Whereas, over-the-counter pills and stimulants present too many toxicities and are highly discouraged among the medical community
The meta-analysis showed that turmeric/curcumin supplementation led to small but significant reductions in body weight, waist circumference, fat mass percentage, and hip circumference in people with type 2 diabetes and prediabetes
While statistically significant, this absolute risk increase is small compared to the baseline DVT rate in the general population (approximately 1-2 per 1,000 per year in adults over 40)
So, make incremental changes
Your provider may recommend slowing dose titration, temporarily reducing the dose, or implementing additional management strategies if symptoms are severe or persistent