Meera Devi Meera Devi Asked 8 months ago

Does tumeric cause kidney stones?

My husband has a history of kidney stones, and we use a lot of haldi (turmeric) in our cooking. Someone told me that turmeric can actually cause kidney stones. Is this true, or can we continue enjoying our curries without worry?

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Rajesh Patnaik Rajesh Patnaik Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago
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Be very careful if you are prone to stones. Turmeric is high in oxalates, and taking high doses of turmeric supplements caused a painful kidney stone relapse for me. Always consult a doctor before starting any daily health supplements.

Nikhil Kamath Nikhil Kamath Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

According to nutrition tracking databases, turmeric has high oxalate content, which can bind with calcium to form stones. If you are logging heavy turmeric use or extract supplements, just ensure you drink at least 3 liters of water daily to flush things out.

Lilavati Devi Lilavati Devi Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

A pinch of turmeric in warm milk has been our family remedy for generations and never caused any harm. But nowadays, people take raw turmeric tablets in huge amounts, which is not good for the body. Stick to traditional cooking quantities.

Rohan Malhotra Rohan Malhotra Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

If you are using basic haldi in your daily diet, there is absolutely nothing to worry about. Just don't overdo the trendy turmeric shots or pills. Keep your hydration levels high, especially if you train hard and sweat a lot.

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Sanjay Kapoor Sanjay Kapoor Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

First they tell us turmeric is the cure for everything, and now they say it might cause kidney stones! Normal amount in dal-subzi is perfectly fine, just don't start swallowing spoonfuls of it like it's a magic potion.

Harish Salve Harish Salve Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I have been eating food with turmeric for over sixty years now and my kidneys are perfectly fine. The issue only happens when people misuse it as concentrated pills. Keep your water intake high and eat simple home food.

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