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Do You Take Tumeric For Inflammation?

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I am currently taking Hyaluronic Acid, which has been amazing for my joints. I am considering adding Tumeric based on a conversation with my trainer at my gym.

 

Are any of you taking it? Thoughts?

 

 

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Re: Do You Take Tumeric For Inflammation?

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I use apprx. 2 teaspoons of ground turmeric a day. I put it in my smoothies and just about everything I cook. Add a little black pepper to increase absorbtion. I've been using it for about 5 years. It helps me with inflammation, which is more  systemic than just joint pain.

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Yes, I drink Golden Milk everyday.  You make a paste with the turmeric and add it to milk.  I don't drink dairy so I use coconut milk.  There are very good recipes and instructions online.  It has helped my arthritis, but you have to consume it consistently or you won't get the beneficial effects.

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Yes, I take tumeric along with fish oil and glucosomine chondroitin (not bothering with spell check on these, sorry).  I've been taking this and many other supplements for about a year, and they make a huge difference.  I added the tumeric about 6-8 months ago, and the addition of tumeric made an even more noticeable difference.

 

I'm 68 and have arthritis in various places, but most noticeably in my hands.  I would say that about 80% of the time, for the past 5 or more years, I would experience an aching in my hands and sometimes it was so strong I would put a topical cream on, or add a heating pad to them when I was relaxing.  It would make me very anxious because I kept thinking about the joints deteriorating and eventually having problems using my hands. 

 

Now, I would say I notice an aching feeling about 10% of the time, and my knuckles look less swollen and pink looking.  An amazing improvement.

 

Definitely give it a try. I don't know why I waited so long.  I was sceptical about supplements, I guess.

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Re: Do You Take Tumeric For Inflammation?

I have been taking Andrew Lessman's Turmeric.

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Re: Do You Take Tumeric For Inflammation?


@Jacie wrote:

I am currently taking Hyaluronic Acid, which has been amazing for my joints. I am considering adding Tumeric based on a conversation with my trainer at my gym.

 

Are any of you taking it? Thoughts?

 

 


@Jacie

 

I just started the Tumeric capsules, so I can't say ..... but how much Hyaluronic Acid are you taking each day?

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Re: Do You Take Tumeric For Inflammation?

Love it!   It's a wonderful spice that can really be added to both sweet & savory dishes.  Plus it's a beautiful color!

 

Turmeric reduces inflammation but remember, animal products, oils & processed foods ADDS inflammation.   If you're some seeing results by adding turmeric, try removing these inflammatory foods & you'll be skipping down the street! Smiley Tongue

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@Tinkrbl44

 

I started Hyaluronic Acid at 600 mg per day for a month to build it up and have dropped to 200 mg a day for a long time now. It was a major change after using Glucosamine/Chondroitin which gave me no noticeable result. HA has been a miracle for me. In two weeks I could tell the difference.

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I swear by New Chapter Zyflamend!  It has tumeric in it, plus ginger and other antioxidants.  It is a little pricy, but it works great for me.  It is all natural.  Read the reviews on it.  Plus, vitamin D3 is a must!- it is great for arthritis. 

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We take Tumeric Curcumin caps, my DH takes 1000 mg daily, I take 500, we use Puritans Pride. The one with Curcumin is a much more advanced , better quality formula.