Arthritis is a painful condition that is characterized by joint inflammation, pain and a lot of suffering. For most people rheumatoid arthritis is an irreversible condition and management through pain medication and anti-inflammatory drugs is all that remains. Turmeric is a culinary spice that has been found to contain many health benefits. It is a promising disease preventative agent since it contains a compound called Curcumin, which has anti-inflammatory properties. Turmeric for arthritis pain, inflammation, and stiffness.
Researchers from Italy found a 58% decline in pain and stiffness from a three-month trial of 50 patients diagnosed with osteoarthritis. The Italian team was investigating the effectiveness of a special formulation of turmeric extracts coupled with enhancers to increase absorption in the body. In this research, there was a significant improvement in the emotional wellbeing of the patients with a decline in C-reactive proteins, which is the marker for inflammation.
This is just one of the studies that comes as great news to the millions of people all over the world that have been diagnosed with some form of arthritis and have not seen significant improvement from the treatments available today. These turmeric supplements are currently available commercially in various parts of the world. The dosage used for the study in Italy was just one gram per day although research has shown that taking up to 8grams per day of Turmeric supplement does not have any adverse effects on the body.
Diclofenac is one of the most popular non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs used for the treatment and management of most arthritis conditions. Concentrated curcumin extracts from turmeric have been found to reduce joint pain and swelling among people with reactive Rheumatoid Arthritis much better than diclofenac. The standard for curcumin supplement is 75% Curcumin combined with enhancements can lead to long-term improvement in pain and function of patients who have knee osteoarthritis.
According to research, turmeric may also contain the potential to prevent the body changes that lead to the development of Alzheimer’s disease. It is also effective in the prevention and treatment of various types of cancer. It is important to note that high turmeric doses acts as a blood thinner and can cause stomach upsets. In case you are on blood thinning medication, are preparing to undergo surgery, pregnant or if you have gallbladder disease, you should avoid the Turmeric Curcumin supplements.
Sources:
http://www.livestrong.com/article/215515-how-to-use-turmeric-for-arthritis-pain/
http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/QAA400838/Turmeric-for-Arthritis.html
