Thread: Curcumin Found very beneficial (again)
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Old 11-23-2008, 11:13 AM
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There is some evidence that turmeric/curcumin is subject to what is called "bi-phasic" dosing - a fancy way of saying that a small dose has a different effect than a larger. I've got a file here somewhere that I'll post once it is found.

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Originally Posted by mrsD View Post
just recently.

Most of what I found was the curcumin is not well absorbed.
That a pepper extract may improve that...called piperine (Bioperine). Doctor's best supplements have that added to them.

Also the fat/oil improves absorption, and that is why curcumin in food is recommended.

example:
http://www.iherb.com/ProductDetails....214221243&at=0

http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2007/...urcumin_01.htm

This forum has had more experience with curcumin than I have, so I will be watching this thread for other opinions.
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