Posted by Hugh on May 15, 2012, at 13:46:39
In reply to Re: Taking curcumin/turmeric with an SSRI, posted by sk85 on May 6, 2012, at 6:51:41
I recently started taking BCM-95. Of the many forms of curcumin/turmeric I've tried over the years, this is the only one that's had psychoactive properties. BCM-95 claims to have up to seven times greater absorption than other forms of curcumin. At 400 mg, I find it too stimulating, maybe because it increases dopamine levels, so I use empty gelatin capsules to divide it into quarters or thirds. Curcumin can also increase serotonin levels, so I suppose it's possible that the combination of BCM-95 and some antidepressants could cause serotonin syndrome.
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