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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
It safe to take turmeric together with prednisone?Dietary turmeric is safe to consume along with prednisone. There are some studies which have used turmeric together with prednisone for treatment of disorders.In one such study published in the Oncology journal, 26 patients with prostate cancer were given about 6g curcumin daily together with prednisone therapy.Results reported curcumin to be effective, well-tolerated and accepted by the patients with the potential to aid in cancer treatment with standard drugs. [6]In another study, curcumin taken in combination with chemotherapeutic agents like prednisone inhibited inflammation, angiogenesis and cancer progression in lymphoma patients. [7]Turmeric taken with prednisone in cases of ulcerative colitis has also resulted in positive outcomes like the remission of the disease, decreased dosage or termination of the use of drugs. [8] [9]Combinations containing turmeric and prednisone along with other agents have been formulated for pain relief in arthritis. [10]Thus, adverse interactions between prednisone and turmeric are unlikely.Turmeric is taken with black pepper, which contains piperine, a bioenhancer, to improve its bioavailability. [11]However, some studies have cited concerns of turmeric or piperine use with drugs for the following reasons:Turmeric inhibits drug metabolising enzymes like Cytochrome P450 in the intestines, which may result in reduced drug availability and therapeutic action. [12]Turmeric and piperine inhibit P-glycoprotein (Pgp) which may alter the absorption and bioavailability of drugs. [13] [14]Piperine enhances the absorption of certain drugs. Thus, if drugs are taken for a more extended period, it may also elevate the side effects of such medications. [15]However, these
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