Tumeric for Inflammation Response
Internal inflammation is a big factor in degenerative disease
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I’ve been reading a lot of reports on the role
that internal inflammation plays in disease and
it appears to be a big factor. There are several
good books on the subject, including
“The Inflammation Response” if you want to read
up on this important health finding.
My own chronic joint pain and muscle pain
certainly seems inflammation-related because
when I take anti-inflammatory supplements, it
always gets better.
I started taking tumeric when I read about it’s natural anti-inflammatory properties but, since then have read that, in addition to helping the body reduce internal inflammation, tumeric also has important anti-cancer actions as well.
There are studies being done by scientists who are intrigued by the low rates of certain kinds of cancer in India. Of course, the East Indian diet is very high in tumeric and scientists are studying how much of a role their high-tumeric diet plays in helping India have the lowest cancer rates in the world on cancers such as colorectal and lung.
In addition to tumeric, I also take salmon oil gels for my internal inflammation. I can say that, when I remember to take these two faithfully, I definitely see a difference in my own joint pain as well as muscle pain throughout the body.
By the way, tumeric has one specific pigment that is more typically extracted and used and the name of that pigment is curcumin. I don’t really understand if this is the same as curry or part of curry……in any case, I just buy tumeric. I usually feel whole plant synergy is best.
I don’t have a preferred brand of tumeric but I do prefer Vital Choice Salmon Oil Gels.
Vitabase has a Dr. approved tumeric extract, if you are looking for that right now.
Tumeric / Curcumin is considered safe for adults but can cause indigestion in some, if used longterm. Also, tumeric is not recommended for people who have gallbladder disease. For more information on this helpful spice, visit The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Health’s page on the subject: Tumeric Fact Sheet