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Turmeric?

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I have always been suspicious of dietary supplements, reasoning that if you eat a reasonable diet you don't need them
However, a couple of people in my Tai Chi class have suggested that I take Turmeric & Black Pepper to improve my flexibility and general health

There are loads if videos about turmeric with or without ginger or black pepper, and they all think it's wonderful; though as we know, we should be cautious about t'Net & YT

So please, has anyone any comments ? For or against?
 
I add those spices to scrambled eggs - the turmeric I bought had a warning that it should always be cooked before eating, so I keep it in a jar by the cooker.
I do use quite a few herbs and spices in my cooking, so I don't know if any of them affect my diabetes, but they do add some zing to meals.
 
I had a meniscus tear 4 years ago and was advised tumeric is good for joint pain.Ever since then I have a teaspoonful of the stuff in coffe. Does it help? Who knows but it hasn't caused me any harm.
 
I use it 3 times a day in capsule form and have stopped all anti inflammatory tablets and pain killers.
 
Thanks for your replies; I've asked because I have rheumatoid arthritis, just mild and it hardly affects my everyday life, but now & again I do notice it

I have a fair collection of herbs & spices, but I've just run out of turmeric so I must stock up again
Until now I've only used it in curries, and I must admit that I don't really fancy having it in a drink
On the other hand lots of people do, and there's only one way to find out

I've also seen that Holland & Barrett have turmeric & black pepper capsules on offer at the moment, so I'll try those as well and see how I go.
 
zuludog said:
Thanks for your replies; I've asked because I have rheumatoid arthritis, just mild and it hardly affects my everyday life, but now & again I do notice it

I have a fair collection of herbs & spices, but I've just run out of turmeric so I must stock up again
Until now I've only used it in curries, and I must admit that I don't really fancy having it in a drink
On the other hand lots of people do, and there's only one way to find out

I've also seen that Holland & Barrett have turmeric & black pepper capsules on offer at the moment, so I'll try those as well and see how I go.
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My OH takes a turmeric capsule twice a day. No black pepper in it, but it does have ginger.

Eons ago, I was told by a naturopath/herbalist that pepper, generally was not a friend to arthritis, but you'd have to do your own research on that.
 
I was warned against it as I tale an amtiplatllet as it may enhance the action leading to bleeds. This also applies for anticoagulants.
 
@AndBreathe

Thanks for your comment about black pepper
I've Searched t'Net & YouTube but haven't come up with a clear answer or any comments that black pepper could have a harmful effect on arthritis

The problem is that there are so many references and videos that it's something of an effort to pick out useful information from the waffle; as you may know, many videos stretch out a 30 second comment into an 8 minute video, which makes it hard work
It gets even more confusing as there are many videos stating that turmeric helps with arthritis, but they often also state that you should take it with black pepper so that the turmeric is absorbed properly and becomes fully effective
However, most are beneficial or neutral and although I haven't watched every video, none come out definitely against black pepper for arthritis

I think all I can do is try it and see what happens
H&B are selling a BOGOF for turmeric & black pepper capsules, which makes 240 capsules, that should be enough to see any effect, positive or negative
H&B have other items on offer at the moment (as they always do, it seems) so I'll get an order together for Click & Collect, which should give me more discount

I went shopping this morning at a supermarket and bought some turmeric so I'll try that as well, with or without ginger or black pepper that I already have
 
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zuludog said:
@AndBreathe

Thanks for your comment about black pepper
I've Searched t'Net & YouTube but haven't come up with a clear answer or any comments that black pepper could have a harmful effect on arthritis

The problem is that there are so many references and videos that it's something of an effort to pick out useful information from the waffle; as you may know, many videos stretch out a 30 second comment into an 8 minute video, which makes it hard work
It gets even more confusing as there are many videos stating that turmeric helps with arthritis, but they often also state that you should take it with black pepper so that the turmeric is absorbed properly and becomes fully effective
However, most are beneficial or neutral and although I haven't watched every video, none come out definitely against black pepper for arthritis

I think all I can do is try it and see what happens
H&B are selling a BOGOF for turmeric & black pepper capsules, which makes 240 capsules, that should be enough to see any effect, positive or negative
H&B have other items on offer at the moment (as they always do, it seems) so I'll get an order together for Click & Collect, which should give me more discount

