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U.S. natural gas is trading with a familiar winter tug-of-war: colder-season risk vs. suddenly warmer model runs—and, today, the warm side is winning.
As of about 3:30 p.m. ET on Monday, December 15, 2025, NYMEX Henry Hub natural gas futures (January 2026) were near $4.02 per MMBtu, down roughly 2% on the day after an early selloff extended into the afternoon. [1]
That price level matters because it sits right at the psychological “$4 handle” that often becomes a battleground during winter—especially after the market just went through an early-December spike above $5 before reversing sharply.
The latest session has been defined by a steady fade:
In plain terms, the forward curve is projecting that winter tightness may be front-loaded—and that pricing pressure could ease as the market moves toward late winter and early spring, assuming production stays strong and weather normalizes. [5]
Multiple same-day market updates converged on the same theme: the near-term demand outlook cooled faster than the weather.
Reuters reported Monday that U.S. natural gas futures were holding near a six-week low on milder weather forecasts for the next two weeks, near-record Lower 48 output, ample storage, and weaker global gas prices. In the morning, Reuters pegged the front-month contract around $4.095/MMBtu, already pointing to the market’s soft tone. [6]
Key fundamental drivers highlighted in that report:
A related data table in the same Reuters package also indicated below-normal heating degree days versus historical norms in the two-week window—another statistical way of saying the market sees less heating-driven demand than typical for mid-December. [10]
Storage is acting like a shock absorber right now—helping prevent a panic move higher when cold shows up, and cushioning the downside when forecasts flip warmer.
Reuters data tables show U.S. working gas in storage around 3,593 Bcf, roughly 1.3% above the five-year average. [11]
The next pivotal datapoint is the next EIA storage report (for the week ended Dec. 12). Market expectations referenced in the Reuters tables point to a withdrawal around 153 Bcf—still a sizable draw, but the futures market is weighing that against strong supply and a milder late-December outlook. [12]
One reason natural gas didn’t simply collapse earlier this winter was the relentless pull from LNG exports. That remains a major support pillar—but it’s not a one-way ticket higher, especially when overseas benchmarks are soft.
Reuters reported that feedgas deliveries to the eight large U.S. LNG export plants averaged about 18.6 Bcf/d so far in December, above November’s record pace. [13]
However, the same Reuters reporting also noted that international benchmark prices have been hovering near multi-month lows—around $9/MMBtu at Europe’s TTF and roughly $11/MMBtu in Asia (JKM)—a backdrop that can cap the upside enthusiasm for U.S. gas, even when export volumes are high. [14]
There’s also a geopolitical overlay: Reuters pointed to market hopes that Ukraine-related peace talks could ultimately affect sanctions and future Russian supply, which, even as a “maybe,” tends to cool longer-dated risk premiums in global gas pricing. [15]
European prices were not signaling a major crisis on Dec. 15—more like a cautious winter grind higher that’s being actively resisted by supply.
Reuters reported that the Dutch TTF front-month traded around €27.46/MWh (about $9.45/MMBtu) in a narrow range Monday morning after two sessions of gains. Cooler temperatures boosted heating demand, and lower wind speedsincreased gas-fired power needs, but steady LNG and Norwegian supply limited the rally. [16]
A key datapoint for sentiment: EU storage was reported around 69.61% full, below last year’s level at the same time, but still not low enough to force a broad panic bid in prices. [17]
A major December 15 policy headline for gas markets came out of Brussels.
Reuters reported that the U.S. has asked the EU to exempt U.S. oil and gas from obligations under the bloc’s methane emissions regulation until 2035, framing the regulation as a trade barrier and seeking a long delay in emissions-data reporting requirements. The EU’s rule requires importers to monitor and report methane associated with imported fuels. [18]
For market participants, this is less about today’s tick-by-tick move and more about longer-term cost, compliance, and documentation requirements that can influence contracting, certification, and the competitiveness of LNG cargoes into Europe over time.
Another December 15 development underscores how “global” natural gas has become.
Reuters reported that Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) posted record 2025 volumes for benchmark European gas contracts—103 million contracts across TTF futures/options—and said it plans to extend trading hours (from a 10-hour European window toward longer cycles that resemble U.S. and Asian markets). [19]
For traders, longer hours can mean faster price discovery when weather, outages, or LNG headlines hit outside the traditional European trading day—something that increasingly matters in an LNG-linked world.
Today’s action is part of a broader theme: extreme sensitivity to weather model runs—and the market’s growing reliance on incremental demand from LNG and power.
