I was just wondering if anyone takes this supplement, and if so how do they feel compared to before they started taking it, and also how much and how often do you take it?
I got turned onto it quite a while back when it was discovered that curcumin supplementation corrected the CF defect in mice. Of course we aren't mice, and I guess there are still trials going on to try and figure out if humans can have the same effect with it's use, and how much is needed for that (though I don't have time to snoop around for research any longer, so if you know more about this, please feel free to say so).
I was taking a standard dose of a real good product that also includes Bioperine (a natural substance from pepper i believe that strongly boosts the effectiveness of supplements/medications), then I had my bad bleeding problems, and due to me being on many supplements, i got off the turmeric like the other supplements to try and see what might be contributing to/causing the bleeds.
Well I was listening to a late night radio program (not an infomercial) about a month ago and the physician was talking about curcumin was an incredibly strong anti inflammatory, and had other health benefits like for joints, etc. So I started back on the stuff, but this time I went to a larger dose. For the last 2 weeks or so I have been taking 3.48 grams (yes grams) of the very refined and isolated 96% curcuminoids rhizone (the chemical substances in the curcumin that are responsible for it's benefits.
And I must say, I do indeed feel better. I think supplementation can be a tricky thing. We have so many things out there that show real promise to help us and others, but many of them can have a synergistic effect when combined (like how the bioperene greatly increases other chemicals potency, etc). Garlic is great for us, but is a known blood thinner. So if one was to combine 3-5 different supplements that are good for us but all of them have varying levels of antiplatelet properties...Well, we can have some real bleeding issues arise.
So aside from my normal vitamin K, curcumin for now is my only high dose supplement. This is the first time I have done such a high dose of the stuff, and have even contemplated going higher. The thought of the CF mice, and what amount might have a similar effect on us is tempting to self medicate to pursue, but I won't. I'm also curious just how much of the curcuminoids strength wise I am receiving with the Bioperine in the supplement. For all I know (considering some sources say Bioperine can amplify a supplement/medicine effect by 3-6 times...I could technically be taking nearly 20 grams of the stuff per day, equivalencey wise.
Anyways I feel real good. I feel overall much less inflamed, less sputum (which would make sense if I really am less inflamed), and my joints aren't as stiff. My biggest purpose in starting a high dose of this was to try to lessen my inflammation , and it seems to be working. I'd like to get blood work to specifically look for inflammation markers, but that is a pipe dream insurance/doctor wise, especially when i'm in such good shape.
So is anyone else taking this supplement, and if so how do you feel? How much do you take and how often? I don't like to bring up brands on here for fear of others thinking i'm pimping something, but if anyone is looking for an extremely good brand for this, PM me and i'll let ya know what I am taking.
I got turned onto it quite a while back when it was discovered that curcumin supplementation corrected the CF defect in mice. Of course we aren't mice, and I guess there are still trials going on to try and figure out if humans can have the same effect with it's use, and how much is needed for that (though I don't have time to snoop around for research any longer, so if you know more about this, please feel free to say so).
I was taking a standard dose of a real good product that also includes Bioperine (a natural substance from pepper i believe that strongly boosts the effectiveness of supplements/medications), then I had my bad bleeding problems, and due to me being on many supplements, i got off the turmeric like the other supplements to try and see what might be contributing to/causing the bleeds.
Well I was listening to a late night radio program (not an infomercial) about a month ago and the physician was talking about curcumin was an incredibly strong anti inflammatory, and had other health benefits like for joints, etc. So I started back on the stuff, but this time I went to a larger dose. For the last 2 weeks or so I have been taking 3.48 grams (yes grams) of the very refined and isolated 96% curcuminoids rhizone (the chemical substances in the curcumin that are responsible for it's benefits.
And I must say, I do indeed feel better. I think supplementation can be a tricky thing. We have so many things out there that show real promise to help us and others, but many of them can have a synergistic effect when combined (like how the bioperene greatly increases other chemicals potency, etc). Garlic is great for us, but is a known blood thinner. So if one was to combine 3-5 different supplements that are good for us but all of them have varying levels of antiplatelet properties...Well, we can have some real bleeding issues arise.
So aside from my normal vitamin K, curcumin for now is my only high dose supplement. This is the first time I have done such a high dose of the stuff, and have even contemplated going higher. The thought of the CF mice, and what amount might have a similar effect on us is tempting to self medicate to pursue, but I won't. I'm also curious just how much of the curcuminoids strength wise I am receiving with the Bioperine in the supplement. For all I know (considering some sources say Bioperine can amplify a supplement/medicine effect by 3-6 times...I could technically be taking nearly 20 grams of the stuff per day, equivalencey wise.
Anyways I feel real good. I feel overall much less inflamed, less sputum (which would make sense if I really am less inflamed), and my joints aren't as stiff. My biggest purpose in starting a high dose of this was to try to lessen my inflammation , and it seems to be working. I'd like to get blood work to specifically look for inflammation markers, but that is a pipe dream insurance/doctor wise, especially when i'm in such good shape.
So is anyone else taking this supplement, and if so how do you feel? How much do you take and how often? I don't like to bring up brands on here for fear of others thinking i'm pimping something, but if anyone is looking for an extremely good brand for this, PM me and i'll let ya know what I am taking.