Re: Feeding Turmeric to IR & PPID horses
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Hi Tori
So as an anti-inflammatory for arthritis pain? There isn't a whole lot in our files on turmeric (or its active ingredient, curcumin). It's not recommended to feed in conjunction with jiaogulan or Mov-ease. It is mentioned as an anti-inflammatory along with Devils Claw and boswellia, in the document on herbal alternatives to NSAIDs. I did a search of the messages (if you do the same, make sure you use two 'r's--ask me how I know, lol). Dr Kellon has commented on curcumin here: https://ecir.groups.io/g/main/message/182544 See also this message thread from last year: https://ecir.groups.io/g/main/topic/29200021#231167 It is mentioned that turmeric may increase insulin here: https://ecir.groups.io/g/main/message/230832 and here (links to studies): https://ecir.groups.io/g/main/message/225315 My take on this is that if you have a non-IR horse with arthritis, you might try turmeric as an anti-inflammatory, making sure you use enough to be effective (see the first two message threads). I did try turmeric many years ago with an older horse who had bad hock arthritis. It made no difference to his comfort, but he did quite like the taste. I did not like the yellow stains on my buckets and benchtops and fingernails. However, given that there is a possibility of interference with insulin secretion, I'd steer clear of it for a PPID or IR horse. As always, I defer to Dr Kellon and more experienced moderators if I've got this wrong, or if there are any new studies out there. -- Maxine and Indy (PPID) and Dangles (PPID) Canberra, Australia 2010 https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Maxine%20and%20Indy%20and%20Dangles
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