Could Turmeric Supplement Help You Reduce Inflammation & Improve Recovery

Many of us have heard for years that Turmeric can help reduce inflammation. Do you know it is also rich in phytonutrients, that may protect the body by neutralizing free radicals (pollution, sunlight) and shielding the cells from damage. Also, think about how many toxins you get from processed food and beverages, body  & hair products chemicals, chemicals in cleaning products, waste products of working out. Our bodies are often overloaded and some more than others.

I started taking a Turmeric supplement 3 months ago because the palm of my hand was developing a painful Dupuytren’s Contracture nodule as confirmed by a hand doctor. Dupuytren’s Contracture is an abnormal thickening of fascia, a layer of tissue under the skin, in the palm of your hand at the base of your fingers.) Over time 20% of people develop into the higher risk category of the band of tissue tightening so much it can pull finger(s) into a locked/curled position.

I was having pain in this nodule so a co-worker suggested I take a Turmeric supplement with ginger and pepper. Apparently Turmeric isn’t activated unless it has pepper in it. Within a few weeks the pain was completely gone. I kept on taking it because I felt like I recover faster from my workouts also. By the third month I noticed I could have a chocolate binge for a few days and didn’t get nearly the belly budge I have in the past. So, I’m hooked and even put my husband on it too and he seems to be benefiting as well.

I did a loading phase in which I took twice a day for 6 weeks then maintain by taking once a day with my morning protein shake. If you feel that it’s a bit much for your digestive system then ease off. It took my system a few weeks to get use to but now my digestion is so much better.

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