Is 1000 mg of turmeric a day too much?
1,000 milligrams of turmeric (curcumin) has no official upper limit. European food-safety bodies set an acceptable intake of 3 milligrams of curcumin per kilogram of body weight a day, about 210 milligrams for a 70 kilogram adult. Liver damage has been reported, especially with high-absorption forms.
General information, not medical advice. Check with a doctor or pharmacist before taking a supplement, especially if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, take any medicine, or are under 18.
The figures
| Amount checked | 1,000 mg |
|---|---|
| Answer | No official upper limit |
| Other guidance | European food-safety bodies set an acceptable intake of 3 milligrams of curcumin per kilogram of body weight a day, about 210 milligrams for a 70 kilogram adult |
Cautions and interactions
- Liver damage has been reported, especially with high-absorption forms.
- It can cause nausea, reflux or diarrhoea. Many products add black pepper extract (piperine) to raise absorption.
Quick answers
- Is 1000 mg of turmeric a day too much?
- 1,000 milligrams of turmeric (curcumin) has no official upper limit. European food-safety bodies set an acceptable intake of 3 milligrams of curcumin per kilogram of body weight a day, about 210 milligrams for a 70 kilogram adult. Liver damage has been reported, especially with high-absorption forms.
- Is turmeric (curcumin) safe?
- Liver damage has been reported, especially with high-absorption forms. It can cause nausea, reflux or diarrhoea. Many products add black pepper extract (piperine) to raise absorption.
Sources
- NCCIH (US National Institutes of Health)
https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/turmeric
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