Curcumin

Hey group does anyone know if we're allowed to take Curcumin supplements? (active ingredient in turmeric)....was taking prior to surgery and found it beneficial.....doctor requested for me to stop 10 days before surgery....thanks.

If the doctor requested you stop, stop. There must be a reason for his request. (I don't know his reason, but it's best to follow his instructions.). Better safe than sorry.

You're best bet is to talk to your doctor. Make sure you completely understand why you've been asked to stop before surgery. Also, get a clear understanding of what is ok after surgery and when.

Turmeric works as a kind of anti-inflammatory. Some of those drugs can thin the blood and most prescription blood thinners are temporarily discontinued several days before surgery to minimize blood loss during the procedure. I'm hazarding a guess that your turmeric is being stopped 10 days prior for just this same reason.

You'll get more answers here I'm sure. And there is a lot of knowledge on OH that might also help. But the doctor should be your official go-to right now and getting his explanations should probably be your priority.

Yes, you're correct....doctor did inform prior to surgery that it is a blood thinner.

Will ask doctor this week about taking it now....but I think I get more information from this group than anywhere else.

Thanks.

I take one year after surgery and is great for my heart. Before surgery dont is recomendable.

most surgeons (including my plastic surgeon) have you stop taking all supplements a week or two before surgery. I had to stop all my supplements before both WLS and plastic surgery. As someone above mentioned, some thin your blood, which can be a surgery risk.

I take when I remember.

BTW, studies showed that the complete turmeric is even better than just curcumin. It's funny things with most herbs, the complete item has more components that Workin synergy with each other. I add turmeric to a lot of my dishes (meat, fish, sauteed veggies).

When taking turmeric or even curcumin, fat and black pepper helps absorbtion.