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Old 03-24-2022, 01:05 PM   #1
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Who takes turmeric supplements and why?

I have arthritis of the neck and someone suggested tumeric supplements to hold down inflamation. Does anyone take tumeric? If so why and what brand do you use? Any advice or suggestions welcome.
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DW's rheumatologist recommended she take this turmeric available from Amazon: Garden of Life Mykind Organics Turmeric
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I take it for similar reasons.

Costco. Not sure the brand.
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It’s supposed to be a powerful anti inflammatory. I started taking it when I was suffering from autoimmune hair loss as recommended by my dermatologist.
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We both take this 3x daily for inflammation. It greatly improved my two numb fingers and DW's knees that needed replacing over 20 years ago. 20220324_150804.jpg
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I mix a blend of organic turmeric, cinnamon, ginger and ground black pepper. Mix up a pint jar of this. I use 2 teaspoons in a cup of hot water, splash of nut milk and spoon of honey. Cup a day. Works for me and much tastier than a supplement.
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DH has psoriatic arthritis and his doctor recommended turmeric. He has taken it for several years but recently he has started bruising easily and the doctor took him off tumeric, evidently it will cause bruising.
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According to Consumer Reports, some Turmeric has potentially dangerous amounts of lead in it.

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If you’re shopping for a supplement, you should know that the Food and Drug Administration does not verify that supplements contain what their labels say they do.
Previous testing by Consumer Reports found that supplements—including turmeric and curcumin products—are sometimes contaminated with lead or bacteria.
That’s why careful shopping is key. Look for products that have been tested by a third party: Confirm a seal on the label from ConsumerLab.com, NSF International, UL, or U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP). CVS says all supplements it sells are tested by a third party.
Here's the entire article:

https://www.consumerreports.org/turm...n-a1205144105/

Sorry to rain on the parade. People need to be fully informed and make their own decisions.
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Old 03-25-2022, 09:40 AM   #9
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I take theracurmin HP for ALS inflammation. It is recommended by my neurologist because of increased bioavailability. It is the same form used in a trial for memory loss
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Old 03-25-2022, 10:17 AM   #10
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I don't take supplements but do add grated turmeric to a lot of my food. It's a mild flavor and I enjoy the taste, in addition to possible health benefits. Add it to oatmeal with dried berries and sliced almonds, zested into lattes with ginger and black pepper, meat marinades, etc. Whole Foods and Jewel supermarkets carry the fresh roots. I wash and dry them and store a bag in the freezer; they're easy to grate that way and the skin doesn't make it through the microplane. Ginger works great that way too.

Only thing is being careful about turmeric stains!
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My husband buys turmeric curcumin on Costco's website. He waits until it goes on sale and buys several bottles at a time. His orthopedist recommended it for hand and knee arthritis and he is very pleased with the results. I know it can take some time to work. The one he uses is Nature's Lab Turmeric Curcumin C3 1000mg., 180 Vegetarian Capsules.

I just learned about Schiff MegaRed Superior Joint Care. The reviews sound too good to be true (so they probably are ) but I plan to buy a couple bottles when they go on sale at Costco in a few days. Could use a little help with my own minor aches and pains. It doesn't take long to see results, apparently.
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Takes it with family to improve heart health and prevent against Alzheimer's and cancer
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I take theracurmin HP for ALS inflammation. It is recommended by my neurologist because of increased bioavailability. It is the same form used in a trial for memory loss

Yes, I take a daily theracurmin also. From what I have read, the cheaper turmeric and curcumin supplements have very low absorbability, so you are unable to absorb much of it. The theracurmin I take is made by Natural Factors, and is supposed to have much higher bioavailability than the cheaper brands. Many studies verify the anti-inflammatory effects of curcumin, and it is also supposed to have anti-cancer effects as well.
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I take 1000mg per day....there is anecdotal evidence that helps against multiple myeloma (in incurable blood cancer) which I have.
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Yes, I take a daily theracurmin also. From what I have read, the cheaper turmeric and curcumin supplements have very low absorbability, so you are unable to absorb much of it. The theracurmin I take is made by Natural Factors, and is supposed to have much higher bioavailability than the cheaper brands. Many studies verify the anti-inflammatory effects of curcumin, and it is also supposed to have anti-cancer effects as well.

I take it because my doctor suggested it. Recently he suggested I look for a type that is more easily absorbed. I had already ordered and received a more easily absorbed type. When I was having some knee problems, I was asked by another doctor (that had my records) are you still taking Tumeric?
I said yes, and got a response, "good, continue with it."
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Old 03-28-2022, 09:29 AM   #16
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I have read that taking turmeric with a couple tablespoons of honey has strong anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties. Fresh turmeric powder mixed with honey and lemon on toast or drank as a morning "shot." I have not tried the paste recipe, but I take a 500 mg pill of turmeric/curcumin/ginger each day for inflammation since knee replacement. The surgeon was neutral on it, didn't recommend but didn't discourage taking it. My sister is into holistic health and recommended it. I believe it helps.
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I took it for a while and noticed no improvement in my hand pain, but it did upset my stomach. I decided I didn't want to pay good $$ for that side effect.
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I use 1 tbsp organic turmeric on my salad almost every day. I was dx with indolent prostate cancer 9 years ago. Losing weight, exercising more, may have kept the nasty stuff at bay. I also put allspice, cinnamon, and ground cloves in my flax seed, chia, gruel in the morning.
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Old 03-28-2022, 11:08 AM   #19
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Not a supplement per se, just a tsp a day of bulk turmeric in orange juice with black pepper and amla powder. Bangladesh has had the most problems with lead adulteration. Buy from a reputable source, it's still cheap. Turmeric might be cancer-preventive (e.g. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26973412/), without negative side effects (if unadulterated).
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The brand I am taking is from Procap Laboratories. I take it for anti-inflammatory benefits.
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