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Old 08-16-2012, 07:07 PM   #1
rhondalea
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Re: Curcumin

In theory (animal studies--dogs, actually), curcumin caused transient hypotension.

In practice, it does not:

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1...?dopt=Abstract

I went through the entire Natural Standard monograph looking for a problem with blood pressure, and that was the sum total. There was nothing at all at the Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database. If you'll post the specific drug you're taking, I'll check for interactions. Or, you can go here and check it yourself:

http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/drug-interaction-checker

You'll want look for "turmeric" (because "curcumin" isn't listed).

As soon as I have two functioning neurons to rub together, I'll post a link to a downloadable copy of the full curcumin monograph for anyone who wants to read it.
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Old 08-24-2012, 01:01 PM   #2
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Re: Curcumin

Hi Rhondalea-
Just read your note and am wondering what Trial you are in? I havn't heard about Metformin. I am taking Femara and am wondering what will happen when I reach the 5 year point. Maybe there will be some sort of vaccine???
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