Guest guest Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 This article has a warning that " Turmeric should be avoided in patients with bleeding disorders and bile duct obstruction and should be used only under the supervision of a physician in patients with gallstones.[6] " Alternative Therapies: Turmeric L. Grant, Pharm.D., Assistant Professor College of Pharmacy, Craig D. Schneider, M.D., Fellow, Program in Integrative Medicine College of Medicine, University of Arizona Tucson. Am J Health-Syst Pharm 57(12):1121-11122 (2000) http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/406890_print The American Cancer Society similarly notes: " People with bleeding disorders, obstructions of the bile duct, or a history of ulcers also should avoid turmeric. " http://www.cancer.org/docroot/ETO/content/ETO_5_3X_Turmeric.asp Dave (father of (22); PSC 07/03; UC 08/03) > > I thought I read someplace that turmeric is not good for people with bile duct problems. Anyone have any other information on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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