and it is easy and cheap to make as a supplement. take a 1/2 cup of turmeric and put into glass jar with a lid, add boiling water and stir until it turns into a thick paste, allow to cool, put lid on and store in fridge. take a 1/2 tbl sp 3 times a day with plenty of water (and don't let it get onto your teeth, it will turn them yellow otherwise)