In a December 15 “Today in Energy” note, the U.S. EIA said it has raised residential winter heating expenditure forecasts versus mid-October expectations because it now expects a colder winter and higher retail price forecasts, especially for natural gas and propane. The agency also cited NOAA expectations that December will be about 8% colder than the average of the previous 10 Decembers. [20]
EIA also noted that the Henry Hub spot price was near $3/MMBtu in October and rose to more than $4/MMBtu by late November, which helps explain why consumer-facing forecasts shifted upward even before winter fully arrived. [21]
A December 15 technical note carried by Interactive Brokers/Investopedia described the prompt-month January contract as having turned bearish after last week’s sharp drop, highlighting potential downside levels around the high-$3s and resistance in the mid-$4s. [22]
Whether you follow technicals or not, the takeaway is consistent with the fundamentals: weather and storage surprises are the catalysts most likely to force a break away from the $4 area.
If you’re tracking natural gas price action into mid-December, these are the catalysts most likely to move the market quickly:
Natural gas prices today are being pinned near $4.02/MMBtu by a warm-forecast narrative and relentless U.S. supply—despite very strong LNG export pull. The market’s next decisive move likely depends on whether late-December weather turns materially colder again, and whether storage withdrawals begin to outpace expectations. [28]
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Turmeric and ginger are popular herbs with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that may help with pain and digestion. While similar, turmeric and ginger work differently to offer distinct benefits and risks that may affect your health.
For immediate digestive relief, ginger is the better option. Ginger contains compounds called shogaol and gingerols that can relax the digestive tract and help the stomach empty faster, helping relieve digestive discomfort. They can also help reduce nausea.
However, turmeric has been shown to help relieve chronic inflammation. Over time, this may help ease symptoms of digestive conditions like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Both turmeric and ginger have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that can help support immunity. They have also both been shown to have an antimicrobial effect that can help prevent illness-causing bacteria and viruses.
Some research shows the compound curcumin in turmeric can have a direct effect on the immune response, helping it fight off active infections.
Ginger may be helpful with cold and flu symptoms, as it has been shown to ease nausea and sore throat.
Turmeric and ginger are both plants in the ginger family (Zingiberaceae). The edible underground stem or root (known as the rhizome) of turmeric and ginger is used in food, supplements, and herbal medicines.
Both herbs are known for their warm, spicy flavor. You can consume turmeric or ginger whole, dried, or ground. Turmeric and ginger are also available as dietary supplements.
Other key differences between ginger and turmeric include:
Curcumin is the compound responsible for most of turmeric’s health benefits. Curcumin is a polyphenol, a type of antioxidant, with anti-inflammatory effects. Potential benefits of turmeric include:
Antioxidants called gingerols and shogaols are responsible for ginger’s antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. Potential benefits of ginger include:
You can consume turmeric and ginger separately or together in food, drinks, or as supplements. Studies show that it’s best to take turmeric and ginger supplements with food. Consider dividing your dosage into smaller doses throughout the day to avoid digestive upset.
Take turmeric with black pepper and a source of fat to help your body absorb the curcumin. When looking for a turmeric supplement, always make sure it contains black pepper.
Some popular ways to consume turmeric and ginger include:
There is no combined recommended dosage for turmeric and ginger. However, it is generally safe to consume the herbs together or separately, as long as you don’t take excessive amounts.
Studies show you may benefit from taking 500-8,000 milligrams of turmeric per day. This is about 1 teaspoon of ground turmeric, or a 1-inch piece of fresh turmeric.
A serving of ground ginger is typically about 1 tablespoon, while a serving of freshly ground ginger is about 2/3 cup. Ginger extract powder supplements are generally safe in doses up to 1,000 milligrams per day.
Turmeric can increase your risk of side effects when combined with antidepressants, allergy medications, and antibiotics. Large amounts of ginger or turmeric can interact with medications like:
When taken in high doses, turmeric and ginger may cause digestive side effects like diarrhea, heartburn, and nausea. Ginger may also increase your risk of gallstones if you’re already prone to them.
Excessive amounts of turmeric can eventually lead to liver damage.
Bitcoin’s historical price rise has coincided with the ongoing increases in federal debt and money supply.
Bitcoin continues to integrate with the traditional financial services industry, with unique products coming to market.
Its future returns will likely not be as strong as those it delivered in the past.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is an extremely polarizing asset. There are strong supporters who believe it can go to the moon. There are also thunderous critics who think the cryptocurrency is worthless. Nonetheless, it has been a winning investment in the past.
