Metformin and Turmeric
Supplement–drug interaction evidence from the TruthStack database.
| Severity | HIGH |
|---|---|
| Evidence Tier | Moderate |
| Interaction Type | ANTAGONISTIC |
| Mechanism | PHARMACODYNAMIC |
| Last Reviewed | 2026-02-24 |
Source Verification
Attestation METHODOLOGY_ATTESTED
Corpus manifest 26b2d684...
Last reviewed 2026-02-24
Primary source 31249528
Live attestation Query API — returns signed DAA ID per request
Data license CC BY 4.0
Summary
Curcumin has documented glucose-lowering effects that may be additive with metformin. Curcumin also inhibits CYP enzymes. FAERS: 750 reports. Monitor blood glucose. Some evidence suggests beneficial combination but requires clinician oversight.
API Reference
GET https://api.truthstack.co/v1/check?c1=metformin&c2=turmeric
Open, unauthenticated. Returns JSON. Developer documentation
Sources
Primary: 31249528
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