Curcumin Capsules

• Curcumin

Curcumin supposedly has several medicinal benefits, such as helping with high cholesterol and cancer. This eMedTV page offers an overview of curcumin, including how it may treat several health conditions, possible side effects, and safety concerns.

• Benefits of Curcumin

As this eMedTV resource explains, curcumin may provide a variety of health benefits, such as treating or preventing certain medical conditions, including high cholesterol and cancer. This page also explains how curcumin works and its use in children.

• Does Curcumin Work?

This part of the eMedTV archives addresses the question, "Does curcumin work?" Although more research is needed, some studies have shown that curcumin may be effective at treating cholesterol, indigestion, some cancers, and rheumatoid arthritis.

• Is Curcumin Safe?

Curcumin is claimed to be beneficial for treating several health conditions, but is curcumin safe to use? This eMedTV segment addresses this question and takes an in-depth look at some of the important safety precautions and warnings with curcumin.

• Curcumin Side Effects

Nausea and diarrhea are among the possible side effects of curcumin. This selection from the eMedTV Web site explains that some curcumin side effects can also be more serious and may require medical attention, such as any signs of bleeding.

• Curcumin Dosage

There are no clearly established curcumin dosing guidelines, as research is still in the early stages. This eMedTV article describes curcumin dosages that were used in some studies and explains how to choose a supplement that is right for you.

• Curcumin Drug Interactions

Theoretically, curcumin may interact with certain medications, such as aspirin, NSAIDs, or warfarin. This eMedTV page explains that there are no documented curcumin drug interactions, but this product could interact with other "blood-thinners."

• Curcumin Overdose

It is not exactly known what to expect from an overdose on curcumin. This article from the eMedTV Web site describes the factors that may affect a curcumin overdose (such as how much was consumed) and discusses the possible treatment options.

• Curcumin and Pregnancy

Pregnant women should probably not consume curcumin supplements. This selection from the eMedTV Web library explores curcumin and pregnancy in more detail, explaining why it is generally recommended for pregnant women to avoid curcumin supplements.

• Curcumin and Breastfeeding

This eMedTV page explains that no studies have been done on curcumin and breastfeeding, so it is not known if it is safe to take curcumin while nursing. This page also discusses why women may want to avoid curcumin supplements while breastfeeding.