Wellness

[cherry]

Thanks I'll remember that next time I buy this stuff. Right now I am going to give what I have a try, and see if it helps

[SilleeMee]

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@LTT1 wrote:

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@LTT1,

The turmeric you are showing does not contain black pepper (bioperine/piperine). That makes this sup not well absorbed unless you are also taking it with pepper in your food or with and additional piperine sup.

[cherry]

Mine has 5% black pepper extract

[JeanLouiseFinch]

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@SilleeMee wrote:

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@cherry wrote:

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@SilleeMee wrote:

How much are you taking? And how many times per day @cherry?

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1000 mg  once a day

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@cherry,

Most of the credible info I have read about this sup recommends that you take 500mg three times a day with food. You are taking too much at once and that will give you a tummy ache. Taking 1500mg total per day is the recommended dose. Anything less will usually not give results. Taking only 1000mg all at once is also a waste. Your body can only absorb a certain amount at a time. That's why you need to spread it out over 24 hours.

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@SilleeMee & @cherry  I agree.  I take my supplements after breakfast and after dinner.  My Turmeric & Black Pepper supplement is 900 mg. so I take twice a day rather than three times.  It works for me, but I also have to take it with a full glass of water, to make sure it goes down all the way.   The total of 1800 mg. is a little more than the recommended 1500 mg. over the course of a day, but still safe. 

[JeanLouiseFinch]

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@LTT1 wrote:

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@LTT1 - Does your turmeric contain black pepper?  I recently read that it's more benefical when it does as the black pepper aids in absorption.  It costs more that way, of course.

[cherry]

What brand of  turmeric curcumin do  you buy ? @SilleeMee @JeanLouiseFinch

[SilleeMee]

@cherry,

I buy this one when and when it goes on sale I buy a lot! Right now this one is about $14 for 240 caps. There is also a twin-pack for $27. Sale prices usually go down to 8 or 9 per bottle.

at pipingrock dot com:

[cherry]

@SilleeMee  I got it and bookmarked it. Thank you.  I'll buy  the 500 next time

[JeanLouiseFinch]

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@cherry wrote:

What brand of  turmeric curcumin do  you buy ? @SilleeMee @JeanLouiseFinch

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@cherry  240 capsules is a little over $67, but it's less expensive that way than to buy 4 60-count bottles, and it ships free.  Plus, my husband shares the bottle with me - 2 capsules daily for each of us.  One bottle lasts us 60 days.  

[cherry]

@JeanLouiseFinch  thank you