Curcumin: Some should use it, some should not. Which are you?

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[1] doi:10.3389/fendo.2021.669448
[3] doi:10.1186/s13098-019-0437-7
[4] doi:10.2337/dc12-0116

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[alphatauran]

You are definitely the best nutritional podcaster I have encountered so far.

[edwardanderson]

Curcumin also has anti-carcinogen and anti inflammatory properties for musculature and tendons as well, these are the subjects of several studies.

[oleinkar]

I take curcumin supplements regularly to lower my inflammation. I have ankylosing spondilitis, so I get flare ups often. It really helps a lot and I have managed to keep my autoimmune disease under control without biologics. Just using supplements, anti inflammatory diet (avoiding sugar and other triggers) and exercise. Thanks for this video. Im a big fan of your work. Thank you!

[randallsample]

I hadn't realized that curcumin helps with blood sugar issues. It would be interesting to learn if its anti-inflammatory properties are truly helpful for cardiac concerns.

[azalea]

I suffer from myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) - a multi-system autoimmune disease. Among the many physical malfunctions ME encompass, neuroinflammation is one of them.

I experience great improvement by taking 1 teaspoon of curcumin mixed with a teaspoon of freshly grined pepper, and a teaspoon olive oil - all disolved in juice, tea, coffee, or yoghurt naturel. Curcumin does NOT taste good, but it certainly helps on my headaches, fatigue, and cognitive problems.

Thanks for a great science channel ❤🙏❤

[michelew]

I've never heard of "inflammation genes", that seems interesting. For what it's worth, I've noticed turmeric supplements seem to settle my ibs symptoms, but never did enough experimentation to know for sure. This video doesn't exactly explain that, but I was told I have pre-diabetes around the same time that my ibs symptoms started kicking up...maybe some sort of pancreas/liver/insulin/sugar connection? Really don't know, I just take shots in the dark until I find things that work but videos like these help inspire me and give me ideas on what things to try more or less of. Gonna go back and do more experiments with turmeric now. Ty!

[edithh]

Garry Small ( UCLA, I think, ) did a trial to measure the benefits of Theracurmin, a nanoparticle form of curcumin. It was relatively successful in reducing cognitive decline. Granted it was as a small study, but it has found its way into AD prevention protocols.

[jeffreyjohnson]

Dr. Stanfield actually does recommend for people with osteoarthritis. Lucky me, I have that and t2d...

[joyfour]

Good morning Nic, I love your videos! They are very informative, and so easy to understand. Keep up the good work!

[idme]

I read this at first as Circumcision: Some should use it, some should not!"

[peterhoy]

Hello again. I had been taking osteo biflex (Glucosamine/Chondroitin) for joint pain (side note: our yellow had unbelievable help when we gave it to her). However, my finger joints started to give me some pain (guitar player, not good). My primary physician (from India) suggested Curcumin. I got some and in a very short amount of time ... no more finger joint pain. I've been taking for several years now ... still no finger joint pain. Btw ... "Normal blood sugar numbers" before starting curcumin. Started Low Carb/Mediterranean ... really good blood sugar number (checking fasting insulin and A1c in addition to the standard fasting glucose number).

[neilpickup]

My doctor recommended curcumin to help with some medication side effects.

I have suffered with migraine since late childhood, although it could be weeks between attacks, they tended to be in clusters leaving me low for a few days without early use of my medication for whenever I had an attack.

After taking curcumin with success for many months, I noticed that my migraine medication (which I carried in my wallet) was out of date. I then couldn't remember when I last had an attack. I have now been free from debilitating migraines for over a decade.

Interestingly, the only other period that I was migraine free was while I was on steroid treatment, so I am suspecting that my migraine was, to a degree, related to inflammation.

[marcob.]

Just LOVE ALL your stuff Nic! you are my favorite "physionic" YT channel! You present in an intelligent, concise and digestable (pun intended) fashion and are never pretentious! You sir, are a genuine teacher and seeker of the truth! I've been a subscriber for some months and look forward to all your new content! Thanks and Kudos "professor!"

[davidmastel]

I really enjoy your information and your helpful way of presenting including your wit, quite refreshing!
Thank you for all your efforts sir!!!

[tonyprice]

I don't really bother with supplements. I simply add generous amounts of real turmeric and pepper to my foods - usually steamed veggies or ground beef.

[spockboy]

Excellent videos. Extremely informative, pleasantly explained, you've found your calling son.

[martinlang]

I was pre diabetic prior to starting Carnivore (actually Lion “diet”…hate that word, really it’s a lifestyle). It’s been 2.5 months no longer pre diabetic. My CRP is low, but I would like it lower. I already have plenty Curcumin in a powder form with absorption agent, so I will start it again.
I’m a chronic pain suffer, so anything to keep my inflammation low is a good thing.
Apart from not being prediabetic I no longer have high blood pressure, sleep apnea.
Love your videos. I’m a new Sub.

[NaturopathTroy]

Nic- your channel and insights are incredible. Forever grateful. I could literally sit and watch all your videos all day long. Perhaps I am a nerd, too? Thanks man!

[zanzabar]

Just discovered your channel, been binge watching. Fantastic content thank you

[Galdring]

Great video!

Do you recommend supplementing, or just eating a bunch of spice? Add fat for increased absorption?