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Posted 6/12/2016 11:08 AM (GMT 0)
What do people actually think about taking Curcumin tablets for Ulcerative Colitis? I am wondering if it is beneficial.
There seems to be a bit of a debate over this and I am wondering whether anyone has noticed a difference, who likes it, who doesn't? Is it worth me taking?
Posted 6/12/2016 11:54 AM (GMT 0)
I've been taking the Turmeric 500 mg a day now for two to three months. I really don't see any positives for the UC from taking it, but I do think it helps with my knee pains, so I keep taking it. It's supposed to be an anti-inflammatory which is why I began it in first place. Thought that since Prednisone is also an anti-inflammatory that the Turmeric might be a good alternative, but really didn't see that was the case, unless it has to be taken in much higher doses. I'm currently in a flare and back on Prednisone at a 60 mg for 7 days and then tapering down to 10 mg for a 6 week course.
Posted 6/12/2016 12:01 PM (GMT 0)
only one way to find out if it's worth taking -
Posted 6/12/2016 8:04 PM (GMT 0)
As with any other supplements it's really hit or miss it seems. It might work for some people, but did nothing at all for me (but in the end, neither did any meds). It probably won't hurt to try it for a while.
Posted 6/12/2016 9:14 PM (GMT 0)
I take 4 grams a day of non-pepper-added 95% curcumin and definitely feel it keeps me in remission along with adhering to my diet modification (which has become less strict as my gut has healed).

Many other supplements (90%) either made my symptoms worse or did nothing so I would not take curcumin if it didn't help a lot. I play intense sports 2 days a week/8 hours total/wk) and rarely have the aches that other people (non-UC) have. Probably due to curcumin's anti-inflammatory powers. Studies show that pepper (they call it piperine) makes curcumin more bio-available but my gut hates pepper (tried 2 diff. types with it and failed).

But check with all your doctors before starting curcumin because it can be a negative for people on blood thinners and some other drugs. I did not start with 4 g. per day, started with 500 mg then kept moving higher dosage.

The spice turmeric available in grocery stores is nowhere near the quality needed. Fine to make curry with but won't do much otherwise. 95% turmeric is what works for me.
Posted 6/13/2016 11:27 AM (GMT 0)
you might find this link helpful. It details research into supplements and provides data on the quality of the studies as well.

https://examine.com/supplements/Curcumin/

In a small study of curcumin for IBD curcumin plus mesalamines was found to be more effective in managing symptoms than mesalamines alone. Which form you take and how much is likely to make a difference. And of course, sadly, as with all unregulated supplements, you have no idea if the stuff you're buying is what it says it is.
Posted 6/13/2016 2:07 PM (GMT 0)
I thought perhaps curcumin did something for my UC.
But when I got a small 1/4 inch cut I bled all over the place, for like 20 minutes.
So no more curcumin for me.
Old Mike
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