[tbdParticipant]

Hi rabbit,

yes, I also heard about possible toxicity of curcumin. In the article you sent, we don’t know the quality or the quantity of the supplement this person was taking. In the talk, the dose mentioned was 4-8g and the studies are still fairly inconclusive. I think one should be careful with supplements in general.
Personally, I take a spoonful or turmeric with two spoonfuls of olive oil and some black pepper (essential to activate the components) to which I add hot water too make a ‘tea’, sometimes adding lemon. I drink this most mornings. My partner adds it to his breakfast yogurt! But I’m not so keen on the taste of it in food. Asian diets use turmeric all the time so if you enjoy it, you can add it to dishes like curries and dhal.
Again, this is my personal experience, not scientifically verified… so it might not work for everyone.
Best, TBD

[tbdParticipant]

I listed to an interesting talk on diet for myeloma patients provided by the 50’s and under support group.
In a nutshell, they spoke about the benefits of a plant-based diet which limits red and processed meat and ultra processed foods. Some people talk about aiming for 30 different plants a week (includes fruit, veg, seeds, herbs, spices and nuts) for a good gut microbiome. Wholegrains and beans/pulses are also very important.
Key points were the importance of fibre intake which should be around 30-35g per day, Omega-3 in fish oils and seeds, vitamin D and curcumin/turmeric supplements. Alcohol and sugar should not be part of our diet. Good hydration and exercise are a must.
Of course we all understand that at different points in our treatment, we don’t always feel like eating certain foods but these guidelines should be a framework for when we can.
Personally, I also found helpful the book ‘Anti-Cancer: a new way of life’ by Dr David Servan-Schreiber which I’ve been using since 2013 when I lost two dear friends to cancer. There may be new theories developed since then but it’s still a really good book focusing on other aspects beyond diet too.
Good luck all!

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