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Posted by MidnightBlue on July 11, 2005, at 12:26:21
There was an interesting article in our paper today about M.D. Anderson the cancer center and Curcumin which is found in curry and turmeric.
There are suggestions it might be a cancer fighting drug. Also that it could substitute for Vioxx and Bextra as a Cox-2 inhibitor.
The article warns about finding a pure brand and that no drug company will want to develop it since it is a natural food product.
I was wondering if anyone had experience using this. I know Larry said something about it but he isn't available right now.
MidnightBlue
Posted by linkadge on July 11, 2005, at 19:20:59
In reply to Research on Curcumin, posted by MidnightBlue on July 11, 2005, at 12:26:21
Turmeric itself also has antidepressant properties. It inhibits MAO-A and, to a lesser extent, MAO-B like Nardil and Parnate.
Linkadge
Posted by Sarah T. on July 11, 2005, at 21:41:03
In reply to Research on Curcumin, posted by MidnightBlue on July 11, 2005, at 12:26:21
Posted by lotus on July 11, 2005, at 23:26:18
In reply to Re: Research on Curcumin, posted by linkadge on July 11, 2005, at 19:20:59
How effective is it as an antidepressant,and how much should one take for potent MAO effects.I've been wanting to try an MAO but decided not to because of the diet restrictions and figured an herbal equivilent would be better.Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Posted by lotus on July 11, 2005, at 23:33:06
In reply to Research on Curcumin, posted by MidnightBlue on July 11, 2005, at 12:26:21
>>I know Larry said something about it but he isn't available right now.
He said he found it as effective as the prescription med Vioxx.
Posted by Sarah T. on July 11, 2005, at 23:34:35
In reply to I'm buying some tomorrow! (nm) » MidnightBlue, posted by Sarah T. on July 11, 2005, at 21:41:03
A few days ago, I swore I'd never buy any more "alternative" supplements. Here I go again, depleting my wallet and adding to my kitchen cabinet that already looks like a health food store.
Posted by KaraS on July 12, 2005, at 0:20:13
In reply to Hope springs eternal » Sarah T., posted by Sarah T. on July 11, 2005, at 23:34:35
> A few days ago, I swore I'd never buy any more "alternative" supplements. Here I go again, depleting my wallet and adding to my kitchen cabinet that already looks like a health food store.
What's the alternative? Do nothing and give up hope?k
Posted by Sarah T. on July 12, 2005, at 4:26:12
In reply to Re: Hope springs eternal » Sarah T., posted by KaraS on July 12, 2005, at 0:20:13
> > > What's the alternative? Do nothing and give up hope? > k
No, that's why I said "hope springs eternal," because I haven't given up hope, and I probably won't; however, I do get awfully discouraged now and then.
Posted by MidnightBlue on July 12, 2005, at 11:39:48
In reply to Re: Research on Curcumin » MidnightBlue, posted by lotus on July 11, 2005, at 23:33:06
Vioxx didn't really help me that much. It quit working. I'm going to see my internist in about a week and I'm going to ask about trying this instead. He seems open to alternatives if there is science behind it.
MB
Posted by KaraS on July 13, 2005, at 1:39:17
In reply to Re: Hope springs eternal » KaraS, posted by Sarah T. on July 12, 2005, at 4:26:12
> > > > What's the alternative? Do nothing and give up hope? > k
>
> No, that's why I said "hope springs eternal," because I haven't given up hope, and I probably won't; however, I do get awfully discouraged now and then.
>
I understood. I was just being rhetorical. To be clearer I should have said,Exactly (OR we gotta do what we gotta do) - because what's the alternative - giving up and doing nothing?
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