Turmeric Curcumin and Rheumatoid Arthritis

DESCRIPTION: Randomized controlled trial comparing the safety and efficacy of drugs versus curcumin, the yellow pigment in the spice turmeric, for the treatment of autoimmune inflammatory rheumatoid arthritis.

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[TheAndyVegan]

1:00 looks like a Crab lol

Great video! Very informative :)

[TheStewieGriffinShow]

I find that the easiest way to consume turmeric is to chase half a teaspoon of powdered turmeric with some juice after a meal. Based on a study I found quite a few years back, in regards to increasing its bioavailability by 2, 000% by including black or white pepper, I immediately chase half a teaspoon of white pepper with some juice too.

[dabigisland]

turmeric + spagetti with sauce + pepper tastes good

[GrammyGinger]

I bought some fresh to see if it has a more agreeable taste. I can only stand it in curry, but a dish of curry for lunch everyday would be quite welcome.

[chuckriggs]

I'm curious... How many milligrams of curcumin are in a teaspoon of turmeric?
I use 1 teaspoon of organic turmeric in all my smoothies, I also add Ceylon cinnamon... And I've had a big reduction in back pain since adding them daily to my diet...

[valnaples]

Regarding the TASTE of it...sheesh, I want to say GET OVER IT...this stuff is powerful and helps us in many ways!!!  Just find a way to include it daily!!! Here's to good health and THANK you Dr. Greger, again for great information!

Does curcumin's effect reduce over time? 

[giselljeff]

What amount should one consume to see therapeutic effects of Turmeric?

[burnsport]

Did they even use the BCM-95 formulation of curcumin? If they didn't that's pretty impressive

[JustOneAsbesto]

I hope you'll cover the poor bioavailability/combining turmeric with black pepper to increase availability via piperine issue.

[ShrutiSharma-pzti]

can anyone plz help me. I want a link where it is mention that how turmeric benefits in arthritis. plz anyone knows then plz mail it me here ..the link..i will be very grateful. thankyou. :)

Does anyone know any foods similar to curcumin in their anti-inflammatory properties?

[MrGridStrom]

Every time I add turmeric to some thing I cook, it doesn't really taste so good, I really need to find a way to use it, so its tasty.

[slowmopoke]

But Turmeric is very high in oxalates.

[EdMichrina]

I ordered some and plan to steep it in hot water with some honey? that is what they recommend. we will see. If i remember i'll post how it go's . The black pepper thing was interesting. thanx to the people that add comments.   

[rjpadua]

How long would you have to consume this before it takes effect?

[JaredBass]

Hey there, great vids. I am 20 years old and race on my college's cycling team. I just recently started eating vegetarian (mostly vegan) for the past 4 months and feel great. But, it seems that I am getting worse joint pain in my knees after I ride or go on a run. What's strange is that it's not directly after I ride, but after I sit for a period of time and get back up. There is also a popping and crunching sound in my knee when I bend it. Sounds terrible for a 20 year old to have, but the doctor's don't seem to have much advice. Do you suggest taking time off to heal my joints? It's very discomforting and I want to keep pursuing cycling, help!

[piotrjachym]

Tumeric goes really well with chicken :)