Posted by MightyKondrian on July 1, 2020, at 14:05:21
In reply to Tumeric and MAOIs, posted by pontormo on June 24, 2020, at 22:37:25
I wouldn't worry too much.
Many foodstuffs have MAO inhibiting compounds but far from producing a significant inhibiting effect by itself. Yes, some herbs like Rhodiola should be used with caution but their MAOI effects are just a part of there effects which are synergistic with many other compounds to produce the finale.
A few antioxidants are MAOIs, or produce that effect: Resveratrol, Quercetin & active compounds in honey, pollen and propolis (bees)and indeed Cuminoids:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23499958/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6385169/
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.3109/14756366.2013.843171
https://www.e-sciencecentral.org/articles/SC000031864But Turmeric (curcumin) does show significant antidepressant effects. Especially in combination with other medicinal plant extracts. Here's an awesome one: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27723543/
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