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Good tumeric supplement

ccassaday — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 01:45:45 GMT

Can someone reccomend a good Tumeric supplement that actually works.

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tansy — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 01:49:54 GMT

What is it exactly that you want the turmeric to do?

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ccassaday — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 02:01:32 GMT

I have a arthritic condition. I thought I would see if it helps with inflamation like it is supposed to.

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libbyannE — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 02:09:51 GMT

Just look for turmeric/ curcumin with bioperine. You can find it online, or ask your local health supplements store to recommend one. Taking it with a whole peppercorn or two supposedly helps absorption, as does the bioperine.

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tansy — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 02:39:51 GMT

@ccassaday wrote:
I have a arthritic condition. I thought I would see if it helps with inflamation like it is supposed to.

I get mine at Costco. It's by YouTheory. I think it helps my arthritis some but my husband doesn't think it helps him at all, @ccassaday.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 04:01:56 GMT

It's not Tumeric, it's Turmeric. If you're going to take it, you need a hefty amount. Dosages should be 1-3 grams daily. DH and I take 800 mg. twice daily. I get the Vitacost brand.

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soonersis — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 04:38:04 GMT

I took a turmeric supplement one time (think it was Vitacost brand), but it was too strong for my stomach (gave it to my husband and he was fine with it). Currently I'm taking the one Andrew Lessman makes, and it doesn't upset my stomach.

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Jk9 — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 05:19:32 GMT

I tried a couple drug store brands and saw no difference. I used for inflammation, arthritis. I use Andrew Lessman now and I can tell a difference in how my joints feel. I now use faithfully.

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Moonchilde — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 06:37:47 GMT

@ccassaday wrote:
I have a arthritic condition. I thought I would see if it helps with inflamation like it is supposed to.

There is no guarantee that every supplement, or even every drug, will work as it is "supposed to do" on every person. I have tried many supplements that other people swear by that did nothing for me. I have used some that I'm very pleased with. It's a karp shoot.

I have taken Andrew Lessman's turmeric/curcumin and do think it helped some.

It is also said, however, that best effect is achieved when you simply use the spice in cooking or in a glass of water, milk or tea, where it is supposedly more effective than in pill form.

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SilleeMee — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 11:20:01 GMT

There are some very informative articles on Dr. Weil's site. He is a big believer in turmeric sups. I went there to read more about turmeric and learned everything I needed to know.

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winamac1 — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 11:37:57 GMT

The only 2 I"ll buy are NEW CHAPTER and ANDREW LESSMAN (HSN).

I get New Chapter at Whole Foods or online. I think I bought it at Vitacost before as well.

I've read into the data, and many turmerics are c a r a p p.

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stampingpaperdoll — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 11:45:30 GMT

I love Andrew Lessman's.

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sidsmom — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 13:57:04 GMT

Turmeric (ter-mer-ic)

You can use this spice you see in the spice section of your grocery store...no need to buy supplements in a bottle. I would recommend buying the spice an organic version.

Many specialty stores like Whole Foods, Sprouts, Trader Joes will carry the actual turmeric root which you can grate into your food items.

Spice or actual root. Again, no need to buy supplements.

ETA: Curcumin, which is part of the turmeric root, is used mostly in turmeric labeled supplements. Curcumin, by itself, is not early as effective as the whole turmeric spice. NutritionFacts.org has an excellent series of turmeric videos explaining the pros/cons of turmeric plant vs pills.

http://nutritionfacts.org/topics/turmeric/

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wagirl — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 14:43:34 GMT

I have been taking turmeric that has tart cherry in it as well as ginger,quercotin, cayenne pepper and bioperine, from Puritan dot com .It has 750mg of the turmeric and you take 2 caps a day with meals.Actually I put it in my a.m. smoothies everyday. I can tell a difference in my aches and pains. It may take awhile to notice tho. And I think I ordered it from Amazon so I could get it in 2 days. A better price for it too .I also use fresh turmeric in my smoothies too , but using in powder form is more for cooking, it doesn't mix well if you want to drink it as it is very heavy and will sink to the bottom of the liquid. I have made golden milk using powder turmeric and it was kind of gritty too.And the powder does have a flavor that you may not be fond of in the powdered form; there is no flavor from the caps. I haven't tried the powder form in smoothies using my Vitamix so it may be fine. I would go with a capsule, myself, already in a measured dose.

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violann — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 15:31:48 GMT

I buy Turmeric capsules at Walmart, and they seem to do about as much as the 8 X more expensive supplement at COSTCO.

I buy other supplements at COSTCO.

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tobes — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 15:38:46 GMT

Try Vitacost at vitacost.com. They have a good turmeric with curcumin and bioprene. It helped me. My PCP says many of his patients also report good results with turmeric. Cost is reasonable and arrives at your house within 2 days with no extra shipping costs. I find this company which I believe is a part of Kroger stores very reputable. Never had a problem.

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Shelbelle — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 20:38:32 GMT

We use Puritans Pride take one 1,000 mg cap daily, it also contains the black pepper.

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Jacie — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 22:28:46 GMT

Don't forget to sprinkle it generously right from the spice cupboard over any hot vegetables. Yummy! I like it on chicken too!

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ccassaday — Fri, 23 Sep 2016 02:36:51 GMT

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I was reading how it has to be the right supplement or it just doesn't work.

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Big Sister — Fri, 23 Sep 2016 09:52:25 GMT

@ccassaday I actually have a bottle in front of me now. I plan to order it again. It is:

TUMERIC CURCUMIN WITH BIOPERINE by HealthZone (from Amazon), 500 mg, 120 capsules for $19.

I have found it somewhat helpful for the arthritis in my knees.