Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the ginger family and is native to tropical South Asia. It is commonly known as the spice that adds a yellow colour to curries and has been used in India for thousands of years both as a spice and as a medicinal herb. Science has recently shown that it may be the most effective nutritional supplement in existence, with major benefits for both body & brain. Research indicates that it may have the following health benefits*:
Turmeric contains curcumin which has powerful anti-inflammatory effects, and is a strong antioxidant.
Turmeric extracts are used in the supplement to enhance the content of curcumin.
Curcumin is absorbed 2 000% effectively in the presence of piperine (black pepper.)
Curcumin fights inflammation in the body, and can suppress many molecules that lead to inflammation.
Curcumin is a potent antioxidant which can neutralise free radicals due to its chemical structure.
Curcumin boosts levels of the brain hormone BDNF, which increases the growth of new neurons and may help fight various degenerative processes in the brain.
Curcumin has beneficial effects on several factors known to play a role in heart disease.
Curcumin leads to several changes on the molecular level that may help prevent and perhaps even treat cancer.
Curcumin can cross the blood-brain barrier and has been shown to lead to various improvements in the pathological process of Alzheimer’s disease.
Arthritis is a common disorder characterized by joint inflammation. Many studies show that curcumin can help treat symptoms of arthritis and is, in some cases, more effective than anti-inflammatory drugs.
Curcumin is a natural anti-depressant.
Due to its many positive health effects, such as the potential to prevent heart disease, Alzheimer’s, and cancer, curcumin may aid longevity.
