To take turmeric to get rid of toxins, you can make some turmeric tea by boiling some turmeric root or turmeric powder in some water.
Then strain and if you want to you can also add some honey or lemon.
You can also add turmeric to your diet like in stir fries as a spice or in curries.
You can also just mix some turmeric with warm water and lemon juice for a morning detox by drinking the turmeric and water on an empty stomach.
Just don't take too much turmeric as it can deplete you of iron.
The recommended daily doses of turmeric per day is 500 mg to 2000 mg.
You can also enhance the absorption of the turmeric by mixing the turmeric with some black pepper.
When turmeric is take in high doses or taken as supplements the turmeric depletes you of iron.
The key ingredient in turmeric can bind to and inhibit absorption of iron and lead to an iron deficiency.
Curcumin can also inhibit synthesis of hepcidin, which is a peptide that is responsible for iron balance in the body and further contribute to iron deficiency.
Turmeric is safe in moderate amounts, although the potential for depletion of iron is a concern, especially of people that are already at risk of iron deficiency or for those people taking high doses of turmeric supplements.
Turmeric can be consumed from a healthy diet or taken as a supplement.
Turmeric supplements are well tolerated in doses of up to 8,000 mg per day.
Side effects of turmeric supplementation may include gastrointestinal upset, low blood sugar, blood thinning, and liver disease.
If you're pregnant you should not take turmeric supplements.
Eating foods with turmeric is safe when you're pregnant but if you're pregnant and breastfeeding and turmeric can also increase bleeding from surgery so you should not take turmeric supplements 2 weeks before surgery.
Turmeric is rich in phytonutrients that can protect your body by neutralizing free radicals (pollution, sunlight) and shielding the cells from damage.”
Eating healthy diets rich in plant-based foods is associated with prevention of medical conditions such as cancer and heart disease.