Tag: Culinary turmeric

A 2019 case study in the medical journal *Cureus* documented a physician who developed iron deficiency anemia linked to high-dose turmeric extract supplementation, with his hemoglobin levels recovering after he stopped. This raises a critical question: does turmeric lower hemoglobin levels, and under what circumstances should people be cautious?

While many people associate turmeric with the vivid yellow spice in their kitchens, the term 'native turmeric' can be misleading because it can refer to several distinct species. The key question, 'can you eat native turmeric?', depends entirely on which specific species you have and its intended use.