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Can You Take Levothyroxine and Turmeric Together?

No documented interaction was identified between turmeric and levothyroxine in the sources reviewed.

No documented interaction identifiedEvidence: Moderate

See the full Levothyroxine page and Turmeric page for other reviewed interactions and reference information.

What the interaction means

NCCIH's turmeric page names no specific drug interactions at all, only a general caution to consult a healthcare provider. Levothyroxine's extensive drug-interaction section (absorption, protein-transport, and metabolism effects) does not name turmeric or curcumin.

No documented interaction between Levothyroxine and Turmeric was identified in the authoritative sources reviewed. This is not a guarantee that no interaction exists for every dose, formulation, or individual -- it means the sources checked did not document one.

Practical context

NCCIH's turmeric page and levothyroxine's FDA label were checked directly, full text, in both directions. Turmeric's own page names nothing specific to check against, and it is not among levothyroxine's named absorption/metabolism concerns.

What the sources say

Levothyroxine Sodium Capsules — FDA Prescribing Information — YARAL Pharma, Inc. (via DailyMed, U.S. National Library of Medicine)Turmeric — National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NIH)

Last reviewed 2026-08-25

Medical information disclaimer: this information is general and educational. It does not diagnose conditions, prescribe treatment, or determine whether a combination is safe for you personally. Follow your prescription label and ask a pharmacist or clinician before starting, stopping, or combining products. Full disclaimer.

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