Overuse of curcumin can cause GI distress

Dear Doctors: I am a 67-year-old physically active man. I was taking turmeric three times a day for several weeks to reduce workout-related inflammation.

I ended up in the hospital with an abscess and small intestine perforation. I have read excess turmeric may cause this. Please comment.

Dear Reader: Turmeric is a flowering plant in the ginger family. This plant is native to India and has been used…