10 Side Effects of Turmeric
Turmeric Side Effect #8: Acid Reflux
Acid reflux is a condition where the acidic contents of your stomach are allowed to rise back up the esophagus. While these contents are fine in the stomach which has a protective lining, the esophagus has no such lining. This means that the soft tissues lining the esophagus are exposed to the acids. This causes an unpleasant burning sensation in what is often known as heartburn.
Turmeric can cause irritation in the stomach and cause hyperacidity. This can, in turn, lead to acidity rising up the esophagus resulting in heartburn. It can also cause a general upsetting of the stomach overall and should be avoided by people with sensitive stomachs.
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