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Posted by former poster on July 30, 2010, at 23:38:21
Since Curcumin is a MAOI do we need to worry about this? I have been taking it for about a month. I also take prescription meds and other supplements.
Posted by morgan miller on July 31, 2010, at 4:01:46
In reply to Curcumin interactions?, posted by former poster on July 30, 2010, at 23:38:21
If curcumin is an MAOI, it is a very very mild one. I doubt that you have to worry about it having any interactions.
What meds are you taking?
Posted by former poster on July 31, 2010, at 11:48:12
In reply to Re: Curcumin interactions?, posted by morgan miller on July 31, 2010, at 4:01:46
Here is the list of my daily meds and supplements: Mirapex 2mg, Vyvanse 70mg, Clonazepam 2mg, Carvedilol 37.5mg, Benadryl 25mg, Naproxen 1000mg, Androgel. I recently tapered off of Bupropion. For the supplements: Krill oil, Curcumin, Tumeric, Goji berries, Adapton, Grape seed extract, Cellfood DNA-RNA, Cellfood, CoQ-10, Cinnamon, Vitamin D.
Posted by morgan miller on August 1, 2010, at 2:36:36
In reply to Re: Curcumin interactions?, posted by former poster on July 31, 2010, at 11:48:12
> Here is the list of my daily meds and supplements: Mirapex 2mg, Vyvanse 70mg, Clonazepam 2mg, Carvedilol 37.5mg, Benadryl 25mg, Naproxen 1000mg, Androgel. I recently tapered off of Bupropion. For the supplements: Krill oil, Curcumin, Tumeric, Goji berries, Adapton, Grape seed extract, Cellfood DNA-RNA, Cellfood, CoQ-10, Cinnamon, Vitamin D.
You should be fine with the Turmeric/Curcumin. I would add a good food based multivitamin and take a 3rd or 2/3rds the dose 5 days a week. I would also add vitamin K2 in the form of MK7 and some Magnesium(glycinate, taurinate, malate, or citrate-taken at night along with calcium citrate may help with relaxation and sleep), and maybe Resveratrol from Revgenetics-if you are really into health and longevity, which it sounds like you are.
So why the krill oil? I think a good quality fish oil is much cheaper and just as good. Fish oil is actually absorbed very well in the stomach. I wouldn't buy into the hype that krill is that much better absorbed than fish oil. I also think you get more EFA Omega 3s(DHA and EPA of course) with fish oil. Anyway, just think you might save some money.
Did you know pomegranate extract can act as a natural aromatase inhibitor(pomegranate is also just great for overall health)? Just thought that might be of some interest since you are taking Androgel. Stinging nettles might be of interest as well because it inhibits SHBG(Sex hormone binding globulin). SHBG inhibits free testosterone production. I recently started taking micronized DHEA, so things like pomegranate and stinging nettles are of interest to me. I'm trying to keep all the hormones in balance while boosting DHEAS and testosterone.Morgan
Posted by former poster on August 1, 2010, at 11:03:12
In reply to Re: Curcumin interactions?, posted by morgan miller on August 1, 2010, at 2:36:36
We have stinging nettle here and we eat it as a potherb.. Well that explains why my Dr. told me to take the Androgel every 3 days instead of daily. I live in the forest surrounded by blueberries. I eat as many as possible, dry them and eat them year round. Thanks for the information on the Pomegranate. I forgot to mention that I also take Damiana. I think it improves libido and relaxation. But seems my prostate was starting to bother me so I stopped it for while.
Posted by morgan miller on August 1, 2010, at 11:13:38
In reply to Re: Curcumin interactions?, posted by former poster on August 1, 2010, at 11:03:12
Wow you live where blueberries grow in the wild, that's awesome. Are they the small tasty variety?
How are you feeling on Androgel? Are you getting all of you hormone levels checked regularly to make sure they are in balance?
Posted by former poster on August 1, 2010, at 23:18:27
In reply to Re: Curcumin interactions?, posted by morgan miller on August 1, 2010, at 11:13:38
Thanks for asking. I felt a difference when I was on one gel packet a day. Then found out the T. level was too high. The Dr. told me to take it every other day. After about a month I didnt feel any benefit from taking it. I had my T. level checked again 3 days ago and it was still high and was told to reduce it to every 3 days. I don't expect to feel any benefits from it anymore. I really wish I could find a good Dr. He is amazingly incompetent.
Posted by former poster on August 1, 2010, at 23:24:27
In reply to Re: Curcumin interactions?, posted by morgan miller on August 1, 2010, at 11:13:38
"Wow you live where blueberries grow in the wild, that's awesome. Are they the small tasty variety?"
Yes they are smaller and much tastier than the grocery store variety. I am very fortunate.
Posted by morgan miller on August 3, 2010, at 0:50:12
In reply to Re: Curcumin interactions?, posted by former poster on August 1, 2010, at 23:24:27
Luckily I can at least experience the health benefits and taste of the wild small variety of blueberries through purchasing Wyman's frozen wild blueberries at CostCo. They are 8 bucks for 4 pounds. I think this is a great deal for blueberries. I put them in my health/protein smoothie and my plain yogurt and granola parfait.
I would check out the website MindandMuscle.com if you want to find out some good info on TRT and other things you can do to feel better.
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