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Ginger vs curcumin vs turmeric

Posted by shelleyW @shelleyw, Aug 19 5:38pm

All of these are related. If there is someone in the know...please explain the difference between them, which one is best. How can we tell if we are getting a really good grade or a pharmaceutical grade product?
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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Aug 19 6:02pm

I'm not really in the know when it comes to these supplements but there is a lot of fairly easy to understand information out there. Curcumin is a compound in turmeric. Here's an article that does a good job explaining the benefits and other information.
-- Turmeric and Ginger: Combined Benefits and Uses
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/turmeric-and-ginger
When I'm buying a specific supplement, I look at the active ingredients in each serving, the quantity and the cost. I also will do some online research for specific brands to see if I can find reviews on the product. If you have a friendly pharmacist that you trust, they could be a great source for a recommendation.

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windyshores | @windyshores | Aug 19 6:06pm

Curcumin is basically the active ingredient (anti-inflammatory) in turmeric. Turmeric is used in cooking. My integrative medicine doc prescribes Curcumin.

botanicalinstitute.org and livestrong.com both came up with info when I googled Turmeric vs Ginger, Turmeric vs Curcumin, and Curcumin vs Ginger.

From live strong:
"Ginger and turmeric -- common kitchen spices used to flavor and season foods -- have several characteristics in common. Both are tropical perennial plants classified as belonging to the Zingiberacaea family, and both have beneficial constituents in their rhizomes -- or roots -- that cause them to be prized in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda as healing herbs. However, ginger and turmeric have different properties, colors, flavors and effects."

Both are inflammatory. Ginger is good for tummy. Curcumin tends to be used for arthritis type pain. Botanical Institute has a chart showing differences if you go on the site.

I have been using Curcuselect 500 mg curcumin (Moss, requires MD signature). Not sure it is helping. I eat ginger because I love it! Another supplement brand I like is Pure.

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shelleyW | @shelleyw | Aug 20 2:11pm
In reply to @windyshores "Curcumin is basically the active ingredient (anti-inflammatory) in turmeric. Turmeric is used in cooking. My integrative..." + (show)
@windyshores

Curcumin is basically the active ingredient (anti-inflammatory) in turmeric. Turmeric is used in cooking. My integrative medicine doc prescribes Curcumin.

botanicalinstitute.org and livestrong.com both came up with info when I googled Turmeric vs Ginger, Turmeric vs Curcumin, and Curcumin vs Ginger.

From live strong:
"Ginger and turmeric -- common kitchen spices used to flavor and season foods -- have several characteristics in common. Both are tropical perennial plants classified as belonging to the Zingiberacaea family, and both have beneficial constituents in their rhizomes -- or roots -- that cause them to be prized in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda as healing herbs. However, ginger and turmeric have different properties, colors, flavors and effects."

Both are inflammatory. Ginger is good for tummy. Curcumin tends to be used for arthritis type pain. Botanical Institute has a chart showing differences if you go on the site.

I have been using Curcuselect 500 mg curcumin (Moss, requires MD signature). Not sure it is helping. I eat ginger because I love it! Another supplement brand I like is Pure.

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windyshores, I love your name, make me smile and jealous...tell me you live near windy shores 👍
Clarification: you do mean anti inflammatory, not inflammatory right?
The Curcuselect, is it a prescription? Why?
Which is best for overall inflammation ? Which is best for advanced osteoarthritis?
Do they give your digestive system any trouble, like burning...when/if it comes out the other end?
I have used ginger for years for nausea, it used to work better than it does now. I have to carefully consider: will it and the Phenergan work well enough that I can stop the urge/need to vomit. It is deadly coming out and the🔥🔥🔥🔥 seem to stay forever. Thanx ShelleyW

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shelleyW | @shelleyw | Aug 20 2:17pm
In reply to @windyshores "Curcumin is basically the active ingredient (anti-inflammatory) in turmeric. Turmeric is used in cooking. My integrative..." + (show)
@windyshores

Curcumin is basically the active ingredient (anti-inflammatory) in turmeric. Turmeric is used in cooking. My integrative medicine doc prescribes Curcumin.

botanicalinstitute.org and livestrong.com both came up with info when I googled Turmeric vs Ginger, Turmeric vs Curcumin, and Curcumin vs Ginger.

From live strong:
"Ginger and turmeric -- common kitchen spices used to flavor and season foods -- have several characteristics in common. Both are tropical perennial plants classified as belonging to the Zingiberacaea family, and both have beneficial constituents in their rhizomes -- or roots -- that cause them to be prized in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda as healing herbs. However, ginger and turmeric have different properties, colors, flavors and effects."

Both are inflammatory. Ginger is good for tummy. Curcumin tends to be used for arthritis type pain. Botanical Institute has a chart showing differences if you go on the site.

I have been using Curcuselect 500 mg curcumin (Moss, requires MD signature). Not sure it is helping. I eat ginger because I love it! Another supplement brand I like is Pure.

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windyshores,
You eat it raw? OMG, that makes my throat 🔥just thinking about it.
Do you think capsules or tea works best? ShelleyW

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windyshores | @windyshores | Aug 20 2:21pm
In reply to @shelleyw "windyshores, I love your name, make me smile and jealous...tell me you live near windy shores..." + (show)
@shelleyw

windyshores, I love your name, make me smile and jealous...tell me you live near windy shores 👍
Clarification: you do mean anti inflammatory, not inflammatory right?
The Curcuselect, is it a prescription? Why?
Which is best for overall inflammation ? Which is best for advanced osteoarthritis?
Do they give your digestive system any trouble, like burning...when/if it comes out the other end?
I have used ginger for years for nausea, it used to work better than it does now. I have to carefully consider: will it and the Phenergan work well enough that I can stop the urge/need to vomit. It is deadly coming out and the🔥🔥🔥🔥 seem to stay forever. Thanx ShelleyW

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oops yes anti-inflammatory!

The CurcuSelect is not prescription. Moss Pharmaceuticals must have arrangements with doctors. You can buy at any health food store. I was to start with 500mg and was supposed to go up to two twice a day, for a total of 2,000mg/day.

Candied ginger now burns my esophagus.

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