A DROP in temperature can cause agony for the ten million people in the UK who suffer from arthritis.
Turmeric is not listed as a treatment by the NHS but there is evidence it can help joint pain and swelling.
G Herbal has updated and concentrated these remedies with western medical techniques
Its active ingredient is the chemical curcumin.
The World Health Organisation found 1.4mg of turmeric per pound of body weight is OK for daily intake, but do not take it for long periods without talking to a GP.
Jane Atkinson looks at ways to try it.
Herbal remedy tablets
TURMERIC has been used in Balinese herbal remedies for centuries.
Supplement company G Herbal has updated and concentrated these remedies with western medical techniques.
It has a huge range of products but I tried ones for the body which contain a Javanese form of turmeric.
Plus there is morinda citrifolia, commonly known as noni, which has been used to treat inflammation for years across Asia, and gotu kola, which is said to have great antioxidant properties to help heal wounds, improve mental clarity, and treat skin conditions such as psoriasis.
I really noticed a difference taking these.
I suffer from eczema and it is less aggressive than normal after a month on these.
£24.50 for a month’s supply, gherbal.com.
Gummies to stay active
THESE newly launched Joint Gummies from Novomins Nutrition are specifically formulated to help support an active lifestyle.
Each raspberry gummy has been infused with turmeric plus glucosamine and chondroitin, which are structural components of cartilage – the tissue that cushions the joints.
Novomin contains a range of vitamins including C, D3, E and manganese
Both are produced naturally in the body.
They also contain a range of vitamins including C, D3, E and manganese, which helps the body form connective tissue and bones.
What is really good about these is that glucose syrup and sugar are not the main ingredient as they often are in gummies.
Lovely and chewy and slightly sweet – but not sickly – raspberry flavour.
£14.99 for one bottle of 60 gummies (30 servings), www.novomins.com.
Turmeric shots
I LOVE that these are little shots.
Often supplements come in big bottles and I never really know how much I should be taking.
This is simple – and it’s a great product, too.
Turmeric is also good for fighting fatigue and repairing muscles
The Turmeric Co makes, as the name suggests, turmeric shots: Plain, with ginger, with beetroot and its new version, turmeric vitamin C & D3 shot, which is great for immunity, especially at this time of year.
It is also good for fighting fatigue, repairing muscles and supporting brain functionality.
This is tangy and tastes great. It has a real kick because of the fresh, raw turmeric root, cinnamon and black pepper (which helps absorb the curcumin in the turmeric).
From £2.21 per shot, theturmeric.co