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Avoid Turmeric
He personally avoids turmeric despite its anti-inflammatory properties, noting that acute inflammation can sometimes be beneficial. He also warns that some turmeric products may be contaminated with lead and says turmeric may antagonize dihydrotestosterone in men, potentially blunting affect and libido.
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“Many people that I've talked to who have taken tumeric get a severe blunting of affect and libido. So for some people that might be a serious negative. I certainly avoid tumeric.”
huberman · Control Pain & Heal Faster with Your Brain · Mar 1, 2021 · 1:10:28 · open ↗
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