Ginger shots and blood sugar, and what the ginger trials really found
Ginger shots and blood sugar is a fair question. Trials of ginger capsules in type 2 diabetes found modest falls in fasting glucose. What it means for you.
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Turmeric and gallstones, and what curcumin does to your gallbladder
Turmeric and gallstones don't mix well. Curcumin makes the gallbladder contract, so NHS Wales advises avoiding it with gallstones. Who it affects, and why.
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Curcumin clinical trial results, and how to tell a strong one from a weak one
Curcumin clinical trial results can look stronger or weaker than they are. How to read placebo, blinding, sample size, and what was actually measured.
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What turmeric, ginger, and honey can really do for a winter cough
Turmeric, ginger, and honey is a winter favourite. Honey has the best evidence for a cough, and the spices bring warmth. How to make it, and when to see a GP.
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Supermarket wellness shots compared, and how to read the label
Supermarket wellness shots vary more than the front of the bottle suggests. How to read the ingredients, the sugar figure, and vitamin claims before you buy.
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Turmeric and warfarin, what to check before you start
Turmeric and warfarin can interact, mostly at supplement doses. What the evidence shows, the bleeding signs to know, and why to tell your clinic first.
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Turmeric allergy, and what a reaction looks like
Turmeric allergy is rare, and most reported reactions are to turmeric on the skin. The signs to look for, how it differs from intolerance, and when to call 999.
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Curcumin and brain health, and where the evidence sits
Curcumin and brain health: small trials in older adults found better memory and attention, but reviews are mixed. What the research shows, and what helps.
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Meet the UK’s biggest HPP machine: a major investment in every shot
Meet the UK’s biggest HPP machine. Discover how our 104-tonne investment expands our UK manufacturing capabilities and helps protect the fresh taste and nutrients in every shot.
Can children have turmeric, and how much is sensible?
Can children have turmeric? As a spice in food, yes, from weaning onwards. Supplements and concentrated shots are a different question, and the answer differs.
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Turmeric and iron absorption: what the evidence actually shows
Turmeric and iron absorption is a genuine interaction worth knowing about, especially at supplement doses. Here is the evidence and who should take care.
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Curcumin half life, and why the timing of a dose matters
Curcumin half life is around seven hours for its circulating forms, which explains why splitting a daily amount makes more sense than one large dose.
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