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Chondroitin and Turmeric/Curcumin, a caution.
Both may have mild antiplatelet effects, so combining them could modestly increase bleeding tendency, particularly in people also taking anticoagulant or antiplatelet medication.
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- Substances
- Chondroitin and Turmeric/Curcumin
- Pair type
- Caution
- Evidence (highest tier)
- Emerging
- Source citations
- 2 sources
- Stack Score effect
- −5 to your Stack Score (per scored caution row).
- Scope
- Supplement × Supplement
- Last verified
- May 30, 2026
Caution · Emerging evidence
Caution
What is happening. Both may have mild antiplatelet effects, so combining them could modestly increase bleeding tendency, particularly in people also taking anticoagulant or antiplatelet medication.
Mechanism. Chondroitin sulfate is a glycosaminoglycan with weak anticoagulant properties and curcumin inhibits platelet aggregation and thromboxane synthesis, so the two may have additive effects on platelet function and bleeding tendency.
Recommendation. Generally fine together for joint support in healthy people. If you take blood thinners or are scheduled for surgery, discuss with your clinician and consider pausing before procedures.
Sources (2)
- Hwang KA et al., Anti-inflammatory and antiplatelet effects of curcumin, Journal of Medicinal Food, 2009
- Rozenfeld V, Crader M, Possible augmentation of warfarin effect by glucosamine-chondroitin, American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy, 2004
Stack Score
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Effect on the composite score
If both Chondroitin and Turmeric/Curcumin are in the same stack, this pair applies −5 to your Stack Score (per scored caution row).
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