They have my full attention, especially since they were bothering BEFORE I started back the gym. Since restarting the gym they are really talking, more like shouting, really. The topic of joint inflammation came up at a recent Christmas party, and the folks that brought it up are in the medical field so I listened a little less skeptically than I usually do. These folks mentioned taking turmeric daily, along with 4-5 whole black peppercorns, swallowing them all whole. They said it had really helped them with joint inflammation and just in general, physically. I was intrigued.
The conversation stayed with me for days til I found myself in the organic health section of Lucky's Market staring at several types of turmeric supplements. Interestingly enough, black pepper was mentioned on a couple of labels as well. I bought the Solar Ray One Daily Turmeric Root Extract 600mg. The info I read online indicated it needed to be at least 95% Curcumin, which this was. I had the jumbo bottle of whole black peppercorns from Sams Club at home already and I was set.
This morning I woke up, bones aching and knees screaming from last night's session at Planet Fitness. I decided to give it a go. Four whole black peppercorns and a turmeric capsule later I went about my day, actually forgetting I took it. [10am]
At 5pm I realized I had not only forgotten I had taken it, but I had forgotten that my knees hurt. They had for the most part, hurt much less than before taking it. To put it briefly, I am sold.
Hopefully as I take the weight off I will take the Turmeric less until I no longer need it.
On another note, since January 1st I am down 4lbs/160lbs I need to lose. 154lbs to go.
I'll take it!
