53/100

Food

Turmeric Supplements (Lead)

Moderate burden — Turmeric Supplements (Lead) adds a moderate, reducible exposure.

Bulk or imported turmeric powder and capsules.

The breakdown

Each driver rated 0 (none) to 10 (worst)

Chemical hazard
6
Everyday exposure
2
Persistence
5

Evidence strength: moderate · Detox Score = 100 − hazard×4.6 − exposure×3.4 − persistence×2.6, clamped 1–100.

What this means for you

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.

Cleaner swap → Buy turmeric from brands that publish heavy-metal testing.
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Frequently asked questions

Is turmeric supplements (lead) a toxic exposure?

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.

What is a safer alternative to turmeric supplements (lead)?

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.

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