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yankeefan
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Anybody tried curcumin, boswellia, any of these type of things that can report about? TIA
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yankeefan
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how 'bout coQ10? ...
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old hat
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There is a useful link in this thread
http://www.crohnsforum.com/showthread.php?t=1848
http://www.crohnsforum.com/showthread.php?t=1848
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I have used Curcumin before I knew I had Crohns, in small amounts, just as a cancer preventative, for joint pain, and other benefits.
Now I am using Tumeric in larger doses, which contains Curcumin, in addition to ginger in an attempt to prevent inflammation.
Unfortunately, I cannot tell you if it works or not since my symptoms are so slight. Until i get another colonoscopy I am flying blind. It did get rid of my joint pain which was not that bad to begin with.
Old Hat's link is a very good one for info on these supplements. Check out Google Scholar for actual studies done on any of these.
Coenzyme Q10 is often taken if you are using certain Statin drugs. Some of these drugs deplete this enzyme in your body which is important for proper heart function. Other than that I do not know much about it.
D Bergy
Now I am using Tumeric in larger doses, which contains Curcumin, in addition to ginger in an attempt to prevent inflammation.
Unfortunately, I cannot tell you if it works or not since my symptoms are so slight. Until i get another colonoscopy I am flying blind. It did get rid of my joint pain which was not that bad to begin with.
Old Hat's link is a very good one for info on these supplements. Check out Google Scholar for actual studies done on any of these.
Coenzyme Q10 is often taken if you are using certain Statin drugs. Some of these drugs deplete this enzyme in your body which is important for proper heart function. Other than that I do not know much about it.
D Bergy
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TiredofCrohns
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I once tried the Turmeric stuff and it really didnt do too much for me.
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old hat
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6-mp didn't apparently do much for me either and that is some seriously potent shit. Same with Remicade. How anything works in a single person is no indication of it's overall safety or effectiveness.
Unfortunately, there are a lot of quality control problems with herbals as well. The standards for quality control for herbal products are in serious need of revision and tightening.
http://thomasjmoore.com/pages/dietary_part5.html
Unfortunately, there are a lot of quality control problems with herbals as well. The standards for quality control for herbal products are in serious need of revision and tightening.
http://thomasjmoore.com/pages/dietary_part5.html
