Cubaâs support of anti-U.S. guerrilla and terrorist groups in Latin America and other countries of the developing world, military intervention in Africa, and unrestricted Soviet weapons deliveries to Cuba suddenly made Castro an important international contender.
What are the risks of taking turmeric or curcumin? If you want to try turmeric or curcumin for stomach or gastrointestinal issues, moderation is your best bet. Large doses over long periods of time can cause diarrhea, stomach upset, and irritation. It also can interfere with medications that reduce stomach acid. If you have gallstones or obstructions of your bile passages, check with your doctor before trying turmeric, the NIH warns.
In general, curcumin seems unlikely to cause serious side effects. However, studies on it have been too small to fully evaluate possible side effects, especially rare side effects. Theoretically, curcumin could increase the risk of bleeding, although this has not been reported as a possible side effect of the supplement.