Curcumin Meriva: Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, fat soluble, active ingredient in turmeric, poorly absorbed on its own (form and absorbability is really important) Peperine formulations can have potential downsides with medication interactions* Meriva form is most widely researched in IBD Other well absorbed formulations: Peperine formulations, potential downsides* BCM-95®- Curcumin + Essential oils Meriva® – Curcumin + Lecithin, best formulation (able to make it further down in the digestive tract) BCM-95 = curcumin + essential oils Dose is really important – 2g – 8-10g+ Helps prevent relapse in UC (2 g) Helps improve symptoms and inflammation in Crohn’s (1.5-2 g) Both Curcumin and Boswellia – same pathway as mesalazine; at minimum curcumin 3g or 6 capsules (higher end would be 10 capsules; maintenance would be 2-4 capsules/day) and start with 6-8 capsules Could do both Boswellia and Curcumin 6 capsules for Boswellia and 10 capsules for Curcumin would be upper end Sources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22950087/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16240238/ There are some medication interactions to look out for with curcumin (always disclose ALL supplement use with your doctor): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28734960/ Curcumin may also increase risk of kidney stones in those that are susceptible, however this should be discussed with your provider to determine if appropriate: https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/87/5/1262/4650348?login=false ⭐starring system […]
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