I went shopping this morning at a supermarket and bought some turmeric so I'll try that as well, with or without ginger or black pepper that I already have
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If you bought fresh turmeric be prepared for everything in sight to become yellow.
We has students working on their project investigating the antibacterial effect or turmeric and everything they used became bright yellow, it was banned after that.
 
zuludog said:
@AndBreathe

Thanks for your comment about black pepper
I've Searched t'Net & YouTube but haven't come up with a clear answer or any comments that black pepper could have a harmful effect on arthritis

The problem is that there are so many references and videos that it's something of an effort to pick out useful information from the waffle; as you may know, many videos stretch out a 30 second comment into an 8 minute video, which makes it hard work
It gets even more confusing as there are many videos stating that turmeric helps with arthritis, but they often also state that you should take it with black pepper so that the turmeric is absorbed properly and becomes fully effective
However, most are beneficial or neutral and although I haven't watched every video, none come out definitely against black pepper for arthritis

I think all I can do is try it and see what happens
H&B are selling a BOGOF for turmeric & black pepper capsules, which makes 240 capsules, that should be enough to see any effect, positive or negative
H&B have other items on offer at the moment (as they always do, it seems) so I'll get an order together for Click & Collect, which should give me more discount

I went shopping this morning at a supermarket and bought some turmeric so I'll try that as well, with or without ginger or black pepper that I already have
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I know, the internet is a marvellous place for information, confusion and bewilderment.

At the time I was to this about black pepper, I avoided all pepper, tomatoes and oranges for ages. I had been in so much pain from the post-viral poly arthritis that I’d have tried prolonged standing on my head if I thought it would have helped.

After a while, as suggested in was able to reintroduce the toms, peppers and tomatoes. By then my overall situation was more comfortable.

I do hope turmeric and/or whatever else you choose to try helps. Chronic pain can really wear you down.
 
Leadinglights said:
If you bought fresh turmeric be prepared for everything in sight to become yellow.
We has students working on their project investigating the antibacterial effect or turmeric and everything they used became bright yellow, it was banned after that.
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I recently stained a favourite white shirt with a foodstuff containing turneric. I was so annoyed as it was a favourite.

I can't express how astonished I was to actually be able to get the stain out. It took a lot of soaking and scrubbing, but out it came. I thought I was, at best preparing the shirt for dying in the future, but there's no sign of it now.

To be fair, it did get a couple of days in strong sunshine, and being white, 100% cotton, there was no chance of colour fade.
 
Thanks for your replies

Yes, I know turmeric will stain things as I've been making curries for years

My Click & Collect order of turmeric & black pepper capsules, plus a few other items is ready at my local H&B shop; I'll collect it tomorrow

But I've made a drink - turmeric milk? - from stuff I already have in stock, and seeing the general sort of idea from several videos
I made up turmeric powder, ginger powder, black pepper from my pepper mill, and half a teaspoon of butter in a small pan of water; brought to the boil then turned off and left to soak
It didn't taste as bad as I expected, though it was a bit strong; I'll make it weaker in future, but drink more of it; that will help with my water intake as well
And I'll buy some fresh ginger from a supermarket or my local Asian store
 
zuludog said:
Thanks for your replies

Yes, I know turmeric will stain things as I've been making curries for years

My Click & Collect order of turmeric & black pepper capsules, plus a few other items is ready at my local H&B shop; I'll collect it tomorrow

But I've made a drink - turmeric milk? - from stuff I already have in stock, and seeing the general sort of idea from several videos
I made up turmeric powder, ginger powder, black pepper from my pepper mill, and half a teaspoon of butter in a small pan of water; brought to the boil then turned off and left to soak
It didn't taste as bad as I expected, though it was a bit strong; I'll make it weaker in future, but drink more of it; that will help with my water intake as well
And I'll buy some fresh ginger from a supermarket or my local Asian store
Click to expand...

Have you tried it in coffee?
 
you can add turmeric, black pepper, ginger to your food quite easily, you can even add a small amount to your coffee just a sprinkle (every little helps), another is pineapple but I would go careful on that with diabetes on the raw food that is.

I have taken the turmeric black pepper and pineapple in capsule form for inflammation in the body without any probs, search amazon and read reviews if you are still contemplating a supplement.
 
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