The mixture may be simple, but “natural” does not automatically mean harmless. A few precautions are important before making it a daily habit.
Important Safety Considerations
Food-level amounts of turmeric, ginger, pepper, and honey are generally well tolerated by many adults, but concentrated daily use is not appropriate for everyone.
Turmeric and Medications
Turmeric and curcumin supplements may interact with certain medications, including some drugs
that affect blood clotting or blood sugar.
People taking prescription medications should discuss regular concentrated use with a healthcare professional, particularly if they are also using curcumin supplements.
Black Pepper and Drug Absorption
Piperine from black pepper can affect the absorption and metabolism of some substances.
The small amount used in cooking is usually very different from concentrated piperine supplements, but there is no need to add excessive pepper simply to maximize curcumin absorption.
Gallbladder and Digestive Problems
Large amounts of turmeric may aggravate symptoms in some people with gallbladder