As of the morning of Dec. 11, Bitcoin’s price siat at roughly $90,000 — down from the peak of more than $126,000 it touched in early October. I predict that it will triple to $270,000 in five years. Here are two of the most important catalysts that can drive the price to that level by the end of this decade.
Perhaps the most notable macroeconomic trends in recent history have been the increases in debt levels and the money supply. These features have characterized the U.S. financial situation, and there are no signs that the growth on these fronts is ever going to let up. The Federal Reserve just announced another 25-basis-point cut to its benchmark interest rate. And it revealed that it would resume quantitative easing (QE), buying as much as $40 billion worth of Treasury bills every month. This pumps liquidity into the system with U.S. dollars that are created out of thin air.
This sounds crazy, but it’s a policy that has been used for quite some time. Back during the financial crisis of 2007-2009, Ben Bernanke, who was the Fed chairman at the time, made heavy use of QE to help get the U.S. economy back on a solid footing. This act was meant to be a temporary intervention. That hasn’t been the case.
When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, however, QE was supercharged, and trillions of dollars were pumped into the system to prevent what otherwise threatened to be an economic disaster. Ideally, QE should be used to help support the economy during recessionary periods. Now, it’s being used at a time when the economy is still growing, and the market has come to expect the central bank to always intervene in an accommodative way.
During the past 20 years, the amount of U.S. federal debt went from about $8 trillion to more than $38 trillion. And the M2 money supply has increased by 238% during that same period.
It’s interesting that Bitcoin was launched in January 2009, in the waning days of the financial crisis. Its price has skyrocketed over time as more investors have bought into the value proposition of owning an asset that isn’t controlled by anyone, that hasn’t been hacked, and that has a fixed supply cap.
Goldman Sachs on Monday raised its 2026 copper price forecast to $11,400 per metric ton from $10,650, citing reduced odds of a refined copper tariff being implemented in the first half of 2026 as affordability concerns take priority.
Benchmark three-month copper HG1! on the London Metal Exchange was up 1.4% to $11,670 per metric ton by 1838 GMT.
Copper hit a record high of $11,952 on Friday on worries about tight supply, but then experienced a selloff amid renewed fears that the artificial intelligence sector was in a bubble that was ready to burst.
Daily inflows to the Comex copper stocks (HG-STX-COMEX), already at a record high, continued due to higher prices on Comex. The U.S. excluded refined copper from the 50% import tariffs that came into force in August but kept the matter under review.
Goldman Sachs said there is a 55% chance that the Trump administration will announce a 15% tariff on copper imports in the first half of 2026, with implementation slated for 2027 and a possible increase to 30% in 2028.
The investment bank said the prospect of future tariffs is likely to keep U.S. copper prices trading at a premium to the London Metal Exchange benchmark and drive stockpiling, which would tighten supply in markets outside the U.S., which is now a key driver of global copper prices.
“We have kept our 2027 price forecast of $10,750 unchanged, as we expect the LME price to retreat once a tariff is in place and the ex-U.S. market rebalances,” Goldman Sachs added.
It also lifted its forecast for the 2026 global market surplus to 300,000 tons from 160,000 tons.
GBP/EUR Year-End 2025 Forecast
Consensus from major banks.
Image © Pound Sterling Live
Our stance this December was that the pound to euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) would deliver a year-end rally, offering euro buyers some tactical buying opportunities.
However, the euro has proven to be an outperformer amongst the world’s major currencies over the course of the past week, stymying GBP/EUR’s ambitions.
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The pair peaked at 1.1463 last Tuesday and we were confident upside momentum was building as it had crossed the 55-day exponential moving average (EMA); typically a sign that an uptrend is building.
However, last Thursday’s 0.30% drop in GBP/EUR sliced through the 55-day and 21-day EMA, both of which are likely to act as resistance levels in the coming days.
Momentum is turning lower again and we are left considering the possibility that the year-end rally burned out before the mid-month mark.
Above: GBP/EUR at daily intervals.
Losses to 1.1360 are possible this week, ahead of a move back to 1.1320 support early in the new year.
The problem for those wanting a stronger pound is that fundamentals are pitted against it: the economic data has deteriorated, as confirmed by four successive months of no economic growth, and this is raising the odds of further BoE interest rate cuts.
This is unhelpful to sterling, given most G10 central banks have ended their rate cutting cycles and many are expected to raise interest rates at some point next year.
