Turmeric for inflammation

Since WLS'ers can't have NSAIDs, I occasionally see folks post that they take turmeric to help with inflammation (arthritis, etc.).

A new piece of research just came out saying that it's basically pointless.

Yay science!

It's funny (coincidental) that you posted this.

Just today I overheard my son explaining to his friend's mother that the turmeric capsules she gives her dog for arthritis pain was basically a "placebo effect by proxy." -- Those were his exact words.

Apparently, her perplexed expression incited him to explain further that she was basically just making herself feel better by "anthropomorphizing her dog's pain with a scientifically useless remedy."

I was in the middle of dealing with a work issue as I was picking him up -- so I couldn't stop him.

She also believes in the Law of Attraction and has a vision board on her fridge. She wasn't too appreciative when he explained that he didn't understand the concept since positive plus positive repels in the science of electromagnetism. She thought that was so funny.

I love your kid. How old is he?

He's a trip.

He's 11.

Ah-mazing.

I know a product that REALLY helps old arthritic animals its not cheap but it is very health promoting and gives them such relief ( you put it in their water a tiny bit )

Its been a while since my 26 year old cat died .. I bought it for him the last five years and I saw his stair climbing and general movement improve dramatically - as a matter of fact he was in such pain before I doubt he would have continued to live .

I don't have any anymore - please message me and I'll try to figure it out.

Well crap. I've been taking it since I started going to the gym to help with muscle soreness, but I guess it wasn't really doing anything!

Jen

Did you feel relief?

Me too! But I THINK it's working...must be "the power of suggestion"

I am of the belief that if it works for you, then by all means, keep using it.