Apech Posted 2 hours ago Turmeric is really being pushed in my timeline. Has anyone any experience with this? Does it really reduce inflammation??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taomeow Posted just now 2 hours ago, Apech said: Turmeric is really being pushed in my timeline. Has anyone any experience with this? Does it really reduce inflammation??? At the very least its curcurmin is a strong pigment, and many pigments of plant origin tend to reduce inflammation due to their antioxidant properties and ability to interact with inflammatory pathways. Anthocyanins in berries and grapes, carotenoids like lycopene in tomatoes and beta-carotene in carrots, etc.. I don't think it's a magic bullet but apparently it can contribute to the good causes. I usually have a Vietnamese turmeric ointment on hand for mishaps like cuts and scrapes and use it instead of neosporin et al (which prevent infections but also impede and slow down the healing of wounds.) Internally it's supposed to be combined with piperine which potentiates its effectiveness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
