Turmuric Synergy Blend

Although we love to use turmeric, it’s the compounds inside of the turmeric which are the real stars of the show. These compounds are called curcuminoids and the most important one is curcumin (our main ingredient)

 

Curcumin is the main active ingredient in turmeric. It has powerful anti-inflammatory effects and is a very strong antioxidant

 

However, the curcumin content of turmeric isn’t that high. It’s around 3%, by weight, meaning It would be very difficult to reach these levels just using turmeric as a spice in your foods.

Not only this but Curcumin is poorly absorbed into your bloodstream, so in order to experience the full effects of curcumin, its bioavailability (the rate at which your body absorbs a substance) needs to improve. That’s why our synergistic blend includes other herbal extracts such as ginger root, cayenne and piperine. These herbal extracts enhance the absorption of curcumin by 2,000%

Our Turmeric synergy blend is ideal as an immune system booster, as well as for use during any exercise programme, by older adults and anyone looking to support hormone, bone and joint health plus all round well-being. Not only this but it can also be used for liver, digestive, circulatory system health and brain function

 

Firstly, it’s a very powerful Anti-inflammatory. Scientists now believe that chronic low-level inflammation can play a role in some health conditions and diseases. These include

• heart disease
• cancer
• metabolic syndrome
• Alzheimer’s disease
• various degenerative conditions
•  

That’s why anything that can help fight chronic inflammation is potentially important in preventing and helping treat these conditions.

 

Amazingly, curcumin has also been shown to regenerate brain neurons and improve brain function by boosting brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF)

 

What is BDNF?

Neurons are capable of forming new connections, and in certain areas of the brain they can multiply and increase in number. One of the main drivers of this process is brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). This is a gene that’s involved in making a protein responsible for promoting the life of neurons. The BDNF protein plays a role in memory and learning, and it can be found in areas of the brain responsible for eating, drinking, and body weight. Therefore, anything we can do to improve this is defiantly a good thing!

Each capsule provides:                                                               %NRV*
Zinc - 1.5mg                                                                                    15%
Vitamin B6 - 0.21mg                                                                        15%

 

*NRV = Nutrient Reference Value

 

Also provides:
Turmeric (providing 150mg Curcumin) - 3158mg
Organic Turmeric Powder - 200mg
Ginger Root - 200mg
Cayenne - 40mg
Piperine (black pepper) - 5mg

 

Ingredients: Organic Turmeric Powder, Turmeric (Curcuma Longa) Extract, Capsule Shell: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC), Bulking Agent: Brown Rice Flour, Anti-caking Agent: Magnesium Stearate (Magnesium salts of fatty acids) (vegetable source), Ginger Root Extract, Cayenne Extract, Piperine extract (black pepper extract), Zinc Citrate, Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hcl).

 

Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
Kosher approved.

Turmeric: Turmeric is perhaps most commonly associated with its anti-inflammatory actions in the context of its potential health benefits. Inflammation is the body’s natural response to injury or infection, often causing localised redness, swelling, pain or heat. It may also cause loss of function of the involved tissues.
Acute inflammation is typically a protective and localised response to infection or injury. Its purpose is to heal the body and restore normal tissue function, but modern diet and processed foods and toxins stimulate our autoimmune systems to encourage inflammation when it is not really helping.

Inflammation of the joints, including stiffness and swelling, are common symptoms of arthritis. If inflammation persists for a prolonged period of time, it becomes chronic inflammation.
Chronic inflammation can be the result of an infection, autoimmune reaction or allergy. Studies have shown that curcumin, a compound in turmeric, may reduce inflammation in the body.
Curcumin is a polyphenol. As well as better regulation of inflammation, its other potential benefits include fighting the effects of oxidation (antioxidant activity), better cell signaling, more stable blood sugar and fat levels, plus improved brain levels of the omega-3 fatty acid called DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects of curcumin have also been associated with improved regulation of blood pressure and decreased risk of several types of cardiovascular disease. However, while once only focussed on the anti-inflammatory benefits, studies on turmeric intake now also include its potential for offering detoxification support and improving cognitive function, blood sugar balance as well as kidney
function, plus it lessens the degree of severity associated with certain forms of arthritis and certain digestive disorders.
Turmeric includes three different curcuminoids: curcumin, bisdemethoxycurcumin and demethoxycurcumin. It also
contains volatile oils like turmerone, atlantone and zingiberene. These different substances are all associated with their own unique health benefits. As a result of its properties (particularly anti-inflammatory actions), turmeric is used for a wide variety of health
conditions including:

