Turmeric root supports the functions of the immune and nervous systems and has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Curcuma longa, also known as turmeric, is a plant from the ginger family, originally from Southeast Asia, being sold mainly in India. Its rhizome (underground stem) is used as a spice, but also as a traditional remedy.

Over time, turmeric has been used in Ayurveda and other traditional medical systems in India, as well as in those of East Asia, such as traditional Chinese medicine. In India, Curcuma longa has been traditionally used to treat skin, upper respiratory tract, joint and digestive system ailments.

Currently, turmeric is promoted as a food supplement, recommended in the treatment of many disorders, including arthritis, digestive diseases, respiratory infections, allergies, liver diseases, depression and others.



 

Turmeric benefits

 

• 1. Reduces inflammation

The use of turmeric can be beneficial in the case of chronic conditions, a situation in which the inflammation begins to affect the tissues of the body.

In a study involving patients suffering from ulcerative colitis, people who took 2 grams of curcumin a day along with their prescription medication were more likely to stay in remission compared to patients who used only the prescription medication. .

Also due to the anti-inflammatory effect, patients with arthritis respond well to treatment with curcumin-based supplements. Following a study that targeted patients with rheumatoid arthritis, curcumin was even more effective than an anti-inflammatory drug. Numerous studies examining the effects of curcumin on arthritis have reported improvement in symptoms.
 

• 2. Improves memory

Another clinical study showed that 90 milligrams of curcumin, administered twice a day for 18 months, helped improve memory in adults with dementia. The researchers believed that the reduction of inflammation in the brain and the antioxidant properties of curcumin determined the slowing down of the decline of neurocognitive functions, i.e. the ability to reason. The active substance in turmeric also contributes to the prevention of the development of Alzheimer's disease.
 

• 3. Soothes joint pain

When it comes to treating arthritis, Indian saffron has a long history in both traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda. Research suggests that the use of turmeric extract could reduce the pain associated with osteoarthritis, and doctors recommend that patients rely on the use of curcumin.
 

• 4. Fight against free radicals

Also on the list of benefits worthy of consideration of this supplement we also include the antioxidant properties, which means that the active substances in the composition can protect the body from the harmful action of free oxygen radicals, which they neutralize. It also seems that the antioxidant effect of Indian saffron can also stimulate the action of other antioxidants in the diet.
 

• 5. Decreases the risk of coronary heart disease

Due to its ability to reduce inflammation and oxidation, turmeric can also bring benefits by protecting the body against heart diseases.

Studies show that saffron can help stop the process by which these diseases develop. In the case of healthy, middle-aged adults, who for 12 weeks administered supplements based on curcumin, the resistance of the vascular endothelium increased, with an important role in case of hypertension.

Another study involved 121 people who had undergone a surgical intervention for aorto-coronary bypass. A few days before and after the operation, the patients who had administered 4 grams of curcumin per day managed to reduce by 65% ​​the risk of facing a heart attack during hospitalization.

Saffron can also be useful when it is used together with the drugs recommended for controlling cholesterol levels. Research has suggested that the active substance in turmeric is safe, able to protect the body by reducing cholesterol levels.
 

• 6. Fights depression

In the case of people with depression, the amount of the protein known as "brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF)" decreases, which is why the hippocampus (which contributes to memory and learning) of those patients starts to shrink. Fortunately, it has been discovered that taking curcumin can increase the level of the BDNF factor, reversing those changes.

Another study showed that for the relief of depression symptoms, curcumin can be almost as effective as fluoxetine (Prozac - an antidepressant from the class of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors). It is possible that this compound that gives saffron its color can stimulate the levels of serotonin and dopamine (chemical substances that regulate the mood and other functions of the body).
 

• 7. Prevents cancer

According to some research, curcumin can disrupt the development of cancer. It seems to cause the death of cancer cells, reduce angiogenesis (the transformation of new blood vessels into tumors) and metastasis (the spread of cancer). At least in the case of colorectal cancer, there was a 40% reduction in colon lesions in male patients.


 

Turmeric Properties

 

• maintaining normal cell division, by:
• supporting DNA integrity, intervening in the G2/M phase of the cell cycle
• favoring the activation of genes involved in regulating the rate of normal cell division (e.g.: p53, Bax)
• support in limiting the formation of new blood vessels in abnormal tissues (supporting the reduction of the expression of the metalloproteinase MMP-9 and the vascular growth factors VEGF and fibroblastic bFGF)
• supporting the action of the immune system on cells that can develop in other tissues (supports the synthesis of intercellular adhesion molecules - ICAM1)
• supporting the functions of the immune system:
• offers support in reducing the action of disturbing factors; maintains the integrity of cellular DNA and RNA (e.g.: at the level of the liver, at the level of the epithelium of the cervix, etc.)
• maintains the normal activity of BAFF (B lymphocyte activating factor, components of the immune system)
• the normal functioning of the joints (through anti-inflammatory properties), of the gastrointestinal mucosa, of the broncho-pulmonary tissues, of the vascular wall and of the nervous system (it maintains a normal level of phospholipase A2 (PLA2), cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), lipoxygenase ( 5-LOX) and nuclear factor NF-kβ)
• normal detoxification of the body against various compounds (e.g.: nitrosamine, carbon tetrachloride, dioxin, etc.) (supports the activity of phase II detoxifying enzymes)
• supporting the body against the action of free radicals (eg: oxygen, nitrogen, such as nitrosothiol, etc.), through antioxidant properties
• chelation and normal elimination of copper and iron
• supporting the synthesis and elimination of bile, with a role in the digestion of fats and the absorption of vitamins A, D, E, K
• maintaining the normal levels of lipid peroxidation and platelet aggregation processes (maintains the normal level of fibrinogen)
• supporting the body against the manifestations associated with aging processes (offers support in reducing the formation of advanced glycation products - AGEs, such as glycosylated hemoglobin)

 

Directions: 

For adults, take one (1) capsule two times daily, preferably with meals. Capsules may be opened and prepared as a tea.








 

WARNING:

 If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use. Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur. Keep out of reach of children. Store at room temperature. Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.