Curcumin: Supplements 101
Curcumin is what makes turmeric orange. It is also a very popular supplement. What does it do exactly? How should it be taken? How is it used in integrative oncology? Can you take it with chemo? Tina & Leah answer these questions and much more in this episode of The Cancer Pod.
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Links we mentioned on this episode and other cool stuff:
A review of the health benefits of Curcumin Foods
Turmeric in cancer care Memorial-Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
A list of Dr. Aggarwal articles that have been retracted PubMed
Scientific papers peer reviewed, open access onlind PubPeer
Curcumin- summary by the National Cancer Institute NCI
What’s the difference between a root & a rhizome? Herb Pharm
Topical henna and turmeric study Daru J of Pharm Sciences
Topical turmeric for mouth sores from cancer treatment Phytother Review
CURCUMIN- A Chemical and Technical Assessment (CTA)
Lead found in Curcumin supplements Public Health Reports
Potential of Curcumin in CLL Hematology & Oncology
High dose Curcumin for Monoclonal gammopathy (myeloma)
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01:02 - Introduction
01:57 - Turmeric vs. Curcumin
04:03 - Turmeric & Ginger are related..
05:24 - Leah's Cautionary Tale (Don't do this!)
06:15 - Turmeric use in India
07:18 - Spices in the Kitchen
08:28 - Dried vs. Fresh Turmeric
08:55 - Anti-inflammatory effect of Turmeric/Curcumin
10:05 - Curcuminoids = Curcumin
11:19 - Curcumin works best when...
14:01 - Fake data on Curcumin?
16:14 - How to spot fake medical papers
19:09 - Golden Milk
23:39 - Curcumin in Depression
25:43 - How Curcumin is used in Integrative Oncology
28:45 - Curcumin phytosome (Meriva)
29:34 - Other "high absorption" curcumins
32:00 - Lead in Curcumin?!
33:55 - Topical applications of Turmeric
35:19 - Cautions & Contraindications
37:58 - Caution kidney stone formers
39:57 - Other cancers where Tina recommends high dose curcumin
40:55 - Ginger synergizes/harmonizes
41:43 - Winding down...
