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While some claim turmeric can enhance or disrupt sleep, current research shows curcumin is unlikely to have major effects at normal supplemental doses. Very high doses may potentially cause slight drowsiness. More studies specifically investigating turmeric’s effects on sleep cycles are needed to draw firmer conclusions.

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Curcumin is the most medicinal phytochemical found in turmeric. Research shows curcumin has powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that can benefit many conditions. However, curcumin alone has poor bioavailability. Consuming turmeric or formulated curcumin supplements can enhance absorption and effects.

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Research on whether turmeric thins or thickens blood is inconsistent. At normal culinary and supplemental doses, turmeric likely has negligible effects on clotting and bleeding risk. Only very high concentrations of curcumin show potential mild blood thinning effects, but more human data is needed.

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Turmeric's main compound curcumin has low bioavailability and poor absorption. This limits its health benefits. Key factors inhibiting absorption are curcumin's poor solubility, instability at neutral pH, extensive metabolism, and rapid elimination. Consuming turmeric with fat, black pepper, pepsin, and at low heats can significantly increase curcumin absorption. Taking smaller doses multiple times daily also helps.

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Turmeric contains anti-inflammatory curcumin that may help protect against acid reflux, but it can also stimulate bile production causing nausea and stomach upset in some cases. More research is needed to confirm turmeric’s efficacy and safety for acid reflux long-term.

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Researchers in Brazil have discovered significant levels of cannabidiol (CBD) in the Trema micrantha plant. This tropical shrub grows readily across Brazil and contains CBD but not THC, offering a legal source of this therapeutic cannabis compound. As an abundant weed, Trema micrantha provides a potentially economical alternative for CBD production compared to cannabis plants.

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