IF you are in the minority of PWP who also harbor a big HP colony,
AND you take turmeric in powdered form rather than tablets,
THEN the turmeric kills the HP.

As each bacterium decomposes it leaves a little poison behind.
A well oiled GI system moves all that out in a speedy manner, but
a sluggish system allows it to build up.

There is only a problem if ALL the conditions are there- PD, HP, powder, and constipation.

As for symptoms, if you get unusual bloating or if your PD starts to get worse, back off.

I stopped six days ago and seem completely recovered.

In fact, I have cut my requip back in the process. I had been wrestling with weird symptoms all summer that I kept blaming on hypoglycemia. In trying to cope with that I had gone to 40 mg/day, well beyond the 24 mg max suggested. I am now back to the 24 to 28 range and seem just as good when this adventure began.

The only explanatin I can come up with is that I may have a net gain from the experience due to a lessened HP load since it has been shown that they interfere with ldopa. However, I do not recommend that particular route to anyone at this time since there is some danger, I do, however, intend to pursue it myself and will post as I work through it. The big question is will maintaining a steady system flush be all that is required?

Finally let reiterate that this should in no way turn anyone away from turmeric/curcumin. It is just too valuable. Pay attention to your body and if you suspect HP is around stick to the tablets. I took them for three years with no problem before the powder.