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35. I should have clarified mcts are necessary for absorption

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Fri May 24, 2013, 06:11 PM

May 2013

Last edited Sat May 25, 2013, 02:23 AM - Edit history (1)

Of curcumin retention in food. Supplements are different although many use mcts to enhance absorption as well.

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Scientists discover cinnamon compounds' potential ability to prevent Alzheimer's [View all] socialsecurityisAAA May 2013 OP

Which kind? TlalocW May 2013 #1

The active component seems to exists within both forms. socialsecurityisAAA May 2013 #3

I just read that Cassia has a higher percentage of cinnamaldehyde. alfredo May 2013 #6

Thanks for asking that question. tblue May 2013 #9

I've been trying to get more cinnamon and turmeric into my diet. Arugula Latte May 2013 #2

Coconut oil is essential to absorb and maintain therapeutic levels of curcumin. socialsecurityisAAA May 2013 #4

I use a brand of Curcumin that is bonded to phosphatidylcholine Babel_17 May 2013 #21

I should have clarified mcts are necessary for absorption socialsecurityisAAA May 2013 #35

Interesting. Thanks for that. Arugula Latte May 2013 #24

Dang! That sounds delicious! tblue May 2013 #11

Sure! Happy to share. Arugula Latte May 2013 #23

What form or brand of cinnamon and tumeric do you use? flamingdem May 2013 #25

Well, we have commercial stuff in our spice drawer, so I've used that. Arugula Latte May 2013 #26

I season my daily oatmeal with cinnamon Kolesar May 2013 #37

Lots of good nutrients in that combo. Arugula Latte May 2013 #42

same here--been wanting good ways to get turmeric BlancheSplanchnik May 2013 #46

You're welcome! Arugula Latte May 2013 #48

I wish it gave an amount to take. n/t Gore1FL May 2013 #5

BTW, cinnamon coffee is wonderful. alfredo May 2013 #7

Kick LeftInTX May 2013 #8

Welcome to DU, socialsecurityisAAA! calimary May 2013 #10

I agree. timdog44 May 2013 #16

Thanks. socialsecurityisAAA May 2013 #33

Yeah, that happens sometimes. I posted a couple in GD and Politics 2013 and in many cases calimary May 2013 #34

Thank you! Glad to see the post is appreciated. socialsecurityisAAA May 2013 #32

thanks for saying that. socialsecurityisAAA May 2013 #36

Interesting! burrowowl May 2013 #12

I have a tsp. a day in my oatmeal. Cobalt Violet May 2013 #13

Good share, CV. blm May 2013 #18

I have a question for you -- How do you prevent oatmeal from bubbling over in the microwave? Arugula Latte May 2013 #38

my bowl isn't that big. Cobalt Violet May 2013 #40

mmmmm more cinnamon sugar toast :) Sunlei May 2013 #14

Just put two tablespoons in your mouth every morning. n/t Ian David May 2013 #15

Or just us one full ladel once a month - pop it in and swallow it down! AAO May 2013 #20

It's also important to videotape it, and put it on YouTube. n/t Ian David May 2013 #22

To do any less would be quite remiss, wouldn't you agree? AAO May 2013 #29

And if you don't remember to post it, you either have Alzheimers or you suffocated to death. AAO May 2013 #49

I always put Cinnnamon in my coffee.. AsahinaKimi May 2013 #17

Time to make a date with Cinnamon Girl Berlum May 2013 #19

Really appreciated that, Berlum! AAO May 2013 #30

Please be aware that cinnamon has a blood-thinning effect, and should not be taken in much djean111 May 2013 #27

B vitamins have also been proven to have an effect on alzheimer's PDJane May 2013 #28

this is great, "this shot of Fireball is therapeutic, I swear!" Mosby May 2013 #31

Cinnamon donuts for me tonight! (n/t) derby378 May 2013 #39

So should I buy a case of Red Hots? Kablooie May 2013 #41

Ummm...there's this thing called the "Blood-Brain Barrier" NoodleyAppendage May 2013 #43

I just now remembered that "melange" from "Dune" Babel_17 May 2013 #44

k&r Liberal_in_LA May 2013 #45

thanks!!! this is a really interesting post! BlancheSplanchnik May 2013 #47