Turmeric as an anti-inflammatory

Just be aware that turmeric has blood thinning properties. I found that out many years ago when I cut my finger with an immersion blender (post run failure to engage my brain) and at the ER the guy sewing it up asked me if I was on blood thinners. I told him no and he asked if I took turmeric, which I did for inflammation and joints. He said that explained why he was having trouble with it not clotting as he anticipated.

I use Thorne supplements and have been very pleased with them. Glad to hear about the Mayo connection.

Laurel

Thanks for the heads-up, Lauren. I'm aware of the blood thinning properties of turmeric, as with all anti-inflammatories. I bleed easily anyway so I'll move very cautiously.

Not to be a party pooper but be aware that herbs and spices that come from India may have lead in them. We know of quite a few people who have taken supplements from India and ended up with lead poisoning. I would imagine that Thorne is safe but you could even check with them to see if it is lead tested.

Wow and thanks for that information. Lead, plastics, MAC etc. etc.
Ain't it just fun trying to be so careful and responsible to ourselves in wanting to protect ourselves.
I just found out about the plastics found in gum. They sure don't put that on the packaging, the types of plastics used/contained in gum. I would imagine with the latest information out about gum, and the plastics used in gum, there might be some law suits due to lack of disclosure on the packaging. Hope they do go after them, however, from what I understand the Fed's are also somewhat responsible for approving the use of the types of plastic materials in the gum. I would imagine these are some of the..... right things.....R. Kennedy is referring to.
Barbara

Dr. Gunter, an ob/gyn, wrote an interesting piece on turmeric supplements generally, see link below. I think it is worthwhile reading for anyone considering. I have arthritis and had read a lot about turmeric in that context. Dr. Hunter’s discussion is persuasive and I decided against taking it as a supplement for my arthritis.
https://vajenda.substack.com/p/the-trouble-with-turmeric

I had to stop the turmeric after developing excessive bruising - I also take Repatha, Plavix and Amlodipine, which can increase bruising or bleeding.

I miss the anti-inflammatory effect of the turmeric for both lungs and joints, my hands have become far more stiff and swollen, but the alternative was to buy stock in a bandaid company!

When it comes to supplements, I stick to a few independently tested companies, and if I must buy online, I stick to their sites or authorized sellers, and not Amazon or resellers.

I actually took it back before I knew I had BE. I've replaced it with collagen for the joints and that works for me. I'm back to running on an arc treadmill at the gym and about to hit the pavement and see what my knees think about that idea. 🙂

Yes, I'm super picky what I put in my body so my supplements are trusted companies too. It's amazing what people can sell out there!

Laurel

Laurel would you share what brand and product you are using? Is it just for joints or all arthritis

I use Alaya Naturals because it has five different kinds of collagen, MSM, glucosamine and chondroitin and sourced with grass-fed, hormone free, cage-free -- all the things I watch for. I started for joint support (I was running half marathons at the time and logging serious miles) but I've kept it up for at least six years at this point, maybe longer. I mix it with my green juice in the morning.

There's lots of brands out there, though, and possibly one more targeting to arthritis. There's some debate as to whether it actually works/does anything, but I find myself able to still do pretty much anything I want athletically at almost 68 and live a pretty pain free life, so I'm happy about that.

Laurel

Thank you