Tumeric

[Joyceleggat]

I have not seen anyone on this page ever write about the benefits of Tumeric for R.A.

[Jess_doyle]

TBH I have read about it before, and my boss takes in with porridge for work, can't really taste much out of it, but I haven't heard anything about it actually working for people. It's one of them things think u really need to stick at and have the right amount, like any spice such and garlic I think need a lot to make a difference. But idk! Lol

[nomoreheels in reply to Jess_doyle]

You might have read this in your searches but interesting if you haven't happened upon it arthritisresearchuk.org/art...

[nomoreheels]

It's been discussed quite a lot, try the search box in the top right.

[kalel]

i was always told to add turmeric powder in with my food and make sure you eat it with some fat like an avocado or something. I know there are some side effects to taking turmeric but if you have issues maybe talk to a a health practitioner

[3LittleBirds2 in reply to kalel]

Hi Kalel...how are you? I was just wondering what can be the side effects from taking turmeric? Hope you're ok x

[Hidden in reply to 3LittleBirds2]

IK don't think there are a lot of side effects unless you are allergic to it

[kalel in reply to 3LittleBirds2]

hey I was told that it can thin the blood I am not sure about other side effects you may have to google them but I was told by my reflexologist that we need to take it powder form and add a fat to it and if you eat it this way you will be ok. I can try and get some more info about turmeric from her if you want me to.

I am good thanks. How are you?

[Spooky in reply to 3LittleBirds2]

Hi 3littlebirds no side effects, that's the beauty of it as completely natural.

[nomoreheels in reply to Spooky]

Being natural doesn't automatically mean side effect free. Care should be taken when self-administering, you need to be careful with doses particularly. More info here newhealthguide.org/Turmeric...

[sylvi]

A friend of mine took it and got on well with it until she started to have other heA a lot.xxxxx

[Debwils]

I started on turmeric less than a week ago. My son has looked into it for me. Afterhaving two consultant appointments cancelled and still not on any medication from hospital I decided to give out a try. I'll let you know if it does anything

[Simba1992 in reply to Debwils]

There is a tumeric forum on fb. Lots of useful information.

[Matalow]

Hi Joyce ,I've been taking turmeric for about a year. I started taking powder mixed with olive oil, pepper and yogurt.I changed to capsules and a Pepperine capsule as you need the pepper to get the benefit of the turmeric .

I've had no side effects but I do stop taking it for a week every month.My rhumy knows I'm taking it he said a few of his patients take it but didn't give a opinion as to it being beneficial . I certainly feel better on it, but it could be the plecebo effect. I hope this information helps.

Regards Mike

[zonk]

I`ve been taking it for nearly 2 years and find it beneficial for pain. It may be protecting my liver from the harmful effects of MTX and Leflunomide as my tests have been normal for a while now - but can`t prove that. This year both my cholesterol and my eye sight have improved slightly, but again can`t prove that`s the turmeric. Good luck!

[Mimi21]

I have been taking capsules for about a year and recently switched to organic powder but I finding that harder as I don't always like it on food and haven't got used to it in a glass of hot water. I have read such a lot about it being good for inflammation and like a previous post, good for the liver I decided it can't do me any harm?

[Matilda7]

I started taking it just this week after watching the recent BBC 'trust me I'm a doctor' programme.

bbc.co.uk/programmes/articl...

I'm adding the organic powder to everything I cook.....different amount depending what I'm making!

[summer32A]

I have been taking a supplement of turmeric for a couple of years together with omega 3 capsules, and evening primrose oil, I have had no problems,

[Amy_Lee]

I have been taking the golden paste for a few months. I feel nothing but just continue since there is no side effect on me and I read a lot of good things about the mixture. However, turmeric is oil base therefore you need to add some oil in it and it works best with pepper.

Golden paste that I mix - turmeric powder, ginger powder, pepper powder, olive oil and honey. I add the mix with a glass of warm water, not boiling water to ensure the benefits of the honey are not being destroyed, and drink it as normal.

[Padram]

Hi, turmeric does indeed help , but people on warfarin or blood thinners need to consult doctor, as turmeric is also a blood thinner. Also pineapple helps in reducing pain. But again bromelain, found in the stem inside the fruit, is a blood thinner. I check everything for its anti clotting properties, as I also have ITP, and tend to bleed easily.

[LD1954]

I have been taking turmeric capsules for about two weeks and it has helped with the inflammation problems I have been experiencing with my hip.

