Let's talk Curcumin.

Eating fats with it in general helps with absorption. However, both have mental/cognitive benefits so perhaps they will work well together.
 
I was just given a jar of Turmeric capsules. I read around a bit on the usual sites. Is there anything which should not be taken with it? Caffeine? etc. Does this product heighten one's nervous system?
 
UCSMiami said:
I was just giveng a jar of Turmeric capsules. I round around a bit on the usual sites. Is there anything which should not be taken with it? Caffeine? etc. Does this product heighten one's nervous system?
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I use 2g of Tumeric powder daily, for general health. It is for gut health only, as Tumeric (where Curcumin comes from) is poorly absorbed. Never heard of any interactions with anything.
 
I use Now brand and bought bioprene separately. I dose it with fish oil as well....I am guessing win win...

Here is something interesting... h t t p mobile.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/Sabinsa-weighs-into-curcumin-bioavailability-debate
 
Using 95%curcuminoids combined with bioperine in a gram dose with dinner has done wonders for my back and elbows. Only thing that has ever consistently delivered. Joint force spray is the only other product to give me results but they were temporary and short lived.
 
Curcumin with tumerones helps with bioavailability
 
Life Extension makes a good one
 
I have used curcumin orally via just about every brand, transdermally, and IM. By a LANDSLIDE it is most effective IM and then transdermally. Oral is ok, but even with bioperine I think the absorption rate is pretty low. IM yields very fast results however is probably the most painful daily or EOD thing I have ever put in my body lol.
 
Meriva, the phosopholipid bound one, is your best choice IMO
 
carmaf said:
Wow that is really interesting. In my log I noted that GenoFlex may be providing me with a mood boost, as I've never had a more successful stim break than the one I'm on now. Perhaps GenoFlex does indeed have Curcumin in it? Normally my energy is shot for like a month coming off stims, but I had almost no downtime this break. It's either the GenoFlex, the Green Tea or the Ergonine.
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Only time will tell! I think we have a week until the insider is out.
 
New Curcumin Study on SuppV - how to make your own Curcumin fortified yougurt. Better BioAv than BCM-95TM. It seems to be a PITA though, but I'm no Chef.
 
So I usually take my curcumin with fish oil and piperine...now I need to add it to buttermilk and make yogurt..maybe it's easier to just buy meriva..

Anyways think link seems to hold some good information:
w w w .1stopwellbeing.com/supplements-and-herbs/curcumin-and-turmeric/choosing-the-right-turmeric-supplement-for-your-needs
 
We'll be releasing an improved version of our joint-support supp Achilles next month, with several improvements including the addition of bioavailability-enhanced curcumin.
 
henryv said:
We'll be releasing an improved version of our joint-support supp Achilles next month, with several improvements including the addition of bioavailability-enhanced curcumin.
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I'm hoping you guys have another sale soon ;) haha
 
Phospholipid bound curcumin > bioperine + curcumin in my opinion
 
The_Old_Guy said:
Do you have an opinion on MetaCurcumin?
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Anecdotally my little nagging joint aches and pains felt much better MetaCurcumin than Mervia. I will be going back to MetaCurcumin shortly to verify if it was the MetaCurcumin that is what made them feel better.
 
The_Old_Guy said:
Do you have an opinion on MetaCurcumin?
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Im actually not familiar with it, but I did just do a quick search and it appears that there are a few new products floating around now a days. Longvida, based off UCLA work, looks most interesting.

This is the only thing I found on the micellar curcumin Invalid Link Removed
 
Pec.Major said:
What Meriva product do you guys use and like?
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'Meriva' is just one product by Thorne Research and Indena. It's Curcumin complexed with PC. Sort of like 'Coca Cola' being only 1 thing.

If you're asking what brand that uses Meriva - then disregard above and go with what offers the most for least since it is a patented process. I've used Now Foods and I think Jarrow, but there are a ton of others that use it and it shouldn't matter.
 
The_Old_Guy said:
'Meriva' is just one product by Thorne Research and Indena. It's Curcumin complexed with PC. Sort of like 'Coca Cola' being only 1 thing.

If you're asking what brand that uses Meriva - then disregard above and go with what offers the most for least since it is a patented process. I've used Now Foods and I think Jarrow, but there are a ton of others that use it and it shouldn't matter.
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Okey. Iherb as Jarrow for the best price. What would you choice between Meriva and Longvida? I was thinking on using one of them after been trying BCM-95 for 3 months now. :)
 
Pec.Major said:
Okey. Iherb as Jarrow for the best price. What would you choice between Meriva and Longvida? I was thinking on using one of them after been trying BCM-95 for 3 months now. :)
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I'm not up on all the different Curcumins. I actually stopped buying it, as I don't have joint issues (it does a ton of other stuff though, yes) - I just dump 3g of Tumeric in my Tomato Juice with a ton of Black Pepper for gut health.
 
Pec.Major said:
Okey. Iherb as Jarrow for the best price. What would you choice between Meriva and Longvida? I was thinking on using one of them after been trying BCM-95 for 3 months now. :)
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I posted this above but it explains the difference between the brands (atleast some)

w w w.1stopwellbeing.com/supplements-and-herbs/curcumin-and-turmeric/choosing-the-right-turmeric-supplement-for-your-needs
 
AKM007 said:
I posted this above but it explains the difference between the brands (atleast some)

w w w.1stopwellbeing.com/supplements-and-herbs/curcumin-and-turmeric/choosing-the-right-turmeric-supplement-for-your-needs
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Nice article. The one for brain health, longvida, sounds good. Only downside is price. Might combine longvida with C3.
 
NewAgeMayan said:
Meh, one mans "over thinking" is anothers "being informed".

Innevitable, though, when one is prepared to spend a certain amount of ones time "researching".
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Well said. If a bit of research and discussion can save me money, or get me better results/value for my money, then why not.
 
I agree. Research is good. But just try the stuff already. I have used vitamin shoppe brand and also life extension. Both were unbelievable awesome.
 
Gonna pick up a bottle of the jarrows brand. Can I take it simultaneously with fish oil and a serving of orange triad multivitamin?
 
anaboliks said:
I agree. Research is good. But just try the stuff already. I have used vitamin shoppe brand and also life extension. Both were unbelievable awesome.
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I'm not knowledgeable on this topic but I think bc Curcumin has so many bioavailability issues, but also so much potential when properly dosed, finding a suitable form is everything.
 
In my opinion the only kinds I would try are the C3 and the bcm95. This being because it doesn't have 85 percent other ingredients with unforseen effects with long term use. Both of these have been I credibly effective at a much higher dose that what .eri a or longVida can provide
 
Taking it with fish oil may actually help with increasing it's bioavailability...I believe curcumin is fat soluble..
 
AKM007 said:
Taking it with fish oil may actually help with increasing it's bioavailability...I believe curcumin is fat soluble..
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Ok, how about with my serving of orange triad? I'm asking because I take OT simultaneously with the controlled labs oximega fish oil.
 
Longvida is the only one that crosses the blood brain barrier, so it's the one that will give you the most 'nootropic' effects like cognition and mood (on top of the general AI properties of course). Sorry for the bump, great thread!
 
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