If you arepregnant, congratulations.
If you are pregnant and constipated, so sorry.
Have you considered takingturmericwhile pregnant?
Prepare to have your mind blown.
At first glance, turmeric is nothing short of amiracle spice.
But is taking turmeric during pregnancy safe?
First, be careful where your turmeric comes from.
Lead is bad for your health in almost any context.
Lead during pregnancy is particularly dangerous.
That’s because it might act like estrogen, the hormone responsible for stimulating uterine contractions (viaParents).
That said, a report published in theJournal of Medicinal Chemistryfound that the body doesn’t easily absorb turmeric.
It’s a bit of a catch-22.
Try the usual: warm baths, moderate exercise, and a lot of patience.
