I am not getting any younger.  At my age, it takes a little longer to recover from hard workouts.  My joints can ache for days.  I get sore muscles after very hard workouts.

I think these minor ailments are quite normal for triathletes, especially those who do a lot of volume, as part of their training plan.  Sleep and general rest certainly help, but I wonder if there is more that I can do?  

I am not one for taking huge quantities of supplements.  Generally, I try to eat quality food, and rely on that to get me the nutrients I need.  However, I have heard several people swear by the benefits of turmeric.  They say it really helps aching joints and sore muscles.

So, after doing a little research, I have decided to give turmeric a try.  In my research, I learned that it is a chemical in turmeric called curcumin, that provides the benefits.  I also found out that the body has a hard time absorbing curcumin.  This is why I chose to buy a supplement based on curcumin phytosome.  This molecule is apparently absorbed 29 times more easily than pure curcumin.

I have no idea if I will notice any benefits from the anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of curcumin.  I am however, willing to give it a try.  If I can get out of bed each morning, aching just a little less, it will be money well spent.