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Posted 7/31/2013 3:17 PM (GMT 0)
I have heard positive things about turmeric helping with UC inflammation. I read several post on this website and they all have such a variety of methods from eating it on rice to taking the extracted curcumin as a pill that it is confusing.Someone also mentioned a drink, Haldi? I am not sure where to begin. My only thought is that to buy small amounts since fresh must be better? Any journeys that might guide me in the beginning? idea
Posted 7/31/2013 3:22 PM (GMT 0)
Haldi is turmeric powder, well known in India, used as a cooking ingredient. I have been taking low dosage of turmeric+Neem in Himalya brand capsules for over a month, not sure if they helped. ocz i already include high amounts in cooking vegetables. And I am a milder case of UC, so can safely say turmeric hasnt helped a great deal..
Posted 7/31/2013 4:03 PM (GMT 0)
I make Turmeric chicken 3-4 times a week and take approx. 3000 mg of Circumin daily (Jarrow Formula Circumin 95). It has been VERY helpful to me.
Posted 7/31/2013 4:34 PM (GMT 0)
There is evidence that Turmeric can help some with UC. Others, like me, have tried it without much luck. It certainly doesn't hurt to try. I believe there are also some studies that once you achieve remission (presumably with meds) that Turmeric can help you stay in remission. If I remember right, all of the studies touting Turmeric's success are talking about it not putting you into remission, but keeping you there once you have achieved it.
Posted 7/31/2013 8:30 PM (GMT 0)
proctolteck, Would be interested in your Tumeric Chicken recipe. I eat a lot of chicken and anything new would be a blessing even if the tumeric was benign. garylouisville do you use Bentyl to slow down food transmission through the colon? I have been recommended by one doc to consider it. Was afraid of constipation. Do not want to aggravate a flare with a different problem. Thanks for thoughts on tumeric. Sounds like it can't hurt, but helping is a long shot unless in circumin form. Doesn't hurt to try. Heaven only knows I fel like a RX testing lab anyway.
Posted 8/1/2013 1:43 AM (GMT 0)
I have had a few experiences with Turmeric. I have taken a turmeric supplement, curcumin supplement, and used to buy the Haldi drink by the case.

For some reason at the time I was drinking the Haldi it seemed to really be helping. But it was expensive and hard to order a few years ago, not sure if they have expanded.

Both times I took a turmeric and curcumin supplement I saw no effect, but I have since learned that piperine should be part of the supplement or taken with it because it makes the turmeric more bioavailable. I am now trying a new turmeric supplement and taking a piperine supplement and I have noticed a difference. I think it helped with my inflammation. I have noticed a difference over the last few weeks and I had a started a small flare again that has since calmed down.
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