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Posted 3/7/2014 3:42 AM (GMT 0)
Hi all,

I just started taking turmeric today in the hopes that it will help with knee inflammation. However, I'm a bit confused on just how much I should be taking. The bottle says to take 1000mg (2x500mg capsules) a day. Based on some of what I've read online, that seems too small of a dose, but then I've also read 1500-2000mg is too much and actually dangerous.

Could anyone here with some experience in taking turmeric give me a solid suggestion? Thanks in advance!
Posted 3/7/2014 3:50 AM (GMT 0)
Mike,

I take Tumeric, 3 x 500mg's a day, and haven't had any issues. If you have issues stomach issues like gastritis affected by spicy foods, etc. then its not recommended. As always start with one and move up. Also I am taking one with Bioperine (black pepper extract) as I read that increases absorption by a lot. Who knows though.

LC
Posted 3/7/2014 4:14 AM (GMT 0)
I'm afraid I don't know dosage as I juice fresh turmeric.  I hope the turmeric helps you.
Posted 3/7/2014 5:59 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you for the replies. Lyme Contractor, I will try 1500mg and see how I feel.
Posted 3/7/2014 11:21 PM (GMT 0)
I have been taking 1500 mgs three times a day (4500 mgs a day) for the last 3 years and have yet to have any issues. Always be sure to ramp up slowly though!
Posted 3/7/2014 11:46 PM (GMT 0)
Wow Traveler, and here I was worried about 1500mg a day!

That seems like it might end up being pretty expensive so I'll have to stick with a lower dose, but it's good to know I was over thinking it!
Posted 3/8/2014 1:50 AM (GMT 0)
I take rather large doses of turmeric and ginger... still! LOL! I don't mind being the "test case" on these things either. wink

What I finally did was to start buying the herbs in bulk from either an online company or my health food store, and I am filling my own capsules. If anyone is interested in looking into this option, just let me know either on the forum or by email!! I can explain what you need and how to get started. It's saved me a lot of money filling my own capsules.
Posted 3/8/2014 4:24 AM (GMT 0)
Out of curiosity, how quickly should one see the benefits of turmeric? I've only been on it for two days now, but my knee is a bit less swollen and more flexible. It could be in my head, but I'm just wondering.
Posted 3/8/2014 4:59 AM (GMT 0)
Takes 3 weeks typically to see difference. Its a slow buildup process. I haven't noticed a big difference, but the Lyme bacteria is still occupying the joints so.

LC
Posted 3/8/2014 7:19 AM (GMT 0)
Hi there,

I'm on the same dosage as Trav. 1500mg 3 x a day,I have no issues whatsoever although I've been taking Turmeric for nearly 2 years. :-)

I also take Boswellia and Green Lipped Mussel extract,I've said this before but painkillers were utterly useless,no better than tic tacs,Turmeric saved my sanity!

Tickled
Posted 3/8/2014 7:32 PM (GMT 0)
LOL! I just love reading that you take green lipped muscle extract!! I visualize the funniest pictures of them singing!! LOL!!! turn

Like Tickles though, prescription pain killers did nothing for me other than make me high -which didn't solve a thing because I hurt so very bad. Lowering my inflammation is what helped me the most.

While it may take a while for you to feel the full benefit of the turmeric, I know that if I miss even one full day of turmeric, my pain levels increase. So if you are already feeling improvements, that's wonderful - although it could just be from "normal" fluctuations of the symptoms that we all get so frustrated with too.

If you find that you need "something extra" I would greatly encourage you to use something that will work with the turmeric, like ginger, bromelain, boswellia, or the Green lipped muscle extract.
Posted 3/8/2014 9:02 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you for the responses and information, everyone. It's very helpful to someone who is totally new to all of this :-)
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