AND THE BEATGOES ON

[Kuanyinismybodhi927]

Researchers studying the properties of supplements provide us with what is often an incomplete profile of the food from which the supplement they are researching is based. For example, for years we were told to take Alpha Vitamin E. Later, it became natural Vitamin E vs the the synthetic form dl). Next, we learned that there was more than one form of Vitamin E and that it was the Gamma form which was doing all of the heaving lifting , even being eclipsed by the Alpha form . Next came the tocotrienols and finally Delta tocotrieonal, at the moment, is king of the mountain.

Now, the Chinese, Japanese and Turks (as I have learned) literally drink gallons of green tea and don't seem to be suffering, Green tea is not my favorite tea, yet I add measure of it to my smoothie three times a day. I use an especially concentrated form of the tea called Matcha. So far there are at least six identified catechin compounds in green tea. Are there others lurking in the background that have yet to be identified? What about my match? Is it superior to other green teas? Lastly, there is the problem of standardization: 5:1, 10:,1 20:1? And the beat goes on. When using supplements to test for efficacy: how does one settle on which one to use, at which does and at what standardization? Impossible.

The difference between Turmeric and Curcumin is that Turmeric is a rhizome while Curcumin is just one active ingredient in it. If you take Turmeric you are getting the entire spice as it appears in nature.

As far as toxicity is concerned, if you are afraid of harming your kidneys or liver, then stop your intake of cacao (dark chocolate) coffee, ginger and other foods that contain hazardous amounts of cadmium, lead, and oxalates.

[JoeBo]

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[Teufelshunde]

Thanks for the well thought out and reasoned post. I keep taking things off my list as more data becomes available. I subscribe to Consumerlab.com and they test supplements for actual dosages, and I see several warnings on heavy metal or other harmful ingredients. Helps a little bit. But I am not giving up my coffee!!

[fast_eddie]

I've been taking turmeric and green tea extract supplements for years now. My annual labwork has never indicated any problem with my liver. I guess not drinking alcohol except on very special occasions is the biggest determinant of liver health.

[j-o-h-n]

Sales Pitch!!!

Please update your bio..... all info is voluntary

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n

[Kuanyinismybodhi927 in reply to j-o-h-n]

I am a former Ben & Jerry's employee. I am credited for inventing Millet-flavored ice cream which was the No. 1 flavor in Uzbekistan a few years ago. Since you are such an ice cream maven, I suggest you renew your passport, get a visa and visit the place. Another interesting flavor you might want to try is Sorghum. Xayr!

[j-o-h-n]

Better late than never.

Never liked Ben & Jerry's ice cream.........Thanks anyway..... No need to update your bio...no one cares........

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Wednesday 08/21/2024 2:18 PM DST

[Kuanyinismybodhi927 in reply to j-o-h-n]

Actually, double-scoop, you asked for it.

[j-o-h-n]

I never ask for double-scoop, I only mention two scoops.....

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n