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Q. Dear Terry, “What is the difference between turmeric and curcumin? I was wondering if I would get the same health benefits by just putting turmeric on my food as I would from taking a supplement.” —Robert R. Oklahoma City, OK

A. Dear Robert, Turmeric refers to the spice that is made from the root of the turmeric plant. It contains several active compounds, including curcumin, which is the compound that has been shown to have the greatest benefits for health. However, generally less than 5% of turmeric is curcumin. While adding turmeric to your food is certainly a great idea, it may well be too weak and too poorly absorbed to be used as a medicinal treatment. It you are trying to address a specific health concern (pain, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, etc) I recommend looking for curcumin as a supplement instead of turmeric. And because curcumin is also poorly absorbed, look for a formula that contains standardized amounts of curcumin with turmeric oil and phospholipids. This will improve absorption up to 10 times better than taking regular curcumin products. However, if you still want to put some extra turmeric spice on your food, go right ahead and enjoy! It is good for you!

Q. Hi Terry, “I was diagnosed with endometriosis and recently had an ovarian cyst removed. I currently take a daily multivitamin, omega fatty acids and vitamin D. Is there anything else you would suggest that could help prevent the endometriosis from causing more cysts?” —Ann W. Red Wing, MN

A. Dear Ann, I think that ingredients that help reduce inflammation would be the best suggestion. I recommend a combination of bioavailable curcumin, boswellia, DLPA and nattokinase. Take 2 capsules twice a day. This formula helps reduce inflammation and relieve pain. For additional inflammation relief, I suggest taking 1 capsule 3 times daily of a combination of bioavailable curcumin, boswellia, DLPA and ginger. Sometimes chaste tree berry is helpful as well, and is another option you may want to consider. It aids in hormone balance which can help reduce the severity of endometriosis.

Q. Dear Terry, ”A friend recently told me that fish oil is beneficial for children with learning disabilities. My son is not able to swallow pills even though he is 12. He is also very picky about flavors. I hope you might have some suggestions.” —Kim M. Freemont, NE

A. Dear Kim, I agree with your friend. There are many studies which have found that omega 3 fatty acids from fish can help increase focus and attention in children. However, it can be a challenge to get them to take fish oil. I recommend you try an omega fatty acid product extracted from salmon—without the oil. This type of product is available in a tablet form which can be crushed and mixed with food. Although the tablet itself has a mild fresh fish flavor, it is so mild that it is easily covered up by food and I don’t think your son will notice. Many parents use yogurt, applesauce, pudding, nut butters, or anything their child likes to eat. Additionally, in addition to omega 3s from salmon, you may want to try a formula specifically designed to support learning and focus in kids. Some of the key ingredients to look for are phosphatidylserine, vitamin B6, grape seed, DMAE and more. You can read more about natural approaches to treating ADHD and learning problems in children in my article, Natural Ways to Help Children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD) here on the Terry Talks Nutrition website.

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