Does anyone use curcumin (Turmeric) to address autoimmune diseases?

Posted by vonbaron36 @vonbaron36, Jul 21, 2016

Has anyone besides me used curcumin to address autoimmune diseases.

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@wesbig

So does diet, play any part in autoimmune disease. My wife wants me to see a nutritionist who uses Leap (lifestyle , eating and performance. They use a MRT (mediator release test which is blood work. The whole deal will cost me close to 1000.00 this includes three meetings with a nutritionist to go over results and set up a plan. Good idea or not

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I think the answer is that nobody really knows at this point. Omega 3 fats can suppress T cell activity so they should theoretically help. I've seen things about avoiding the over consumption of some supplements that might stimulate the immune system, like zinc.

Here's a summary doc you might find useful. I didn't do a deep dive into it but it seems to touch on some key points.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4034518/
Good luck.

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@wesbig

So does diet, play any part in autoimmune disease. My wife wants me to see a nutritionist who uses Leap (lifestyle , eating and performance. They use a MRT (mediator release test which is blood work. The whole deal will cost me close to 1000.00 this includes three meetings with a nutritionist to go over results and set up a plan. Good idea or not

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I take omegas doing something right<br><br>

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As I always say, good for some, not so good for others. I became addicted to sushi just before I got sick, I ate it every day, I love seafood, but I overdo it. I was also taking omega's supplement and my doctor told me to stop, of course I always listen to my Dr.
but the sushi went also because any seafood has a lot of iodine ( some more than others ), so my friend, you do what is best for you, but I still eat seafood, but a lot less. Good luck. Lacey

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@wesbig

So does diet, play any part in autoimmune disease. My wife wants me to see a nutritionist who uses Leap (lifestyle , eating and performance. They use a MRT (mediator release test which is blood work. The whole deal will cost me close to 1000.00 this includes three meetings with a nutritionist to go over results and set up a plan. Good idea or not

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Thanks John, I will check out that link, I usually am very careful and do a lot of research before I try anything new, goofed on sushi, ( won't do that again ) Now I watch what I eat, except I do have a sweet tooth, any substitutes for that bad habit???? Lacey

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@wesbig

So does diet, play any part in autoimmune disease. My wife wants me to see a nutritionist who uses Leap (lifestyle , eating and performance. They use a MRT (mediator release test which is blood work. The whole deal will cost me close to 1000.00 this includes three meetings with a nutritionist to go over results and set up a plan. Good idea or not

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Hi Wesbig, do you have any health insurance, as they would pay for a portion of the treatment, also they would be able to recommend a doctor who specilizers in this , it's worth a try, even if you have to pay the full amount, health is worth it, without it , it could get worse. Lacey

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My husband has been taking tumeric for 3 months. Two masses have disapeared and two have shrunk. He also had pin point radiation . Hard to know if it helped or not. Will continue to take anyway.

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@wesbig

So does diet, play any part in autoimmune disease. My wife wants me to see a nutritionist who uses Leap (lifestyle , eating and performance. They use a MRT (mediator release test which is blood work. The whole deal will cost me close to 1000.00 this includes three meetings with a nutritionist to go over results and set up a plan. Good idea or not

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Diet plays a big part just as well as mind set. My husband has been following keto diet to starve the cancer as well as watching acidity . Lots of supplements. He feels great and results have been fantastic.He is also on cotellic and zellboraf. God is great Pam

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@wesbig

So does diet, play any part in autoimmune disease. My wife wants me to see a nutritionist who uses Leap (lifestyle , eating and performance. They use a MRT (mediator release test which is blood work. The whole deal will cost me close to 1000.00 this includes three meetings with a nutritionist to go over results and set up a plan. Good idea or not

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Sushi is full of mercury ! I love it also<br><br>

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@donnelson

I have used turmeric but frankly I don't see much change. 

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You need pepper or my husband has tumeric with minerva. It helps your body absorb it. Pam

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@wesbig

So does diet, play any part in autoimmune disease. My wife wants me to see a nutritionist who uses Leap (lifestyle , eating and performance. They use a MRT (mediator release test which is blood work. The whole deal will cost me close to 1000.00 this includes three meetings with a nutritionist to go over results and set up a plan. Good idea or not

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If you don't mind my asking, which cancer is he using the keto diet for? From the meds I gather melanoma. What kinds of supplements does he mainly take?

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