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March 03, 2005 |
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What in the world could curry and IBS have in common? The most common disorder in gastroenterology, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, is benefitted by the dominant ingredient in curry, turmeric.
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The popular yellow curry ingredient, turmeric--also known as curcumin--can play a role in improving the symptoms of irritable bowel Syndrome (IBS).
In a study at the University of Readings School c Food Biosciences in Great Britan, 66 percent of participants reported definite or some improvement in their overall symptoms. The study was released to the media on October 17, 2004.
IBS is the most common disorder in gastroenterology. Symptoms include abdominal pain and discomfort and altered bowel habits.
The supplements tested contained 72 mg of dried standardized turmeric extract. If you'd rather get that from eating curried dishes, good luck. Aside from the discomfort such foods may cause IBS patients, you'd need 1,800 mg of dried turmeric root daily to equal the potency of 72 mg of the extract.
Posted by Nicole at March 3, 2005 03:39 PM
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Good news
thanks
Posted by: odelinda at March 6, 2005 06:23 PM
I wonder if there is a protective aspect to long term low-dose ingestion of turmeric via diet?
Further, is there any data on prevalence of IBS in say India, Sri Lanka, North Africa or any other countries where turmeric is commonly in use?
Posted by: Robyn at April 14, 2005 09:37 PM
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Posted by: Mortgages at April 25, 2005 08:12 PM
