Can I take Magnesium with Turmeric?

Understanding the interactions, benefits, and safety of combining these two powerful supplements.

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Turmeric

Short answer

We found no documented interaction between Magnesium and Turmeric in the sources below. That isn't proof the combination is right for you: check each one's cautions, and ask your pharmacist if you take medication.

Magnesium

What it is: An essential mineral the body uses for muscle and nerve function, blood sugar and blood pressure control, and making protein, bone and DNA.

What the research says: Supplements may lower blood pressure slightly. People who get more magnesium from food tend to have a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, and it matters for bone health.

Cautions

  • Adults shouldn't take more than 350 mg a day from supplements unless a clinician advises it.
  • Too much from supplements can cause diarrhea, nausea and stomach cramps.

Medicines to check

  • Osteoporosis medicines (bisphosphonates) and some antibiotics: take them apart from magnesium
  • Diuretics
  • Long-term acid-reflux or ulcer medicines can lower magnesium levels

In Holitro: Magnesium Glycinate (133 mg per capsule)

Source: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements: Magnesium: Fact Sheet for Consumers (updated March 2021)

Turmeric

What it is: A spice root in the ginger family; curcumin is its best-known active compound.

What the research says: There isn't enough evidence to say turmeric helps any health condition. Early evidence for knee osteoarthritis pain and stiffness is positive but needs better studies.

Cautions

  • Standard turmeric or curcumin is likely safe in recommended amounts for 2 to 3 months.
  • It can cause nausea, reflux, stomach upset, diarrhea or constipation.
  • Liver damage has been reported with curcumin made to absorb better. Stop and see a clinician if you notice tiredness, dark urine or yellowing skin.
  • May be unsafe in pregnancy.

Medicines to check

  • Talk to your clinician if you take any medicine

In Holitro: Turmeric (700 mg per capsule)

Source: NIH National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Turmeric: Usefulness and Safety (updated April 2025)

Check with your doctor or pharmacist, especially if you take medication.

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Educational information only, not medical advice. This reflects general ingredient overlap, not a personalized safety review. Always check with your doctor or pharmacist before combining supplements, especially if you take medication, are pregnant or nursing, or manage a health condition. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.

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