[stbernhard]

I use turmeric root (from a supermarket). About 1 inch peeled and crushed, simmered in 80 - 100 ml milk for about 5 minutes as a drink before bed. I started this about a month ago on advice of an ayurveda practitioner. Too early to tell if it's helping, but it tastes lovely. Make sure you wear rubber gloves when handling the roots or your hands and you kitchen will turn a bright yellow. Nice colour though.

[andyswarbs]

not a day goes by without some turmeric in my diet.

[Hidden]

The latest research suggests turmeric can have a similar effect to NSAIDs in that it may help reduce pain and inflammation a little but is not disease modifying. My rheumy agreed that turmeric tablets were appropriate for me because I don't routinely suffer from severe pain and therefore prefer to put up with the pain I do get rather than take Naproxen etc. The idea is that it just might help to take the edge off.

I honestly have no idea whether it works or not. I think you'd need to be uncomfortable in exactly the same way for ages to be able to gauge whether or not taking turmeric helps and my 'normal', though not too bad, does involve a lot of fluctuation in what hurts and how it hurts. But like Amy_Lee I continue taking it because it's not doing any harm and it just might be doing some good.

[khauther in reply to Hidden]

I have taken turmeric capsules for months and can't tell if it helps or not. It is pricey. I have read many articles about its positive effect on inflammation. I haven't had any side effects.

Has anyone tried low dose naltrexone or LDN. Check it out on Google. Many people with autoimmune diseases have been helped. There even is a book written which can be purchased on Amazon.

[Gretchy]

It tried turmeric and curcumin tablets expensive but didn't notice any change

[Hidden]

Someone I know recommended turmeric for "normal" arthritis which I have. I regularly took it for 3 months but can't honestly say I felt any different. Maybe you need to take it for a lot longer to feel the benefits? Sue .....

[Joy_1]

Sorry I have not read any replies. I just got excited when you mentioned Turmeric.

I joined this forum about a month ago and mentioned Turmeric in one of my posts then.

I have been taking Turmeric for about 6 months now. I am a Food Scientist and read tonnes of stuff before I started taking it.

So in a nutshell .... the active ingredient in Turmeric that is said to reduce inflammation is Curcumin. Our bodies are not very good at releasing Curcumin. So what you need to do is have it with a fatty base, as the fat releases the active ingredient.

I have 0.5tsps of turmeric (not tablets) in half a cup of hot full fat milk just before I clean my teeth at bedtime.

By the way there is a lot of research being done on the benefits of Turmeric at reducing certain cancers. And research suggests having it in a fatty base (including curries) and NOT in tablet form.

My Consultant agrees with the above and has just told me to stick to 0.5tsps a day.

[CreakyBea in reply to Joy_1]

Hi Joy

What does it taste like with the hot milk...sort of doesn#t appeal but would like to know...Thanks Bea

[Joy_1 in reply to CreakyBea]

Hi Bea

I understand how you feel. I really like curries but really did NOT like the taste of Turmeric on it's own. I am not very fond of earthy notes and Turmeric I find is very earthy!

So I adopted the age old method of trying to get use to the taste by starting off with a quarter of a tsp every night with the milk. After 2 weeks my taste buds were happy, so I moved on to half a tsp. The 'fatty' milk also helps to mask the earthy notes and coats the palate.

[CreakyBea in reply to Joy_1]

Joy..I will give it a go... Thanks Bea

[Hidden]

My husband took it and his rheumatoid arthritis went into remission. It was a lot more effective than the drugs the Rheumatologists give, without all the bad side effects.

[Kariss]

I've been taking turmeric for a while to help my problems with IBS. I didn't realise it was also recommended for arthritis but having read all this I think I will up my consumption! At present I add it to foods like stews, curries etc but also make a drink with hot water, lemon, ginger and honey. Now I can treat two problems in one go. Thank you Joyce for highlighting this

[Joyceleggat in reply to Kariss]

You can make a paste with half a cup Tumeric one cup water ( or more if needed) heat slowly and whisk for at least five mins.

Allow to cool a bit then add 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper then one third of a cup organic coconut oil. Keep in a jar in the fridge when cool. Keeps about two weeks. You can easily add this to food and soups etc. Sometimes I just take a teaspoonful anyway. Good luck.

[Kariss in reply to Joyceleggat]

Sounds excellent. I just bought a big tub of organically sourced turmeric from the health food shop the other day and already have coconut oil so will give that a try. It might help to stop me always spilling it and turning my dish clothes yellow if I have it ready to use

Thank you.