INFORMATION ON CURCUMIN C3 COMPLEX®
Curcumin is the most active ingredient of turmeric, which is derived from the rhizomes of the plant Curcuma longa and is a member of the ginger family.
Curcumin contains more than 95% curcuminoids
SOD (Superoxide dismutase), glutathione, and catalase (anti-oxidizing enzymes) increase substantially as a result of curcumin supplementation, which minimises oxidative stress and free radical damage in the body.
Several studies have proved that curcumin plays a significant, non-discriminatory anti-inflammatory role in diseases characterized by inflammation. It is through this anti-inflammatory mechanism that curcumin plays a protective role in some forms of cancer progression, however, some of its cancer effects may be independent of the mechanism. It is also these anti-inflammatory properties that help relieve sufferers of inflammatory bowel disease.
Studies have also demonstrated curcumin to have general pain relieving properties.
It has been reported that curcumin promotes heart health and relieves symptoms of age related cognitive decline, by both electrical means, as well as by reducing lipid and plaque levels in arteries.
Curcumin might both reduce the risk of diabetes, as well as treat its side effects, with studies suggesting that curcumin may be helpful in lowering blood pressure and treating the symptoms of depression.
How it works
Curcumin inhibits the activity and synthesis of the enzymes implicated in inflammation, such as, cyclooxygenase-2 and 5-lipooxygenase.
It acts as free radical scavenger, in addition to inhibiting oxidative DNA damage and relieve oxidative stress.
Curcumin’s anti-cancer activity appears to be as a result of its interactions with arachidonate metabolism and its anti-angiogenic properties.
POPULAR USE & PUBLISHED BENEFITS bbbb
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antioxidant
- Anti-cancer activity
- Cognitive / age related decline.
- Heart / cardiovascular health
- Diabetes
- Depression
WHOLE FOODS
- Tumeric, curry powder, mango ginger, mustard
- Condiments, sauces, spreads
- Cheeses, yogurt
- Sausages
- Beverages
RECOMMENDED USE
- Range: 100 - 500 mg daily
- Popular use: 250mg daily
To help the absorption and utilization of curcumin, consider the following:
- Black pepper: Peperine, the active ingredient in black pepper, increases how much turmeric you absorb by up to 2,000 percent.
- Healthy fats: Turmeric is fat soluble. That means it dissolves in fat and not water. When it binds to fat, your body absorbs it more slowly and more curcumin makes it into your bloodstream.
- Quercetin: This purple plant pigment found in berries, onions, and grapes (including red wine) is an antioxidant that encourages curcumin absorption.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5005531/