Turmeric is well known for its powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It is important to choose your turmeric wisely and a good supplier will be able to tell you the curcumin percentage which ideally should between 3-5%. The two other important ingredients are coconut oil for better absorption and freshly ground black pepper which contains a substance called Piperine. Studies show that the inclusion of piperine increases the uptake of curcumin.
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You will need:
Half a cup (65g) turmeric powder
One cup water
Quarter cup (30g) Coconut oil
Quarter teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
Saucepan
Clean glass jar
How to:
Place half a cup of turmeric powder into a saucepan and add one cup of water. Gently stir over a low heat for approximately 5 minutes until it forms a paste. Adding more water if necessary.
Take off the heat and add the coconut oil and freshly ground black pepper, stirring to combine the ingredients.
When cool, pour into a clean glass jar with a lid, store in the fridge, and use within 2-3 weeks or it will deteriorate.
Amount to feed:
Start with a small amount stirred into the food or offered from a spoon, then over a few days build up to a suggested dose of half a teaspoon a day per 10kg of bodyweight. It is possible to reduce the dosage over time and also recommended that it is not fed every day long term but rotated with other natural remedies.
Caution:
Consult a veterinary surgeon if your dog is on medication and remove from the diet 3 weeks before and one week after any surgical procedures as turmeric can affect blood clotting.
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