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The curcumin that I use is Qunol brand, but there are a number of supplement companies. Good to check reviews online. FDA does not regulate supplements so no guarantee on what one gets. I also take a multivitamin, B complex, fish oil, and calcium but mostly because of other health stuff. It is good to get a complete bloodwork count of your vitamin D, electrolytes, and other markers.
I have found good results for inflammatory pain in general with Qunol Turmeric Enhanced Absorption 1500 mg (in 2 capsules) which has 95% Curcuminoids. Make sure to check your iron while on Turmeric supplements since it may lower iron absorption in some individuals. I believe there are different versions so I have included a pic. I also have MGUS diagnosed in 2021 with high IGM and low IGA and IGG with normal light chains and have not needed a bone biopsy or PET scan yet. I am 70 years old and in good health and have always eaten a mostly plant based diet with very little processed foods. Meaning my diet emphasizes whole foods rather than what you find in a box or already prepared. Several months ago I switched to Doctors Best Curcumin with Meriva on the advice of a naturopathic physician. I go in for labs next month (every 6 months) so we’ll see if it makes any difference. I have also started Red Light therapy using the Redrush 400 from Redtherapy Co mostly for Plantar fasciitis on my left foot and degenerative disc in my lower back and in only 2 weeks I have noticed 50% or better reduction in pain and swelling in my heel so I am very encouraged! It was recommended by Energy Blueprint and if you use that name as a coupon code you will get a discount. (Saved me $100!) Since I have always walked 2-4 miles every day since I retired in 2019 the plantar fasciitis was not healing although I had to limit my walks to 2 miles and now I am slowly increasing to 3 again! There are some studies (check Sloan Kettering Memorial) that a 100% plant based diet may have beneficial outcomes for MGUS/MM. I will update here in November if there are any beneficial changes in my labs.