Advisory

Turmeric

Turmeric is a spice known for its strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It is an integral part of Indian cuisine and is used for medicinal purposes in traditional Indian and Chinese medicine. Turmeric contains an active component called curcumin, which is responsible for most of its health benefits. It is a powerful antioxidant that may contribute to the prevention and treatment of various health conditions, including chronic inflammation, heart diseases, and neurodegenerative disorders. It also displays antimicrobial properties, thus having the ability to suppress infections.

Hello,
is it safe to consume turmeric while breastfeeding?

Turmeric is not recommended during pregnancy, but it is not directly prohibited during breastfeeding (the exception being turmeric in dietary supplements, where it is found in more concentrated and biologically available forms). There may be situations where an infant will react more sensitively to the presence of turmeric in the mother's diet, which unfortunately cannot be predicted. It is therefore up to each breastfeeding mother to consider whether or not to use a small amount of turmeric in recipe preparation.

Hello,
I am reaching out to you with a question regarding the use of herbal capsules containing extracts of turmeric and pepper.
From the lecture, it is clear that the risks associated with increased bile secretion are related to "high doses."
Is it suitable/beneficial for a patient to use this type of dietary supplement after cholecystectomy, with degenerative liver disease and extensive varices, who is taking Detralex?
Thank you very much in advance for your response.

In the case of cholecystectomy, standard doses of curcumin should not cause any issues. In situations of degenerative liver damage, it is advisable to consult with the attending physician; do not conduct any experiments that may pose health risks.

Questions answered by

Mgr. Martin Jelinek
Lecturer and author of the educational system

Nutrition educator, lecturer, and author of the educational system and the ZOF learning application.

Mgr. Martin Jelínek has been systematically involved in nutrition education since 1999. He is the founder of ATAC, the educational company behind NutriCourses, and the author of an educational system focused on nutrition, healthy lifestyle, and the practical application of nutrition knowledge.

He graduated from the Faculty of Science at Masaryk University in Brno. Throughout his professional career, he has combined nutrition, education, and the practical application of acquired knowledge. His educational system also includes the ZOF (Zone of Optimal Functioning) learning application, where students turn theory into practical work with meal plans.

In 2007, he launched the first intake of a six-month course focused on the education of nutrition advisors. Over time, this course became the foundation for the further development of the educational system and a range of specialised courses.

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