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Non-Pharmaceutical Pain Relievers for Arthritis and Sport-Injury Sufferers
1:16:21 - 1:23:07 (06:46)
Chronic use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen and naproxen may increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. Curcumin, specifically the mariva formulation, has been shown to exhibit pain relieving properties comparable to NSAIDs, with a surprisingly safe clinical dose. Hydrolyzed collagen powder may also provide relief for joint pain in animal models.
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This episode explores natural pain relief options for arthritis and sports injury sufferers, given the dangers of daily NSAID use.
1:16:21 - 1:17:53 (01:31)
Summary
This episode explores natural pain relief options for arthritis and sports injury sufferers, given the dangers of daily NSAID use. The guest suggests options such as curcumin, boswellia, and omega-3 supplementation.
ChapterNon-Pharmaceutical Pain Relievers for Arthritis and Sport-Injury Sufferers
Episode#237: Exploring Smart Drugs, Fasting, and Fat Loss -- Dr. Rhonda Patrick
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Curcumin, a compound found in turmeric, has potential pain relieving and anti-inflammatory properties, but its activity can be limited unless care is taken to make it more bioavailable.
1:17:53 - 1:19:15 (01:22)
Summary
Curcumin, a compound found in turmeric, has potential pain relieving and anti-inflammatory properties, but its activity can be limited unless care is taken to make it more bioavailable. A formulation called Mariva, with 20% curcumin dispersed throughout a phospholipid, has been shown in a few clinical trials to reduce muscle soreness, inflammation and symptoms of osteoarthritis.
ChapterNon-Pharmaceutical Pain Relievers for Arthritis and Sport-Injury Sufferers
Episode#237: Exploring Smart Drugs, Fasting, and Fat Loss -- Dr. Rhonda Patrick
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Curcumin is a compound that has been found to be an effective pain reliever.
1:19:15 - 1:20:39 (01:24)
Summary
Curcumin is a compound that has been found to be an effective pain reliever.
ChapterNon-Pharmaceutical Pain Relievers for Arthritis and Sport-Injury Sufferers
Episode#237: Exploring Smart Drugs, Fasting, and Fat Loss -- Dr. Rhonda Patrick
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The recent claim that curcumin has no health benefits is invalid, as it ignores the extensive body of clinical research done in humans that demonstrate curcumin's versatility, while hydrolyzed collagen powder supplementation has shown to find its way into cartilage.
1:20:40 - 1:23:07 (02:27)
Summary
The recent claim that curcumin has no health benefits is invalid, as it ignores the extensive body of clinical research done in humans that demonstrate curcumin's versatility, while hydrolyzed collagen powder supplementation has shown to find its way into cartilage. More double-blinded placebo-controlled studies on curcumin are needed, though, to support its efficacy.