How do you find the optimum brand of tumeric to take for pouchitis? The internet suggests that some brands are of no value and the mayo and cleveland clinic do not suggest which brands are best. Any thoughts?
Mary
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Back in the day I took turmeric supplements as a preventative measure to forestall colitis/proctitis flare ups. Did it work? I can’t say.
I am not sure that turmeric supplements would treat an active pouchitis flare up. Maybe as a preventive regimen.
I use turmeric tincture that's homemade. I grind up 1/2 lb turmeric, add black peppercorns, and soak it in everclear + water for 6 (or so) months, then use a cheesecloth to squeeze out the solids and place the liquid in little glass jars which I use over the next 6 (or so) months until I'm out, by which time the new batch is ready. Here's the recipe I use (I double it): https://willamettetransplant.c...ecipe/#comment-16113