Would You Like Some Lead With Your Turmeric?

Turmeric is not only used to add color and spice to your foods but in Ayurvede medicine for abdominal ailments and arthritis.

Consumer Labs just tested 13 of the turmeric supplements you will find in your local health food stores or on line. What I find disturbing is that not only did some of the products not live up to their claims as far as content, the lead content in a couple of the brands far exceeded what is considered a safe level. Is there any amount of lead in your food or supplements safe?

Caution:

• Turmeric stimulates the gallbladder and should be avoided by people with gallbladder disease.
• Turmeric has an anti-platelet activity, avoid using turmeric while taking blood thinners.  

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