Hi All,
The known benefits of vitamin D3 just keep getting better and better. I know that Lyn is a big fan of the benefits of curcumin, and recent research shows that perhaps all of us may soon be big fans of it. The research article at the following link shows that the combination of D3 and curcumin may be capable of removing the amyloid plaques that are considered to be the markers of Alzheimer's disease:
http://www.news-medical.net/news/200907 ... imers.aspx
Hopefully, this may lead to some effective treatment options, in the near future.
Tex
Vitamin D3, Tumeric, (Curcumin), And Alzheimer's Disease
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Vitamin D3, Tumeric, (Curcumin), And Alzheimer's Disease
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
Very interesting, Tex. The quote below taken from the article was a bit disappointing, in that natural curcumin (tumeric) wasn't very effective, and we'll have to wait for the synthetics to make their way through the FDA approval process.
Rosie
Researchers found that naturally occurring curcumin was not readily absorbed, that it tended to break down quickly before it could be utilized and that its potency level was low, making it less effective than the new synthetic curcuminoids.
Rosie
Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time………Thomas Edison
I agree. That's why I said that I hope that this discovery may lead to some effective treatment options, in the future. Maybe something can be found that enhances the effectiveness of curcumin - maybe even something as simple as grapefruit juice, which causes so many meds to be much more potent.
Tex
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
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lets hope soon
the sooner the better..... any treatment (drug or vitamin) used in the states, in majority of cases it takes the Aussie FDA equivalent another 4 years to approve it for use here.....
Tex - is that why there is a do not cosume grapefruit warning for Entocort?
Tex - is that why there is a do not cosume grapefruit warning for Entocort?
Gabes Ryan
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"Anything that contradicts experience and logic should be abandoned"
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It always seems that we're about 4 years behind most of Europe, in getting most new drugs approved. 
Yes, that's the reason for the warning about grapefruit, on labels for Entocort, and many other meds. It can have
serious effects on a lot of drugs. Here's a list of susceptible drugs, with notes on how they are affected, (it's in PDF form):
http://www.powernetdesign.com/grapefrui ... ummary.pdf
Note that only 7 drugs are listed as totally safe for use with grapefruit.
Tex
Yes, that's the reason for the warning about grapefruit, on labels for Entocort, and many other meds. It can have
serious effects on a lot of drugs. Here's a list of susceptible drugs, with notes on how they are affected, (it's in PDF form):
http://www.powernetdesign.com/grapefrui ... ummary.pdf
Note that only 7 drugs are listed as totally safe for use with grapefruit.
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
Tex wrote : Maybe something can be found that enhances the effectiveness of curcumin.
Well, there is something they have already found that enhances it's effects - chocolate
The theory is that curcumin is fat soluble and adding it something fatty (like melted chocolate) helps in bioavailability. Some folks take it this way. Seriously.
Another one that helps is black pepper (the active ingredient is bioperine) so role out those curries. And quercetin 15 minutes or so before you have the curcumin is also theoretically supposed to help. Quercetin is a flavonoid found mainly in apples, onions, berries, cauliflower and nuts. It has significant anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties by itself.
I just favour taking it at the same time as my Omega-3 capsules as I figure that provides enough fat.
Lyn
Well, there is something they have already found that enhances it's effects - chocolate
The theory is that curcumin is fat soluble and adding it something fatty (like melted chocolate) helps in bioavailability. Some folks take it this way. Seriously.
Another one that helps is black pepper (the active ingredient is bioperine) so role out those curries. And quercetin 15 minutes or so before you have the curcumin is also theoretically supposed to help. Quercetin is a flavonoid found mainly in apples, onions, berries, cauliflower and nuts. It has significant anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties by itself.
I just favour taking it at the same time as my Omega-3 capsules as I figure that provides enough fat.
Lyn
But would anyone be willing to eat enough of it to do some good, if it were added to chocolate? 
Okay, just kidding - that's mighty interesting. I suppose the biggest problem would be trying to keep people from overdosing. LOL.
I'm pretty sure that the researchers will continue to search for a synthetic version, though, so that they can patent it, and sell it as a prescription drug.
In the meantime, if I start suspecting that I'm developing Alzheimer's, I'm dang sure going to try some of those ideas.
Thanks.
Tex
Okay, just kidding - that's mighty interesting. I suppose the biggest problem would be trying to keep people from overdosing. LOL.I'm pretty sure that the researchers will continue to search for a synthetic version, though, so that they can patent it, and sell it as a prescription drug.
In the meantime, if I start suspecting that I'm developing Alzheimer's, I'm dang sure going to try some of those ideas.
Thanks.
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
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Tumeric
I'm having very good luck with turmeric. My understanding is that it takes up to 6 months to make a difference. I've seen a positive change in about 3 months.