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Posted 5/9/2016 1:26 AM (GMT 0)
I just started curcumin. I'm using Drs Best c3 with bioperine. Taking 2.5 g a day.

I'm getting mixed info on the bioperine. Is this additive a problem for people with uc? I was told it enables the absorption. But then was told it's not good for people with uc.

Anyone have info or experience on this? If you're taking curcumin- what brand are you using and how are you handling absorption?
Posted 5/9/2016 2:59 AM (GMT 0)
Unfortunately its never been studied so we dont know. There are unverified theories that can support having it and not having it. I just bought the same brand as you. Should be fine. If it doesnt help after 3 months, might be worth trying one without
Posted 5/9/2016 9:10 AM (GMT 0)
I posted a caution on curcumin about a month ago.
Makes me bleed excessively, not from the rectum but from cuts.
I bled all over the kitchen, and it took about 20 minutes to stop from a little 1/4 inch cut.
Old Mike
Posted 5/9/2016 11:31 AM (GMT 0)
I take Dr's best and it doesn't seem to bother me. The only thing I will say is that when I took 3 g a day it made me bleed like crazy, now I take either 1.5 or 2 g a day, depending on my mood.
Posted 5/9/2016 3:55 PM (GMT 0)
@old Mike- yes I've read it's a blood thinner

@mom - yes I've noticed increased bleeding as well. It's also kicked up my IBS so my GI advised me to stop. I gave it a week and things slowly progressed downward. Worth a shot. Hopefully by stopping it remicade will kick the rest of my symptoms. I just want the blood to stop! Mucus is gone. Hopefully frequency will get back down to normal too after curcumin is out of my system. I've always had a sensitive stomach even pre uc. Pepper doesn't agree with me and I should have known better.
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