Image courtesy of Lloyds Bank
The BoE is almost certainly set to lower Bank Rate by 25 basis points on Thursday, meaning the decision itself won’t come as a surprise.
Instead, what will be of interest is how the Bank shapes expectations for what happens early next year.
Ahead of the decision, we will receive labour market and PMI data (Tuesday) and inflation numbers (Wednesday).

The market is presently priced for one further BoE cut before April 2026, but if the data disappoints, more cuts will be built into the outlook, which would inevitably weigh on the pound.
“A BoE cut combined with the market adding to expectations of another cut in Q1 26 can weigh on the GBP,” says a note from TD Securities.
Economists look for the UK’s unemployment rate to rise to 5.1% when labour market statistics are released Tuesday, confirmation of an ongoing deterioration in the jobs market.
The Bank will believe it can address this by lowering rates, which would take pressure off households and businesses.
In short, if the data undershoots, the pound will sink to 1.1350 and lower.
However, lowering interest rates could prove risky if it stimulates inflation: Wednesday should see the ONS confirm inflation comes in at 3.6%, which is well ahead of the Bank’s 2.0% target.
If the data comes in ahead of expectations, we would expect pricing for further Bank rate cuts to halt and reverse, helping the pound recover.
A series of above-consensus data prints would help pound-euro recover back above 1.14 and restart the year-end rally.
But given the nature of survey data that showed the economy struggled ahead of the November budget, we see this as a lower probability outcome.
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Cardano price remained under pressure today, Dec. 15, mirroring the broader crypto market, where Bitcoin and most altcoins tumbled. ADA token dropped to $0.40 despite the ongoing turnaround of its network and the upcoming SEC roundtable on privacy.
ADA price has remained under pressure this month despite having some major milestones. One of them happened last week when Cardano finally inked a partnership with one of the biggest players in the oracle industry.
Pyth Network has now integrated with Cardano, enabling developers to access high-quality price feeds and market data.
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This is important because Pyth is the fifth-largest participant in the oracle industry, with a total value secured (TVS) of over $4.5 billion. Some of the top protocols that use Pyth are Jupiter, Kamino, Drift, Save, and Avantis.
The integration is also key because it aligns with one of the five pillars that Cardano has set aside from the 70 million ADA tokens it is removing from its treasury.
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The other notable catalyst for Cardano’s price is the Midnight launch’s success: the NIGHT token has soared, its market capitalization reaching $1.14 billion, and its 24-hour volume has risen to $940 million.
One reason the NIGHT token price has jumped is that most exchanges offering the token staking are offering huge rewards, with HTX offering a 100% APY.
The NIGHT token is also rising as investors await the upcoming roundtable on privacy, scheduled for later today. This is important as NIGHT focuses on privacy using the zero-knowledge (zk) technology.

The daily timeframe chart reveals that the Cardano price is at risk of a deeper dive in the coming days and weeks. It has dropped below the critical $0.50 support level, its lowest level since June and April this year, where it formed a double-bottom pattern.
It has dropped to the Ultimate Support level of the Murrey Math Lines, and a drop below it may trigger further downside in the near term.
The Cardano token has formed a bearish flag pattern, a common continuation sign in technical analysis. Therefore, ADA price will likely continue to fall, potentially to the key support level at $0.1900, which corresponds to the extreme oversold reading on the Murrey Math Lines tool.
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Silver price today (15 December 2025) is back on the front page of global markets after last week’s record run. The white metal is trading in the low-to-mid $63 per ounce area—firmly higher on the day—supported by a softer U.S. dollar and easing Treasury yields as traders position ahead of key U.S. labor data. [1]
Just as important as the price itself is the message behind it: silver is behaving like a hybrid asset again—part precious-metal hedge, part high-demand industrial input—meaning it can move quickly when macro tailwinds and physical-market narratives align.
Silver’s pricing on December 15 has been notably dynamic, with different feeds reflecting different points in the day:
Taken together, the story is consistent: silver price today is holding above $63/oz, rebounding after profit-taking and volatility around last week’s record high.
Reuters highlighted the U.S. dollar hovering near a two‑month low and benchmark 10‑year Treasury yields edging lower, a combination that tends to support non-yielding metals like silver. [7]
Markets are still digesting last week’s 25-basis-point Fed rate cut, delivered in a rare split decision, alongside signals that policy may pause as inflation remains sticky and the labor outlook uncertain. [8]
Lower-rate expectations matter for silver in two ways:
Reuters pointed to U.S. non-farm payrolls due Tuesday, a key event risk that can swing yields, the dollar, and—by extension—precious metals. [9]
One of the more structurally interesting developments today: Reuters reported that India moved to allow pension funds to invest in gold and silver ETFs, and ANZ suggested this could lift institutional participation by broadening the investor base. [10]
While this won’t necessarily move prices overnight, it matters because it speaks to the depth of potential long-term investment demand—especially at a time when silver is already attracting attention after a historic rally.