arthritis, heartburn (dyspepsia), joint pain, stomach pain, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, diarrhea, intestinal gas, stomach bloating, loss of appetite, jaundice, liver problems, Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection, stomach ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), gallbladder disorders, high cholesterol, a skin condition called lichen planus and fatigue.
It is also used for headaches, bronchitis, colds, lung infections, fibromyalgia, leprosy, fever, menstrual problems, itchy skin and recovery after surgery. Other uses include depression, water retention, worms, urinary bladder inflammation and kidney problems.
The dried powdered spice that many people use in cooking comes from the root (rhizome) portion of the plant -
Curcuma longa. The unprocessed form of this root bears a strong resemblance to ginger root, and that resemblance is not a coincidence! Turmeric and ginger are both plants belonging to the Zingiberaceae family.
Ginger root: Ginger is the knotted, beige-colored root (or rhizome) of the Zingiber officinale plant. Historically, it has a long tradition of being effective in alleviating symptoms of gastrointestinal distress. In herbal medicine, ginger is regarded as an excellent carminative (a substance that promotes the elimination of intestinal gas) and intestinal spasmolytic (a substance that relaxes and soothes the intestinal tract).
Modern scientific research has also revealed that ginger possesses numerous therapeutic properties including antioxidant effects, an ability to inhibit the formation of inflammatory compounds and direct anti-inflammatory effects.
This is because ginger contains potent anti-inflammatory compounds called gingerols. These substances are believed to explain why so many people with osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis experience reductions in their pain levels and improvements in their mobility when they consume ginger regularly. In two clinical studies involving patients who responded to conventional drugs and those who didn't, physicians found that 75% of arthritis patients
and 100% of patients with muscular discomfort experienced relief of pain and/or swelling, having used turmeric.

Cayenne: Regarded by most herbalists as the purest and safest stimulant known, cayenne opens up every tissue in the body to help increase the flow of blood and therefore improve circulation. It is also used in the treatment of poor digestion, as a carminative, to increase gastrointestinal secretions and as an anti-spasmodic for the relief of pain. This is because cayenne pepper contains capsaicin, which gives the spice its heat and has analgesic properties.
The pain-reducing effects of capsaicin are due to its effect on substance P, which is a chemical released in tissue damage that alerts the body to injury. Long-term or repeated exposure to capsaicin can reduce substance P in an area, leading to a diminished pain response.
Piperine: Piperine is the alkaloid responsible for the pungency of black pepper and long pepper. It increases thermogenic activity in the body and is therefore often included in weight loss formulas - thermogenesis is the way of developing cellular energy and this results in an increase in the metabolic rate of the body. Piperine has been included in this formula because of its ability to potentiate the absorption of the other herbal actives. In particular, piperine boosts the bioavailability of curcumin.
Zinc: Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal bones, normal DNA synthesis, normal acid-base metabolism, normal carbohydrate metabolism, normal cognitive function, normal fertility and reproduction, normal macronutrient metabolism, normal metabolism of fatty acids, normal metabolism of vitamin A, normal protein synthesis, the maintenance of normal hair, nails and skin, the maintenance of normal testosterone levels in the blood, the maintenance of normal vision, the normal function of the immune system, the protection of cells from oxidative stress and it has a role in the process of cell division.
Vitamin B6: Vitamin B6 contributes to the normal function of the immune system, the regulation of hormonal activity, normal cysteine synthesis, normal energy-yielding metabolism, normal homocysteine metabolism, normal protein and glycogen metabolism and the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.