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Turmeric for GERD

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clariebear
clariebear

Hi! Has anyone tried turmeric to relieve symptoms of GERD? Or even cure GERD.

Thanks

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  • papote53
    papote53 clariebear

    Posted

    Not for reflux, because apparently  I do not have reflux but I took it for pain.  But I got itchy so I did not continue.  Is recommended that you take it for at least 2 weeks to see any improvement for pain. 
  • Paddyyy
    Paddyyy clariebear

    Posted

    I haven't but I've heard some say it works for them.

  • Barretts
    Barretts clariebear

    Posted

    From the www DownWithAcid org uk book:

    The active component of Turmeric is curcumin. Currently there is no research evidence to show that turmeric or curcumin can prevent or treat cancer but early trials have shown some promising results.

    A number of studies have shown curcumin can kill some cancer cells and prevent more from growing.

    In an American study reported in 2008, "25 patients had curcumin treatment and 21 had tumours that could be measured. In 2 patients their tumours shrank or remained stable. In some patients their levels of particular immune system chemicals that destroy cancer cells went up. But the researchers found that blood levels of curcumin were very low because it is not well absorbed from the gut. Scientists have since developed injectable, fat soluble forms of curcumin which may improve the results."

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