A separate Reuters report said Korea Zinc plans to build a $7.4 billion smelter project in the U.S., producing metals including silver, with operations planned to start progressively from 2027. [11]
This is not an immediate supply fix—but it reinforces a key theme behind silver’s 2025 surge: governments and industry are increasingly framing metals supply chains as strategic.
Silver’s rally has also sparked a wave of same-day technical analysis and near-term forecasting. Here’s what major market commentary published on December 15, 2025 is emphasizing.
FXEmpire (Dec 15, 06:31 GMT) described silver as stabilizing near $62.65, with upside targets at $63.80 and $65.55—as long as support near $61.45 holds. [12]
That framing captures the market’s current tug-of-war: strong trend structure, but a need to digest sharp gains.
FXLeaders (Dec 15) focused on silver trading near $63.28 inside a rising channel and laid out a clear set of levels:
In other words: the bullish roadmap many traders are watching is a hold above ~$62, followed by a push back toward the highs—and potentially beyond.
Investing.com’s Silver Futures Technical Analysis showed a “Strong Buy” summary on December 15, with multiple indicators aligned bullishly, while also flagging some overbought readings (for example, StochRSI and Williams %R showing overbought conditions). [14]
That mix is important: it suggests trend strength, but also supports the case for consolidation or sharp pullbacks even within a broader uptrend.
An Investing.com analysis piece published today framed silver’s move around cycle behavior and pointed to a resistance “arc” in the $64.80–$65.20 region, with other referenced levels clustering around the low $60s and upper $50s depending on the scenario. [15]
Whether or not you follow cycle models, it’s notable that this zone sits close to where many classic technical tools would also focus attention: near recent highs and psychologically significant “mid‑$60s” territory.
Saxo Bank’s “Market Quick Take” dated December 15 highlighted a sharp peak-to-trough pullback on Friday from near $64.5, but said silver still ended the week up and bounced in the Asian session to trade around $63.2, underpinned by demand for hard assets and a tight supply backdrop. [16]
DailyForex’s December 15 market note said precious metals were rising strongly and that silver might test its record high made last week, reflecting the broader momentum tone across the complex. [17]
Even on a strong day, today’s coverage flagged real risks.
Reuters reported that ANZ warned of potential downside risks tied to the possibility of a U.S. tariff exemption that could ease perceived supply tightness, alongside stretched valuations versus gold that could encourage rotation. [18]
Silver is historically more volatile than gold. When technical dashboards flash “strong buy” and “overbought” simultaneously, markets can still rise—but they can also snap back fast on profit-taking. [19]
A hotter-than-expected payrolls report could lift yields and the dollar, pressuring metals—while a weaker report could do the opposite. Reuters explicitly noted the market focus on upcoming payrolls as a policy and pricing catalyst. [20]
Silver’s near-term roadmap is unusually clear because so many analysts are clustering around similar zones:
If silver decisively reclaims the area near last week’s highs, the next phase could quickly become a debate about whether this is a “blow-off” or a new, higher plateau—especially with ongoing attention on inventories, industrial demand, and policy.
On December 15, 2025, silver is once again acting like one of the market’s most important macro-and-industrial bellwethers: it’s higher on dollar softness and lower yields, still digesting last week’s record, and drawing an unusually dense set of bullish (but volatility-aware) forecasts that cluster between $65 and $67 as the next key test. [25]
Note: This article is for informational purposes only and is not investment advice.
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The US dollar has rallied against the Japanese yen during the trading session on Friday as traders start to ask questions about whether or not the Federal Reserve is going to start cutting rapidly, or if it is a situation where they do not. And the FOMC statement, once you read into it and read the transcripts of the FOMC press conference, gives a little bit of hesitation to the idea that the Federal Reserve is just simply on autopilot.
Conversely, on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, we have the Bank of Japan, which is going to be in a situation where it is difficult to cut rates at least drastically. And therefore, the interest rate differential should continue to favor the United States, as it historically has for years, almost an entire career, and in fact probably even longer than that.
