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Tumeric...a magic potion?

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Not wishing to grasp at straws but there has been quite a lot of Tumeric info on the airwaves these days. latest program on C4 28th august. Superfoods. worth a watch !

Apparently it's good for inflamation, arthritis, immune system etc etc...Bingo

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  • lodgerUK_NE
    lodgerUK_NE Guest

    Posted

    I looked at Tumeric tablets a while ago and then checked.............no I cannot take it  I am on Warfarin for A/F.

    So check it out.

  • ptolemy
    ptolemy Guest

    Posted

    There was something on radio a while back where they had done a research project which showed that fresh turmeric and turmeric powder was much better than taking supplements.
    • april1247
      april1247 ptolemy

      Posted

      I heard that too. It was on the food programme on radio 4. Very interesting.  

       

  • Michdonn
    Michdonn Guest

    Posted

    Clare1001, not grasping at straws it is not a cure all, but I take it three times a day with meals. So I am a believer that it helps, does it, I don't know but I do not miss a dose. Good luck on your journey, stay positive. Smile on my face. 🙂

    • ptolemy
      ptolemy Michdonn

      Posted

      There was something on radio today about turmeric tea.
  • EileenH
    EileenH Guest

    Posted

    I know a couple of people who use it in cooking - and swore they could tell the difference when they hadn't used it. Ginger and oily fish was on their menu too. Didn't replace pred but did help how they felt.

    • ptolemy
      ptolemy EileenH

      Posted

      The programme on radio was saying that turmeric really did seem to have an affect. The doctor being interviewed said he was quite amazed at the results. It does seem the turmeric supplements are a bit of a waste of time though.
    • lodgerUK_NE
      lodgerUK_NE ptolemy

      Posted

      Put Tumeric and Persian Medicine in your search engine and it will keep you busy for hours.......i
  • Anhaga
    Anhaga Guest

    Posted

    To be bioavailable turmeric, or curcumin, must be taken or eaten with a little black pepper.  Turmeric is in same family as ginger which has been shown to have anti inflammatory properties, and the added benefit of not dying everything it touches an indelible shade of yellow!  But please do your research; it is indeed contraindicated in some cases.
  • rachel24455
    rachel24455 Guest

    Posted

    Grasping at straws or not, I'm following Dr Michael Mosley's research and advice, and have swapped the capsules for turmeric latte every day with fat and black pepper, both of which have evidentially improved uptake. 

    I think I'll do anything.....

    • Guest
      Guest rachel24455

      Posted

      guess I must try that...have held off since grating fresh tumeric into hot milkeek 

       

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