Tumeric

[jennyjoan]

What is the best to buy for inflammatory purposes. Thanks

[gness]

You may have done this, JJ but if not please check that Tumeric doesn't react with any medication you may be on.
A quick google will inform you.

[jennyjoan]

I think I should be ok. So what shall I buy ie capsules etc and where

[gness]

Someone may come to advise you on that, JJ. I can't. I just know the dangers from MrG's medication.

[pastafreak]

From the British Heart Foundation...

"Turmeric supplements are safe for most people. But if you’re taking anticoagulants (blood thinners) such as warfarin, check with your doctor before taking turmeric supplements. High doses of turmeric could have a blood-thinning effect; if taken on top of prescribed anticoagulants, this could increase the risk of dangerous bleeding.

People with liver or bile duct problems should not take turmeric supplements, as they can increase bile production. Cooking with turmeric shouldn’t cause problems. "

[rowanwitch]

From Web ME
Interactions. If you take any medicines regularly, talk to your doctor before you start using turmeric supplements. They could interact with medicines like aspirin, NSAID painkillers, statins, diabetes drugs, blood pressure medicines, and blood thinners. They might also interact with supplements that decrease clotting, like ginkgo, ginseng, and garlic.


That's most common medications.

[Sqad]

What "inflammatory processes" are you talking about?

[barry1010]

The BHF doesn't recommend turmeric supplements https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/nutrition/ask-the-expert/turmeric-supplements

Also, they can reduce the effectiveness of aspirin, ibuprofen and other medicines https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/nutrition/ask-the-expert/turmeric-supplements

[MargoTester]

Sqad I think perhaps JJ means anti inflammatory purposes

[Sqad]

Margo.....maybe, but even so we need to know why JJ is contemplating taking them.

[rowanwitch]

The only recommendation for turmeric supplements ( curcumin) with any credibility I am aware of is for inflammatory conditions like early stage arthritis where there are no other medical conditions. I have RA and I won't risk it. I only use turmeric as a spice, at those levels it is supposed to be safe.

[Sqad]

I rather agree with the last post of rowanwitch.

I have seen no studies from reputable units which suggest the efficacy of Tumeric for anything.

Your choice of how you want to spend your money JJ.

[MargoTester]

sqad she was talking of having cortisone injections in her knees on another thread

[jennyjoan]

I was thinking of missterious thinking it was good

[rowanwitch]

The only 'herbal' type treatment that has been proven to the point of being recognised by Versus Arthritis ( arthritis research council as was) is capsaicin in ointment form. But to be effective it needs to be at a strength that has to be prescribed. The health food shop versions are not strong enough. NB this is basically super hot chilli paste, it burns and causes irritation for a lot of users but seems to work by overloading pain receptors.

[Tilly2]

I spent a lot of money on Turmeric capsules on someones advice but they played havoc with my bowels and I had to stop taking them.

[Redhelen72]

Have you now been diagnosed by the doctor as to what your knee issues are?

[piggynose]

Has anybody on here ever tried cooking with fresh turmeric?!
I have a couple of times, 1st time my hands were covered in a red dye. I then decided to wear rubber gloves the 2nd time.
It supposed to be very healthy, so they say!!!

[barry1010]

I use turmeric in cooking but never used the fresh root

[Old_Geezer]

Tumeric may affect my medication. But since it makes the effect more potent that seems a win to me. Less chance of having to up the medication dose.

[barry1010]

OG, it can make some meds such as ibuprofen less potent and so ineffective