Tony: I don’t know how curcumin was taken by these patients. As soon as I have some time I will go over the study again, and if I find an answer to your question I will let you know.

I take it on an empty stomach, too, with fish oil. And I use turmeric in my cooking, to boot.

Other studies have measured amounts, for instance the MD Anderson myeloma patient trial whose results were published a few months ago.

I am in a hurry now, so this is not very helpful, sorry. In the fall I will have more time to answer questions (maybe!).

Take care!
Margaret

But there are other questions which I’m wondering whether the full article addresses. I am still not convinced of the best way to take curcumin. How was it administered in this study? With food, or on an empty stomach? With or without bioperine? It sounds as if these researchers have the means to investigate and optimize the best way of oral administration. Have they?

I take it on an empty stomach, with some cod liver oil. But people who use turmeric in cooking are obviously taking it with food and probably getting some anti-cancer benefit.

Thank you for a very informative and well written website.

Tony
Pennsylvania, USA