It's not like I did a double blind trial... but I am taking turmeric for now 4-5 months, not perfectly observant, but it does seem to correlate very well with less pain in the morning. I have one of these backs that are somewhat sore in the morning (can't stay in be too long except with ibuprofen the night before). Turmeric helps. I think it's very effective considering Im not identifying any side effect. I use turmeric root powder from the local health store (locally grown organic), about a tea spoon in a glass of milk at bed time.
It's not like I did a double blind trial... but I am taking turmeric for now 4-5 months, not perfectly observant, but it does seem to correlate very well with less pain in the morning. I have one of...
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