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While its pharmacological benefits are extensively documented, concerns regarding its safety profile and potential toxicity have emerged, especially with high\u2010dose supplementation and long\u2010term use. This narrative review aims to critically evaluate the toxicological evidence and safety considerations surrounding turmeric and its main components. A comprehensive literature search was conducted across PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar, covering studies published up to October 2025. In vitro and in vivo studies were carried out to capture a broad spectrum of toxicological data. Toxicological profile of turmeric is influenced by dose, formulation, and metabolic context. Most turmeric\u2010based preparations exhibit low acute toxicity and minimal genotoxic or mutagenic effects under standard conditions. However, high concentrations or certain formulations, particularly crude (unfractionated) extracts, have been reported to induce oxidative stress and DNA damage in vitro, while some nanoparticle systems show mutagenic potential under metabolic activation conditions. In vivo studies generally report favorable safety outcomes, especially for standardized and bioavailable formulations, although some evidence of liver enzyme alterations and histopathological changes has been observed at supratherapeutic doses. Mechanistic insights implicate oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and p53\u2010mediated pathways in the observed toxic effects. Turmeric and its components are generally safe when used at recommended doses and in well\u2010designed formulations. However, high\u2010dose or prolonged use may pose hepatic and genomic risks. 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