A woman took high doses of turmeric for six months for knee pain. The 36-year-old was admitted to hospital with severe liver damage.
Around 20 percent of documented drug-induced liver damage is caused by dietary supplements. Turmeric can be helpful for digestive problems. Its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects are also proven. It has an antioxidant effect. This means that these oxidation processes that take place in the body and, in an emergency, lead to cell damage are certainly mitigated or slowed down. This article only contains general information on the respective health topic and is therefore not intended for self-diagnosis, treatment or medication. It in no way replaces a visit to the doctor. Our editorial team is not allowed to answer individual questions about medical conditions. Don't miss anything: You can find everything about health in the regular newsletter from our partner 24vita.de. You can also sign up for the weekly Newsquiz to find out what's going on in the world of health.