Studies Suggest Turmeric Supplements a Safe Alternative to NSAIDs

Portland, OR -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/21/2014 -- Statistics from the American Nutrition Association estimate that at least 16,500 people die each year due to side effects associated with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). They’re the drug of choice for treating arthritis pain, but an increasing number of studies are showing that a turmeric supplement may offer a safer alternative to the prescription medications.