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Posted 10/9/2015 2:55 PM (GMT -5)
I don't remember if this info has been already posted here: http://ibdnewstoday.com/2015/09/29/curcumin-loaded-microparticles-show-promise-effective-oral-treatment-ulcerative-colitis/. Sounds interesting
Posted 10/9/2015 6:17 PM (GMT -5)
The more I look into curcumin/turmeric the more impressed I am.
Here is some research on how it has been found to be effective against a boatload of diseases, studies reported by a reliable source, National Institute of Health:
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3535097/

I have been taking curcumin/turmeric in 1000 to 3000 mg doses from various manufacturers for over month now and having wonderful results and no side effects (except have to be careful about staining clothes with the loose powder).

Besides working on UC it seems to be protective against other diseases in my genetic strain including Alzheimers, diabetes and other diseases. I don't need to wait for "nano-particles" to arrive, I take it daily.

edit to add: now I get the difference between cucumin and turmeric. Turmeric (the spice) has only 2 to 6% curcumin in it. Curcumin is the active ingredient, the one we want.

Post Edited (imagardener2) : 10/9/2015 5:24:21 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 10/9/2015 6:33 PM (GMT -5)
there's been also studies on curcumin enemas http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24011514
Posted 10/9/2015 7:07 PM (GMT -5)
Ewa

Thanks for the curcumin enema link. I experimented with DIY curcumin suppository but since I have no need for them kinda let it stall, but would re-start the manufacture if needed. Biggest issue is how much staining the curcumin does. Seriously, black underwear is required and most people would object to that.

But if I didn't have health insurance it would be a no-brainer due to low cost. A little 95% curcumin powder and cocoa butter (solid at room temperature) makes a simple suppository. Add in taking curcumin powder mixed with oil orally and see what happens.

Not sure how to make a curcumin enema, as in what would be the liquid carrier for curcumin which is not water-soluble. Have to boil it first and mix it with something to thicken it up.
Posted 10/10/2015 11:19 AM (GMT -5)
curcumin enemas also sound a bit too complicated for me. I'm always getting angry when i read about such studies as e.g. with curcumin, sodium butyrate or probiotic enemas because i'm wondering why they never come up with the ready made enemas as it would make our lives much easier. I once tried sodium butyrate enemas and it was so difficult to dissolve it in water or to find a proper enema bottle so i gave up but i would surely buy it if it was available on the market. I sniff a conspiracy here - big pharma does not produce such things because it could help us and shake their sales of salofalk or canasa :)
Posted 10/11/2015 9:48 AM (GMT -5)

imagardener2 said...
I have been taking curcumin/turmeric in 1000 to 3000 mg doses from various manufacturers for over month now and having wonderful results and no side effects

thanks. Can you tell us where you are getting your curcumin powder without pepper?
Posted 10/11/2015 10:28 AM (GMT -5)
My 95% curcumin powder without pepper arrived yesterday and I took it this morning.
Here's where I bought it (free ship with $35 order)
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GHY368G?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

But I'm sure you can purchase at other places too.

I was really happy to see they included (on the pkg) a measurement for how much powder equalled what mg. It says a "scant" half teaspoon = 1000 mg (1/2 teaspoon=1242 mg).

Before this I'd been opening (3) 500 mg capsules and mixing powder with coconut oil (not fun). I also take (2) 500 mg capsules at dinner time so about 2500 mg a day. I'd been skipping the capsules because wasn't sure of getting any benefit (non-water soluble powder in capsules) but reading more medical studies about it makes me think the capsules do affect the gut area.

So my pkg is 100 g. for $29 will cover 100 days at 29 cents per day for 1200 mg.of powder. I'll keep taking 2 capsules of 500 mg. since I have them and no side effects at all. Less joint pain is also a benefit of curcumin.

Post Edited (imagardener2) : 10/11/2015 9:45:59 AM (GMT-6)

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