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I cook with it. Pretty regularly. Im good but idk how someone else would react

May 21
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Great question! Turmeric (and its active compound, curcumin) is one of the more promising supplements for people with MG. Here's what's known:

- Curcumin is a natural anti-inflammatory that may help balance the immune system
- It could potentially reduce inflammation in the body, which may be beneficial for autoimmune Show Full Answer

Great question! Turmeric (and its active compound, curcumin) is one of the more promising supplements for people with MG. Here's what's known:

- Curcumin is a natural anti-inflammatory that may help balance the immune system
- It could potentially reduce inflammation in the body, which may be beneficial for autoimmune conditions like MG
- Turmeric can also simply be used as a spice in cooking, which is a low-risk way to incorporate it into your diet That said, more research is still needed to fully understand its effects on MG specifically. Before adding any curcumin or turmeric supplement to your routine, it's best to check with your neurologist first — especially since supplements can interact with MG medications.

Using turmeric as a cooking spice is generally considered a much safer starting point than taking it in concentrated supplement form.

May 21

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