Food
Moderate burden — Turmeric Supplements (Lead) adds a moderate, reducible exposure.
Bulk or imported turmeric powder and capsules.
Each driver rated 0 (none) to 10 (worst)
Evidence strength: moderate · Detox Score = 100 − hazard×4.6 − exposure×3.4 − persistence×2.6, clamped 1–100.
A Detox Score of 53 places turmeric supplements (lead) in the Moderate band. The chemical-hazard rating is what drives the score down. Some turmeric has been adulterated with lead-based colourant to brighten it, a documented source of lead exposure. Third-party-tested brands avoid the problem.
Turmeric Supplements (Lead) has a Detox Score of 53 out of 100 (Moderate burden), which means it adds a moderate, reducible exposure. Some turmeric has been adulterated with lead-based colourant to brighten it, a documented source of lead exposure. Third-party-tested brands avoid the problem.
A lower-exposure swap for turmeric supplements (lead) is: Buy turmeric from brands that publish heavy-metal testing. Some turmeric has been adulterated with lead-based colourant to brighten it, a documented source of lead exposure. Third-party-tested brands avoid the problem.