioavailability section of our Turmeric and Curcumin Supplements and Spices Review.

Find out if fermented turmeric is better absorbed than other turmeric formulations in the Absorption and Bioavailability section of our Turmeric and Curcumin Supplements Review.

Does supplementing with curcumin decrease liver fat in people with fatty liver? See what a recent study found in the What It Does section of the Turmeric and Curcumin Supplements and Spices Review.

Also see our answer to the question: Do any supplements help with fatty liver disease? Are some diets more beneficial than others?

Does curcumin supplementation reduce symptoms such as cough, sore throat, and shortness of breath in people with mild to moderate COVID-19? See what a recently published study found in the What It Does section of our Turmeric and Curcumin Supplements and Spices Review.

Also see our article about other supplements proposed to help prevent or treat COVID-19.

Taking turmeric or curcumin has been reported to cause yellowing of the skin in some circumstances. Get the details in the updated Concerns and Cautions section of our Turmeric and Curcumin Supplements and Spices Review.