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Curcumin As A Replacement For Dexamethasone

A MyMyelomaTeam Member asked a question 💭
Marlton, NJ

For those of you taking liposomal curcumin in place of Dexamethasone- did your Doctor approve the switch? I've read good things about the anti-inflammatory benefits but just read that turmeric supplements may interact negatively with some cancer meds in some cases. (Of course it also says " However, other research suggests potential benefits in cancer treatment, so it’s best to work closely with a healthcare provider to determine if a turmeric supplement is safe for your specific situation")… read more

March 7, 2023
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A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Funny thing is I lived on mainly veggies and a bit of lean protein (chicken) for years. Now that I have a ridiculous appetite thanks to the Dex, I eat everything in sight! (It's not really funny) I'll have to look into the PH factor.

This link shares a different view... https://healthfeedback.org/claimreview/cancer-c... "Cancer is caused by mutations, not the body’s acidity; eating alkaline foods can’t alter the body’s pH to prevent or treat cancer"...

March 9, 2023 (edited)
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

From everything I'm reading here and online, liposomal curcumin is the way to go.

March 8, 2023
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

MarkR,
So many people on this site who change their diet to vegetables and some fruit do really well. I just read about PH and how a high PH diet kills cancer. Have you seen this?

March 9, 2023
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I’m taking Doctor’s Best High Absorbtion Curcumin from Tumeric Root with Curcumin Complex and Bioperine. - Capsules. I’ll have to look into liposomal. Is it better?

March 8, 2023

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