Turmeric capsules - advice?

The more I read about the spice turmeric, the more I think this is something that I (and my family members who don't have UC) should take daily. I've read that it can lower the incidence of Alzheimer's and certain kinds of cancer. But the part that makes sense for people with UC is the anti- inflammatory properties.

I have some turmeric capsules but I'm a bit afraid to take them. The directions say to take them in the middle of a larger meal with 8 oz. of water. First, I usually eat pretty small meals. Second, I don't usually drink a lot of water all at once. I'm wondering if others have taken the capsules and found that you can take them without following those directions to a T.

I always figure that it's best to try a new pill during the day and during the week. The last thing I want is an allergic reaction or something at 10 PM on a Saturday! So I figure I'll wait until Monday at lunch to give it a shot.

Anyone else take turmeric capsules? What is your experience?

Thanks!

Thanks, Severin. I think that at this point I'd be happy with just the placebo effect!

That's not something many would ever consider...or that I've heard mention except a one-time suggestion as you posted..

I can't see how the process would be of help since our pooing process can be quite efficient.

water therapy wouldn't heal anything....

q

In my opinion, Tumeric is a waste of time. The anti-inflammatory agent is curcumin within the tumeric, but it really isn't possible to get a high enough dose with Tumeric, you should take pure curcumin.

Further, the bioavailability of curcumin is limited. It is best absorbed when combined with black pepper. If you can't tolerate pepper due to your UC, then eating a meal with fat in it will also help absorption. They also sell curcumin capsules that contain pepper if you don't generally put a lot of pepper on your food.

Make sure you take at least 1 gram of curcumin twice a day. No guarantees it ends up working, but this is the only way to truly see if it does anything, you need a high enough dose and make sure its actually getting absorbed.

I dont think its a waste of time, you have to remember if you decide to take a more natural approach to manage your illness, it will take time to see a difference. I know Tumeric has helped me, from the get go I started sprinkling a little bit of it every morning over my eggs (or anything salty and not sweet). It's a wonder antioxidant that has so many anti-inflammatory agents to combat disease, but you're not going to feel it the same way... like a drug.

hypnotherapy does work. the subconscious mind has the power to heal the body if you can tap into it via meditation and hypnosis. if you are curious, watch the movie "The Secret"

i used to take turmeric but it didn't do anything for me either. it was very expensive, too.