Diagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.
Diagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.
Coconut oil too.
Curcumin is a beloved molecule among middle easterners and others, including westerners who attribute all sorts of disease fighting ability to it.
It’s an interesting molecule but doesn’t make a very good drug and it’s effects are quite exaggerated beyond any solid data.
It would be great if all the things attributed to it were true.
As it is, I think it’s a fine supplement to take or to get in eating curry or other food with it.
But it’s not a wonder drug.
Turmeric — good stuff!
Tired of the same old oatmeal? Try cooking your next batch seasoned with turmeric. Comes out a gorgeous saffron and with a nice spicy (bot not too hot) kick.
I want to add further info on turmeric to my post #3:
http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-662-turmeric.aspx?activeingredientid=662&activeingredientname=turmeric
Apparently some people can “overdose” with turmeric. Highly doubtful you’d OD on any amount you’d use in cooking, but might if you take turmeric “supplements” in capsule form.
Anyway, if you’re planning to use turmeric, please take a look at this webmd link.
bkmk
After a year of taking it as a supplement, I now no longer take pain meds, either prescription or over the counter, other than an occasional Advil if I over work something or do damage.
I've read that it is extra effective if combined with black pepper and now I look for supplements with that combination.
It's also one of the ingredients in Synovi G3 and G4, a joint and bone care supplement for horses and for dogs. Seems to do what they say it does.
Thank God!
I’ve been making a turmeric-ginger “bug” for about a year. Recipes are on line.
Fermentation is supposed to make turmeric more bioavailabile. I put this “bug” in my breakfast smoothie every morning. T
Fresh turmeric root is available at health food markets.