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In Ayurvedic medicine, turmeric is thought to have many medicinal properties and many in India use it as a readily available antiseptic for cuts, burns and bruises. It has fluoride which is thought to be essential for teeth. It is also used as an antibacterial.
Advice & Tips:
It has been mildly helpful with the tightness in my forearms and back, especially on days I don't run. However, I don't know if that is all Turmeric or better stretches.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
0helpful marks
Oct 8, 2017
(Started Jun 23, 2016)
Effectiveness
Major
(for inflammation)
Effectiveness
Moderate
(for nerve pain (neuralgia))
Side effects
None
Adherence
Always
Burden
Not at all hard to take
Dosage:
900 mg
Three times daily
Advice & Tips:
I had a C-Reactive Protein test done for an observational clinical trial. My best number has been about 6. (Yes, significantly > .8) My number then was .61 or something like that. Totally normal.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Mar 19, 2017
(Started Jun 23, 2016)
Effectiveness
Can't tell
(for inflammation)
Effectiveness
Major
(for nerve pain (neuralgia))
Side effects
None
Adherence
Always
Burden
Not at all hard to take
Dosage:
900 mg
Three times daily
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Oct 23, 2016
(Started Jun 23, 2016)
Effectiveness
Can't tell
(for inflammation)
Effectiveness
Can't tell
(for nerve pain (neuralgia))
Side effects
None
Adherence
Always
Burden
Not at all hard to take
Dosage:
900 mg
Three times daily
Advice & Tips:
Although I can't tell if it works, I don't have more pain. I'm taking it!!
