In this episode, we’re talking about the adulteration of one of the most popular spices used around the world, turmeric. Specifically, we’re talking about dried, ground turmeric not the fresh root.

This spice is so popular that it has been one of the top selling spices in the world, but it has been adulterated with lead since the 1980's. Crazy, right?

And there is NO safe level for lead consumption in the United States, so even with all the snazzy packaging, and the inundation of marketing telling us how healthy turmeric is, it all seems to be going to our heads. Literally.

Lead accumulates in the body, the brain, the liver, kidneys and bones and it can have major impacts on the health of pregnant women, infants and children, especially.

There have been several recalls of turmeric over the years. One in 2011, one in 2016 and even as recent as the summer of 2019. So, even with all this, we're still finding lead laced turmeric on our plates, in our cups and in our skin care products.

If you use ground turmeric or know someone who does (I mean, we all know someone who puts this stuff in their smoothies), make sure to listen to this episode and share it with someone you love.