So, with that being said, it makes a certain amount of sense that the US dollar is somewhat resilient against the yen. And now it looks a lot like a market that is trying to find some type of consolidation area. The consolidation area is an area that is presently defined with 158 yen being the ceiling and 155 yen being the first floor.
Underneath, we have another floor near the 153 yen level. And as long as we stay above there, I think you have a situation where you will be looking to buy dips. That does not mean that it is easy, and it does not mean that it is going to be a slam dunk, but I do recognize that finding value in this pair on dips and taking advantage of cheap US dollars probably remains the way to go forward.
I like the idea of buying dips as we had just seen and taking advantage of the interest rate differential, just simply holding on to the pair and collecting a little bit of profit at the end of every day, and riding the trend as it gains nominal gains, perhaps to the 158 yen level, maybe even higher than that. I have no interest in shorting as things stand right now.
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Gut health is important for your overall health and well-being. Taking supplements such as probiotics and turmeric may help improve and maintain a healthy gut biome.
Probiotics may also help improve immune function, cholesterol, and mental health while turmeric has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Your gastrointestinal (GI) tract is made up of many microorganisms. Probiotics help keep the “good” bacteria and microorganisms balanced and available. This can help regulate bowel movements, decrease bloating, and improve stomach pain or discomfort.
Taking turmeric may improve allergic rhinitis and seasonal allergies, osteoarthritis, and mental health conditions like depression. It may also help improve indigestion.
A recent study found that taking 500 milligrams of turmeric four times daily can help treat indigestion. The study compared the supplement to Prilosec (omeprazole), a medication used to treat indigestion and heartburn. More research is needed to understand how turmeric compares to other known indigestion treatment options.
Taking probiotics and turmeric together may be useful if you experience indigestion and want to improve your gut health. While probiotics help with digestion by improving the microorganisms in your gut, turmeric can help control inflammation within your gastrointestinal tract.
Probiotics can be found in fermented foods, including yogurt, sauerkraut, kimchi, kombucha, and some cheeses. Probiotic supplements are also available in capsule, powder, and liquid form. You can take a probiotic with or without food, depending on the product.
Multiple probiotic strains are available, each offering different effects and benefits. Popular strains include:
Probiotics are measured in colony-forming units (CFU), which is the number of living microorganisms in a product. Most probiotic supplements range from 1 to 50 billion CFU per dose.
Turmeric can be taken as a spice, tea, or dietary supplement in capsule or powder form. According to the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), curcumin is considered safe at doses up to 8 grams daily. You can take turmeric with or without food, though food may help your body absorb it better.
It is safe to take probiotics and turmeric together. Supplements that include both probiotics and turmeric in one capsule are available.
Neither supplement provides immediate relief after taking a dose, so consistency is important for maximum benefit. Mixing turmeric into a probiotic-containing food such as yogurt may also be an option to incorporate both products into your diet.
Probiotics may affect how well certain medications work. This can include blood thinners, cancer medications, and medications used to treat heart and blood vessel conditions. More research is needed to understand how probiotics interact with these drugs.
There is controversy on whether you should take probiotics with antibiotics. Some researchers believe probiotics help prevent antibiotics from killing “good” bacteria and reduce antibiotic-related side effects like diarrhea. Others believe that taking both at once could make the probiotic less effective. Talk with your healthcare provider about whether you should take both.
Probiotics are safe to use during pregnancy. However, you should talk to your healthcare provider before taking a probiotic if you are pregnant.
Medications and supplements that turmeric may interact with include:
Pregnant people should avoid taking turmeric supplements. No studies have confirmed that turmeric supplements are safe during pregnancy.
According to the FDA, probiotics and turmeric are considered safe in foods and supplements, but both may have a few possible side effects.
Reported side effects of probiotics include stomach pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea, constipation, and an increased risk of infection.
This increased infection risk is a concern for people who are immunocompromised (have a weakened immune system). If you are immunocompromised or have a condition that makes you susceptible to infections, talk with your healthcare provider before taking a probiotic supplement.
Side effects of turmeric include constipation, indigestion, diarrhea, bloating, nausea, and vomiting. Liver damage, including hepatitis, is one of the most serious side effects of turmeric. It is reported with turmeric doses of 250-1,800 milligrams daily.
If you experience GI side effects while taking probiotics and turmeric, your healthcare provider may recommend separating the time you take each supplement.
Probiotics and turmeric are supplements used for various health conditions. When taken together, they may improve gut health, including indigestion and bloating.
Talk with your healthcare provider about whether probiotics and turmeric supplementation would benefit you.